Japan Tobacco (JT) Announces Price Reduction for "Ploom X Advanced

Feb.21

Japan Tobacco (JT) announces price reduction for limited edition colors and accessories of "Ploom X Advanced" starting March 4.

On February 18, Japan Tobacco (JT) announced a price reduction for the limited edition color series and related accessories of its heated tobacco device "Ploom X Advanced.

The limited edition colors of the Ploom X Advanced include "Bronze Glaze," "Lime Halo," "Rose Shimmer," "Square Gold," and "Olite Red," which have been discounted from 1,980 yen (13 USD) to 980 yen (6 USD). Starting from March 4th, these products will be available for purchase at CLUB JT online store, Ploom Shop, Ploom STAND, as well as convenience stores nationwide.

In addition, accessories related to the "Ploom X Advanced", such as the "Ploom X front panel", will also be reduced in price. Starting from March 4th, these accessories will be available for purchase at the CLUB JT online store and at Ploom Shops nationwide.

References:

[1] 3月4日より「プルーム・エックス・アドバンスド」数量限定カラーが980円に数量限定デバイスとアクセサリーの価格改定を実施

Also Read:

[1] JTI Korea Launches New Cooling Flavor for Ploom Device

[2] The Rise of Discount Cigarette Brands in the US

[3] JTI to halt sales of two cigarettes in South Korea

[4] "Ploom X Front Panel Novelbright Model" Giveaway Event

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