As observed on 2026-08-16, two Manchester cartons from different lines sit at different AUD price points in the Vyrqexa price timestamp ledger: Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SKU SS-1779) and Manchester United Kingdom Red (SKU SS-250). The live record shows a A$17.00 per carton gap between the two, which makes this comparison a value question as much as a flavour question. This post is a dated price observation for Australian adult tobacco shoppers comparing carton price, stock and line identity; it is not a recommendation. Prices are live records and may change.
The live AUD record
Both products were read live from the WooCommerce catalogue on 2026-08-16 (AEST). The comparison table below records SKU, product name, carton price, list reference and stock position for each:
| SKU | Product | Carton price (10 packs) | List reference | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS-1779 | Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint | A$212.50 | A$250.00 | In stock |
| SS-250 | Manchester United Kingdom Red | A$195.50 | A$230.00 | In stock |
Both SKUs are in stock at the time of observation. The list reference is the pre-discount anchor shown on each product page; the live recorded amount is the figure this ledger timestamps. The full Manchester line context is on the Manchester category page.
The A$17.00 carton gap
On the observation date, Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) records A$212.50 per carton against a A$250.00 list reference, while Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250) records A$195.50 per carton against a A$230.00 list reference.
The carton price gap between the two is A$17.00. Spread across a 10-pack carton, that is about A$1.70 per pack. In percentage terms, the Blueberry Mint carton sits about 8.7% above the UK Red carton on the recorded sale price. If you compare list references instead, the gap is A$20.00 (A$250.00 vs A$230.00). Both figures are dated observations, not price promises.
For a price-led shopper in Australia, the practical reading is simple: on 2026-08-16 the UK Red carton is the lower-cost entry of the two, and the A$17.00 difference is roughly the cost of one extra pack for every ten you buy.
Flavour difference: Blueberry Mint vs Red
The two cartons point in different flavour directions. Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) carries the blueberry mint flavour naming on its product record, while Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250) is a red-line entry with no flavour descriptor in its recorded name. The product pages do not publish blend or tar-nicotine tables, so this record does not invent a tasting profile; the flavour direction is taken from the catalogue naming only.
Australian adult smokers who like comparing same-brand lines will read this as a mint-flavoured line versus a classic red line. If your usual carton is a red-line Manchester, the UK Red entry is the closer match on naming. If you want the blueberry mint direction, the Double Drive entry is the SKU that carries that name. The two are recorded as separate products and separate SKUs.
Line naming: what “United Kingdom” means here
The two SKUs belong to different Manchester line namings. SS-250 is recorded as Manchester United Kingdom Red, placing it in the United Kingdom-labelled line that also includes the United Kingdom Reserve and United Kingdom Sapphire Blue entries. SS-1779 is recorded as Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint without a country line label. This record notes the naming difference exactly as the catalogue presents it and does not speculate about manufacturing locations. The same blue-family distinction was logged in the earlier Manchester Sapphire Blue vs UK Sapphire comparison.
Carton quantity basis
Both prices are per carton of 10 packs, the standard quantity used across the Vyrqexa ledger. The per-pack equivalents on the observation date are A$21.25 for the Blueberry Mint carton (A$212.50 ÷ 10) and A$19.55 for the UK Red carton (A$195.50 ÷ 10). Always read the quantity on the product page before comparing, because single-pack and carton prices are different records.
SKU verification before ordering
The two names are different enough, but SKU verification is still the fastest way to avoid ordering the wrong line. Check the SKU on the product page before checkout: SS-1779 for Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint and SS-250 for Manchester United Kingdom Red. The SKU is also the identifier used in this ledger record, so quoting it when you ask about stock or price removes any ambiguity. If the SKU on the carton does not match the product page, do not treat it as the same item. The wider Manchester SKU set is documented in the August 2026 Manchester SKU price guide.
Which one should you choose?
On the 2026-08-16 observation, the value answer is Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250) if price is the only factor: A$195.50 per carton is the lower recorded amount, A$17.00 below the Blueberry Mint carton. The flavour answer depends on direction: choose Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) if the blueberry mint line is the one you track, and the UK Red entry if you stay with a red line. Both SKUs were in stock at observation time. As always, prices are live records and may change.
FAQ
Which Manchester carton is cheaper on 2026-08-16?
Manchester United Kingdom Red (SKU SS-250) is cheaper: A$195.50 per carton versus A$212.50 for Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SKU SS-1779). The gap is A$17.00 per carton, about A$1.70 per pack.
How many packs are in one carton?
One carton contains 10 packs for both products. On the observation date that works out to A$21.25 per pack for SS-1779 and A$19.55 per pack for SS-250.
Why is the Double Drive Blueberry Mint more expensive?
The catalogue records it at a higher list reference (A$250.00 vs A$230.00) and a higher sale record (A$212.50 vs A$195.50). This ledger records the amounts exactly as observed; it does not explain the pricing decision.
How do I verify I am getting the right SKU?
Check the SKU printed on the carton and match it to the product page: SS-1779 is Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint; SS-250 is Manchester United Kingdom Red. SKU verification is the best protection against receiving the wrong line.
How do I order through WhatsApp?
Ordering is handled through WhatsApp. Message the Vyrqexa line with the SKU you want (SS-1779 or SS-250) and the carton quantity, and confirm the current price before payment.
Adults 18+ only. Australia only. This page is a dated price record, not health advice and not a recommendation to smoke. Prices are live records observed on 2026-08-16 and may change; the product page is the source of truth.
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