Hello, everyone!

[Koschei]

I'm new here and new to snus. I've been a smoker for 20 years and frankly, I'm tired of being winded when I do anything physical. I've now been cigarette free for 24 hours, which is the longest I've gone without a cigarette in 20 years. I haven't had a single craving, thanks to the General Classic Blend I've got tucked into my cheek. Unfortunately, I don't have a huge selection to choose from here in Tennessee, but I like the General quite a bit. I'd love to try some of the other brands, but I can't really afford the high shipping costs. I do have some Oden's Xtrem on the way (I was a HEAVY smoker), so I'm looking forward to trying it to see if I like the higher nicotine level. Anyway, I hope to add something to the forum and hear any advice and tips you all may have.

[lxskllr]

Welcome! The biggest tip I can give is try everything, even if you don't think you'll like it. Also, if you don't like something, stick it in the freezer, and try again in a couple months. You may find you like it better than you thought.

Shipping sucks, but it's still better than the cost of cigarettes. Once you figure out what you like, you can buy big when the vendors are running specials, and it ends up being quite reasonable.

[Snusdog]

Welcome to the forum mate.......relax and let the snus do it's thing.

Also, know that your taste will change....so don't throw anything away....put it in the freezer and revisit it in a few months

Also.....we all bemoan the high shipping........but my bet is the totle cost of snus still comes in well below the cost of a heavy smoker......regardless......I would consider it an investment in your health and your family

Anyway keep us posted and let us know how it is goinging

[Koschei]

Thank you, sir. I found a smoke shop online that has a limited selection so I can try a few other flavors/brands. I'm just gonna put a little money back until I can make a decent sized order to one of the online shops overseas and try some of the other brands.

[Koschei]

I should have said a smoke shop online here in the States.

[Andy105]

Congrats on not smoking,Koschei. I think a lot of us here have similar cigarette histories. Stick with it. The freedom of not stinking, burning things, dropping ashes, and being isolated outside in the cold like a frozen leper are all worth it.

[Koschei]

Andy, your profile pic looks like me outside the sushi place when I went out to eat with my family during winter in Virginia.

[Andy105]

Lol, been a nice winter. We're all gonna need scuba gear when this crap melts.

[Koschei]

I keep my water wings handy.