Newbie section - welcome.

[JJDynomite]

I have been to Ann's a few times, I will check it out today after work, thanks for the tip! I have ordered pipe tobaccos a few times with no issues from the States, but I thought that was because I kept it under the 200g limit. I guess its a roll of the dice then. I will keep an eye on the threads you mentioned too, very nice to get such quick help! Good people here on this forum

Just came back from Ann's shop and the do indeed carry General brand Snus. I bought a can of the Original Portion for about 11.50 I think, and had my first taste of it on the drive home. Curbed my urge for a cigarette for sure! The taste.. might take some getting used to, it wasn't what I expected but to be fair I didn't really know what to expect. Salty is the first word that came to mind, after the first few minutes I had a drink with it and the taste wasn't an issue. They carried three other types, the Titanium you mentioned, and two mini portion tins, one called smooth taste or sweet taste, might have to try that next. Anyways, it's good to know that it is available around here for sure, time to get started on the road to quitting!

[pouchface]

So I've been snusing for about 6 months now, but I've only been using general because that's all that is easily available here in Virginia (about $3 per can if you can find it at a gas station). I was wondering, are there any other snus brand that I owe it to myself to try? I love the General portions. Also, are there any brands besides general that can be found at gas staions?

[Burnsey]

So I've been snusing for about 6 months now, but I've only been using general because that's all that is easily available here in Virginia (about $3 per can if you can find it at a gas station). I was wondering, are there any other snus brand that I owe it to myself to try? I love the General portions. Also, are there any brands besides general that can be found at gas staions?

Welcome. There are tons of Swedish Snus flavors......look here: http://www.snuscentral.com/ or http://www.buysnus.com/ and http://www.snuson.com/forum/forumdis...4-Snus-Reviews
New flavors keep coming and old ones die away.

[pouchface]

Thanks Burnsey.
Are there any retailers that have warehouses in the US so I could avoid issues with customs? I'm a fairly light user, so I don't want to pay a huge customs fee on 2 or 3 rolls. I know Northerner has a US warehouse, but I heard that they can be problematic to say the least.

[Paco]

So I've been snusing for about 6 months now, but I've only been using general because that's all that is easily available here in Virginia (about $3 per can if you can find it at a gas station). I was wondering, are there any other snus brand that I owe it to myself to try? I love the General portions. Also, are there any brands besides general that can be found at gas staions?

It all really depends on preferences but I would at least try one type of Thunder, Odens, and Jakobbsen. I highly recommend Thunder Frosted, Odens Cold, and Jaks Wintergreen but I'm a mint guy. Thunder berry aint bad but I hated Cool Orange. The ony Odens I don't like is 59 (cinnamon even though I like cinnamon). You're also probably going to want to try Ettan at some point.

Also I highly doubt you'll have any customs problems. I live in CT and have ordered from BuySnus, SnusCentral, and Northerner customs free. Seems to be a bigger problem in Canada.

Edit: I would avoid Northerner and they don't have a US warehouse anymore anyway.

[OttR]

So I've been snusing for about 6 months now, but I've only been using general because that's all that is easily available here in Virginia (about $3 per can if you can find it at a gas station). I was wondering, are there any other snus brand that I owe it to myself to try? I love the General portions. Also, are there any brands besides general that can be found at gas staions?

If you like the General, then you should try the other "traditional" varieties of snus: Ettan, Grovsnus, Skruf Original, Tre Ankare, Granit, and there's probably a couple I'm forgetting. It seems like everyone likes at least one of those.

Watch out for "flavored" snus! Basic mint is pretty hard to go wrong with, and since you use wintergreen dip, you might like the Jakobsson's Wintergreen, but the other flavors can be pretty great or really strange or just plain awful.

You can probably find some of the Jakobsson's and some Thunder I think (and maybe Oden's?) at tobacco stores, but General is the only Swedish brand in convenience stores at the moment, I believe.

[pouchface]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it muchly.
.... Now I guess it's time to go on a little snus hunt....

[Snusdog]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it muchly.
.... Now I guess it's time to go on a little snus hunt....

Good to see ya up and running mate!

Let us know what you order and how you like it

Oh.....and welcome to the forum!

[pouchface]

Ok, so I compiled a laundry list for when I place my order. That'll probably be around the holidays so I can treat myself to something other than general.
Anyway, from Snuscentral:
US Portion Starter kit, General ES los, grovsnus los, phantom brown los, odens extreme los (hehehe), probe los, roda lacket los, Brandy Alexander portions, Skruf OP, Olde Ving Melon, Jakobssons Classic portion, and Nick & Johnny White Heat.
Please tell me if you guys see any total duds in there, or if there's something you see missing.
I'm super excited about the skruf, the roda lacket, and the olde ving melon. I'm also hoping the brandy alexander and the probe live up to my expectations.

[marcusb416]

Hey people, hope this is the right place for this.

I became a snuser two months ago on a trip to Stockholm. I was an occasional smoker before and as it stands I haven't had a cig since I've been back so thats kinda cool.

I love it. Maybe too much.

Anyway, a fellow redditor over at /r/snus to come check out this site as I was looking for peoples experiences (and duties paid) with having snus shipped to Canada from certain sites.

Looking forward to chatting snus with you guys and hopefully find a more cost effective way to get it too

Cheers!

Marcus

[lxskllr]

Welcome to SnusOn! Canada is pretty iffy with regards to tobacco. There's no sure thing, and duty fees seem to be arbitrary, changing every time. Reading from the outside, none seem better than any other, and lady luck is more of a factor.

[Snusdog]

Welcome to the forum Marcus.....glad you found us. The best advice I know is to simply explore the shops and deals that come up from time to time as well as the many options for purchasing that are afforded us by the current laws

That said.......let ol Dog get his soap box out and remind everyone..........While we all are looking for great deals.......we are also looking for law abiding deals.

It is vital for our cause (i.e. to see snus and harm reduction gain ground) that we not present it as something shady or less than legitimate. If we start acting like players in a black market........snus will be perceived as such and be easier to dismiss. Instead, we want to insist that lawmakers deal with snus as a legal (and beneficial product) used by responsible citizens.

End rant

Sorry I'm better now.....carry on

[marcusb416]

Welcome to SnusOn! Canada is pretty iffy with regards to tobacco. There's no sure thing, and duty fees seem to be arbitrary, changing every time. Reading from the outside, none seem better than any other, and lady luck is more of a factor.

Thanks! Yeah we've definitely got it twisted up here.

Welcome to the forum Marcus.....glad you found us. The best advice I know is to simply explore the shops and deals that come up from time to time as well as the many options for purchasing that are afforded us by the current laws

That said.......let ol Dog get his soap box out and remind everyone..........While we all are looking for great deals.......we are also looking for law abiding deals.

It is vital for our cause (i.e. to see snus and harm reduction gain ground) that we not present it as something shady or less than legitimate. If we start acting like players in a black market........snus will be perceived as such and be easier to dismiss. Instead, we want to insist that lawmakers deal with snus as a legal (and beneficial product) used by responsible citizens.

End rant

Sorry I'm better now.....carry on

Thanks. Mainly just looking to share experiences to make these law abiding choices/purchases. Definitely appreciate the cause

[Snusdog]

Good man....and as long as sanity is not a personal requirement of yours........you should fit in just fine here

cause we is all nuz

:encouragement:

[crullers]

Welcome, Marcus. We sure don't have it very easy up here as far as snus (or any smokeless) goes but there are a few of us fellow Canadians on the forum. There is no better place for snus info on the net, enjoy your stay.