Kardus 2008 Edition

[Starcadia]

I can't figure out if this is amazing snus or amazing marketing. *scratches chin*

It's kind of like scotch. A bottle of 25yr Macallan isn't $200 better than a 12yr bottle. You pay for the scarcity, and for a special experience. In absolute monetary terms it isn't worth it, but it's nice to have a unique product that doesn't come along every day.

I understand. Limited edition snus art, as opposed to posters in cheap frames. If I were rolling in cash I would buy some.

Yeah, Pony, I hope this stuff gives a good Oriental massage.

[bakerbarber]

I saw last night SOLD OUT at Buysnus.

[outsidelinebacker20]

Must not make enemies on snus forum............
ehhhhh
Must not judge ridiculous pricing...............
ahhhhh!
Must keep opinions to myself.............
To each his own, to each his own, to eac..............
Wehw!
OK, it has passed. Feel better now.

[Zero]

There are plenty of examples of financial idiocy in the world, but buying a nice snus I don't think to be one of them. They can't well produce it cheaply - it comes in a quality, well crafted, custom made, limited edition box. There are tooling costs to starting up a limited production line, the selection of tobacco is done by hand, an incredibly laborious process, and the processing is tweaked and monitored every step of the way. It is costly, certainly, but it is not "ridiculously" priced. Ridiculously priced would be selling a tin of Ettan for the price of a roll - a case where the cost could not be justified.

This I see as no different than expending effort to do anything else one found enjoyable. Some would spend a week of holidays to trek through a wild forest on a camping expedition - braving weather, cold, insects, heavy burdens, and bruises. To others, this may seem a ridiculous waste of time and effort. Curiously, though, we are much quicker to critisise others, and even to secretly hold critical thoughts of others, when they do the exact same thing in indirect exchange rather than directly. Not when they use their time to do something extravagant, but when they save, in the form of money, the time they used working instead. It's just a means of deriving pleasure from being alive. That's what we all do every day.

Moreover, it is an effective means - people hope that they will derive pleasure from their Kardus and they do. Foolishness, in my books, would be malinvestment - spending money on something you expect to derive pleasure from and failing. Working a pyramid scheme, for example - that's craziness because the person in question believes they will get rich when they really have very little likelihood of doing so. Another example might be refinancing your house in a bubble market to buy things you can't afford. That I would shake my head at. But people, who can afford the small luxury, buying Kardus... I don't see anything wrong with that.

If you want something to be upset about which involves money, let's have a discussion about the state of the world right now and the things our elected leaders are doing with our same hard-earned money. Your feelings towards Kardus enthusiasts, I'm sure, will become jolly ones in no time. :wink:

[bearcat87]

A+ for the rant!

[Zero]

I should have been a lawyer...

[chainsnuser]

It is costly, certainly, but it is not "ridiculously" priced.

Agreed, I just thought about the expenses, Swedish Match certainly has to produce Kardus and the price indeed seems fair.

That said, the price is not fair enough for me to buy Kardus. I mean, how can this peaty stuff with hints of Scotch Whiskey be any better than regular Ettan Lös? :wink:

They should sell it in a 50g-can for 15,- Euros in a less exclusive edition and I'd try it. Maybe I'd even buy it regularly, it still would be cheaper than my former smoking-habit, but this 60 Dollars special edition is really nothing that allures me. Not to criticise anyone who has bought "Kardus 2008", but it's really not for me.

Cheers!

[Northerner.com]

There are still some Kardus left :-)

For those who want it as a Christmas present - we will give away 4 for free in our lottery:
http://www.swedish-snus.com/northerner/onyx_news.php

For those who want to buy we offer 8 (there are only 6 left at this time):
http://www.swedish-snus.com/snus/Loose-279/

Have a great day!

Frank

[squeezyjohn]

Frank! Thank you - I've ordered mine.

I didn't want to get involved in this thread as I was so cross with myself for leaving it too late to order and really wanted to try this out.

Very pleased I can get it from Northerner. Great new website by the way - much easier on the eye!

[captncaveman]

Thank you i have just ordered mine, and yes what a great site! (i am currently working towards the grov shirt).

[Huskysibe]

There are still some Kardus left :-)

For those who want it as a Christmas present - we will give away 4 for free in our lottery:
http://www.swedish-snus.com/northerner/onyx_news.php

For those who want to buy we offer 8 (there are only 6 left at this time):
http://www.swedish-snus.com/snus/Loose-279/

Have a great day!

Frank

Wow, thats 5 great prizes, thanks Frank! I would love to try this stuff but am hesitant to drop upwards of $60 for Snus that I have no idea if I will like it. I would love a little pinch though so I can review it on my blog. If someone hasa pinch they can put in a ziplock bag and send in an envelope that would be great. PM me.

Billy

[Tyr]

getsnus.com has it in stock

http://www.getsnus.com/snus/index.as..._2008_Vintage_

[cigator]

i ordered from getsnus for $55.00. there was no shipping charge. Hope thats right because that is a lot better than $30 shipping from buysnus

[lxskllr]

I got my Kardus today. Regular shipping, and it came to me in perfect condition. You can smell the whisky in the snus, but I wouldn't say it has an overt whisky flavor. The snus has been enhanced without going overboard(some other companies could take note...;^)). The mouth feel is much better this year. It's easier to bake, and is much softer. The flavor is natural, with a pleasant bitterness, and just a hint of whisky in the back. Overall I'm very happy with Kardus, and they've improved on last year's recipe.

[moneymanmike]

I just placed my order at getsnus $55 no shipping hell yeah.