Snus? - Page 3

MajorCaptSilly · 10-04-2010, 04:14 PM

Kronan White Portion is also very good. The only reason to refrigerate is to keep the snus fresh. I keep a few cans in the car and it stays fine for a couple weeks.

MCS

Emjaysmash · 10-04-2010, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the help, guys!

wayner123 · 10-04-2010, 07:15 PM

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Has anyone tried the General Mini portions and General White Mini back to back? Any big difference?

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Haha thats a cool fix!

The Goterberg Rape No. 2 was recommended for those just starting snus or those who like Camel Snus. (I like the Camel Snus, but sometimes I can hardly taste the flavor).

I too don't like to go much over 4mg. I can do the others but definitely not over 8mg.

As to the difference in the General Mini and Mini white's; I find that the regular mini lasts a bit longer storage wise. The uptake is also quicker on the nicotine. The White's however, taste a little better to me as the slow uptake and your own moistening make it that way.

The Goteberg No.2 is a nice change of pace to the regular mint, wintergreen, etc. It's got juniper berry that is pretty pronounced after a while. I would buy a can and try it. I like to supplement it when I get tired of plain or minty snus's.

Croatan, you ever try the General Onyx black or the Oden's extra Stark's? A friend who turned me onto snus only uses the stronger ones and he loves both of those.

croatan · 10-05-2010, 09:13 AM

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Croatan, you ever try the General Onyx black or the Oden's extra Stark's? A friend who turned me onto snus only uses the stronger ones and he loves both of those.

Yes, tried them both. I liked the General better than the Oden's--the Oden's tasted a little harsh, as far as I can recall. I wouldn't turn either down in a bar, but when I had tins open, I didn't find myself reaching for them as often as the others, so I didn't order more. Nothing wrong with either, though, and I'll probably revisit them again relatively soon.

wayner123 · 10-05-2010, 09:19 AM

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Yes, tried them both. I liked the General better than the Oden's--the Oden's tasted a little harsh, as far as I can recall. I wouldn't turn either down in a bar, but when I had tins open, I didn't find myself reaching for them as often as the others, so I didn't order more. Nothing wrong with either, though, and I'll probably revisit them again relatively soon.

Yeah he prefer's the Onyx over the Oden's as well. I think it's mostly because it comes in a black pouch.

Smokin Gator · 10-05-2010, 10:22 AM

I pretty much stick to the General White Portion Mint. I love the stuff!!! Prices sure have gone up though!!!

357 · 10-05-2010, 10:27 AM

Do/Did any of you snus users used to or still smoke cigarettes?

I ask because I know the swedes market it as an alternative. I never have, and my only real concern is developing a real addiction. I can smoke cigars heavily, occasionally, or even go long stretches without. Although I do enjoy it, I dont' feel it is a habit or an addiciton. My concern is that if I use snus too much it might become one or the other.

What do you think?

croatan · 10-05-2010, 02:55 PM

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Do/Did any of you snus users used to or still smoke cigarettes?

I ask because I know the swedes market it as an alternative. I never have, and my only real concern is developing a real addiction. I can smoke cigars heavily, occasionally, or even go long stretches without. Although I do enjoy it, I dont' feel it is a habit or an addiciton. My concern is that if I use snus too much it might become one or the other.

What do you think?

I've never smoked cigarettes. Some days I use a whole bunch of snus packets, some times I don't use any at all for days--never felt like I'm physically addicted. I have a bit of an addictive personality, so sometimes that might factor in, but I've never felt a physical addiction to snus.

357 · 10-05-2010, 03:48 PM

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I've never smoked cigarettes. Some days I use a whole bunch of snus packets, some times I don't use any at all for days--never felt like I'm physically addicted. I have a bit of an addictive personality, so sometimes that might factor in, but I've never felt a physical addiction to snus.

Thanks. I realized after I posted that it was kind of a personal question. I just wanted another's opinon/experience. I appreciate your response.

wavescrashing · 10-07-2010, 02:06 AM

I quit cigarettes over two years ago.
I've currently been on an Oden's strong and 02 Strong kick. The Oden's are a lot more flavorful though. The 02s take quite some time to "bleed" through the pouch, similar to a white portion. I've also been enjoying the General Onyx. I revisited these about a week ago. I forgot how much I like them.

DPD6030 · 10-07-2010, 07:44 AM

I'm trying to get away from Camel Snus as well. I'll have to pick up some different minis to see which ones I like. Off to getsnusdotcom I go

Dayum shipping is $ for this stuff.

Oh well 6 cans, 3 flavors on the way.

Emjaysmash · 10-07-2010, 09:25 AM

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I'm trying to get away from Camel Snus as well. I'll have to pick up some different minis to see which ones I like. Off to getsnusdotcom I go

Dayum shipping is $ for this stuff.

Oh well 6 cans, 3 flavors on the way.

How much was shipping, if I may ask?

MajorCaptSilly · 10-07-2010, 09:36 AM

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How much was shipping, if I may ask?

Shipping starts @$13.00 for UPS. It has to be UPS and you have to sign for it. Thank you PACT

MCS

357 · 10-07-2010, 09:38 AM

Andrew, Smoker's Outlet has them retail for $3.99/can. I'm sure your brother, or one of us on the east side could buy them and mail them to you if it would save you some money.

Emjaysmash · 10-07-2010, 09:47 AM

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Shipping starts @$13.00 for UPS. It has to be UPS and you have to sign for it. Thank you PACT

MCS

Wow. Well that's not good.

colinb913 · 10-07-2010, 05:59 PM

You guys should also give www.northerner.com for snus, and dip. they are a great site!

Emjaysmash · 10-07-2010, 09:59 PM

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You guys should also give www.northerner.com for snus, and dip. they are a great site!

Same $$ for shipping?

fissure · 10-08-2010, 07:29 AM

They should be the same $$ for shipping. If you look close at almost all the online sites that are shipping from the US they all come out of the northerer warehouse

I can get it cheaper locally than using northerer when they include the pact tobacco tax and the shipping. But, I can't get a variety.

357 · 10-08-2010, 07:55 AM

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They should be the same $$ for shipping. If you look close at almost all the online sites that are shipping from the US they all come out of the northerer warehouse

I can get it cheaper locally than using northerer when they include the pact tobacco tax and the shipping. But, I can't get a variety.

If the variety isn't a concern, I wonder how many cans we could fit in a $5 USPS small flat rate box?

Maybe we could save some folks some money.

Emjaysmash · 10-08-2010, 08:25 AM

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If the variety isn't a concern, I wonder how many cans we could fit in a $5 USPS small flat rate box?

Maybe we could save some folks some money.

Lol, if you're offering...

at the moment I won't buy from the online stores. I don't smoke cigarettes, and I'm not trying to quit or anything. Paying almost double or triple my order cost for shipping just isn't going to work for me.

10-04-2010, 04:14 PM	#41
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Snus? Kronan White Portion is also very good. The only reason to refrigerate is to keep the snus fresh. I keep a few cans in the car and it stays fine for a couple weeks. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

10-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#42
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Snus? Thanks for the help, guys! __________________

10-05-2010, 10:22 AM	#46
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Snus? I pretty much stick to the General White Portion Mint. I love the stuff!!! Prices sure have gone up though!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-05-2010, 10:27 AM	#47
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Snus? Do/Did any of you snus users used to or still smoke cigarettes? I ask because I know the swedes market it as an alternative. I never have, and my only real concern is developing a real addiction. I can smoke cigars heavily, occasionally, or even go long stretches without. Although I do enjoy it, I dont' feel it is a habit or an addiciton. My concern is that if I use snus too much it might become one or the other. What do you think? __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

10-07-2010, 02:06 AM	#50
wavescrashing Unofficial CA Boli Ho Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: An island? Posts: 509 Trading: (19)	Re: Snus? I quit cigarettes over two years ago. I've currently been on an Oden's strong and 02 Strong kick. The Oden's are a lot more flavorful though. The 02s take quite some time to "bleed" through the pouch, similar to a white portion. I've also been enjoying the General Onyx. I revisited these about a week ago. I forgot how much I like them. __________________ The best way to get back on your feet is to miss a car payment.

10-07-2010, 07:44 AM	#51
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Snus? I'm trying to get away from Camel Snus as well. I'll have to pick up some different minis to see which ones I like. Off to getsnusdotcom I go Dayum shipping is $ for this stuff. Oh well 6 cans, 3 flavors on the way. Last edited by DPD6030; 10-07-2010 at 07:50 AM.

10-07-2010, 09:38 AM	#54
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Snus? Andrew, Smoker's Outlet has them retail for $3.99/can. I'm sure your brother, or one of us on the east side could buy them and mail them to you if it would save you some money. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

10-07-2010, 05:59 PM	#56
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Snus? You guys should also give www.northerner.com for snus, and dip. they are a great site! __________________ Carpe Diem.

10-08-2010, 07:29 AM	#58
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Snus? They should be the same $$ for shipping. If you look close at almost all the online sites that are shipping from the US they all come out of the northerer warehouse I can get it cheaper locally than using northerer when they include the pact tobacco tax and the shipping. But, I can't get a variety.