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TheJoker · 08-27-2009, 11:41 AM

seems they're selling in a couple of states...it doesn't seem to be a conventional snus, its said to be a mix between snus & dissolvables...where to buy online? shipping outside USA? has anybody tried these, if so, are they any good compared to other snus...

sheilalynn · 08-28-2009, 04:02 AM

I haven't yet seen a positive review on them...they have dry tobacco and a "flavor strip". Real snus doesn't need a flavor strip, and the tobacco isn't dry. As far as American snus goes, Discreet is getting tons of good reviews over on snuson.com. Getsnus now carries it :-)

TheJoker · 08-28-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sheilalynn

I haven't yet seen a positive review on them...they have dry tobacco and a "flavor strip". Real snus doesn't need a flavor strip, and the tobacco isn't dry. As far as American snus goes, Discreet is getting tons of good reviews over on snuson.com. Getsnus now carries it :-)

i see...well i still gotta try out at least a pack

anyways, thanx for the heads up on 'discreet' brand, since i'm more interested in trying the mini portions...plus, with no snus experience i need more selection than the 2 or 3 brands i already know from analogs...might try 'general' as well, i heard they're alright...i'm not a big fan of mint flavors, so it seems my flavor options are not so great hehe...

PS. does getsnus.com sell to canada?

nocomply · 08-28-2009, 02:08 PM

far as I know, it's just reworked Taboka....which wasn't all that great when it was out.

TropicalBob · 08-28-2009, 02:22 PM

I've tried the Marlboro products, which are no longer available in my area. They are monumentally sweet and have ZERO nicotine hit. You might as well put a stick of Dentyne chewing gum in your mouth.

They are so bad that scientific papers were written questioning whether Philip Morris (maker of Marlboro) is trying to keep smokers hooked by turning them off with a sickly sweet, ineffective snus product. Anyone trying this as a first snus will conclude, "Doesn't work, don't like the taste, where are my cigarettes."

TheJoker · 08-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TropicalBob

I've tried the Marlboro products, which are no longer available in my area. They are monumentally sweet and have ZERO nicotine hit. You might as well put a stick of Dentyne chewing gum in your mouth.

They are so bad that scientific papers were written questioning whether Philip Morris (maker of Marlboro) is trying to keep smokers hooked by turning them off with a sickly sweet, ineffective snus product. Anyone trying this as a first snus will conclude, "Doesn't work, don't like the taste, where are my cigarettes."

haha i see, at most i'll just get 1 just for the tin

btw, do u have any experience with tobacco bites? ie. oliver twist...or are those just snus?

TropicalBob · 08-28-2009, 09:56 PM

I like Oliver Twist regular, but the wintergreen ones I just could not tolerate. The taste made me ill. I've used OTs for about two years. When I started, they had one called Senior, "for experienced users only." What a nic kick that was. I loved it. So of course it was discontinued. The regular is as strong as it gets.

I've had Tropical, Citrus, Royal .. all of the flavors, as I recall. I kept coming back to regular.

They are not like snus, but nonetheless do not require spitting, and aren't chew. They are, in fact, a new "hot" item. General is moving into tobacco bits and I expect those on Northerner and GetSnus before long. Picadelli is not as good as OT. The Picadelli bits crumble and unfold far too quickly.

An OT bit can last me an hour or longer. Just beware: Very strong tobacco bitterness. Not really like snus. And, once the packet is opened, the bits dry out and harden in a few days. So plan to use them up quickly.

TheJoker · 08-28-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TropicalBob

I like Oliver Twist regular, but the wintergreen ones I just could not tolerate. The taste made me ill. I've used OTs for about two years. When I started, they had one called Senior, "for experienced users only." What a nic kick that was. I loved it. So of course it was discontinued. The regular is as strong as it gets.

I've had Tropical, Citrus, Royal .. all of the flavors, as I recall. I kept coming back to regular.

They are not like snus, but nonetheless do not require spitting, and aren't chew. They are, in fact, a new "hot" item. General is moving into tobacco bits and I expect those on Northerner and GetSnus before long. Picadelli is not as good as OT. The Picadelli bits crumble and unfold far too quickly.

An OT bit can last me an hour or longer. Just beware: Very strong tobacco bitterness. Not really like snus. And, once the packet is opened, the bits dry out and harden in a few days. So plan to use them up quickly.

lol @ the discontinued ones, that sux...so i guess the main diff. is more flavor, longer use, but quicker dry out of fresh amounts...tx for the info! soon i'll be a happy vaper & snuser!...or whatever it is u guys call snus users hehe...btw, snus suggests placing in upper lip, bites suggest in the cheek, does this really matter?

TropicalBob · 08-28-2009, 10:26 PM

Not really. The upper lip is said to produce less saliva when using a snus. I never use the upper lip for anything but kissing. Snus and bits go between cheek and gum on one side or the other.

TheJoker · 08-28-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TropicalBob

Not really. The upper lip is said to produce less saliva when using a snus. I never use the upper lip for anything but kissing. Snus and bits go between cheek and gum on one side or the other.

good to know, was hoping i could just place it at cheek...i don't want that monkey upper lip look when snusing...though i don't even know how big the portions are yet, so i might be wrong on the upper lip anyways hehe...tx for the info, keep us updated on other smokeless, etc. products

08-27-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
TheJoker Super Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 390	marlboro snus? seems they're selling in a couple of states...it doesn't seem to be a conventional snus, its said to be a mix between snus & dissolvables...where to buy online? shipping outside USA? has anybody tried these, if so, are they any good compared to other snus... __________________ Last edited by TheJoker; 08-27-2009 at 11:49 AM.

08-28-2009, 04:02 AM	#2
sheilalynn Super Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northfield, NH Posts: 380	I haven't yet seen a positive review on them...they have dry tobacco and a "flavor strip". Real snus doesn't need a flavor strip, and the tobacco isn't dry. As far as American snus goes, Discreet is getting tons of good reviews over on snuson.com. Getsnus now carries it :-) __________________ *~Sheila~* http://www.pixelperfectweb.com

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08-28-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
nocomply Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Princeton, Indiana Posts: 100	far as I know, it's just reworked Taboka....which wasn't all that great when it was out.

08-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#5
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	I've tried the Marlboro products, which are no longer available in my area. They are monumentally sweet and have ZERO nicotine hit. You might as well put a stick of Dentyne chewing gum in your mouth. They are so bad that scientific papers were written questioning whether Philip Morris (maker of Marlboro) is trying to keep smokers hooked by turning them off with a sickly sweet, ineffective snus product. Anyone trying this as a first snus will conclude, "Doesn't work, don't like the taste, where are my cigarettes."

08-28-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	I like Oliver Twist regular, but the wintergreen ones I just could not tolerate. The taste made me ill. I've used OTs for about two years. When I started, they had one called Senior, "for experienced users only." What a nic kick that was. I loved it. So of course it was discontinued. The regular is as strong as it gets. I've had Tropical, Citrus, Royal .. all of the flavors, as I recall. I kept coming back to regular. They are not like snus, but nonetheless do not require spitting, and aren't chew. They are, in fact, a new "hot" item. General is moving into tobacco bits and I expect those on Northerner and GetSnus before long. Picadelli is not as good as OT. The Picadelli bits crumble and unfold far too quickly. An OT bit can last me an hour or longer. Just beware: Very strong tobacco bitterness. Not really like snus. And, once the packet is opened, the bits dry out and harden in a few days. So plan to use them up quickly.

08-28-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	Not really. The upper lip is said to produce less saliva when using a snus. I never use the upper lip for anything but kissing. Snus and bits go between cheek and gum on one side or the other.