I am boycotting cigaretts.

[ShAtTeR DrEaMz]

First off hello to everyone! This seems like a really cool forum where people come to talk about quitting smoking or whatever tobacco habits they have.

You may think this sounds crazy, but I am boycotting cigarettes because there too much money, $6.25 per pack before taxes in the state of FL. So, my prerogative of quitting smoking is much different then the normal reasons. I know it’s good to quit smoking for health reasons, but I don’t care about the health reasons (I know what I just said is a completely ignorant statement, and I should quit for health not money) I care that it’s become exuberant in price so much, that Phillip Morris and the rest of the goons jumping in on the almost $7 pack can kiss my ARSE! I will not pay this, simply because I CANNOT afford it. I can have nicotine fit all I want I can’t pay $7 a pack.

So I have chosen to wing off cigs and chose to Snus, Camel Snus. It does take some getting used to. It's like going from real Pepsi to Diet Pepsi, the nicotine content isn’t as high but it helps and I haven’t smoked for like 48 hours. This is just me but, I use 1 packet of snus for like 2-4 hours. I will go back to smoking when it’s a reasonable price, but guess what that day will never come. So it looks like Phillip lost another consumer.

I understand some people will give me flak over my reasons of "quitting" but hey I'm done.

[CM]

You should try swedish snus atleast. :P

[MasterGuns]

No flak from me :wink:
You should go to generalsnus.com and see if they sell General anywhere near you, it's far superior to Camel. My store sells General for 4.50 a can, but some places are more expensive.
There's also always ordering online!

[tom502]

Yeah, get some "real" snus. it's better and cheaper than Camel.

[Premium Parrots]

Welcome to the site SD. [I can't believe I beat Sagedil to the welcome this time.] It won't be long and you will be so glad you quit smoking when you realize you are healthier for quitting, and you have a few xtra $. Absolutely try the swedish snus if yoou want a better taste and more nic.

[ShAtTeR DrEaMz]

Ok, I will look into this http://generalsnus.com/ product. I am slowly getting used to the low nicotine content in camel, but alot of you guys keep talking about general and swed snus. If its sold somewhere near me ill go buy a can today and try it. Camel Snus product is weak isnt it? I do want a higher nicotine content for metaboloism reasons.

[ShAtTeR DrEaMz]

Whats your opinoin of the best flavor General Snus has to offer? I do like the taste of original copenhagen, and the Camel Mellow snus...What flavor do you guys suggest? to try out "the general"?

[MasterGuns]

I must confess I'm something of a General tool. I have yet to meet a General flavor I DIDN'T like. However, for someone going to Swedish Snus from Camel, I'd say your best bet would be either the mint minis or General White portion. If you don't mind juice, then General Original is great, and for a wintergreen flavor go for...well, wintergreen.
Be warned: the first time you try out any of them, you'll be pretty overwhelmed by salt. Don't worry, it will subside after a few days, and you'll be able to taste the real flavor.
The first time I tried General Original I was pretty overwhelmed by all the flavors, but after a few portions I grew to love it. Whatever you try, just give it time :wink:

[zmanzero]

welcome to the forum ShAtTeR DrEaMz, you're in good company here. hey, i was a chain smoker for 35+ years and this swedish snus totally enabled me to quit. there are a billion different flavors out there, if you find yourself liking snus then you're in for an adventure. i've been buying my snus from - http://www.getsnus.com/index.asp - they're in the united states and if you want you can just pick up the phone and a real human will come on the line and take your order. they have some sampler packs to give you an idea of what the swedish snus is about, you might want to check it out. hey, welcome again!

*christ, i beat sage to the welcome :shock: *

[justintempler]

Ok, I will look into this http://generalsnus.com/ product. I am slowly getting used to the low nicotine content in camel, but alot of you guys keep talking about general and swed snus. If its sold somewhere near me ill go buy a can today and try it. Camel Snus product is weak isnt it? I do want a higher nicotine content for metaboloism reasons.

Since you came to snus because of the price, then do the comparison.

RJ Reynolds Camel = 15 portions
vs
Swedish snus = 24 portions

Not only will you get more nicotine from Swedish snus but it's much cheaper too.

Welcome to the board. 8)

[ShAtTeR DrEaMz]

I just bought General Original, got 1 in now, Had to drive 1 hour away....But I wanted to see if I liked it enough, before I order it regularly. It does taste salty MasterGuns, I’m kind of on the fence with it....I’m going to try the wintergreen next...I'll look into that site also zmanzero I guess it’s the best snus site?

[CoderGuy]

I just bought General Original, got 1 in now, Had to drive 1 hour away....But I wanted to see if I liked it enough, before I order it regularly. It does taste salty MasterGuns, I’m kind of on the fence with it....I’m going to try the wintergreen next...I'll look into that site also zmanzero I guess it’s the best snus site?

The wintergreen is good, one of my favorites. Does have a bit of a "burn" at first though, just move it around a bit while the burn dies down (different places upper and lower lip).

BTW, I am jealous about the 4.5 per can, costs 8 bucks here (so does the Camel though, so ultimately the General is cheaper with the extra 9 portions).

CoderGuy

[bakerbarber]

Getsnus is somewhat limited in their selection. They will ship from PA so you 'll get your order the fastest.

The webstores in Sweden have the greatest selection. Even better than what is available in stores in Sweden.

The Northerner, Buysnus, and SnusCentral all carry the full array of available Swedish snus.

[sheilalynn]

Re: I am boycotting cigaretts.

You may think this sounds crazy, but I am boycotting cigarettes because there too much money, $6.25 per pack before taxes in the state of FL.

Wish my son in law thought the same way as you! He quit smoking, used the overpriced and ineffective gum, and pulled out a pack of Marlboros while here last night. He just won't keep trying the snus, although he did like the Camel Frost. I tried giving him a price comparison about how he was paying $40 for 100 pieces of that joke of a gum, and how much snus he could get for that same $40 and that it's so much more effective and tastes better. Kids, sheesh

[zmanzero]

ShAtTeR DrEaMz, it's like what baker said, they haven't a big selection like some of the others, but it's pretty big for someone just starting on swedish snus. i've ordered twice from them and i get the stuff in about 5 days or so. hey, the swedish snus is gonna taste salty at first but you really get used to it, and there are the mint and licorice flavors if you want to go that route. i can say that the swedish snus really kicked ass on my cig habit and made it a breeze quitting. maybe not that easy, but so much more easier than that american dip stuff. the trick for me was getting the vitamin n in me then knowing the rest of my cig habit was in my head. here's a link for samplers - http://www.getsnus.com/snus/portion_...c=6&p=Samplers and the phone# is at the bottom of the page - 1-800-324-9993

hey, honestly, give real snus a shake and you'll see how easy quitting cigs can be.