A great moment for snus in my town

[rickcharles606]

Definetely let me know what they say... I'm down to two jak's wintergreen so a local shop that would carry it would be awesome. I was going to order jak's through VIP but my timing sucks lol.

Will do, but it usually takes at the very least a week to get someone set up with the wholesaler, etc. So if you're really low...you may want to place a small order to tide you over bro. I'll keep you posted though.

[AtreyuKun]

I went to a tobacco shop in Robertsdale AL. They were listed on General's website saying that they sold it.
It's only about 20 minutes away so I rushed over to check it out. Sure enough, General signs everywhere. I went to the counter to ask what they had. All they had left was expired mini mints. I inquired what the hell?
Me: "Are you just out or something?"
Redneck kid: "Nah, we gonna stop carryin' that stuff."
Me: "Really?"
Redneck: "Nobody wants this stuff. Nobody knows the hell it is."
Me: "Well what do you expect from Robertsdale Alabama...."
Go to hell looks all around.

[chadizzy1]

I went to a tobacco shop in Robertsdale AL. They were listed on General's website saying that they sold it.
It's only about 20 minutes away so I rushed over to check it out. Sure enough, General signs everywhere. I went to the counter to ask what they had. All they had left was expired mini mints. I inquired what the hell?
Me: "Are you just out or something?"
Redneck kid: "Nah, we gonna stop carryin' that stuff."
Me: "Really?"
Redneck: "Nobody wants this stuff. Nobody knows the hell it is."
Me: "Well what do you expect from Robertsdale Alabama...."
Go to hell looks all around.

That's the problem with snus and one of my main complaints with the brick and mortar stores. It seems like it goes like this.

Swedish Match Rep: Hey, you wanna sell this stuff?
Attendant: What is it?
Swedish Match Rep: Smokeless tobacco
Attendant: Like dip?
Swedish Match Rep: Sure whatever, here's your fridge, seeya.

[rickcharles606]

I went to a tobacco shop in Robertsdale AL. They were listed on General's website saying that they sold it.
It's only about 20 minutes away so I rushed over to check it out. Sure enough, General signs everywhere. I went to the counter to ask what they had. All they had left was expired mini mints. I inquired what the hell?
Me: "Are you just out or something?"
Redneck kid: "Nah, we gonna stop carryin' that stuff."
Me: "Really?"
Redneck: "Nobody wants this stuff. Nobody knows the hell it is."
Me: "Well what do you expect from Robertsdale Alabama...."
Go to hell looks all around.

LOL, yeah it's going to take some time for snus to really be mainstream here in the US. The problem is education of retailers and their staff, because they're the one's on the frontlines, and in some areas SM hasn't done that. They just throw in a fridge and leave, then the product doesn't sell, it expires and the retailer is pissed and thinks snus sucks. Some areas do much better than others too. We're finding that teaching the sales staff of a tobacco shop is far more effective than just signage...but signage does help

[CoderGuy]

LOL, yeah it's going to take some time for snus to really be mainstream here in the US. The problem is education of retailers and their staff, because they're the one's on the frontlines, and in some areas SM hasn't done that. They just throw in a fridge and leave, then the product doesn't sell, it expires and the retailer is pissed and thinks snus sucks. Some areas do much better than others too. We're finding that teaching the sales staff of a tobacco shop is far more effective than just signage...but signage does help

Exactly. The perception has to change from "here's another product kids will like" to "here's a product that will actually help people quit smoking"

[rickcharles606]

Exactly. The perception has to change from "here's another product kids will like" to "here's a product that will actually help people quit smoking"

We walk a very fine line though, as the FDA prohibits us (Northerner and other distributors, wholesalers and retailers) from discussing harm reduction. So we have to be very careful about what we say, or put into print. However, YOU can say whatever and direct people to all the clinical studies that you want and they cannot touch you.

[truthwolf1]

I buy a can of General whites/los about every week and felt for awhile like I was the only one even opening that little fridge. Last time I went in all the mini mint was sold out and they are keeping up much better with expiration dates.

[LincolnSnuff]

We walk a very fine line though, as the FDA prohibits us (Northerner and other distributors, wholesalers and retailers) from discussing harm reduction. So we have to be very careful about what we say, or put into print. However, YOU can say whatever and direct people to all the clinical studies that you want and they cannot touch you.

WARNING: Nothing is a safe alternative to cigarettes.

Why does this have to be the FDAs position? It's insane. Why can the producers of patches, gums, etc. say all they want about harm reduction but tobacco companies cannot? Both are producing nicotine products.

[rickcharles606]

WARNING: Nothing is a safe alternative to cigarettes.

Why does this have to be the FDAs position? It's insane. Why can the producers of patches, gums, etc. say all they want about harm reduction but tobacco companies cannot? Both are producing nicotine products.

It's big Pharma and their lobbyists.....

[pwnzoar]

Just thought I would give a quick update that thanks to Rick, this store is now carrying Jak's and Thunder. It is a good day

[russki]

Just thought I would give a quick update that thanks to Rick, this store is now carrying Jak's and Thunder. It is a good day

Boy that must be nice... If I had a store that carried even just those 2 brands alone I think I could safely quit buying anything online, aside from a few small test orders of newer snus, trades, or los.
Unfortunately I don't think I can get any snus out here in the Great State of Indiana
I suppose I should try looking though...

[timoteo]

i dont understand why all thease little redneck towns in the middle of probably no where, have general fridges, and theres not one damn store any where near me. this is the most densly populated state after all, what the hell.

[timoteo]

i dont understand why all thease little redneck towns in the middle of probably no where, have general fridges, and theres not one damn store any where near me. this is the most densly populated state after all, what the hell.

No offense anybody. im redneck as hell, and a backwoods farm boy. Its just so annoying not being able to purchase this stuff at a store when you need too.

[Snus Boost]

I went on the General store locator and found 4 stores in Delaware that carry General. Or so I thought. I called them all and they no longer carry it. I just have to stay on top of orders. The nice thing I just spent 108.00 and got 33 cans. If it looks like something threatens e-store snus I will not hesitate to buy so much that I have to buy a freezer on craigs list and put it in the garage.

[rickcharles606]

i dont understand why all thease little redneck towns in the middle of probably no where, have general fridges, and theres not one damn store any where near me. this is the most densly populated state after all, what the hell.

If you have a reputable tobacco outlet that get's good traffic in your area, get me their contact info and I'll call them and see what we can do. PM me the information :-)