Availability in the US

[rammstein84]

Do you think that there will ever be a bigger selection of snus in the US? And by that, I mean in an actual store as opposed to online

[sagedil]

Yes, Swedish Match is getting ready for that, especially if certain laws we all fear are actually passed

Hi,

While we are voicing our concern over the legislation we are also preparing to work within the system that the congress sets up to ensure that you still will be able to buy a full range of products.

Neither PACT nor FDA makes snus illegal.

All the best,
J&M

[ShaulWolf]

Well it's good to see there's some contingency plans in case some laws are passed. Let's hope and try to work towards keeping them from passing.

[rammstein84]

Nice, I wanna try Ettan already

[shikitohno]

Well, you can always do what most of us do anywise, and order online. I plan on supporting local when it gets here, but until then I have no qualms with ordering online. Hell, I'll support local, but even once it's here, I'll still buy online so I can afford it.

[Judge Faust]

Yes, Swedish Match is getting ready for that, especially if certain laws we all fear are actually passed

A lot of virtual ink has been spilled here over these "certain laws..."

Can I please get a cite to this proposed legislation? A link to relevant discussions thereof?

[cyrax777]

Yes, Swedish Match is getting ready for that, especially if certain laws we all fear are actually passed

A lot of virtual ink has been spilled here over these "certain laws..."

Can I please get a cite to this proposed legislation? A link to relevant discussions thereof?

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s1027/show it drives a steak thru the hreart of mail order tobacco.

[tom502]

I think for real snus to take off, it needs to be mass available at gat stations and groceries. Only having it at some select specialty tobacco shops, restricts it's availability, and practicality.

[daruckis]

I think for real snus to take off, it needs to be mass available at gat stations and groceries. Only having it at some select specialty tobacco shops, restricts it's availability, and practicality.

well.... yeah, ideally.

[chadizzy1]

Yes, Swedish Match is getting ready for that, especially if certain laws we all fear are actually passed

A lot of virtual ink has been spilled here over these "certain laws..."

Can I please get a cite to this proposed legislation? A link to relevant discussions thereof?

I think discussion was opted out after we beat the dead horse for 7 days, then we returned our heads to the sand.

[bakerbarber]

:lol:

It's coming.

By the time I get through my massive stash I will be able to buy snus at a local retailer.

[ProudMarineDad]

Is there a date when we will not be able to order from Sweden? Does this affect ordering Getsnus and Clubsnus? The only problem with Snuson is the mass amount of threads makes it hard to search.

[bakerbarber]

Not that I'm aware of PMD.

No worries. Snus isn't going anywhere, it's just going to cost more.

[sagedil]

Is there a date when we will not be able to order from Sweden? Does this affect ordering Getsnus and Clubsnus? The only problem with Snuson is the mass amount of threads makes it hard to search.

No PMD, not yet.

There is a bill that has passed the house, but not even out of committee yet in the Senate (and the clock is ticking) that would ban the shipment of tobacco through the mail. So worst case, you would not be able to order from anyone and could only buy snus locally.

But even that is a bit unclear. Also unclear is private carriers. The US can't ban them from carrying it, but reports about the bill have stated that they all have "agreed" to not carry it.

So where we stand...a bill that has not even passed, and may not even be acted on this session. if not, it all has to start again the next congress.

It is called the PACT act if you want to google it.

[ProudMarineDad]

That's cool. Didn't know if I needed to move some money around to make a huge order in case the local stores drag their feet on carrying it.