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  • markcat
    Member
    • Oct 2007
    • 50

    Iwan Ries & Co.

    Any American snusers have any experience ordering from http://www.iwanries.com/ out of Chicago? They just have a few brands, mostly General. I just placed an order for a couple cans of General loose. I couldn't resist . . . I love portions, but I keep reading how nothing beats a pris. Anyway, if anyone has ordered from Iwan Ries could you tell me how quickly they shipped your order? Any problems or issues you've experienced? Thanks.
  • darkwing
    Member
    • Oct 2007
    • 415

    #2
    Where did you find them?!

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    • markcat
      Member
      • Oct 2007
      • 50

      #3
      I found them listed on the Swedish Match American Site: http://www.swedishsnus.com/smna_us/. They have a store locator. I was basically just looking for place I could try a couple of cans of loose and buy them in the States, and not pay crazy shipping or risk custom fees. I also made sure to look out of state to avoid NYS taxes. :lol: I ordered last night and checked my status page today and it says it already shipped, so the turn around time seems good.

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      • markcat
        Member
        • Oct 2007
        • 50

        #4
        Oh, wait . . . do you mean where did I find the snus on the site :?: If that's what you meant, click RYO/SNUFF and drop down to smokeless tobacco. Then click Swedish Snus. Or just click here: http://www.iwanries.com/Swedish_Snus_C1410.cfm

        I'm sorry--I'm tired. Not sure what you meant. ops:

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        • The Cook
          Member
          • Aug 2007
          • 166

          #5
          I would try them out, but I noticed that they only ship UPS, which is problematic for Canada. First, there are customs brokerage charges then there maybe custom fees. I'd much more prefer it if they sent their orders by US Postal Service.

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          • markcat
            Member
            • Oct 2007
            • 50

            #6
            Yeah, sorry about that. They only offer US postal express delivery at outrageous prices, especially if you just want a can or two. I'm wondering if you could find a similar type shop online in Canada, but I'm not aware if Swedish Match has implemented distribution in Canada.

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            • markcat
              Member
              • Oct 2007
              • 50

              #7
              Just received my order from Iwan Ries. Ordered this past Sunday. Good turn around time. Only problem, as I mentioned in this post: http://www.snuson.com/viewtopic.php?t=950 , the best before dates are questionable. If you live in the U.S. and are low on funds and need some loose or portion General fast, this is a good option. But if you are weary about best before dates . . . be forewarned.

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              • Smarvy
                Member
                • Nov 2007
                • 86

                #8
                I just ordered from Iwan Ries today, and one of my shipping options was USPS Priority Mail for $7.50. It may be that they do not offer this option for folks in Canada, I'm not sure. Also, I have ordered a few times from Iwan Ries in the past for various other tobacco items, and I have always found their shipping times to be very reasonable, and their prices aren't too bad either. Have fun!
                Smarvy

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                • darkwing
                  Member
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 415

                  #9
                  Cook, any idea if any Canadian company mailorders snus at all? I guess we would already know if they did...

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                  • The Cook
                    Member
                    • Aug 2007
                    • 166

                    #10
                    Darkwing - I don't know of any snus vendors in Canada. I'm sure that Swedish snus sold in Canada would be grievously expensive, because of our punitive tobacco taxes.

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                    • ummerr
                      Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 36

                      #11
                      f'ing sin taxes.

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                      • Harry
                        Member
                        • Dec 2007
                        • 213

                        #12
                        This is a terrific american company that carries very quality pipe products. I would be surprised if they sent near date product. I have dealt with them for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. They exchanged a used pipe that I bought simply because I contacted them to slightly complain about the draw. I would recommend using them for any General or Catch purchases.

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                        • Xobeloot
                          Member
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 2542

                          #13
                          Just ordered a couple cans of general from this place. I have been craving some general for a week or so but ran out

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                          • Xobeloot
                            Member
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 2542

                            #14
                            I got my order frim Iwanries.com today. Only took one day less time than it takes to get my orders from buysnus.com, and just like you mentioned before, the cans that were sent were all within 17 days of their "best before" date. Not that this really matters. It'll get frozen anyways. Other than that, the company was great to deal with. Fast processing, great automated shipping indicators. I called them for a tracking number and the lady was very nice.

                            Just wanted to share my experience.

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