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I just had something happen with a snuff order that I've been reading about on other tobacco forums regarding shipments ordered from outside the US. My package made it to my local post office and then just sat there for a couple days. When I went to inquire, the post office told me that US Customs had issued them a notice to NOT deliver my package and instead return it to Customs so it can be returned to sender. When I spoke with US Customs, the agent I spoke with said this was not their doing, but something that the post office initiated. It's a confusing situation since these two agencies can't even agree on who is creating this mess. It should be noted that there was no contraband (i.e.: Cuban) tobacco in my order, so the US Customs has no issue with my order, but are just following their instructions as received by the post office.
Caveat emptor if you are in the states and planning on an order from our excellent vendors.
Black: Berliner luft
Brown: Poltergeist
Green: Nordwind
Schmalzer: Oderlander
Purchased the accompanying violet glass receptacles as well and a horn snuff flask.
Opinions on the above sought and welcomed.
This was my longest wait ever from overseas.
I am sure your order will be much quicker.
I definitely ordered at the wrong time.
The only Rosinski snuff that I am familiar with is Berliner Luft, I enjoy it very much.
It is a somewhat sweet snuff.
Just now I opened my package and the only one I tried was Tabacum and my initial reaction is good.
A somewhat plain snuff but it does have its own character. I need to try more of it though.
Be sure to post when your order arrives, I am curious as to how long it would normally take from Germany.
I will definitely post my impressions of these snuffs - particularly intrigued by the green snuff but really looking forward to Berliner Luft as well.
Had to buy Poltergeist because of the name and with the schmalzers it was either Oderlander or Frankfurter - frankfurter just has to many reconstituted sausage associations.
One thing I will say for Rosinski is they have a pretty good operation - they even sent me a user guide for the horn snuff flask I ordered.
Will report back soon.
Thanks for posting your impressions of these products by the way - it’s my first experience with what could be referred to as an artisan snuff - but I’ve enjoyed everything from Red Bull to Toque to F+T so far, so as far as it’s ground tobacco I’m game.
I like the fact that Rosinski uses local produce - certainly adds to the appeal.
I don’t have any experience with schmalzers but thought this would be a good place to start.
I have used Indian snuffs which contain a good quantity of ghee so hoping this helps prepare me for the additional oiliness but otherwise just keen to get stuck in!
I just can’t get my head around the price difference.
Is it worth it?
I never even contacted Rosinski about it as I heard there was a virtual mountain of overseas packages sitting in Philadelphia in January.
I was gonna give it a few more weeks and contact them and see if I could get it resent.
But to my surprise it arrived yesterday.
That is crazy that they sent your package back to Rosinski.
Did they try to initially deliver it to you?
I had that happen with a package of razor blades from India that needed signature and when I went to P.O. a couple days later they said they sent it back. I was like wtf?
You could file a complaint with postmaster but I really doubt that would end up helping.
Who knows maybe it would prevent something similar happening, I don’t know.
I hope you get things sorted and can get package from Rosinski in the future.
In past years packages from Germany for me usually were in the 3 week to month time frame and I am just outside Philadelphia.
That was enough for me to order some Havana Toast and Latakia Blend (big fan of Latakia when I smoked pipes).
I’ll update on here when the SWS and Rosinski arrive.
So there is a solid chance your Rosinski order could show up any day now.
I think we just ordered at the wrong time cause that was the longest I ever had to wait for any type of package from Europe.
I like the way the snuff comes in foil sealed packets.
So far I have only tried 4 of them and they are all fresh and actually very good.
Hope you get your order soon!
Just tried the Latakia Blend and I’m impressed to say the least.
The Latakia is there in spades and the supporting tobaccos are sweet, creamy and well balanced.
I’m totally converted and I don’t think this 15g tin will take long at all to get through.
I think I will save the Havana Toast until tomorrow - but the premium nature of this one is absolutely apparent and as much as I love my other snuffs, this is a different experience to all of them.
Thanks for the suggestion @tobaccobob and the second opinion @Hloridison