I found some 6 Photo at a little Indian grocery. It was only available in a tiny tin, like 10g. When the guy handed it to me, I thought it was Himalaya, but he said no, it’s 6 photo. The packaging is almost identical to the Himalaya, but of course the plastic can is much smaller, the graphics are similar, even the picture (6 photos) of that dude with the white turban. And (6 photos) of another guy without a turban, as well as a few landscape images. It is dark and tastes almost the same as the Himalaya, but with an “agricultural” note. Cool thing is, it lists ingredients! “tobacco, lime water, paraffin oil, colors, mixed spices, menthol, natural and artificial flavors, contains added flavors.” It says "Lachhmandass Amarnath Snuff Mfrs, Giddarbaha (Pb.)
Cool! Jai Bharata!
Repeatedly emailed all the indian snuff makers and only got one reply. That was from one snuff maker. I won’t mention the name but it was very polite and enlightening. I was told that only one carrier was prepared to handle snuff and that was the Indian Post Office. Their international rates were very expensive and it cost on average £12 to £15 to send out a sample (for USD, multiply by 1.5). Because of taxes, transport, rules and regs (this was before PACT) potential distributors of their products were only prepared to pay the same as the cost of snuff in india. A few pence (cents) per drum. Their market in India was vast compared to the potential market abroad and the sender hoped I wouldnt be offended and that I would appreciate the economics. A very pleasant email but a bit of an eye opener never the less.
Yeah, that was a nice email. I did recieve one reply, though I can’t recall what he said, I did ask him to contact NicRush, a while back. But, yeah, I can fully understand him not wanting to make an effort to sell a few cans of his exotic tobacco item to a few afficinados, when their business flows well in India. But still, it makes getting these a challenge, like a goal.
Hi new here, I used to get a small lil plastic container I suspect was 5 photo, and it did have a bit of a jasmine scent to it. I emailed the folks at 5 photo asking where I could get their snuff in the USA. I am trying to switch from chewing tobacco and copenhagen back to scotty snuff, my all time favorite. I used to get the small tins of “Dr. Rumneys Mentholyptus” way back when, of course it is only available in the 7 gm size and shipping charges really bite you good. I have tried locating snuff online here in Missouri, not having any luck. I will post back if I get a reply from 5 photo, I am really interested in the 200gm size of himalaya, and super himalaya. I can always get a small tin for my pocket or better yet a nice wooden snuff box. Take care
Have you tried Mr Snuff (advert on left side of this page). He is now in the uk and stocks 5Photo snuffs. Had a quick look at his site (not cheap). Average price for 50g is 6 us dollars each and he ships to the US. For 3 50g tubs of 5photo it will cost you around 26 us dollars including shipping. He also has other Indian snuffs.
I think it is cheap. The 10gs are cheap, and 50gs(if in stock) are 2 dollars less than when NicRush sold them. The only not so cheap thing might be the shipping, but order enough and it balances out.
@London Jack: Thanks for the rec. As for prices maybe this will help explain things a little: Indian tobacco export taxes are 126%; shipping is extortionate; shipping is expensive because it has to go by air freight (it is illegal by courier or India Post); import taxes are 29% of cost of product + cost of shipping; then I have to pay to have it trucked to the warehouse; pay for the warehouse; pay for the warehouse staff; pay the website guy; pay the accountant; pay hosting fees etc etc…all before I take any of the ‘profit’ out to pay my own mortgage. Point being looking at how much snuff costs you to buy on the streets of New Delhi is a very poor indicator of the cost/profit by the time it reaches a consumer in Wyoming. At the end of the day the actual cost of the snuff at the factory door is actually the smallest potion of the total cost. Another example of this is US snuffs in Europe. They are about double the price of buying at your local Wawa in South Jersey, yet the profit for the merchant in Europe is less than half what the local Wawa owner gets. This discrepancy is due primarily, again, to shipping and taxes. Hope that helps. Dave
I would say it is quite affordable considering the costs you’ve mentioned. I only hope you may be able to acquire more snuffs from India in the future.
How about some Dholakia Seven Photo?
@ mr.snuff. I will allways recommend you as you have an excellent reputation. I mention price only from a UK snuffers point of view. If I order american snuff from Nicoteen rush and my order is under £18.00 GBP (approx $28.00 USD) , no vat is chargeable, no import duties and for an order of any size no tobacco tax is payable on nasal snuff under UK law. Even with shipping costs from the US this is a considerable saving. I fully accept your points and you may consider that you are not on a level playing field. Unfortunately these are the sad realities of trading in the EU. I am sure you will do well and all credit to you for bringing hard currencies into the UK.
*NicoTINE
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Thanks Xander! Unfortunately I’m on an iPhone and I think the vanilla deal recognizes it and makes it iPhone friendly. Can’t find search though 
Hmmmm, I’m not so sure about this new board. Anyway, I want to thank MrSnuff for getting these 6 Photos. I am an Indian snuff buff, and I just ordered them. I’ll share what I think when they arrive.
Tom, definetely let us know I trust your opinion. You were right on the Himalaya.
@EricHill78: I must admit the old search feature was better. This one is very general. The old one had some advanced features.
are any of these other indian snuffs similar to the White Elephant?
I doubt it PP… But you never know.
I’ve ordered 2 tins (25-45g) of each of the 6 photo snuffs offered by Mr. Snuff. Once they arrive I will spend some time with them and report my observations here.