There’s been a few ‘how much do you snuff in a day?’ type threads, but I’ve never seen this question asked: For those who buy in bulk, how much do you think you get through in a year? I’m thinking that bulk-buyers will have a more accurate idea of their average consumption. I’m interested to know, because I’m wondering about the kind of quantities that would be involved in maintaining a cellar, ageing snuffs and so forth.
I once figured that 35kg would see me through to the end.
Being a bulk buyer, I use from 900g upto 1kg a year. That doesn’t sound as much, but it’s still 2,5g a day…
I’m curious about this because what I’ve read from WoS was … As soon as you crack the factory seal snuff has a 6 month shelf life if stored in the refrigerator 2 year lifespan if the seal isn’t broken from the point of purchase. Surely if your bulk buying in those quantity’s isn’t the quality of the stuff far surpassed it’s life span?
I’m curious about this because what I’ve read from WoS was … As soon as you crack the factory seal snuff has a 6 month shelf life if stored in the refrigerator 2 year lifespan if the seal isn’t broken from the point of purchase. Surely if your bulk buying in those quantity’s isn’t the quality of the stuff far surpassed it’s life span?
Don’t believe the propaganda! The ‘factory seal’ on WoS tins is a piece of tape! (Also, Soylent Green is people!) I think what they mean is that when the container is no longer airtight, the snuff will start to dry out. What is laughable about their above statement is that you have no idea how old the snuff is when you bought it. It’s not like this stuff flies off the shelves. What if it had been sitting in the store for two years before you purchased it? If you decant a freshly opened tin of WoS (or any other brand) into an airtight container, it will last far longer than it does in the original tin, whether that tin has tape on it or not. For instance, when I moved here to the States five years ago, I brought several tins of WoS SP-100 with me. I presumed (correctly) that I wouldn’t be able to buy snuff locally, so before I left the UK, I visited a tobacconist and bought all of the 25g tins of SP-100 that they had, which was seven in total. I mailed six of the tins ahead, and took the remaining one with me for the flight. Unfortunately, I was so busy with the business of emigrating that I accidentally packed that tin of SP-100 in my checked luggage rather than my hand luggage. (Fear not, I had other snuff with me on the plane!) When my box of belongings arrived in NY, I opened the six tins and put the contents into a mason jar, but I didn’t think of the other tin that was still in my suitcase. I still have that tin, and it still has the factory tape on it. If I shake the tin, I can tell that the contents have completely dried out. The snuff which is in the mason jar is still fresh as a daisy, even though I ‘break the seal’ by periodically opening the jar to fill my snuffbox. So there you go; identical tins of snuff bought at the same time from the same store, and stored for five years. The only difference was the container the snuff was stored in. Snuff will keep fresh for a LONG time if stored correctly.
I currently have 75 jars of bulk, 450g, 500g and 600g which totals about 40kg. It will last me a lifetime. There are still about 30 snuffs I want in bulk. When I’ve got those I figure I’ll have enough for two lifetimes. I just love bulk snuff. Stored properly, the freshness can’t be beaten. I’m planning on buying 200-300 tins of snuffs I want but don’t want in bulk as I’m missing variation as I currently only have about 150 snuffs (bulk + tins). Loads of new snuffs have come out in the last 2 years which I’ve not yet tried, so bulk buying is going on hold. My daily intake is anywhere between 2g and 20g depending on mood and snus useage.
@SnuffySnuff, I’m quite jealous. Because of customs limitations, I can’t buy more than about half a kilo each month. I try to buy that amount every month to build up my stocks. I’ve probably got about four kilos by now, either in good jars or in original containers in the fridge, if the tin is good. But it’s going to take me a long time to catch up to you at this rate.
I’m curious about this because what I’ve read from WoS was … As soon as you crack the factory seal snuff has a 6 month shelf life if stored in the refrigerator 2 year lifespan if the seal isn’t broken from the point of purchase. Surely if your bulk buying in those quantity’s isn’t the quality of the stuff far surpassed it’s life span?
That’s not true. Stored in air tight glass jars away from heat, snuff can easily last 25-30 years.
@SnuffySnuff, I’m quite jealous. Because of customs limitations, I can’t buy more than about half a kilo each month. I try to buy that amount every month to build up my stocks. I’ve probably got about four kilos by now, either in good jars or in original containers in the fridge, if the tin is good. But it’s going to take me a long time to catch up to you at this rate.
Where do you live? Are you in Jakarta? Is that India?
@SnuffySnuff, Indonesia. Customs are generally okay with imports to a value of less than $50 and preferably weighing no more than around 250 grams. After that, they’ve been known to impose duties and/or ask questions.
It sounds like most of you guys live outside of the UK and don’t have easy access to snuff hence buying in bulk. Also the prices obviously vary. Well if it will keep and store for that long then that is good news. I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
For me bulk is a few (2 or 3) 100g Value Bags from Toque or a dozen 25g tins of assorted scents from Mr. Snuff. I am seriously considering building a snuff stockpile to see me through the painful wait from the time I click ORDER until my package arrives.
I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
Go ahead and rub it in. My typical wait is 2 weeks.
I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
Go ahead and rub it in. My typical wait is 2 weeks.
I apologise 
They seems to be a large interest in Torque outside the UK, and i’m trying to work out why, is that because of what I would consider a more american palate i.e peanut butter, marmalade, toffee etc or other reasons do you think
I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
Go ahead and rub it in. My typical wait is 2 weeks.
I apologise
I think you’re on to something. I got toffee and peanut butter on my second order.
Between 1 and 2 kilos every 12 months.
I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
Go ahead and rub it in. My typical wait is 2 weeks.
I apologise
I think you’re on to something. I got toffee and peanut butter on my second order.
This is what I’m thinking, there’s no way I’d buy toffee, peanut butter, cola, bubble gum etc etc nor would I buy toque. Wilsons have been making snuff since the beginning of the 17th century and torqe in caparison have been making it for 5 minutes
I’m very lucky Wilsons of Sharrow is 20 mins from my house by car, but I order online and within 24hrs it arrives through the letter box
Go ahead and rub it in. My typical wait is 2 weeks.
I apologise
I think you’re on to something. I got toffee and peanut butter on my second order.
This is what I’m thinking, there’s no way I’d buy toffee, peanut butter, cola, bubble gum etc etc nor would I buy toque. Wilsons have been making snuff since the beginning of the 17th century and torqe in caparison have been making it for 5 minutes
Haha 5 minutes
For me, I do lean towards WoS over Toque, but I enjoy them both. I appreciate the time some of the companies have been making snuff, but I will never dismiss a newcomer to the game.
For me, I do lean towards WoS over Toque, but I enjoy them both. I appreciate the time some of the companies have been making snuff, but I will never dismiss a newcomer to the game.
My very first order ever was WoS natural and toque menthol just the other day which isn’t really a fair comparison but so far I prefer WoS for ease of snuffing ( the texture ) but When toque peanut butter gets here that might all change