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Do you know a Retailer who ships worldwide?

Posted by Trafomerkezi on Friday, 04-May-2007

I want to buy some D&R tobaccos. Do you know a Retailer who can ship overseas?

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Re: Do you know a Retailer who ships worldwide: Posted by jcat on Friday, 04-May-2007
Where in the world are you?
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Re: Do you know a Retailer who ships worldwide: Posted by Wazmo Nariz on Friday, 04-May-2007
When I was living full time in the UK and then Australia a few years back I had to have friends/relatives send me my D&R stash. It was a PITA because I'd have to send them the money, they'd have to order it, get it, repack it, fill out customs forms and reship it, etc., but it was the only way to get D&R. I couldn't even pay for it online at the time with my CC because my billing address was London (or Brisbane) and the shipping address was in the States--I don't know if D&R has changed that bugaboo or not. I also had to cough up customs taxes, which sucked and made things even more expensive than they already were (especially in Australia...they tax the hell out of tobacco down there).

There are some retailers in the UK who ship worldwide, but none that carry D&R.

My friends and relatives who were involved with shipping duty were mighty happy when I moved back to the States, needless to say....
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Re: Do you know a Retailer who ships worldwide

Posted by ming huang Cheng on Wednesday, 09-May-2007

Ziggymart.com have D&R tabacco can ship worldwide, though
shipping cost are high. (air mail parcel) over 10 days

Pipesandcigar.com, cup O' Joes.com, ship worldwide too.
good service, shipping cost high (EMS) 3-5 days
also allbrandsmoke.com.

If you find better retailer, let me know.

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Re: Do you know a Retailer who ships worldwid: Posted by trafomerkezi on Friday, 11-May-2007
:) Thanks
and of course...
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Looking for a retailer in Mexico

Posted by smokey joe on Friday, 04-May-2007

Hi Guys,

Im looking for a retailer in Mexico... Anyone have any ideas? Running out of three sails quite fast!

Regards
SJ

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Re: Looking for a retailer in Mexico: Posted by Hua Kul on Monday, 07-May-2007
I can try to send you some from the US. email me at huakul(at)hotmail(dot)com.
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Re: Retailers: Posted by mike on Sunday, 15-Apr-2007
are there any left that do c.o.d
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Michigan taxes going up!

Posted by Kizer Sosa on Friday, 09-Feb-2007

Well, it seems like our tax and spend governor found the MYO industry on her radar. Her new budget calls for a DOUBLING of the tax on "OTP" (other tobacco products), which appears to include all MYO products as well as those cheapo cig look-alike "little cigars" that the smoke shops have been selling.

Nothing's been finalized yet, but it's a safe bet that things will cost more soon.

So my question is, does anyone know what the current tax is? I want to see how much more everything is going to cost.

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Re: Michigan taxes going up!

Posted by Wazmo Nariz on Friday, 09-Feb-2007

I couldn't find any info about any new taxes on OTP, but a document search unearthed a "retailer notice" from your state Treasury (read Stick-Up) Department dated June 2004 outlining an increase from 20% to 32% on OTP.

If this socialist thief has seen fit to raise it from 32% to something higher, I'd have to ask how you let someone like this get elected.... ;-) It's almost getting too late to organise to beat this ugliness, but our enemies have been organised for years--why can't we?

"Sin taxes" and other disproportionate taxation schemes have always stuck in my craw as very un-American...in fact, anyone who supports ridiculously obscene taxation practices like this should be beaten like a cheap gong and strung up from light poles in every city where they reside so that those of us who have better sense can flog them with old electrical cords and baseball bats....

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Re: Michigan taxes going up!

Posted by Kizer Sosa on Friday, 09-Feb-2007

Well said! ;)

I didn't vote for her, but a lot of people who think that the government exists to keep them in house and home did. There were plenty of folks who were (are) really disgusted with the outcome of the recent election.

That 32% strikes a note... if I now recall correctly, that is the current tax rate on OTP.

So that would mean the new tax would be 64%. Cripes...

Still cheaper than premades, of course, but the state is going to get a bigger piece of the pie.

Speaking of which, they want to slap another nickel tax on a pack of premades as well.

The whole budget proposal still has to be ratified by the house, etc., but if history serves, the tobacco tax will survive and be enacted.

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Re: Michigan taxes going up!: Posted by Wazmo Nariz on Friday, 09-Feb-2007
64% is an absolute outrage. And I'd imagine, on top of that, they still get to hit you up for sales tax! Amazing the hubris these bastards have! Of course our bad for letting 'em do it. All it takes is one time to "set a precedent," as these bozos like to say. You have got to express your dissatisfaction about this, at least, to these scumbags.

I'm afraid we just haven't been vigilant enough in this country when it comes to wolves in sheep's clothing.
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Ordering from D&R

Posted by Keith on Friday, 02-Feb-2007

How fast is their shipping? I placed my first order with them this morning and was just wondering how long it usually takes for them to get an order out.

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Re: Ordering from D&R: Posted by Craig H on Friday, 02-Feb-2007
I have placed 2 orders with them (both in the late afternoon) and they were shipped the very next day. They were delivered the next day but I live in NC. Their service has been outstanding! Hope you enjoy the tobacco as much as I do. Let us know.
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Re: Ordering from D&R: Posted by Paul on Friday, 02-Feb-2007
Well if they told you it would go out today. You should recieve your package in several days. They really are fast. I live on the west coast and usually order their time in the afternoon. They'll tell me that my order will ship the next morning and I'll get it in several days (2 or 3). Enjoy your smokes.
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Re: Ordering from D&R: Posted by Captain U-96 aka Mike on Friday, 02-Feb-2007
Ordering either by phone or via the Internet gets prompt shipping I've noticed. I've never had any problems or complaints with their service or products. Mike
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Custom Blends/7 Valleys?

Posted by Major Havoc on Thursday, 04-Jan-2007

Anyone have any experience with these folks' tobacco? Seems like a decent operation with a pretty big selection, but I can't find any reference to them or their tobacco on the site. Thanks!

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Re: Custom Blends/7 Valleys?: Posted by Dave L on Thursday, 04-Jan-2007
The Custom Blends retailer page is here. They also have a Brands listing but there've been no comments in the years its been there (not sure there's a point, see the retailers page).
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Re: Custom Blends/7 Valleys?

Posted by Ken on Thursday, 04-Jan-2007

I used them once a couple months ago. Prices were high, but the service was superb. I am on the west coast and an order placed early on a Friday morning got to me (priority mail) on Monday, and packed perfectly. Their custom blends are expensive, and the three samples I tried were below average at best, but they did have 1 oz sample sizes. They carry Zen tubes, and since those are not available everywhere I thought I'd try them out. Still, I am not sure that the excellent service warrants prices that are that far above the norm.

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Re: Custom Blends/7 Valleys?: Posted by scott johnson on Friday, 05-Jan-2007
FYI: smokers outlet online carries ZEN tubes. $1.99 for 250.
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Re: Custom Blends/7 Valleys?

Posted by Ant_Smasher on Wednesday, 10-Jan-2007

Yes,
No,
Maybe

I will reserve my comments until my order that was placed on 12/31/06 finally arrives....!

Let's see today date is 1/10/07.

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Re: Custom Blends/7 Valleys?: Posted by scott johnson on Wednesday, 10-Jan-2007
where did you order this from?
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Stores in Manhattan?: Posted by Davo on Wednesday, 15-Nov-2006
Anyone know of anywhere in New York City that stocks SYO supplies? Lots of people have pouches, but I can't seem to locate anyone with a stock of tubes and 6oz, or 1lb bags.
Thanks
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Gambler Retailers: Posted by short sharp shock on Wednesday, 08-Nov-2006
In my insanity, I wonder if anyone can point me to a shop that carries ALL Gambler products, such as tubes, rolling machines, and great prices on these products!!!
and if you know anyone in Texas, outstanding altough not necessary. If anybody knows an ULTIMATE shop near Dallas for any good prices/merchandise....do tell
(one more post I think!!! haha)
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stores in Washington DC: Posted by Chris on Monday, 06-Nov-2006
Hello all...Does anyone know of a good RYO/SYO store in the Washington DC metro area? Ive had trouble finding any stores that sell tubes and everything. I'm thinking i just might have to resort to online stores. If anyone has a heads up let me know; Thanks.
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Save-a-Lot

Posted by scott johnson on Friday, 20-Oct-2006

I was Save-a-lot (cheap local chain grocery store) today and was surprised to see them carrying McClintock pouches and 6 oz cans (reg, lt, menthol) and also reg and light tubes. pouches were $1.10 after coupon, cans were ~ $10. Tubes were $2.75. They are also carrying Bali Shag pouches for $3.19 .
At least I now have somewhere close that I can pick up some good tobacco and a decent tube when I'm in a pinch.

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Re: Save-a-Lot: Posted by Kerry on Monday, 06-Nov-2006
Checked my local Save-A-Lot and they had McClintock in 3 varieties (reg, lt, menthol, pouches only, no Bali... no loss...), unfortunately not virginia and no tubes.

In any case, thanks for the info. It is a decent discount grocery store with "some" good deals on groceries here.
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Great retailer in the UK: Posted by Dave on Friday, 18-Aug-2006
Yeah, I know that this is a USA forum, but for any readers from the UK.. I would like to say that

[link]

Is a good site and the service is great.
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all brands smoke

Posted by Dan on Thursday, 11-May-2006

Has anyone used ?
[link]
The prices seem pretty good to me
Dan

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Re: all brands smoke

Posted by Jazzbo on Friday, 12-May-2006

They do seem to have some nice prices...might have to give 'em a call and check 'em out. Anyone else heard of 'em?

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Re: all brands smoke

Posted by Bob on Sunday, 14-May-2006

I would personally avoid buying from ANY site that also sells pre-made cigarettes online.

If they turn their customer lists over to the states, as most have, you will be on that list. They may think you owe taxes.

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Re: all brands smoke

Posted by Manx on Sunday, 14-May-2006

And you would, if they didn't collect them. But they could hardly come around asking for pre-made taxes on MYO components in any event. Sales tax, maybe, but that would be all.

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Re: all brands smoke

Posted by Kev on Sunday, 14-May-2006

I had thought about Bob's idea earlier but didn't comment. Their prices seem good but due to internet cig sites rapidly providing their customer list and the incompetent state/federal government agencies...I'd rather not raise a red flag. Granted you didn't buy carton smokes but I would assume the burden of proof would be on the purchaser.

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Re: all brands smoke: Posted by Manx on Sunday, 14-May-2006
I insist on an itemised receipt of every purchase, no matter who it is. I'd even ask D&R for one, if they didn't provide it already. ;-)
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Re: all brands smoke: Posted by Bob on Monday, 15-May-2006
That was my thinking exactly. You may not be doing anything wrong, but why raise a red flag. And even if you keep all the reciepts, who needs the hassle.
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South Jersey/Philadelphia retailers?

Posted by Dan on Sunday, 23-Apr-2006

Anyone know of any good stores in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area?

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Re: South Jersey/Philadelphia retailers?: Posted by Joe on Monday, 24-Apr-2006
News and Tobacco on RT30 (White Horse Pike) Hammonton NJ
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Supermatic II Retailers in Canada

Posted by A Parks on Friday, 17-Mar-2006

I'm wondering if you know of any Supermatic II retail stores in Canada? If so, is there any possible way you might be able to give me a website or email address for them? Hubby's in need of a new machine, he's used these machines for years and won't buy anything else.

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Re: Supermatic II Retailers in Canada

Posted by Kev on Saturday, 18-Mar-2006

I can't provide much help since I'm way south of the border...but ebay.ca shows several new machines. Most are from US sellers and the price is reasonable. But I don't know about the shipping costs.

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Re: Supermatic II Retailers in Canada

Posted by A Parks on Monday, 20-Mar-2006

Kev, thanks for your reply. I was just wondering since this was originally a Canadian company if this machine would still be available here. I'll check ebay.

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Re: Supermatic II Retailers in Canada: Posted by Kev on Monday, 20-Mar-2006
I thought that was ironic too. A Canadian company moves south of the border and now it's hard to find the product in Canada. I also noticed that Arbro (does their repairs) does NOT ship outside of the US. Sorry I couldn't have been more helpful.
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Export A

Posted by LJ Fenske on Monday, 13-Mar-2006

Does anyone know where I can buy Export A RYO Tobacco, tins or in bulk?

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Re: Export A: Posted by Rob on Tuesday, 14-Mar-2006
GOOD LUCK finding any remaining export 'a'! I dont know the hows & whys but I understand its no longer being imported to the U.S.A. and very costly if one travels into Canada. So any remaining stock is probably whats left to we here in the States. I did find a smooth Canadian tobacco in D&R's Penhooker light & as much as I dislike the sometimes bad service Ziggymart has a very tasty Canadian in the CANADIAN NATURAL brand at http://www.nationalguild.com/ZIGGYSTOBACCO.COM/Cigarette_Tobacco.html
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trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper

Posted by shmuck on Tuesday, 14-Feb-2006

just came to new york and cigarettes are $6-7 per pack here. you can get them for $4.50, but you can get a pouch of top, with papers, for $2.

i know that top tobacco isn't very good, but neither that nor the nickle's worth of extra processing explains why cigarettes are so much more expensive. i figured that it's got to be some extra tax that doesn't apply to RYO tobacco, but i can't find anything to support that. can anyone help me out?

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Re: trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper

Posted by Matt on Tuesday, 14-Feb-2006

Cigarettes are designated tax "Class A" and are taxed by the pack. Each state has different taxes. New York's is $1.50. Rhode Island's is the highest at $2.46 and South Carolina is the lowest at $0.07.
Loose tobacco is taxed by the pound under tax "Class J". First it is taxed federally at $1.0969/lb. The state taxes apply to wholesalers as a percentage of gross reciept. In Kentucky that is 7.5% of gross reciepts.
Also cities and counties can add taxes too. NYC has an additional per pack tax of $1.50! Add that to the state tax of $1.50 and the federal tax of $0.39 and you're left with $3.39 cents in taxes.

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Re: trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper

Posted by Matt on Tuesday, 14-Feb-2006

...and after paying the $3.39 you still have to find a place to smoke them.

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Re: trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper

Posted by shmuck on Tuesday, 14-Feb-2006

ah, thank you. that explains it then.

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Re: trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper

Posted by Daniel Koroll on Wednesday, 15-Feb-2006

IN Chicago taxes on a pack of cigs will be 4$ in March.
littledog

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Re: trying to figure out why RYO is so much cheaper: Posted by Matt on Wednesday, 15-Feb-2006
To get an idea of how absurd cigarette excise taxes are consider this quote from RJ Reynold's website..."Number of six-packs of beer that must be sold in Illinois to produce the same state excise tax and settlement revenue generated by one carton of cigarettes: 137." That's 822 beers vs. 200 hundred cigarettes. What's great about RYO (tobacco products)taxes in Illinois is that it's a 6.25% sales tax add-on. To see how other states add up, follow this link...
http://www.rjrt.com/legal/taxPaymentTable.asp
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Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by BigJim on Friday, 27-Jan-2006

Has anyone bought from Aarons RYO? The only way to contact them is via Email..that makes me nervous. They have the best prices ( with shipping ) on the stuff the wife and I like. http://www.storesonline.com/site/813741/page/45030
I want to place a $100+ order and want to make sure it's somebody reputable(sp?).

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Kev on Friday, 27-Jan-2006

I've never bought from them nor heard of them. The domain has been registered for at least two years. Now what makes me a skeptic though - the website only shows in other linked advertising websites. No reference by any customers on the web or in newsgroups. Also, note how they claim a talent agent uses their products. I would imagine so...if you search on their telephone number, you'll also see that specific "talent agency" has the same phone number. You'll also see said talent agent is involved in lawsuits with the said music group.

Personally, I wouldn't give them my financial information. Sounds like someone who runs several businesses out of their home which may or may not be legit.

If you decide to purchase then let us know your experience. Just my two cents...

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??: Posted by platoslostdialogue on Sunday, 29-Jan-2006
...not to mention that they have *stars everywhere on the shipping page but neglect to inform you what they signify. If youre really in doubt, request a COD. If they refuse then we know what kind of bussiness they run...
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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by MyFaceFrozeThatWay on Friday, 27-Jan-2006

Well you know, I just happen to live in Orlando about 15 or 20 miles from the address listed on their website. Maybe I'll try to visit that side o' town in the next day or two (They do have nice prices on some things). I'll report what I discover Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??: Posted by MyFaceFrozeThatWay on Friday, 27-Jan-2006
Their shipping prices are a clear rip-off, however. $9.50 Standard? Sheesh....
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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Dano on Tuesday, 31-Jan-2006

I don't know anything about them so far be it from me to bad mouth them but I wouldn't buy from anyone that doesn't have a phone # available.

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Matt on Tuesday, 31-Jan-2006

...or any RYO site that would name-drop the manager for the Backstreet Boys.

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Re: Aarons RYO web site?? Back St Boys

Posted by Dano on Wednesday, 08-Feb-2006

LOL so true :)
I just looked at their site, although there is a phone # under Contact Us, it's not toll free.

Besides that, it's a hokey looking site.
Who's gonna order from a place that has pics of their bike and pics of skulls on it? Not me :)

More better to stick with places that others have dealt with. I've had good experiences with D&R and MYO. It shouldn't be a guessing game with your time and money.

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Re: Aarons RYO web site?? Back St Boys

Posted by MyFaceFrozeThatWay on Thursday, 09-Feb-2006

I went by the address listed on the site...a nondescript little office building that looks like the sort of place telemarketers would work out of. It seems to me that the guy's probably just a middleman for another distributer.

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Re: Aarons RYO web site?? Back St Boys: Posted by Tim Aydt on Thursday, 09-Feb-2006
He's got a nice bike, though.
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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Lou Williams on Wednesday, 01-Mar-2006

I just wanted to thank all of you for your "constructive criticisms" and interest in my site, http://aaronsmyo.com
AaronsMYO is a registered Tobacco vendor licensed through the state of Florida.
All orders are "drop-shipped" from H.J. Bailey (http://www.hjbailey.com/cms/), our distributor in New Jersey, which has been around since 1932. We were their first experience with entering into the 'Internet Market', as for me it was just too inconvenient to maintain inventory and run to the post office daily. I find this arrangement more to my liking, a lot less hassle and enables me to keep the 'prices' low.
As for the reference to the 'Backstreet Boys' and Jeanne Tanzy...well it's all true and a matter of "Public Record", had Kev read a bit he would have discovered that Mrs. Tanzy was in fact "suing"...not being "sued" and has since, favorably settled 'out of court' with the constituents, 4 months prior to the scheduled trial date. I know this because she's my wife of over 26 years, which should explain all the other 'questionable' concerns that you have expressed.
All transactions are handled "Securely" through ECI-Pay (Gateway) and Northwestern Merchant Services (Credit Card Processor), all I ever receive from either is a notice of 'success' or 'failure' on the Credit transactions. Unless I'm standing 'behind' you at the time of your 'check out', I never see 'Credit Card #'s'...it was a security measure I opted for in order to remain "above suspicion".
Hopefully this short dissertation will clear the suspicions and encourage some of you to try us out...and if I "rip you off"...you can always send "MyFaceFrozeThatWay" that lives 20 miles away to check on the order!

Thanks Tim, for your compliment... as I am an avid motorcycle enthusiast and ride daily!

Cordially,
Lou Williams
Owner/AaronsMYO

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Dano on Friday, 03-Mar-2006

I think a lot of the commentary about your website was generated because of a. nobody here having actually ordered from you before and b. the rather (for lack of a better word :) bizarre graphics (ie: skulls & motorcycles).

IMHO what plagues almost all online tobacco sites is a complete lack of intelligent website design. For instance, if I want to investigate a new tube that I might be interested in, I want a button on the main menu that says 'TUBES' :) and then be able to actually see a close up of the tube so I can judge the quality of the graphics on the tube and the box they come in, not some washed out shot from 5' away. By comparison, MYO Tobacco is the least annoying website, yours starts off good and then gets muddled with all the off the wall stuff, big fonts etc., J&R starts off good but gets way too distracting to the point of having to pick up the phone and Lil Brown's website should have the designer SHOT! I would never order anything from Lil Brown simply because they put so little thought into that digital disaster. Less is more! 40 Point Blue Fonts are kiddie city!

One more thing I would like to mention, on your website you say.. "All our Fine Products are "DROP-SHIPPED" to your door DIRECTLY from our Exclusive Distributor.." (HJBailey). HJB isn't YOUR exclusive anything, they supply half 1/2 of the smoke shops in the country. Every wonder why when you go into a smoke shop and they all carry the same thing?

I'm sure you're an honest guy trying to make a buck and I wish you all the best but honestly your prices are way out of wack on a lot of things and your shipping policy/charges should be clearly spelled out, not $9.50 and maybe we'll eat the cost if you order too much over.

Best of luck!
Dano

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Lou Williams on Monday, 06-Mar-2006

Well Dano,
Without being argumentative and in closing this discussion...Statistics very simply state that "You can't please all the people all the time!" Being limited by "bandwidth" and as I don't profess to be anymore than what I am, or that my 'web design' meets the stringent standards of whatever socio/business guidelines, 'cause I have to be ME. My intent with AaronsMYO is to SELL the basic tobacco supplies as opposed to being an educational site, speaking of which:
http://www.ryomagazine.com/
The above site has always been helpful to me in doing product research/reviews etc.
As for our "Exclusive" distributor...well we use them "exclusively" and negotiated with them due to national popularity and longevity...What!?!
Most our orders average $100 + and I have yet to "tack-on" extra shipping, even though I take a loss on shipping costs, but then it's the cost of "Drop-Shipping" as I pay an additional $5 per order (handling), plus weight...so do the math...our shipping "flat fee" of $9.50 per order is not so 'unclear'...considering.
But thanks for your input...perhaps you should start your own site, after all "who's better equipped at pleasing oneself than yourself?"
Cordially,
Lou

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??

Posted by Dano on Tuesday, 07-Mar-2006

You reminded me of a time back in the 60's when I was in college out in Oklahoma. As broke students we jaunted up to Tulsa for an adventure. Starving, we spied a roadhouse with a big sign advertising "Texas Toast All You Can Eat Buffet $2.95". On going back for 3rd's, the owner aghast at how his Buffet was being devoured by these young chow hounds mossied over and said, "Boys, you've had the $2.95 all you can eat, anymore is $5.95."

My point being, as a consumer and potential customer that when one says as your website does, "Any additional shipping cost incurred due to weight will be absorbed by us (within reason) past our 'STANDARD' rates.", that what may be reasonable to you may not be reasonable to me, and I would rather not find out after the fact. So my suggestion would be that you do the math, post it on your site so the Joe giving out his CC # can determine for himself what is or isn't "within reason" before cash changes hands.

This isn't a flame and I know you won't take it in that manner since your site so prominently says... "Got a comment, opinion, want to tell us how "GREAT" we are or just want to raise a little HELL...We are here!"

All The Best,
Dano

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Re: Aarons RYO web site??: Posted by Lou Williams on Wednesday, 08-Mar-2006
Ok, Ok...I have to quit spending so much time here, but as a result, I have listened to the 'public' and will react positively. As I think we have narrowed the field of question to my phrase of "within reason" in reference to shipping...I'm going to remove that phrase, Tada!
And you made me reminisce as well, to my time in the 60's...what I could remember!?!
The difficulty with "doing the math" stems from the 'drop-shipping' issue, I don't know what I'm being charged (due to weight) for shipping till I receive my monthly PO's from the distributor. It was a major issue in the beginning negotiations with the distributor to establish those shipping rates...so I opted for "flat fee", it's just simpler and expedient.
With that said and being in the 'middle' of Bike Week...gotta go.

Thanks again for the feedback and we'll talk to ya'll later.
Lou
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Owner: Posted by Steve on Sunday, 15-Jan-2006
I am looking for a supplier for 1lb bags of Criss Cross and SYO machines as well. I am opening a retail SYO shop here. Any help would be apprecated. I have not found any info on this product (Criss Cross). I found it in a smoke shop not to far from me and believe it is perfect for replacement of most those that smoke Kools Newports & Malboro.
TY
Steve
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Have you received a tax bill from the Fed or State for cig's bought over the Internet?

Posted by Tom on Saturday, 26-Nov-2005

If you received a tax bill, did they identify what you purchased or did they ask you to report what you purchased on the Internet?

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Re: Have you received a tax bill from the Fed or State for cig's bought over the Internet?: Posted by JD on Sunday, 27-Nov-2005
I haven't--but then again, I have never bought cigarettes over the internet. A friend of mine did once; he purchased some nasty "Marlboros" from Russia, but he has since wised up and gone MYO....
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Pretty good place

Posted by dave on Friday, 07-Oct-2005

My wife and I get our stuff from www.pipesandcigars.com . Pretty good prices, good shipping, and they also have some other cool things on the site.

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Re: Pretty good place: Posted by Dan on Monday, 31-Oct-2005
I also have found them to be very good. Free shipping over 70$ to. They also have Gawith Hoggarth tobacco in bulk. GH has Kentucky,Mixture #7,Kendal Dark and Kendal Mixed. They are all shag cut and good for hand rolling. Expensive at 41$ for 500 grams but only 1.70 to roll a pack. They are all very strong nicotine wise but make a mellow smoke. Good for mixing to spice up or add nicotine to a RYO such as Lookout. I do it and am very happy with the results. It is listed as pipe tobacco but have no added chemicals or flavoring in the above mentioned mixtures.
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rollyourown.com: Posted by Matt on Friday, 02-Sep-2005
Saw this site in a google search. The site is pretty decent and they have some of my favorites (5.29 oz Mac Baren for $8.49, 7.05 oz Look Out Milde for $8.99, 10.6 oz Stokkebye for $16.50, and 13 oz McClintock for $12.99) I sent a money order on monday and it shipped out to me on friday via UPS. (my tubes weren't crushed either) The shipping is $6.00 flat rate for UPS ground. Overall, I am very pleased with this vendor and am surprised I haven't seen them mentioned here.
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Tobacco retailers, West: Posted by platoslostdialogue on Wednesday, 27-Jul-2005
Does anyone know of any online tobacco stores (aside from lil brown) that are on the west coast? I like lil brown a lot but doesn't have great selection of tobacco or tubes, and D&R is farther away than I like to wait for my shipment (for ground), and their shipping costs are a little high. I live in northern California
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New RYO-MYO Store in Portland, Oregon

Posted by Tom on Sunday, 10-Apr-2005

There is a new store that only carries RYO-MYO Tobaccos, Tubes, Injectors, Rollers and Papers. They have over 27 different tobaccos!
The name and address of the store
Tom Allen
Make Your Own Cigarettes
4940 N Lombard, Portland Oregon 97203
No Website.

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Re: New RYO-MYO Store in Portland, Oregon

Posted by David on Monday, 12-Sep-2005

Any better info? eg. phone number? I tried looking for it today, didn't see anything. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not there, just that I didn't see it. :)

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Re: New RYO-MYO Store in Portland, Oregon: Posted by Tom on Saturday, 01-Oct-2005
4940 N Lombard (across the street from Bells Tropical Fish)
tele:503.740.6338
hope this helps.
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Re: New RYO-MYO Store in Portland, Oregon: Posted by Jason on Sunday, 02-Oct-2005
Great selection and very friendly proprietor. Just down the street from where Fiske intersects Lombard not far from Taco Bell. Tom's has become my preferred place of business for purchase of my supplies. Course this may be because he opened up shop right after I was introduced to MYO and is such a friendly guy. Carries a nice assortment of D&R tubs at good prices, selections of Cascade tobaccos and many other common and maybe not so common brands. Give him a visit if you live in the Portland area.
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Stoker's #2

Posted by Jennifer S on Saturday, 22-Jan-2005

I use Stoker's #2 Ultra Light RYO tobacco in the one pound bag. I have searched on line and the lowest price I have found is just shy of $14, plus shipping.
My local discount smoke/tobacco shop sells it for $12.95 plus the regular local tax (which means it is either not taxed with all the tobacco taxes, or they are already added in to the $12.95).
I use the Premier Light 100 tubes and they are $2.69.
My net effect is around 87 cents a pack (20 cigs).
I am amazed that I can not find lower prices shopping on line!

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Re: Stoker's #2

Posted by Dave in Pgh on Friday, 11-Feb-2005

Internet prices surprise me also. You would think they could be better. I buy locally from a place called Mr Smokes in North Huntington, PA. He sells Premier tubes for $1.40. Any quantity. Stokers is about $11.75 + 7% sales tax, same on tubes. He will UPS for actual cost.

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Re: Stoker's #2: Posted by Ray on Friday, 11-Feb-2005
Does Mr. Smokes have a site or phone number?
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Re: Stoker's #2/Internet Prices: Posted by Dave L on Friday, 11-Feb-2005
Lil' Brown has Stoker's #2 for $11.45LB. While their tube prices usually aren't the best, they currently have Rizla (I'd be very surprised if they aren't better than the Premiers) tubes for $1/box. RYOC typically has the best tube prices (currently 1.49 for CTC and Gizeh, $1.29 for McClintock).

The internet has a wider selection and is more convenient. I favor sites where I can make orders that cost me 10% (or less) for shipping. Buying Stoker's from Lil' Brown would cost me $.03 more than you pay at Mr Smokes. Having it delivered to my door is worth much more than that.

Does Mr Smokes stock Look-Out, Peter Stokkebye (all brands - PS, McClintock and Bali), Export A, etc.? Most local smokeshops, even a number of online stores, just don't sell enough MYO tobacco to stock much variety.
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Re: Stoker's #2 ultrs light: Posted by mamie peppers on Sunday, 09-Oct-2005
i have just started to roll my own cigarettes and i was trying to find the cheapest way.the stores are getting terrible HIGH with there prices that people just can't afford them
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Smokers Outlet Online

Posted by Tim Aydt on Wednesday, 30-Mar-2005

Prices are not bad, selection is not bad. Can't hurt to check it out. Might find something you like.

http://www.smokersoutletonline.com/catalog/

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Re: Smokers Outlet Online: Posted by Hoss on Wednesday, 27-Apr-2005
excellant-great prices- order shipped in 2 days. Best prices on the standard myo products ive seen yet
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Re: Retailers

Posted by D. on Saturday, 11-Dec-2004

http://www.cupojoes.com
Mostly pipes but also:
American Spirit
Bali Shag
Bugler
Kite
MacBaren
Midnight Special
McClintock
Samson
Smokin'Joes
Stokkebye
Top
Zig Zag
Sometimes Export A & Pure Natural.
Tubes, papers, cases, and machines.

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Re: Retailers: Posted by Bigdog on Sunday, 07-Jan-2007
Cupojoes.com house blend is $15 a pound. Fine ribbon cut works good with injectors and it's a fine tobacco. Give it a try.
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Re: Retailers

Posted by Wood on Friday, 19-Nov-2004

Chec out http://store.pipesandcigars.com/cigtob.html. Excel tubes as low as 1.25, Mac Barren tobacco 8.00 a can. Competitive prices on all products.

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Re: Pipes and Cigars.com: Posted by Tim Aydt on Wednesday, 24-Aug-2005
I thought they were kind of high on alot of stuff. Come on, $5.00 for a Smokey Cig Case?
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Internet Sales of Tobacco RYO Being Made Illegal

Posted by Jennifer on Saturday, 10-Jul-2004

I found this on the custome blends website. http://www.customblends.com/ryolegis.htm

Having recently gotten into SYO out of preferance, I would hate to see internet tobacco retailers get shut down.

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Bad News

Posted by Tim Aydt on Sunday, 11-Jul-2004

But, not as bad as it could be. The House resolution does not include the provision which makes it illegal to send tobacco products through the mail. It just creates a lot of red tape for anyone sending tobacco products throught the mail.

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Re: Bad News: Posted by Sun Butler on Thursday, 02-Jun-2005
Government anti-smoking forces will continue enforce new regulations to limit the sale of smoking products including ryo tobacco. However, the demise of the tobacco growing quota and support price program has left open an interesting opportunity for the true RYO and SYO afficianando. Now, tobacco farmers can legally sell their whole leaf tobacco to anyone, not just on tobacco markets.

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Tobacco For Le$$

Posted by Thorson on Monday, 05-Apr-2004

Anyone familiar with this distributor?
I was thinking of placing an order with them.
They have a decent price for #2 tobbaco
Website: http://www.tobacco-for-less.com

TIA
Thorson

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Re: Tobacco For Le$$: Posted by Dave L on Tuesday, 06-Apr-2004
The company name is River City Tobacco Co.. There's a review on the Retailers page. Some damn good prices on that site but note the © 1998.
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