Tobacco Distributor in Canada

[Khyperian]

Hey,
Does anyone know of a ma'asell distributor in Canada?
I just can't seem to find a decent selection in my town and have though about ordering from some American distributors, but the customs duty/ delays i've had in the past are horrible. . 
There must be a better alternative.

[Mathazar]

Sorry man,  I looked all over Google and couldn't find a
thing.  Although,  I have a friend in Calgary whose a hookah
smoker. I'll send him off an email and ask where he gets
his stuff.  I don't know when he'll reply because he's VERY
busy,  but I'll get back to you as soon as he gets back to me

[Mathazar]

I just sent him off an email.  He's usually pretty prompt on
getting back to me,  so I'll be expecting a response pretty
soon 

Hang-in there bud 

[Khyperian]

Thanks a lot Mathazar.
I really appreciate the help.

[Mathazar]

Well,  my friend got back to me and reported that you're out of
luck.  He said  that Customs/Duty is horrible, 
indeed,  but that you're just going to have to deal with it. 
He gets all his stuff from the US.  And this guy has a lot of
connections.  He is the President of www.Voodoopc.com,  his
name is Rahul Sood.  With a name like that,  you'd think he'd
know where in Canada to get some good maasell 

But,  unfortunately,  he buys from the US. 

I think your best bet is to look for Middle Eastern food & supply
stores in your area,  and perhaps Middle Eastern
Restaurants.  Mediterranean restaurants sometimes serve maasell
for dessert,  and maybe they'd be willing to sell you some maasell
& coals.  Doubtful,  but worth a try! 

Goodluck Man! 

[ApoC]

Khyperian! youre canadian too! whereabouts ya from, bro?

[ApoC]

oh, and i also buy from the US as well. no luck finding any sources
within canada yet. perhaps we should get cracking and start up our
own? 

[Khyperian]

ApoC,
I live in Ottawa, Ontario
What about you???
Get this when I ordered my first hookah (an Egyptian 2 hose from [url="http://www.cleopatraimports.com"]www.cleopatraimports.com[/url]) it got held up at the border and I ended up paying $30.00 CDN duty on the 100gams of Romman tobacco that came with it.
I then walked down to my local Mid-east food center and bought 2 250g packs of Nahkla double apple for $30.00 CDN
Does'nt make any sense.
SO, who's you preferred US supplier???
Boy starting up our own Canadian Hookah Wholesaler... not bad
 

[sheeshabum]

Try the Arguily co. (Abu Dani-Fadi) in Ottowa, he was born around hookahs in Lebanon.
[url="http://www.arguily.com/"]http://www.arguily.com/[/url]   sheeshabum

[jmexx]

He doesn't sell ma'assel, though. Maybe he has some under the table deals, since that's the best/cheapest way to get ma'assel. 30$ for both boxes? It's definately under the table. The lounge I go to is planning on being an exclusive Fumari supplier in Canada and will have to charge much more then that.Unfortunately I can't say the amount since last time I mentioned it, I broke some people's hearts . The taxes and duties on a box of 250grams is pretty much 35$CND. They pay, wholesale price, close to 15$CND for fumari's box. Add a few bucks of profit and OUCH!I suggested to him to sell them in 50gram boxes, especially since most grocers here that are legit do that. Like Adonis sells 50grams for 15 bucks, for Nakhla! It's definately steep but it's a fee we can't get out of legally.I order from the states, I don't mind if you PM me asking for how I do it and what's the best way to get some tobacco here. I'm in Montreal so the laws shouldn't differ ALL that much in terms of customs.Jon

[gunsboy]

I know a shop owner in Halifax that buys  250g Nakhla boxes from Montreal for about $9-15 and then he sells then for $25 - what a bast*rd -. He does nto want to give me his supplier but I think with a little bit of diggin I will get it.  But I hate Nakhla so there is no point of trying. 
But if someone around here wants whole sale I would go on a harrassment mission to get the supplier name.