[IC] SNACKS! Kit Kats, M&Ms, etc. (CONUS)

[absyrd]

Is it sad that this will be my first group buy?

1300+ posts and no GBs? I'd say that's absurd!

Yah. I don't understand flashy keysets or overpriced boards that work the same as the one I have.

http://kotaku.com/5983276/15-flavors-of-japanese-kit-kats-the-snacktaku-review
^^ Flavors!
Edit saw the other links too. Holy crap so many ... 

Okay. Now this is turning into every other IC/GB where we end up with too many options and **** never gets done. C'mon, Hoff, put your foot down and make the HARD choices.

[HoffmanMyster]

OP updated.  I'm working on securing proper pricing, and will update further once I know that.  I know of a few places to get the Kit Kats, but it would be great to get some sort of volume discount, so I'm exploring any options there.

Also, just some perspective: The Crispy M&M bags I'm finding on Amazon are over $6.00 for the 160g bag, which bueller has said he could probably secure for about $2.50.  Not to put a bunch of pressure on you bueller, but dang!  This is looking like some big cost savings for us!

Also, just in case it wasn't clear, this is more of a group-proxy than a group buy, since we aren't guaranteed volume discounts.  But by combining shipping, we can all save money!  Yay!   

[CPTBadAss]

Shhh, just supply me with snacks Hoffbro

[HoffmanMyster]

Shhh, just supply me with snacks Hoffbro

 


Another update: we will be purchasing M&Ms from bueller (huge thanks for helping us Americans out!), for an estimated price of $2.50 per 160g bag (subject to change).  These bags are larger than the original estimated size of "small".  Please take this into consideration when deciding how many you will want!  I suspect that the counts for M&Ms will drop drastically, but that is fine.  All that matters is that the interest exists.  And this isn't the GB phase yet anyway, so no worries.  I'm considering M&Ms "MOQ Met" for the time being.

More updates to come on the Kit Kat front.

[Data]

No love for Twix?
 

[katushkin]

Every time I come on here, you guys make me want to move to the US even more...

[HoffmanMyster]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

[Xenderwind]

Another update: we will be purchasing M&Ms from bueller (huge thanks for helping us Americans out!), for an estimated price of $2.50 per 160g bag (subject to change).  These bags are larger than the original estimated size of "small".  Please take this into consideration when deciding how many you will want!  I suspect that the counts for M&Ms will drop drastically, but that is fine.  All that matters is that the interest exists.  And this isn't the GB phase yet anyway, so no worries.  I'm considering M&Ms "MOQ Met" for the time being.

More updates to come on the Kit Kat front.

Woah I didn't realize how big those were until I looked it up.  I think those are ~4x larger than the normal ones we buy like right before checkout I think....I'd probably still buy 10.  Though maybe less if I find some other candies that interest me (to fit it all in the flat rate box).

[Data]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

There have been a lot of exotic Twix flavors, several UK exclusive, but I don't know what's available.  The only countries I've ever traveled to weren't the sort that are known for their candy. 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twix

[dante]

Mango Kit Kat's ... You SOaB!

[bueller]

No love for Twix?
 

This is what IC is for!    What flavours of Twix exist that aren't in the US?  Please educate us!

There have been a lot of exotic Twix flavors, several UK exclusive, but I don't know what's available.  The only countries I've ever traveled to weren't the sort that are known for their candy. 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twix

I love the peanut butter Twix but every time I buy them at the international shop they're always sooo freaking old!

[Sent]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

[dante]

It's a long shot ... any interesting snacks that are 0g carbs/sugar?  Thought I'd ask...

[Sent]

It's a long shot ... any interesting snacks that are 0g carbs/sugar?  Thought I'd ask...

I'd be down with something salty and not so sweet.  Not the biggest fan of candy. 

[Smasher816]

I'm in. No quantities yet, just some random assortment of kitkats (and whatever other candies people are getting that will fit in the box).

[LONGZILLA]

[Heliosphere]

I want candy!

[IPT]

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[Xenderwind]

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All I can see is Zangeif struggling to take a dump.

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Dang It´s only CONUS now? (((

[Shadovved]

Heh, GeekSnack.

They have that mini bag of 12 of green tea kitkats on sale here for like 6 bucks a baggie

Just throwing it out, because I'm a foodie, and I come across these super often. Google those that you dont know

Royce Chocolate (nama chocolates are no-go due to shipping conditions, but it's the best)
Caramel Corn
RitterSport Chocolates
Shiroi Koibito
Pocky (and Pejoy)
Hi-chew (those made in Japan ones....not those that are made in Taiwan, they taste very different)
Puccho

And this thing called Tokyo Banana, almost unattainable outside Japan due to the expiry date

And my friends always swear by this little crispy thingy called fish muruku.........

P.S KitKats come in different types, there's the regional specialities in Japan with nearly 20-30 flavours........including the Kyoto Green Tea one (tastes totally different from the normal green tea ones, and costs more too)

EDIT: That's what I can throw out of the top of my head

[divito]

I've never seen coffee crisp in the states

Really? That's crazy. It's one of my favorites. Didn't know they didn't export it.

There's Coffee Crisp McFlurries from McDonalds (though not always), ice cream, and ice cream bars, even mocha and latte flavors.

Perhaps if people are up for it, us Canadian members here can help out.

[intelli78]

I'll try some green tea and milk tea Kit Kats. Nice idea for a gb!

[HoffmanMyster]

Heh, GeekSnack.

THANK YOU!!  That would be amazing.  I just registered on Tenso, hoping to use them to proxy, but if you can help us that would be spectacular!     We will talk further. 

Perhaps if people are up for it, us Canadian members here can help out.

Halverson has volunteered to help us out with the Coffee Crisps, so we should be good, but if something comes up I will keep you in mind as a backup.   

[Zeal]

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[JaccoW]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

[JaccoW]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

Crisps will be tricky, chances are the bag will pop when sent by plane.

[Zeal]

It seems like most of this stuff is from Asian countries which I have access to pretty easily where I live.  Are there any interesting snacks from anywhere else that we're considering?  I really have no idea what snacks are out there but figured I'd ask. 

Different chips/crisps sounded appealing.

Crisps will be tricky, chances are the bag will pop when sent by plane.

I've sent a large bag of Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream to US via plane in a properly sized cardboard box and it was fine. Only problem with shipping chips is the amount of space it takes since they're pre-filled with lots of air.

[divito]

Halverson has volunteered to help us out with the Coffee Crisps, so we should be good, but if something comes up I will keep you in mind as a backup. 

Not a problem. I wonder if people would be interested in the Creme Brulee Kit Kat. There's an Asian mall not too far from me (GTA residents will know it as the Pacific Mall), and they have a few candy stores that carry all this stuff. Last visit, I grabbed the Strawberry Kit Kat, Green Tea, and Creme Brulee that you put in a toaster oven. They had some others but I didn't decide to get them.

[IvanIvanovich]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

[divito]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

Not a bad idea.

For instance, I'd really like to try:

[HoffmanMyster]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

I anticipate that it might turn into this.  For now, I want to make it a single event, but I would love to organize something similar again in the future (both ways).   

[Tym]

How do you deal with the melting issue? 

[Harrowed]

This is good... but I am wondering if just running an exchange ongoing may make more sense? Get Asia, Europe, and etc treats from international members and send them US stuff back type of thing? That way everyone gets some nice things they don't easily/cheaply have or have at all locally.

Sounds great like a great idea! Very interested in snacks from around the world. I myself could supply local sweet and salty liquorices and maybe some weird things like tar candies.

[JaccoW]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

I'm very much Dutch.

I never found it necessary to state where I am from. Leaves room for some fun conversations.

I will probably not have the time and funds to buy anything before the end of the month but I would gladly empty a couple of local supermarkets. XP
You obviously liked my suggestions, do you have any other wishes?

[IPT]

How do you deal with the melting issue? 

you arrange the GB during the winter time =)
unless you want to get into Dry Ice which'll require a license lol

[CPTBadAss]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

DID SOMEONE SAY STROOPWAFELS. I WANT MORE. I had them once in a food truck in NYC and I regret not having seconds.

[bazh]

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what is the price for that in your places? Mine is like $6 each bag :p

[HoffmanMyster]

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

DID SOMEONE SAY STROOPWAFELS. I WANT MORE. I had them once in a food truck in NYC and I regret not having seconds.

My sister brought some home from her visit.  I savoured them so much.  I even kept the packaging.  xD

I'd like to get in on this. But Hoffman, I could add to this as well with some local candy such as drop (Dutch superior liquorice), stroopwafels (caramel waffles) and the space variety (stroopwafels covered in extra caramel and chocolate).

OHMYGOD YES.  Are you in the Netherlands?  I assumed you were CONUS.

I'm very much Dutch.

I never found it necessary to state where I am from. Leaves room for some fun conversations.

I will probably not have the time and funds to buy anything before the end of the month but I would gladly empty a couple of local supermarkets. XP
You obviously liked my suggestions, do you have any other wishes?

I just know I love stroopwafels  ^.^ , but I don't know if there are other tasty things over there (I'm sure there are).  Do you have any recommendations?

[JaccoW]

Lol, stroopwafels are a classic amongst people from other countries.
Ever had a fresh one? Where the caramel is still hot and the waffle is really thin.
Drop... not so much. You really have to get used to them first.
The sweet ones are a lot more accessible than the salty ones.

Another one would be cinnamon candy cane or pillows. Giant Wilhelmina peppermints or hard pear candy if you want traditional candy.

[Xenderwind]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

[HoffmanMyster]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

I'm 99% sure I could just eat them nonstop for an hour and be perfectly content.

[Zeal]

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what is the price for that in your places? Mine is like $6 each bag :p

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The price is in the picture.  About $7USD after tax per bag.

The mini waffle kit kat balls are interesting though. 

[Grim Fandango]

It might be that things need to be timed to avoid some of the hotter temperatures that some places are currently experiencing. I am not sure whether a box of chocolates shipped through normal mail when temperatures are over 30 degrees Celsius will make it without completely melting.

[Grim Fandango]

After hoff and cpt hyping it up...I think I want to try this stroopwafel thing too .

 I live in Holland. People love those things over here. Whenever family and friends come over from other countries we get a freshly made one (where the "stroop" is still warm). Only few people I have met did not like them. Dutch people you ask might be sick of them.

[Melvang]

It might be that things need to be timed to avoid some of the hotter temperatures that some places are currently experiencing. I am not sure whether a box of chocolates shipped through normal mail when temperatures are over 30 degrees Celsius will make it without completely melting.

Freeze until solid, pack in shredded newspaper, put back in freezer for a couple days, ship with quickest reasonable shipping method.

[JaccoW]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

[Lastpilot]

Grim, on a whole other topic of Dutch doing stuff with sugar:

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Careful man or that awesome lava-filled orion might melt it!

[Willyc277]

I'd be in for the Green Tea, Royal Milk Tea, Citrus Golden Blend, and the Crispy Mint M&Ms. Depending on prices I'd like at least 12 of each of the Kit Kats and 5-10 of the M&Ms.

[JackMills]

As the Dutch are chipping in, what would you like from Belgium? Chocolats are not easy to sent (huge cost on packaging last time I looked), but we have something called cuberdon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuberdon .
Cuberdons can only be preserved for about three weeks, after which period the inside begins to crystallize. This limited preservability is the reason why cuberdons are not exported outside of Belgium (According to Wikipedia), but I can always check and maybe try to send of really fresh ones.