Where can a bloke buy real Russian Stolichnaya?  You know, the kind
with only russian printed on the label.  I'm looking to do some repeat
shopping...

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Request for Question Clarification by thx1138-ga on 01 Aug 2002 08:13 PDT

Hi spottedkangaroo, 

Would you like to buy it ‘online’ or do you need a physical
shop/store?  If the latter please let us know the country where you
live and county.

Thanks very much.

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Clarification of Question by spottedkangaroo-ga on 01 Aug 2002 09:06 PDT

Ahh, good point thx1138, I need an online location.  I meant online.

I'm betting you can't get it at a store where I live.
Though, if someone in kalamazoo or barry county Michigan sells it;
that would work too.

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Request for Question Clarification by thx1138-ga on 01 Aug 2002 09:37 PDT

Thanks for the clarification spottedkangaroo.

OK,  Iīve found Vodka ‘heaven’ in the Ukraine they have 29 different
types of vodka including Stolichnaya, (yes the labels are in Russian
ie. itīs the ‘Real McCoy’)  They give payment details on their website
but not the cost.  I have e-mailed them asking how much it will cost
to ship per bottle to the USA, as  soon as I hear back from them I
will let you know.


THX1138

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Clarification of Question by spottedkangaroo-ga on 08 Aug 2002 08:03 PDT

Too bad there isn't a place on the ground to get it.  If the AG is a jerk ...

stupid 3 tier system...

I found a great site that offers a large selection of authentic
Russian foods.  Their vodka selection is top notch, and includes your
prized Stolichnaya vodka. The only down-side on buying the vodka from
them, is the fact that it is shipped directly from Russia, and the
shipping is appropriately high.

The cost of 1 .75L bottle of Stolichnaya Kristall is $26.00, and
shipping for one bottle is $64.00 (total of $90.00).  Due to customs
limitations, you can only have 2 bottles in one shipment.  If you
order 2 bottles, shipping is $82.00 (total of $134.00), which brings
your cost per bottle down to $67 each. Not cheap, but if you must have
the real thing, it is worth it.

Here is a website that sells a wide variety of Russian food products.
http://www.russianfoods.com/

Here is their Vodka category
http://www.russianfoods.com/showroom/group00427/vendor003E4/default.asp

Here is the item detail page for real Russian Stolichnaya Kristall
http://www.russianfoods.com/showroom/product014D8/vendor003E4/default.asp

My search strategy was:
buy russian vodka

-rubik

Michigan restricts the sale of liquor over the Internet, and the
Attorney General (and probable next governor) has been diligent about
going after companies that don't follow Michigan's rules. As a result,
due to the added cost and hassle, some online companies won't ship
liquor to individual purchasers in Michigan.

The Michigan statute, MCL 436.1203:
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=getObject&objName=mcl-436-1203

rubik-ga's answer was awesome ...

but it's a comment instead of an answer?

... expertlaw-ga ... that's interesting and makes me a little angry
too.  what a dumbass thing to restrict.  Ultimately I'm going to get
the booze anyway.