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  • Refer A Friend Program

    Receive coupon codes up to 20% off with our Refer A Friend Program!

    Our Refer A Friend Program is the most rewarding program we have available for our loyal online customers.

    This program gives registered online customers a referral code and a custom url link they can share with their friends and family (over 18+ of course).

    Every time the referral code or link is used by a new customer and a purchase of over $30 is made both parties (the referral and the referred) will receive an email with a coupon code of savings up to 20% off future purchases at PlanetRYO.com.

    You must be logged into your account. If you do not have an account, please register to receive your referral codes. You can sign in or register on the My Account page.

    There are 4 ways to share your referral code

    Option 1: Referral URL

    The first option is sharing the custom url attributed to your account’s referral code. This is the first option found on the My Account page under the Refer A Friend section. (This is the url used in option 3 and option 4 below.)

    Simply copy and paste this link into any email, text message, social media post or browser. You can easily copy the link by clicking the “click to copy” button beside the url.

    Every time this url is used by a new customer and a purchase of over $30 is made you will receive a coupon code up to 20% off that you can use on your next purchase.

    Option 2: Coupon Code

    Your Referral Code or Coupon Code is the second option found underneath the Refer A Friend section.

    You can copy your referral code by clicking the “click to copy” button next to your code.

    Share this unique number with your friends and family and have them input it into the “Coupon Code” section on the checkout page and click apply.

    Option 3: Social Media Sharing

    We have several options available to share your custom url with your online friends and family (18+ years of age).

    Social Media Platforms include Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

    Simply click the share option of your choice, write a quick post to tell your friends about this awesome program and reach all your friends.

    Be sure to share this with your friends a few times so your friends don’t miss it in their feeds!

    Option 4: Email

    You can easily send personalized and automated emails to share your referral url with your network of friends.

    Simply enter their email address and name. Add more friends by clicking the plus button on the right-hand side.

    Once you entered all the email addresses you wish to send your link to click the “Send Emails” button.

    No worries, we do not spam or save these emails. So this private information is safe with us.

    Conclusion

    Every time a new customer uses your referral link or code to make a purchase at PlanetRYO.com you both will receive a special discount code that can be used on a future purchase at PlanetRYO.com.

    If you have any questions, comments, concerns or problems; feel free to reach out to us using the chat widget at the bottom of the screen, the form on our Contact page, or by emailing us at info@planetryo.com.

  • Request to have Custom Blends® Cigarette Tobacco Sold In Your State

    Request to have Custom Blends® Cigarette Tobacco Sold In Your State

    As of this moment, we are by law limited to selling Custom Blends Cigarette Tobacco in Pennsylvania only. However we are able to start applying for out-of-state cigarette tobacco licenses which will permit us to sell outside of Pennsylvania.

    If you would like us to sell Custom Blends® roll-your-own cigarette tobacco to your state through our online shop. Enter your information below.

    We will contact you using your email when and if we are able to obtain a tobacco sales license and meet your state’s legal requirements.

    Custom Blends State Request

    State where you'd like to see Custom Blends sold(Required)

  • How to Roll Your Own Cigarettes

    How to Roll Your Own Cigarettes

    Rolling your own cigarettes is a fairly simple process that can save smokers a ton of money. You can roll a pack of cigarettes in minutes and spend less than $80 to get started.

    In this guide we will cover how to roll your own cigarettes. We discuss what you need to get started and the steps it takes using a standard crank rolling machine.

    What You Need

    In order to roll your own cigarettes you need 3 main supplies: tobacco, tubes and a cigarette rolling machine.

    All can be bought for under $80 through our online smoke shop.

    Our supplies

    How to roll your own cigarettes

    Step 1 – Packing your tobacco 

    The first step is finding your preferred tobacco. We have a variety of blends to choose from; Custom Blends Cigarette Tobacco and R.Y.O. Pipe Tobacco.

    A typical cigarette contains 0.7 grams of tobacco. Although, we typically don’t weigh out our tobacco.

    Place your tobacco into the bucket of your rolling machine. Pack your tobacco in the edges more than the center.

    Pro tip: Don’t pack it too tight. This could jam your machine or create a dense cigarette that is hard to burn.

    Pro tip 2: Packing your cigarette too loosely can make it burn unevenly or too quickly. You’ll find your happy medium.

    Step 2 – Place Your Tube on the Injector Nozzle

    On the side of your machine you’ll see a nozzle, or tube holder. Usually with an angled edge to allow the tube to easily slide on and off without tear.

    Place your tube all the way on this nozzle. Pressed against the side of your machine.

    Step 3 – Turn the Handle/Crank

    Self explanatory step. While your tobacco is packed in the machine bucket, and with your cigarette tube placed on the injector nozzle. Give the handle a full crank.

    The crank pushes the injector through the nozzle and tobacco into your tube. Sliding your cigarette off in one simple turn.

    Extra Steps

    Sometimes your tobacco is unevenly packed or packed too tight. These two problems can be easily be fixed.

    For cigarettes packed too tightly, roll the cigarette through your finger tips to loosen up the blockage.

    For cigarettes with an uneven or loose roll, tap the filter end of the cigarette down onto a hard surface such as a table or chair arm

    Sometimes doing both of these steps is necessary, or becomes habitual to the process.

  • CBD vs CBN vs CBG vs CBC

    CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC and THC are all forms of cannabinoids that can be found in various hemp plants. Since the Farmers Act of 2018, we have been blessed with a wide range of products like tinctures, oils and flowers containing these compounds.

    The most well-known are CBD and THC as these are the two main cannabinoids found in marijuana plants. Although the Farmer’s Act of 2018 only federally legalized sales and usage of CBD, CBN, CBC and CBG.

    To understand the differences in these cannabinoids is understanding their usage and benefits.

    CBD

    CBD is the most abundant cannabinoid found in hemp plants and the second most abundant found in marijuana plants. CBD is recognized to help ease pain relief and inflammation. CBD does not give you a “high” making it an ideal solution for wellness and medicinal purposes. Even though CBD is federally legalized it is not regulated by the FDA.

    Benefits

    • Common Aches and Pains: helpful with minor/common aches and pains like sports injuries and bruises
    • Chronic Pain: CBD can help fight against chronic pain by interacting with your brain.
    • Anti-Inflammatory: CBD can help against inflammation in patients with arthritis
    • Anxiety and Panic Disorders: CBD has been reported to help fight against Anxiety and Panic Disorders
    • Nausea and Vomiting: CBD and other cannabinoids are known to be helpful to reduce nausea. Helpful for those undergoing chemotherapy.
    • Some Skin Conditions: CBD has also been recognized in clearing skin in certain conditions like rashes and eczema

    CBN

    CBN is a downgrade of THC as it’s formed when THC disintegrates through age or too much exposure to heat or oxygen. Although it is formed through THC it’s potency is about 25% of it’s THC counterpart. CBN is unlikely to cause a high but is known to have subtle psychoactive effects which can help it’s users.

    Benefits

    • Anti-Inflammatory: CBN works well with CBD to work as an anti-inflammatory medicine per it’s chemical analysis.
    • Immunosuppressant: CBN can help your immune system per its chemical analysis.
    • Pain-Relief: CBN works well with CBD to decrease pain levels by relaxing muscles. Some studies are looking at chronic pain conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
    • Bone Growth (unconfirmed): One study is looking into whether CBN plays a role in helping reverse bone-loss in osteoporosis patients.

    CBG

    CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) is the first cannabinoid state and the precursor to all the cannabinoids mentioned in this article. CBG is a later form of CBGA and shares the closest resemblance to its former state. CBG is a more rare than other cannabinoids so it also tends to be more expensive. Studies indicate that CBG interacts with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in our endocannabinoid system. This can help moods, motivation, appetite and sleep.

    Benefits

    • Muscle Relaxation: CBG is a great muscle relaxer.
    • Anxiety and Depression: CBG is believed to help fight anxiety and depression by blocking serotonin receptors and reducing your GABA uptake.
    • Neuroprotective: CBG has helped people with severe neurological disorders and diseases, like Huntington’s Disease.
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Studies are showing CBG may help people with inflammatory diseases like IBD.
    • Anti-Bacterial: CBG has been proven to be useful to fight against some bacterial infections like MRSA.

    CBC

    CBC (cannabichromene) is the third most abundant cannabinoid, behind THC and CBD, and is formed as CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) breaksdown. CBC does not get you high. Recreational users can look into the entourage effect, a theory that mixing cannabinoids together creates an accompanied effect.

    Not many studies have been done on CBC but what we do know is it effects the CB1, CB2 TRPA1 and TRPV1 receptors. CBC is most noted for its great effects on the TRPA1 and TRPV1 receptors which are linked to our perception of pain, making CBC a great alternative to several painkillers without the side effects.

    Benefits

    • Pain-Killer: CBC is a great alternative to several painkillers.
    • Anti-Inflammatory: CBC is also said to be an anti-inflammatory.
    • Pathophysiological Conditions: CBC studies are showing CBC can work to treat and aid several pathophysiological conditions like intestinal secretion, mucosal inflammation, visceral pain, and Intestinal cancer.
    • Healthy Brain Function: Studies show CBC to be helpful in raising the viability of our NSPCs, which play a role in learning and memory.
    • Anti-Depressant: Next to CBD and THC, CBC is reported to be an effective anti-depressant treatment.

    Disclaimer

    This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have a medical condition you should seek treatment from a doctor. Where you can discuss and create a treatment plan that’s suited for you.

    Charts

    Resources

    CBD vs CBN vs CBG vs CBC (Comparing Cannabinoids) by Juna

    Educational Brochures and Reference Charts by MarQaha

  • G Pen x Cookies Giveaway

    G Pen x Cookies Giveaway

    If you haven’t already, head over to Gpen.com and check out their limited edition lines of products featuring collaborations with Berner (Lemonnade), B-Real (Dr. Greenthumb) and Cookies SF. These are just really nice looking products that go along with a really great and trustworthy brand.

    We do sell G Pen and Grenko Science products but we will not be selling these collections. If you would like to order some you can do so on their website, listed above.

    We are giving away one free G Pen x Cookies Roam and one free G Pen x Cookies Connect. Winners will be called September 6, 2021!

    Visit our YouTube channel to see the Roam and Connect in each of these collections. As well as tutorials on how to operate and handle the products.

    Follow us on social media so you don’t miss out on any giveaways, promotions or tutorials!

    #planetryo #smokersuniverse

    Giveaway Announcement/Unboxing G Pen x Cookies Roam

    G Pen Roam Tutorial/Grenco Science Limited Edition Series (feat. Cookies, Berner & B-Real)

    Enter Our Online Giveaway

    Enter our online giveaway to win a free G Pen x Cookies Roam or G Pen x Cookies Connect by filling out the form below. Don’t worry, we won’t share this information with third parties. You may fill out a request for both products (Roam and Connect).

    No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to qualify. Must live within the continental United States of America. Limited to 1 entry per product per person. Winners will be contacted on Labor Day (September 6, 2021) using the information provided.

    Sorry. This form is no longer available.

  • Phish Giveaway – Hershey Park Stadium – Aug. 10-11, 2021

    Phish Giveaway – Hershey Park Stadium – Aug. 10-11, 2021

    Phish is coming back to Hershey Park Arena on August 10th and 11th, 2021! You can go to this event for free through our online and instore giveaways! We have 2 pairs of 2 tickets (2) for each night of the event. It’s super easy to sign up and no purchase necessary! We just need your name, number & email. We will call the selected winners on June 30th using the information provided. Your information is also safe with us; we will not sell or distribute this information to other parties

    Our Phish Giveaway has finished. Tune in for more giveaways and rewards!

  • Employee Appreciation – Eric A.

    Employee Appreciation – Eric A.

    Much Thanks and Appreciation to Our Amazingly Awesome Employee Eric A.

    We are truly honored to have such a wonderful staff of employees that go above and beyond for our customers and businesses.

    This week we would really like to acknowledge and thank Eric A. from the sales and order department at our warehouse. A long-time brand ambassador, friend and leader.

    This past week Eric went out of his way to shovel (yes, shovel) out the parking lot entrances and parking spots so customers could safely travel in and out of our lots. This took majority of his day, starting at 5:30 AM in Camp Hill and ending roughly around 5:30 PM in York! This act of kindness not only helped our shops, it also helped our neighboring businesses as well!

    ‘Tis the season? Eric is known to be kind and helpful all year round. A truly great guy.

    Thanks again Eric!

  • 2020 Holiday Raffle

    2020 Holiday Raffle

    12 Days of R.Y.O. – The Smoker’s Holiday Raffle – EVENT OVER

    Happy Holidays!!!

    If you’ve visited our shops you may have already taken advantage of some of our awesome holiday promotions. From CBD filled ornaments, to our multi-tier package bundles. We have something for every type of smoker.

    Now we are adding even more joy with our 12 Days of R.Y.O. Holiday Raffle.

    What is the 12 Days of R.Y.O.?

    The 12 Days of R.Y.O. is a daily drawing spread out over 12 days, where winners will receive a free hand pipe estimated value of $20, if their number is drawn during the drawings held between 12/8/2020 and 12/19/2020.

    A final grand prize raffle will be held on 12/21/20 at 4PM. The grand prize water pipe value is estimated at $100 or more.

    Our daily raffles will be taking place from 12/8/2020 – 12/19/2020 at 4PM on our Facebook and IG accounts.

    How to Play

    When you shop at a Planet R.Y.O. location make sure to grab your receipt. This receipt will have a number which will he used in our random drawing.

    Tune into our social media accounts (Facebook) (Instagram), and watch to see if your number is drawn.

    If your number is drawn you may pick up your prize at a Planet R.Y.O. location during store hours (Monday-Saturday 11AM-8PM; Sunday 11AM-6PM).

    Winning Numbers!

    • 40815

    • 40743

    • 40848

    • 68667

    • 68727

    • 68745

    • 68780

    • 68866

    • 68929

    • 68954

    • 69028

    • 69062

    GRAND PRIZE WINNER: 68759

     

  • Subscribe and download BT Cab’s Dreams II (remastered)

    Subscribe and download BT Cab’s Dreams II (remastered)

     

    Beginning as early as 1993 Planet R.Y.O. was sponsoring concerts and bringing in national acts. In addition Planet R.Y.O. did our best to foster local musicians. One of those partnerships resulted in BT Cab and this CD entitled Dreams.

    When the COVID Pandemic hit everyone was impacted however musicians and those in live entertainment are one of the most damaged industries in America. Since the very beginning of the pandemic virtually ALL concerts and live recording events have CEASED. Not temporarily halted and resumed during the summer, but halted with NO breaks.

    Most of the industry’s workers are pay per event, or independent contractors and have no safety net to help with bills, medical costs, or even food. We contacted the musicians with BT Cab with a proposal to remaster this music, which has never been released since the very first printing back in 1998.

    In these remastered versions the music is transformed from simply great written little ditties to the musical powerhouses we knew they were when they were recorded almost 24 years ago.

    The vocals now shine! The incredible bass playing from Michael is pure and brilliant and outstanding and sorely sorely missed by York PA!

    The guitars (Brian Pearson and Tom D) are sharp and perfect and blend like harmonized voices due to the most unique tunings and chords this Producer has EVER seen!

    The drums, provided by Sam Panther (who now has a dazzling career in Arizona) are solid, diesel like, powerful without being juvenile despite the size of the biggest guy in the band laying it down.

    This remaster of this music is this year’s project that gives us the most joy. The thumb in the COVID Eye. This is our “Put this in your spike protein and smoke it!”!

    We have things to see and people to do…or something like that…. and as soon as this virus is defeated we are going to throw one HELL of a concert, take a deep breath, and say “WTF! THAT WAS A TRIP!”

    Love y’all!

    – Mark and Frances Tucci

  • Custom Blends FDA ‘Grandfather’ Status

    Custom Blends FDA ‘Grandfather’ Status

    If you follow tobacco news and are a Custom Blends fan, then you will be excited to read this article on how Custom Blends decision in 2006 was a smart move for the future.

    Read: York PA Small Tobacco Brand Enjoys FDA Grandfather Status

    TLDR: In 2006-2007 the FDA targeted roll-your-own cigarette tobacco companies with higher tax rates and regulations. Most companies found a loophole by labeling their tobacco as “pipe” tobacco, and obviously packaged it as cigarette tobacco.

    Custom Blends however took the ethical, and seemingly right direction by paying the increased taxes and being honest with their customers.

    The extended price tags would impact sales and distribution of Custom Blends for over a decade.

    This however has changed. The FDA has ordered all tobacco companies that escaped these taxes over the years a heftier tax hike. However, the Central PA cigarette tobacco brand is grandfathered into the previous taxes and regulations. Allowing Custom Blends’ Farm Fresh Tobacco the ability to compete in the national market again!