Colibri... kind of a let down

PCR · 06-12-2014, 02:21 PM

I have a Colibri Providence triple flame lighter. Love it! Lately though it's become really finicky and unreliable. I clean it with compressed air, use Vector 5X fuel, in other words, I keep it in great shape. I called Colibri to get some repair help and come to find out the lighter has been discontinued and they will not clean/repair/replace it. Ok, I understand a 2 year warranty (even though I've had this lighter for less than that time) and they won't replace it but to not clean it or repair it is a let down to me. Oh well, I'll keep using my $2.95 Ronson (lights every time) JetLite.

OLS · 06-12-2014, 02:24 PM

Yeah, if you read enough threads around here on lighters, you will see a clear separation between sheep and goats.
You found that there is a difference between saying your lighter is guaranteed and having a guarantee. I am with you
on the Jetlights. I have 3 dozen lighters, and after seeing the mixed results on all of them, I'll stay in the cheap zone.

icehog3 · 06-12-2014, 02:32 PM

I bought a Colibri lighter once.

Once.

jhedrick83 · 06-12-2014, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I bought a Colibri lighter once.

Once.

PCR · 06-12-2014, 02:51 PM

It retailed for about $90 but I didn't pay anywhere near that amount. I am in agreement with you guys, Colibri...once. I'm sticking with Ronson.

Stevez · 06-12-2014, 03:58 PM

I couldn't agree more with the Colibri once ONLY. Have a nice looking one I got for Christmas years ago and it's a POS. Unfortunately, I've bought others in the medium range which always let me down. Cheapers only for me now.

mahtofire14 · 06-12-2014, 04:02 PM

Yup, bought one on my own and it clogged up after about three refills. Swore I'd never use one again. Got another a year or so as a gift. Thought well I might as well see if this one is any better. Nope. Clogged again. From everyone I've talked to with Colibri lighters I'd say 90% of them are not happy with them.

OLS · 06-12-2014, 04:00 PM

Once they all get off work, you will hear all of the arguments for the brands that DO honor their guarantees, but once
bitten twice shy for us po folks. Jetlight take me away...

that and the chinese rocks $2.39 http://www.dx.com/p/compact-1300-c-b...9#.U5oUtvldWSo

CigarNut · 06-12-2014, 04:47 PM

I really like my Blazer lighter. Not as inexpensive as the Ronson's or DX lighters, but it has never failed in 3 years.

My problem with the Ronson's is that the distance between the flame and the igniter is so small that I tend to burn my fingers when using them.

PCR · 06-12-2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

I really like my Blazer lighter. Not as inexpensive as the Ronson's or DX lighters, but it has never failed in 3 years.

My problem with the Ronson's is that the distance between the flame and the igniter is so small that I tend to burn my fingers when using them.

I've been meaning to try a Blazer for years, now is a good time to do so.

Xolotal Mungin · 06-23-2014, 07:16 PM

I have to second (or third or fourth) this. And I'm stupid enough to have bought a number of Colibri lighters. I would just spot a model that looked nice and throw it on the counter. Then, once I noticed how many dead ones I had - and a more restrictive budget - I swore NEVER AGAIN. In contrast, my Corona Old Boy style pipe lighter has worked well for.. damn, since the '90s? with one service.

My cheap Vector is working fine and I had a Blazer that went to hell and back that got lost before it ever broke.

pektel · 06-24-2014, 02:37 AM

Ronson jetlite ftw. They are the Bic of the jet flame world. My only gripe -if you could call it that- is no window to see how much fluid is left. But I'm old school. I just put the closed lighter up to my ear and give it a gentle shake to see if it needs.refilling.

I don't see a lighter as a status symbol. I see it as a tool. And if it works well, then it's a good tool.

06-12-2014, 02:21 PM	#1
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Colibri... kind of a let down I have a Colibri Providence triple flame lighter. Love it! Lately though it's become really finicky and unreliable. I clean it with compressed air, use Vector 5X fuel, in other words, I keep it in great shape. I called Colibri to get some repair help and come to find out the lighter has been discontinued and they will not clean/repair/replace it. Ok, I understand a 2 year warranty (even though I've had this lighter for less than that time) and they won't replace it but to not clean it or repair it is a let down to me. Oh well, I'll keep using my $2.95 Ronson (lights every time) JetLite. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

06-12-2014, 02:24 PM	#2
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down Yeah, if you read enough threads around here on lighters, you will see a clear separation between sheep and goats. You found that there is a difference between saying your lighter is guaranteed and having a guarantee. I am with you on the Jetlights. I have 3 dozen lighters, and after seeing the mixed results on all of them, I'll stay in the cheap zone.

06-12-2014, 02:32 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down I bought a Colibri lighter once. Once. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-12-2014, 02:51 PM	#5
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down It retailed for about $90 but I didn't pay anywhere near that amount. I am in agreement with you guys, Colibri...once. I'm sticking with Ronson. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

06-12-2014, 03:58 PM	#6
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down I couldn't agree more with the Colibri once ONLY. Have a nice looking one I got for Christmas years ago and it's a POS. Unfortunately, I've bought others in the medium range which always let me down. Cheapers only for me now.

06-12-2014, 04:02 PM	#7
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down Yup, bought one on my own and it clogged up after about three refills. Swore I'd never use one again. Got another a year or so as a gift. Thought well I might as well see if this one is any better. Nope. Clogged again. From everyone I've talked to with Colibri lighters I'd say 90% of them are not happy with them. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

06-12-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down Once they all get off work, you will hear all of the arguments for the brands that DO honor their guarantees, but once bitten twice shy for us po folks. Jetlight take me away... that and the chinese rocks $2.39 http://www.dx.com/p/compact-1300-c-b...9#.U5oUtvldWSo

06-12-2014, 04:47 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down I really like my Blazer lighter. Not as inexpensive as the Ronson's or DX lighters, but it has never failed in 3 years. My problem with the Ronson's is that the distance between the flame and the igniter is so small that I tend to burn my fingers when using them. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-23-2014, 07:16 PM	#11
Xolotal Mungin bon vivant Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Xolotal Location: Bay Area Posts: 99 Trading: (0)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down I have to second (or third or fourth) this. And I'm stupid enough to have bought a number of Colibri lighters. I would just spot a model that looked nice and throw it on the counter. Then, once I noticed how many dead ones I had - and a more restrictive budget - I swore NEVER AGAIN. In contrast, my Corona Old Boy style pipe lighter has worked well for.. damn, since the '90s? with one service. My cheap Vector is working fine and I had a Blazer that went to hell and back that got lost before it ever broke. __________________ ~smoke is medicine and magic~

06-24-2014, 02:37 AM	#12
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Colibri... kind of a let down Ronson jetlite ftw. They are the Bic of the jet flame world. My only gripe -if you could call it that- is no window to see how much fluid is left. But I'm old school. I just put the closed lighter up to my ear and give it a gentle shake to see if it needs.refilling. I don't see a lighter as a status symbol. I see it as a tool. And if it works well, then it's a good tool. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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