Lighter Brands... discuss

bigloo · 05-18-2009, 04:19 PM

So,

I was just venting in another thread and thought I would move it here. I recently purchased two new lighters to try out. When it comes to lighters, I try keep it below $20 for several reasons, not including the fact that they get lost, scuffed up and also that the most expensive lighter I ever bought lasted the shortest.

Anyway, I started looking at lighters all over the place, and I quickly noted that there are several brands that have identical lighters and very different prices. Some of the brand names I found to have what seem to be identical lighters include Blue Rhino, Nibo, Tiger, Jobon, Jetline, Visol and even Vector!. For instance, I have this very lighter below but it is a tiger, here are the Visol and Blue Rhino versions.

http://www.elighters.com/vlr-200201.html

http://humidorswholesaler.com/products.php/item_id/2765

All in all I found almost no unique lighters. My question is does anyone know if the actual quality is the same. If so, I found $30 lighters for $7 on ebay. If everything besides packaging are the same, there are bargains to be had for those willing to buy lesser brand lighters. I have a Jobon and Jetline lighter on the way, I will be happy to report back on their quality. I think with the price some of these can be had on ebay, these could revival the Ronson... dare I say more

Lu

zmancbr · 05-18-2009, 04:35 PM

I use a Ronson Jetlite for the car or windy days outside, they are around $2.95 from walmart. Or I use Xikar for when I smoke in a garage or a B&M. They have a lifetime warranty and will repair anything that goes wrong with it.

gnukfu · 05-18-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zmancbr

I use a Ronson Jetlite for the car or windy days outside, they are around $2.95 from walmart. Or I use Xikar for when I smoke in a garage or a B&M. They have a lifetime warranty and will repair anything that goes wrong with it.

on the Ronson. I have this in my locker at the local B&M...great little lighter for cheap. I use a Blazer at home.

WildBlueSooner · 05-18-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

on the Ronson. I have this in my locker at the local B&M...great little lighter for cheap. I use a Blazer at home.

Another + for the Ronson...awesome lighter with an incredible price. In my opinion you will never beat it

bigloo · 05-18-2009, 05:57 PM

Guys,

I agree, the Ronson is awesome and a better golf lighter man will never find! The other question here is if there is a dirty little secret that all these mid-level lighters ($30-$60) can all be had for <$10 with a little googling... are Tiger/Nibo/Blue Rhino/Jobon all the same stuff?

Lu

WildBlueSooner · 05-18-2009, 06:01 PM

I would say be careful on comparing prices using ebay. One things a friend taught me is that even somewhat cheap items are counterfeited, and sold for even cheaper! He was showing me a certain watch brand that runs about $50...the fake ones sell for less than $10. Just something to think about.

kelmac07 · 05-18-2009, 06:19 PM

On that same note I found a few very cheap (DIRT CHEAP) lighters from http://www.dealextreme.com. This website is based out of Hong Kong (so I know they are fakes), but have not had any problems with either. And shipping is free.

groogs · 05-18-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

On that same note I found a few very cheap (DIRT CHEAP) lighters from http://www.dealextreme.com. This website is based out of Hong Kong (so I know they are fakes), but have not had any problems with either. And shipping is free.

Some great lighters at very cheap prices. I am amazed at how well some of their lighters work.

jjirons69 · 05-18-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

On that same note I found a few very cheap (DIRT CHEAP) lighters from http://www.dealextreme.com. This website is based out of Hong Kong (so I know they are fakes), but have not had any problems with either. And shipping is free.

+1 I got the disco 3-flame lighter. It holds tons of gas and works well all the time. For less than $3 last year and it was free shipping (which took nearly 2 weeks).

Here it is now at $4.29. Still a damn great deal.

eber · 05-18-2009, 08:47 PM

the most expensive lighter I bought was a tiger which I WAAAY overpaid for before I knew better, guess what? now it doesnt work. I now use a xikar plunge and it works flawlessly, I also have a few ronson jet lites and a colibri roller flint dual soft flame that I like to use when inside.

Jimbo14 · 05-25-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

the most expensive lighter I bought was a tiger which I WAAAY overpaid for before I knew better, guess what? now it doesnt work. I now use a xikar plunge and it works flawlessly, I also have a few ronson jet lites and a colibri roller flint dual soft flame that I like to use when inside.

I know you don't want to spend much. But Xikar is amazing, not just their cutters but their lighters aswell.

Trace63 · 05-23-2009, 11:02 PM

I have a Colibri. I havnt had any problems with it since I got it a year ago.

boom · 05-23-2009, 11:28 PM

Ronson when I am outdoors most of the time and don't want to damage the Prometheus

mosesbotbol · 05-25-2009, 08:20 AM

Dunhill torch lighter is my favorite outside or torch lighter. Does the trick 100% of the time and has the class a Dunhill commands.

For me, it's either something really fancy or something near disposable. Both really suit their need and purpose.

Bruzee · 05-25-2009, 12:24 PM

Has anybody used the Zippo torch insert? I have been curious about those, because I'm really attached to some of my Zippos.

mosesbotbol · 05-25-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

Has anybody used the Zippo torch insert? I have been curious about those, because I'm really attached to some of my Zippos.

That sounds interesting. Would like to see some pictures of that. Sounds like a decent solution.

Bruzee · 05-25-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

That sounds interesting. Would like to see some pictures of that. Sounds like a decent solution.

Here is the pic I found....

jonharky · 05-31-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

Has anybody used the Zippo torch insert? I have been curious about those, because I'm really attached to some of my Zippos.

My friend loves his z-plus he thinks it is worth the 12-13 bucks he paid for it

Smoking Dragon · 06-10-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

Has anybody used the Zippo torch insert? I have been curious about those, because I'm really attached to some of my Zippos.

I have one of the inserts. It works great and holds a great deal of fuel. You would only need 1 since it can be interchanged with which ever Zippo case you put it in.

Sarge

kelmac07 · 05-25-2009, 01:43 PM

Talk to Volt about his Zippo...he swears by it.

05-18-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Lighter Brands... discuss So, I was just venting in another thread and thought I would move it here. I recently purchased two new lighters to try out. When it comes to lighters, I try keep it below $20 for several reasons, not including the fact that they get lost, scuffed up and also that the most expensive lighter I ever bought lasted the shortest. Anyway, I started looking at lighters all over the place, and I quickly noted that there are several brands that have identical lighters and very different prices. Some of the brand names I found to have what seem to be identical lighters include Blue Rhino, Nibo, Tiger, Jobon, Jetline, Visol and even Vector!. For instance, I have this very lighter below but it is a tiger, here are the Visol and Blue Rhino versions. http://www.elighters.com/vlr-200201.html http://humidorswholesaler.com/products.php/item_id/2765 All in all I found almost no unique lighters. My question is does anyone know if the actual quality is the same. If so, I found $30 lighters for $7 on ebay. If everything besides packaging are the same, there are bargains to be had for those willing to buy lesser brand lighters. I have a Jobon and Jetline lighter on the way, I will be happy to report back on their quality. I think with the price some of these can be had on ebay, these could revival the Ronson... dare I say more Lu

05-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss I use a Ronson Jetlite for the car or windy days outside, they are around $2.95 from walmart. Or I use Xikar for when I smoke in a garage or a B&M. They have a lifetime warranty and will repair anything that goes wrong with it.

05-18-2009, 05:57 PM	#5
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss Guys, I agree, the Ronson is awesome and a better golf lighter man will never find! The other question here is if there is a dirty little secret that all these mid-level lighters ($30-$60) can all be had for <$10 with a little googling... are Tiger/Nibo/Blue Rhino/Jobon all the same stuff? Lu

05-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#6
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss I would say be careful on comparing prices using ebay. One things a friend taught me is that even somewhat cheap items are counterfeited, and sold for even cheaper! He was showing me a certain watch brand that runs about $50...the fake ones sell for less than $10. Just something to think about. __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-18-2009, 06:19 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss On that same note I found a few very cheap (DIRT CHEAP) lighters from http://www.dealextreme.com. This website is based out of Hong Kong (so I know they are fakes), but have not had any problems with either. And shipping is free.

05-18-2009, 08:47 PM	#10
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss the most expensive lighter I bought was a tiger which I WAAAY overpaid for before I knew better, guess what? now it doesnt work. I now use a xikar plunge and it works flawlessly, I also have a few ronson jet lites and a colibri roller flint dual soft flame that I like to use when inside.

05-23-2009, 11:02 PM	#12
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss I have a Colibri. I havnt had any problems with it since I got it a year ago.

05-23-2009, 11:28 PM	#13
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss Ronson when I am outdoors most of the time and don't want to damage the Prometheus

05-25-2009, 08:20 AM	#14
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss Dunhill torch lighter is my favorite outside or torch lighter. Does the trick 100% of the time and has the class a Dunhill commands. For me, it's either something really fancy or something near disposable. Both really suit their need and purpose. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-25-2009, 12:24 PM	#15
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss Has anybody used the Zippo torch insert? I have been curious about those, because I'm really attached to some of my Zippos. __________________

05-25-2009, 01:43 PM	#20
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Lighter Brands... discuss Talk to Volt about his Zippo...he swears by it.