STDupont Andalusia

OLS · 03-31-2010, 03:05 PM

There is a new Andalusia Limited Edition Line 2 Lighter Only box at a store
I go to now and again, priced at 1000, owner says 800 takes it. I have
always liked this pattern, a Limited Edition from 2003. I can find them
new (as is this one) from 1000 to 3600 online. I don't really have 800 bucks
to throw around, but this DOES seem like a deal I should take. Any Dupont
lovers out there wish to chime in on the value of such a lighter based on the
facts that it is not a gift set item, even the pen and lighter only set. I am
not sure if this is one of 3000 or that is only with the two included in the
deluxe set. I really like the pattern. It is right in the middle of Dupon't
style from too gaudy to perfectly spare.

landhoney · 03-31-2010, 03:31 PM

Who are you and what have you done with the real OLS?

OLS · 03-31-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

Who are you and what have you done with the real OLS?

That's the SECOND time you've said that and been right both times.
You thought it was only YOUR money I threw around? Remember the
fish humidor, lol.

landhoney · 03-31-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Remember the
fish humidor, lol.

Remember it? I ended up buying three of them! <jk>

wayner123 · 03-31-2010, 03:59 PM

Does it come with all the boxes, paperwork, receipts, etc?

poker · 03-31-2010, 04:25 PM

If the B&M is an authorized ST Dupont retailer, I would assume it to be the real deal.

From what i know, its from a limited edition run back in 2003 and the lighter is one of 3000 made.

Personally 800 seems in line with what I would pay for it.

mosesbotbol · 03-31-2010, 04:53 PM

$800 sounds reasonable. It's a beauty for sure. Does it have the cigar tip? That will cost you $50. See if they'll do it for the $800. I do not think that price is out of line for such a well executed piece. Be careful with the laquer, one drop can be a heartbreaker. One the plated models, it just add character.

I just found out a childhood neighbor (next bus stop) was the creative director for ST Dupont! He now heads Brioni. I am going to catch up with him soon

kelmac07 · 04-01-2010, 09:07 AM

$ 1000 for a lighter? You go big baller.

SSDVC · 04-01-2010, 04:51 PM

That's one hell of a lighter !! A $1000 would buy a lot of sticks, expensive sticks at that. Then I would light them with my Ronson

It does look nice, but if I ever bought one of those expensive lighters, with my luck, I would loose it in a week.

04-01-2010, 04:55 PM

From the thread title I thought there was a new STD discovered...phew

kgoings · 04-02-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Christoff

From the thread title I thought there was a new STD discovered...phew

Goldie · 04-01-2010, 11:47 PM

You know how many Ronson's you could pull down with that cash? I kid, I kid.

Hey, if you have the means, more power to ya'!

icehog3 · 04-02-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

with that cash? I kid, I kid.

Hey, if you have the means, more power to ya'!

Yup...though I paid less than that for the first 4 cars I owned.

DBall · 04-02-2010, 06:50 AM

It's a lighter...

I can't imagine spending more than $5 tops on a lighter, man... I lose em like sunglasses

Scottw · 04-02-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

It's a lighter...

I can't imagine spending more than $5 tops on a lighter, man... I lose em like sunglasses

I bought 4 Ronsons two weeks ago and two are gone already. If I lost an $800 lighter, I'd kick my own ass.

elderboy02 · 04-02-2010, 08:34 AM

Buy a bunch of old a$$ cigars with that money. I use a $2.87 lighter and it works every time. If I lose one, it isn't a big deal

Giants85 · 04-03-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

It's a lighter...

I can't imagine spending more than $5 tops on a lighter, man... I lose em like sunglasses

$5 lighters are disposable, an $800 lighter is not. You wouldn't lose an $800 lighter.

I say go for it, but I have no idea (other than what I've read on these posts), if it truly is a good deal or not. Judging by this thread it seems to be though.

mosesbotbol · 04-02-2010, 10:52 AM

You guys are just seeing this as a "lighter". It's much more than that. It's an object of art. Something that has inherent value and once you light a cigar with a Dupont, then tell me it's just a lighter.

Why use a fancy ashtray when a cut PBR can or Quahog shell does the same thing? The ashtray inhances the whole exprierence, just like the lighter.

It's not about what is the most value for your money. Sure $800 buys a lot of cigars, but you have cigars, who cares? Buy those too. It's not "buy this or that". Maybe for him he can buy both? That being said, even very wealthy people do not want to spend more than they have to whether it's a gallon milk or an ST Dupont.

ST Dupont is one of the most highest luxury brands there is. True class that needs no introduction and just holding and using the lighter it is immediate that this is something special. Even if you hate cigars and never heard of ST Dupont, you will be impressed.

DavenportESQ · 04-02-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You guys are just seeing this as a "lighter". It's much more than that. It's an object of art. Something that has inherent value and once you light a cigar with a Dupont, then tell me it's just a lighter.

Why use a fancy ashtray when a cut PBR can or Quahog shell does the same thing? The ashtray inhances the whole exprierence, just like the lighter.

It's not about what is the most value for your money. Sure $800 buys a lot of cigars, but you have cigars, who cares? Buy those too. It's not "buy this or that". Maybe for him he can buy both? That being said, even very wealthy people do not want to spend more than they have to whether it's a gallon milk or an ST Dupont.

ST Dupont is one of the most highest luxury brands there is. True class that needs no introduction and just holding and using the lighter it is immediate that this is something special. Even if you hate cigars and never heard of ST Dupont, you will be impressed.

Think rolex on this one..sure they're are millions of other watches out there, but theres only one Rolex

mosesbotbol · 04-02-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DavenportESQ

Think rolex on this one..sure they're are millions of other watches out there, but theres only one Rolex

There are only few brands of lighters like this; Dunhill, Davidoff, & Caran D'Ache. ST Duponts makes the Davidoff's. All are equal in luxury & quality, but whether you like British, French or Swiss nameplates.

My favorite cigar lighter is the Dunhill trench torch lighter; oh my is that lighter something else! So is the price tag!

03-31-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	STDupont Andalusia There is a new Andalusia Limited Edition Line 2 Lighter Only box at a store I go to now and again, priced at 1000, owner says 800 takes it. I have always liked this pattern, a Limited Edition from 2003. I can find them new (as is this one) from 1000 to 3600 online. I don't really have 800 bucks to throw around, but this DOES seem like a deal I should take. Any Dupont lovers out there wish to chime in on the value of such a lighter based on the facts that it is not a gift set item, even the pen and lighter only set. I am not sure if this is one of 3000 or that is only with the two included in the deluxe set. I really like the pattern. It is right in the middle of Dupon't style from too gaudy to perfectly spare. Last edited by OLS; 07-10-2010 at 10:24 PM.

03-31-2010, 03:31 PM	#2
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: STDupont Andalusia Who are you and what have you done with the real OLS? __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

03-31-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: STDupont Andalusia Does it come with all the boxes, paperwork, receipts, etc? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-31-2010, 04:25 PM	#6
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: STDupont Andalusia If the B&M is an authorized ST Dupont retailer, I would assume it to be the real deal. From what i know, its from a limited edition run back in 2003 and the lighter is one of 3000 made. Personally 800 seems in line with what I would pay for it. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

03-31-2010, 04:53 PM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: STDupont Andalusia $800 sounds reasonable. It's a beauty for sure. Does it have the cigar tip? That will cost you $50. See if they'll do it for the $800. I do not think that price is out of line for such a well executed piece. Be careful with the laquer, one drop can be a heartbreaker. One the plated models, it just add character. I just found out a childhood neighbor (next bus stop) was the creative director for ST Dupont! He now heads Brioni. I am going to catch up with him soon __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-01-2010, 09:07 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: STDupont Andalusia $ 1000 for a lighter? You go big baller. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-01-2010, 04:51 PM	#9
SSDVC Life is short, Relax Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Eastern CT Posts: 222 Trading: (6)	Re: STDupont Andalusia That's one hell of a lighter !! A $1000 would buy a lot of sticks, expensive sticks at that. Then I would light them with my Ronson It does look nice, but if I ever bought one of those expensive lighters, with my luck, I would loose it in a week.

04-01-2010, 04:55 PM	#10
Christoff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: STDupont Andalusia From the thread title I thought there was a new STD discovered...phew

04-01-2010, 11:47 PM	#12
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: STDupont Andalusia You know how many Ronson's you could pull down with that cash? I kid, I kid. Hey, if you have the means, more power to ya'! __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

04-02-2010, 06:50 AM	#14
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: STDupont Andalusia It's a lighter... I can't imagine spending more than $5 tops on a lighter, man... I lose em like sunglasses __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: STDupont Andalusia Buy a bunch of old a$$ cigars with that money. I use a $2.87 lighter and it works every time. If I lose one, it isn't a big deal

04-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#18
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: STDupont Andalusia You guys are just seeing this as a "lighter". It's much more than that. It's an object of art. Something that has inherent value and once you light a cigar with a Dupont, then tell me it's just a lighter. Why use a fancy ashtray when a cut PBR can or Quahog shell does the same thing? The ashtray inhances the whole exprierence, just like the lighter. It's not about what is the most value for your money. Sure $800 buys a lot of cigars, but you have cigars, who cares? Buy those too. It's not "buy this or that". Maybe for him he can buy both? That being said, even very wealthy people do not want to spend more than they have to whether it's a gallon milk or an ST Dupont. ST Dupont is one of the most highest luxury brands there is. True class that needs no introduction and just holding and using the lighter it is immediate that this is something special. Even if you hate cigars and never heard of ST Dupont, you will be impressed. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's