12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 - Page 4

T.G · 12-09-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

So like the ones with the little coil that heats up and produces a flame?

That's what it kind of sounds like. Again, I'm not 100% certain though, just going off of the manufacturers description and photos.

hotreds · 12-09-2010, 03:03 PM

It does say "perfect for pipe and cigars" so I imagine that it's not a car type cigarette lighter- altho it might not be perfect for cigars and/or pipes!

awsmith4 · 12-09-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

It does say "perfect for pipe and cigars" so I imagine that it's not a car type cigarette lighter- altho it might not be perfect for cigars and/or pipes!

Well hell for this price I'll get them anyway

T.G · 12-09-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

But it said... "These Ronson Amero Lite butane torch lighters"!!!

Advertisements often say lots of things that are somewhat inaccurate or open to personal interpretation just to sell something, look at Arganese cigar descriptions in the ads, for example, they include words such as "delicious" and "tasty".

Ok, seriously now...

I agree, it's confusing. I haven't used this lighter myself, but the manufacturer doesn't even call it a torch or jet nor to they picture it as one. Take a look:

JETLITE - note the drawing of the jet flame and describing it as a torch

COMET - a soft flame - again, accurate flame picture

AMEROLITE - note the pair of short/small, stubby split flames and lack of manufacturer description as a torch. Yeah, technically it might be a torch due to the type of flame, but if the picture is accurate, I don't think it's the type of torch we prefer and are used to using around here.

I was contemplating about ordering myself, but I found the lack of mention of the product on the manufacturers website odd and that it was being closed out by an internet clearing house etailer kind of curious along with Albert's question was enough to make me go spend the 5 minutes to go find the product in the archives.

They might very well be some sort of torch, I dunno.

For basically the same money, I can just order the lighters from DealExtreme and I know exactly what I'll be getting.

AlohaStyle · 12-09-2010, 03:56 PM

A CF post on Oct 23, 2004 titled Ronson Amero Lite says:

"Found 6 of these for a buck a piece. Great torch lighter for the money. Refillable with flame adjustment. Kinda like a zippo, but a butane blue flame torch. Factory direct for $5.50 on the Ronson website."

A different forum post on June 25, 2009 says:

"The local B&M just started carrying the Ronson "Amero Lite." It looks to be a fancier version of the jet lite. at six bucks it's more expensive, but I almost never go to Walmart. I couldn't help but pick one up."

T.G · 12-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Oh, and BTW, to be honest, for the massive amount of BOTLs who have gone and ordered these, I hope the speculation about possibly being a safety lighter or ultra-low heigh torch is wrong.

Skywalker · 12-09-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Advertisements often say lots of things that are somewhat inaccurate or open to personal interpretation just to sell something...

Advertisements would never do that!

Ok... I was totally kidding! But then you went and used Arganese cigars as your example!

You are no longer welcome to my Arganese collection!

Let's see you shell your precious walnuts now!!!

shilala · 12-09-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Oh, and BTW, to be honest, for the massive amount of BOTLs who have gone and ordered these, I hope the speculation about possibly being a safety lighter or ultra-low heigh torch is wrong.

Thanks for all the legwork, Adam.

I figure, for the money, I can't lose. They're gonna be really good all-purpose throw in the junk drawer lighters at the bare minimum. I can give them away whenever anyone who stops by needs a lighter, or whatever.
I think I have a good idea what they are now that you did the research.

T.G · 12-09-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Advertisements would never do that!

Ok... I was totally kidding! But then you went and used Arganese cigars as your example!

You are no longer welcome to my Arganese collection!

Let's see you shell your precious walnuts now!!!

Well, poop. All the kids in the neighborhood will be so upset that without my Arganese Presidente Maduro, I won't be able to have handfuls of the rotting outer flesh from fresh walnuts to drop in their trick or treat bags. I might actually have to go buy candy or something for next year.

icehog3 · 12-09-2010, 05:13 PM

Quite frankly, for $16, I am not going to get my skivvies in a wad worrying about it, I will see when they get here.

Skywalker · 12-09-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Quite frankly, for $16, I am not going to get my skivvies in a wad worrying about it, I will see when they get here.

Now I have your "skivvies in a wad" burned onto my brain!!!

T.G · 12-09-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Now I have your "skivvies in a wad" burned onto my brain!!!

I can fix that for you.

Now read carefully.

Ready?

Sure? Ready-ready?

"swamp ass"

(hey, I never said it would be an improvement)

DennisP · 12-09-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not going to get my skivvies in a wad worrying about it

You'll save that for making sure I get an MDO 2 that wasn't ever requested.

Blueface · 12-09-2010, 07:02 PM

Thank you for your recent order with Shnoop.com. A package was shipped to you on 12/09/2010 via U.S. Postal Service

DBall · 12-09-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Thank you for your recent order with Shnoop.com. A package was shipped to you on 12/09/2010 via U.S. Postal Service

Holy crap... same here. Damn... that's fast!

CigarGuy88 · 12-09-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Holy crap... same here. Damn... that's fast!

Me too

12-09-2010, 07:49 PM

What is the shipping cost on these?

Edit: Never mind. They're all gone now...

icehog3 · 12-09-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DennisP

You'll save that for making sure I get an MDO 2 that wasn't ever requested.

I aims to please.

hotreds · 12-09-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

What is the shipping cost on these?

Edit: Never mind. They're all gone now...

Free shipping. I did notice how there was a caveat that some of them might have dings from original shipping. I'm guessing a shipment got banged up pretty good and they couldn't sell them at retail, so they're getting rid of them this way. I frankly don't care if they have dings, as long as they work for our troops.

Ogre · 12-09-2010, 08:30 PM

I got an email with a tracking number. Guess they are shipping already.

12-09-2010, 03:03 PM	#62
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 It does say "perfect for pipe and cigars" so I imagine that it's not a car type cigarette lighter- altho it might not be perfect for cigars and/or pipes! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-09-2010, 03:56 PM	#65
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 A CF post on Oct 23, 2004 titled Ronson Amero Lite says: "Found 6 of these for a buck a piece. Great torch lighter for the money. Refillable with flame adjustment. Kinda like a zippo, but a butane blue flame torch. Factory direct for $5.50 on the Ronson website." A different forum post on June 25, 2009 says: "The local B&M just started carrying the Ronson "Amero Lite." It looks to be a fancier version of the jet lite. at six bucks it's more expensive, but I almost never go to Walmart. I couldn't help but pick one up."

12-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#66
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 Oh, and BTW, to be honest, for the massive amount of BOTLs who have gone and ordered these, I hope the speculation about possibly being a safety lighter or ultra-low heigh torch is wrong.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 Quite frankly, for $16, I am not going to get my skivvies in a wad worrying about it, I will see when they get here. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-09-2010, 07:02 PM	#74
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 Thank you for your recent order with Shnoop.com. A package was shipped to you on 12/09/2010 via U.S. Postal Service __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#77
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 What is the shipping cost on these? Edit: Never mind. They're all gone now...

12-09-2010, 08:30 PM	#80
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: 12 Ronsons $17 until 8PM 12/9/10 I got an email with a tracking number. Guess they are shipping already.