Where to find Ronson Jetlite? - Page 6

ArgusP2 · 05-01-2011, 08:42 PM

There are 2 CVS stores in my town. One had them and the other (closer one, go figure) still "had" one. When I am not in a rush and come up to a CVS, I stop to check if they have them. Paid off today picked up another one and was told that they are expecting more in their Thursday delivery. I guess I will be going back.

Blak Smyth · 06-21-2011, 09:32 AM

Im going to have to try CVS on my way home from work tonight, fingers crossed!
I just ordered a Calibri White Hybrid so I have the dual flame, but I should have just picked up one of these Ronsons instead! Oh I hope my local CVS has um!

06-21-2011, 12:39 PM

They are still at my Walmart all the time... for about $3 as well. I usually keep 2-3 in stock at my place for ya know....

MrOneEyedBoh · 06-21-2011, 12:40 PM

If anyone gets in on these, can you spread the wealth.. There are absolutely none to be found near me.

Blak Smyth · 06-22-2011, 10:31 AM

Damn, my local CVS has the standard 3 pack of Ronson lighters but no Jetlites!

357 · 06-24-2011, 08:08 AM

Maybe this is why they are hard to find all of a sudden...

Quote:

In 2009, Zippo announced plans to purchase Ronson Consumer Products Corporation, a long-time competitor in the lighter market.

On February 3, 2010, the deal was finalized.

March 2011: Due to significant decrease of sales from 18 million lighter a year in the mid-1990s to about 12 million lighters this year related with pressure increasing on folks not to smoke, Zippo Manufacturing Co. will try offering a wider variety of products using Zippo brands such as watches, leisure clothing and cologne. This strategy is similar with a success of Victorinox Swiss Army Brands Inc. has had selling watches, luggage, clothing and fragrance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zippo

Killian · 06-24-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

Maybe this is why they are hard to find all of a sudden...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zippo

Oooh sweet......I can't wait to pick up some Zippo lighter fluid scent cologne.

357 · 06-24-2011, 09:20 AM

I have a feeling Ronson Jetlites being carried in most all 4,500 Wal-Mart stores and selling for under $3 was killing Zippo. So rather than build a better product, they buy out the competition and kill it.

06-30-2011, 02:57 AM

Actually, to my and others dismay, Zippo is still manufacturing Ronson Jetlite lighters. If you look on the back it now says to contact them for the lighters 1 year warranty and it has the Zippo address. So no fear boys, the Ronson Jetlite will live on!

Blak Smyth · 06-30-2011, 06:16 AM

Nice find Tyler, once again I can sleep at night.

357 · 06-30-2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallbright

Actually, to my and others dismay, Zippo is still manufacturing Ronson Jetlite lighters. If you look on the back it now says to contact them for the lighters 1 year warranty and it has the Zippo address. So no fear boys, the Ronson Jetlite will live on!

Good news but, where did you get it????

06-30-2011, 10:21 AM

The lighter itself? I got it at walmart. They had 4 out at this particular register but I decided only to get 2 and leave the others for someone else haha.

Jasonw560 · 07-25-2011, 03:47 PM

My WalMart was out of them, but I went to Walgreens. They were priced at $8.99. I bit the bullet, yet it scanned for $4.99.

07-25-2011, 07:51 PM

The local walmart had some for $3 so I bought 2. I now need to go get some more though lol. I sent those out with NST and bombs.

Chainsaw13 · 07-25-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 357

I have a feeling Ronson Jetlites being carried in most all 4,500 Wal-Mart stores and selling for under $3 was killing Zippo. So rather than build a better product, they buy out the competition and kill it.

Make that 4497 Wal-Mart stores. I checked three this past weekend and none of them had any and no one had heard of them. I'll keep looking.

Salvelinus · 07-25-2011, 08:21 PM

My local aubuchon has them. I'll check the price next time I am in there.

aaron72 · 07-26-2011, 09:42 AM

I haven't been able to find them at any local stores, so I had to settle for EBay at a slightly higher price then what guys are finding them for at local B&M's.

Average Joe · 07-26-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aaron72

I haven't been able to find them at any local stores, so I had to settle for EBay at a slightly higher price then what guys are finding them for at local B&M's.

Jump in the NST thread. Good chances that by your third trade you'll have one.

aaron72 · 07-26-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Jump in the NST thread. Good chances that by your third trade you'll have one.

Definitely my plan, just have to wait on a little more inventory before I hop in.

Blak Smyth · 07-27-2011, 07:28 AM

None of my local gas stations or Walmarts have them. Big thanks to Wallbright for the NST jetlite!

05-01-2011, 08:42 PM	#101
ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? There are 2 CVS stores in my town. One had them and the other (closer one, go figure) still "had" one. When I am not in a rush and come up to a CVS, I stop to check if they have them. Paid off today picked up another one and was told that they are expecting more in their Thursday delivery. I guess I will be going back.

06-21-2011, 09:32 AM	#102
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? Im going to have to try CVS on my way home from work tonight, fingers crossed! I just ordered a Calibri White Hybrid so I have the dual flame, but I should have just picked up one of these Ronsons instead! Oh I hope my local CVS has um!

06-21-2011, 12:39 PM	#103
Acesfull Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? They are still at my Walmart all the time... for about $3 as well. I usually keep 2-3 in stock at my place for ya know....

06-21-2011, 12:40 PM	#104
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? If anyone gets in on these, can you spread the wealth.. There are absolutely none to be found near me.

06-22-2011, 10:31 AM	#105
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? Damn, my local CVS has the standard 3 pack of Ronson lighters but no Jetlites!

06-24-2011, 09:20 AM	#108
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? I have a feeling Ronson Jetlites being carried in most all 4,500 Wal-Mart stores and selling for under $3 was killing Zippo. So rather than build a better product, they buy out the competition and kill it. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

06-30-2011, 02:57 AM	#109
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? Actually, to my and others dismay, Zippo is still manufacturing Ronson Jetlite lighters. If you look on the back it now says to contact them for the lighters 1 year warranty and it has the Zippo address. So no fear boys, the Ronson Jetlite will live on!

06-30-2011, 06:16 AM	#110
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? Nice find Tyler, once again I can sleep at night. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

06-30-2011, 10:21 AM	#112
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? The lighter itself? I got it at walmart. They had 4 out at this particular register but I decided only to get 2 and leave the others for someone else haha.

07-25-2011, 03:47 PM	#113
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? My WalMart was out of them, but I went to Walgreens. They were priced at $8.99. I bit the bullet, yet it scanned for $4.99. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

07-25-2011, 07:51 PM	#114
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? The local walmart had some for $3 so I bought 2. I now need to go get some more though lol. I sent those out with NST and bombs.

07-25-2011, 08:21 PM	#116
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? My local aubuchon has them. I'll check the price next time I am in there.

07-26-2011, 09:42 AM	#117
aaron72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 176 Trading: (4)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? I haven't been able to find them at any local stores, so I had to settle for EBay at a slightly higher price then what guys are finding them for at local B&M's.

07-27-2011, 07:28 AM	#120
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite? None of my local gas stations or Walmarts have them. Big thanks to Wallbright for the NST jetlite! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS