DealExtreme Lighters

[HollywoodQue]

I just got the two meters that I ordered in January...it does take a lot of time, but for the price, why not wait.

[landhoney]

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

...it does take a lot of time, but for the price, why not wait.

I agree; they took so long I forgot about them actually, when the package arrived I had no idea what it was at first, great surprise when opened. And so far so good, working solidly for a few months now.

Thanks for bumping this thread. Both of my Guangdas stopped working after both having illustrious careers so I ordered 10. Now I can stash a few and send some out here and there.

[Mugen910]

dude i use these to help me reshaft golf clubs...awesomeness

[GodOfFire]

I want to add a vouch for vector fuel, having used other big name brand triple refined fuels... Now that I use vector i will not use any other brand. My lighters are so much more consistent with this fuel over other brands. Maybe it's just me but I love it... sorry for the thread jack...

back to regularly scheduled program

[Mugen910]

Totally understand..I love my fancy lighters and all but it's hard to pass a up $3 for when you are out and about. Less to worry about losing $3 versus $40+

[lostark374]

i placed my order on 2/19/11 got an email this morning that about half of my order shipped today!!!!! not bad just under 5 months!

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by lostark374

i placed my order on 2/19/11 got an email this morning that about half of my order shipped today!!!!! not bad just under 5 months!

Mine only took like 20 days from the time i ordered to the time i got it...

[Flynnster]

This threads pretty old but I wanted to give an update. First lighter wouldn't stop spewing butane everywhere. The little switch on the front seemed to be broken. O well. Second one just got filled and seems to be working well, haven't had a cigar in a few months as I'm home for summer and the parents don't appreciate it much.

Overall, decently happy. 50/50 shot of them working for me at least.

[LostAbbott]

Just got a shipment of about ten lighter from these guys. Only half of them worked. Two of the power touches lit but were soft flame as they do not hold pressure. Two leak fuel to the point they are empty about an hour after filling them. Other ones work great though. So definitely ymmv but when they work they are pretty nice.
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[Flynnster]

swear that a minute after posting this I was playing with the one I jsut filled and same issue happened, won't stop spewing fuel, and it won't light. Seriously?

Gonna fiddle with it a bit more.

I love DX for some things (pocket knives, jammer) but have had no luck with their lighters. One even coughed up a fireball and took my knuckle hair with it. Grooming the manly way...

[TheRiddick]

Originally Posted by ResidentPony

... One even coughed up a fireball and took my knuckle hair with it. Grooming the manly way...

Had same happen with one of mine 2 weeks ago (a triple torch).

Comparing latest batches (this year) and those from years past the new ones seem to be made from thinner (and much lower quality) plastic and definitely seem loose and badly put together. Most likely a different factory (Chinese now contracting Mongolia to make these to bring the cost down?).

Shipping delays wise, looks like when you order 20+ units and they force you to pay a bit more for air mail delivery they do arrive much, much quicker. 3 weeks versus 3 months for me, this year.

[Cornrow_Wallis]

Yep, empty. I ordered five a couple months ago and the one I opened is pretty much the only lighter I use, unless it's a pretty small ring gauge. No clue if the other four work. I guess I'll find out when I break or lose this one.

[Zeuceone]

I need to order more. I gifted some and lose a couple.

Thanks Cornrow,

What fuel did you use? Also any words of wisdom on how best to fill it the first time?

Thanks,

Z-Man

[TheRiddick]

Vector is fine. 2 large cans from CI for $12 and free shipping. Will last you a long time.

Fill as any other lighter.

[WittyUserName]

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Vector is fine. 2 large cans from CI for $12 and free shipping. Will last you a long time.

Fill as any other lighter.

I would buy a bunch of these in a heart beat....if only they shipped butane to APOs

The only stuff I can get is low quality generic stuff from the NEX. I have to refill my current torch after about 5 cigars.

[TheRiddick]

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I would buy a bunch of these in a heart beat....if only they shipped butane to APOs

The only stuff I can get is low quality generic stuff from the NEX. I have to refill my current torch after about 5 cigars.

I feel your pain. FWIW, fill it with any generic fuel available, they will work, if not as efficiently. They have good size tanks and I can't imagine them lasting for just 5 cigars. Wish we could figure out how to ship fuel cans to you guys.

[WittyUserName]

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

I feel your pain. FWIW, fill it with any generic fuel available, they will work, if not as efficiently. They have good size tanks and I can't imagine them lasting for just 5 cigars. Wish we could figure out how to ship fuel cans to you guys.

Yeah, I might order a couple anyways and give it a try. The worst that can happen is I put them away and use them when I get home.

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

Adam here is what has worked for me. Cedar strips. Light the strips and then light the cigar with the strips. When you place an order for cigars just ask them to include some of the cedar sheets for packaging. Hate to see you ruin a good lighter with the butane you find over there. If not the PX has Bic lighters and they still get the job done.

Yeah, I have a ton of matches that I have been using. I never thought about asking for some cedar, that is a great idea.