Lotus Vertigo is a rip off even at 20 bucks!

Lotus makes great lighters. The build quality is superior to anything in its price range. Sorry to hear you got a bad one. I hate to tell you though you are not upgrading by going to a xicar. Its on the same level at best.

Thats a shame!

What makes a torch lighter better then another? I can't see buying a $200 lighter that's the same as a $20 lighter with the same guts that will brake in a few days.
Are all the mechanisms and guts the same?

I've had $60 lighters that looked like they had the same thing inside them as a $20 lighter which is why I will not buy a lighter for over 20 anymore.

Originally Posted by pmp

Lotus makes great lighters. The build quality is superior to anything in its price range. Sorry to hear you got a bad one. I hate to tell you though you are not upgrading by going to a xicar. Its on the same level at best.

+1 on the Lotus / Vertigo lighters. Have a Vertigo Executive dual flame. Solid, heavy quality build with large easy flame adjustment. Works vey well - would certainly buy another.