Lighter Repair Sources?

s15driftking · 02-22-2009, 02:36 PM

I have a Colibri Quantum Evolve and i love it to death.

It started having problems about 3 months ago so i just let it sit in an accessory box. I pull it out last night and the stupid thing wont spark but once every 20 times and it still doesn't light. I know the gas/flow is fine and my local B&M confirms that.

My local guy tells me that the quartz system is shot (i assume he means the piezo thing-a-ma-jig).

Now, I cannot return the lighter to Colibri to have fixed because they JUST went under (bankrupt). Does anyone know of a good place to send a lighter out to that will fix a Colibri?

Like i said, i've trouble-shot it and determined that it is the piezo/quarts mechanism.... Who has the tools/knowhow to replace it?

I am interested in having the lighter fixed. It's very important to me. I understand most places carry them for 50% off but i think i could still fix it for under 40.00

Besides, this was my first lighter. Thanks!

Snake Hips · 02-22-2009, 02:48 PM

I don't know, really. The only thing I can think of is take it to your B&M and trade it for a Xikar lighter. You get 20% off a Xikar if you bring in a busted Colibri.

I'd be interested if someone knows a place, for future reference.

Silound · 02-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Colibri's lighter division, name, and all associated legal crap is currently being bid on by several companies and individuals. It's expected that the lighter division will be sold and re-opened (maybe under a new name) within 6-12 months.

At least that's what our ex-rep tells us. He's waiting to hear more for the possibility of a new job with whoever takes it over.

02-22-2009, 05:38 PM

Hope this Helps.
Repairs cost from $5 for minor adjustments to $50 for an overhaul. Here's Where GOLDFIELD'S JEWELERS AND REPAIR CENTER#229 East 53d Street; 212-753-3750. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M., and Saturday, 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE#30 West 57th Street, second Floor; 212-586-0947. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. BENY'S AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE, 86 Canal Street, at Eldridge Street; 212-226-8437. Hours: Sunday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Also check out this web sites listings.
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/t-repairs.aspx

There was a Lighter Repair shop in the Wall Street area. The Name escapes me now.

One Last thought The Nibo & Colbri are almost duplicates. Call or Email NIBO.
Good Luck,
Lenny

Parshooter · 02-23-2009, 10:41 AM

NIBO

Best place to send a Nibo for repair is under your back tire

mosesbotbol · 02-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Repairing a Colibri? You must be quite sentimental about it. It's goingo to be at least $50 to fix it I'd imagine... $30 just to look at it.

Fishbeadtwo · 02-23-2009, 11:34 AM

any links to a 50% sale on Colobris?
I know theyre crap but I really like my crappy crossfire quantum

s15driftking · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

colibrimall.com

and, jsut abotu every local B&M in Cbus is 50% off as well. Post a pci, i'll look out for one.

Fishbeadtwo · 02-23-2009, 01:11 PM

here is a link to the one I have and desire another....
http://www.colibrimall.com/Lighters/...nmetal-Lighter

s15driftking · 02-23-2009, 02:07 PM

just to let you know, those are about 32.00 with free shipping on ebay.

Sauer Grapes · 02-23-2009, 02:45 PM

How did I know this was going to be a colibri that needed fixed?

Hope you get things sorted out. I highly recommend a Blazer or Xikar. I own both and neither of them have ever given me any trouble. (Except I left my xikar in MO, but it's coming back to me as it was at a friend's house and he is holding onto it for me).

s15driftking · 03-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishbeadtwo

here is a link to the one I have and desire another....
http://www.colibrimall.com/Lighters/...nmetal-Lighter

this is one for 19.99

http://www.ryocigarette.com/100-3892.html

BengalMan · 03-01-2009, 10:01 PM

The best fix for this problem is place the lighter in the trash can and buy a new one.

02-22-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Lighter Repair Sources? I have a Colibri Quantum Evolve and i love it to death. It started having problems about 3 months ago so i just let it sit in an accessory box. I pull it out last night and the stupid thing wont spark but once every 20 times and it still doesn't light. I know the gas/flow is fine and my local B&M confirms that. My local guy tells me that the quartz system is shot (i assume he means the piezo thing-a-ma-jig). Now, I cannot return the lighter to Colibri to have fixed because they JUST went under (bankrupt). Does anyone know of a good place to send a lighter out to that will fix a Colibri? Like i said, i've trouble-shot it and determined that it is the piezo/quarts mechanism.... Who has the tools/knowhow to replace it? I am interested in having the lighter fixed. It's very important to me. I understand most places carry them for 50% off but i think i could still fix it for under 40.00 Besides, this was my first lighter. Thanks! __________________ diamonds/guns

02-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
Lenny Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? Hope this Helps. Repairs cost from $5 for minor adjustments to $50 for an overhaul. Here's Where GOLDFIELD'S JEWELERS AND REPAIR CENTER#229 East 53d Street; 212-753-3750. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M., and Saturday, 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE#30 West 57th Street, second Floor; 212-586-0947. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. BENY'S AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE, 86 Canal Street, at Eldridge Street; 212-226-8437. Hours: Sunday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Also check out this web sites listings. http://www.tobacco-barn.com/t-repairs.aspx There was a Lighter Repair shop in the Wall Street area. The Name escapes me now. One Last thought The Nibo & Colbri are almost duplicates. Call or Email NIBO. Good Luck, Lenny

02-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#5
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? NIBO Best place to send a Nibo for repair is under your back tire __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

02-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? Repairing a Colibri? You must be quite sentimental about it. It's goingo to be at least $50 to fix it I'd imagine... $30 just to look at it. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? any links to a 50% sale on Colobris? I know theyre crap but I really like my crappy crossfire quantum __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

02-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? I don't know, really. The only thing I can think of is take it to your B&M and trade it for a Xikar lighter. You get 20% off a Xikar if you bring in a busted Colibri. I'd be interested if someone knows a place, for future reference.

02-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? Colibri's lighter division, name, and all associated legal crap is currently being bid on by several companies and individuals. It's expected that the lighter division will be sold and re-opened (maybe under a new name) within 6-12 months. At least that's what our ex-rep tells us. He's waiting to hear more for the possibility of a new job with whoever takes it over. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

02-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#8
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? colibrimall.com and, jsut abotu every local B&M in Cbus is 50% off as well. Post a pci, i'll look out for one. __________________ diamonds/guns

02-23-2009, 01:11 PM	#9
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? here is a link to the one I have and desire another.... http://www.colibrimall.com/Lighters/...nmetal-Lighter __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

02-23-2009, 02:07 PM	#10
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? just to let you know, those are about 32.00 with free shipping on ebay. __________________ diamonds/guns

02-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#11
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? How did I know this was going to be a colibri that needed fixed? Hope you get things sorted out. I highly recommend a Blazer or Xikar. I own both and neither of them have ever given me any trouble. (Except I left my xikar in MO, but it's coming back to me as it was at a friend's house and he is holding onto it for me).

03-01-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Lighter Repair Sources? The best fix for this problem is place the lighter in the trash can and buy a new one.