Ronson Jetlite still around?

BeerAdvocate · 06-21-2018, 12:25 PM

I have searched every Walmart, Walgreens and CVS in my area and not a single Ronson Jetlite can be found. Are these still being made? I see them on Amazon but they are $10 or more. I am getting ready to travel and I need a good cheap lighter that I wont mind losing!

Hippi3Slay3r · 06-21-2018, 02:22 PM

Your friendly Wal-Mart representative here I just checked with our warehouse and the Ronson Jetlite is listed as a deleted item no longer carried in our market (Wisconsin) sorry brother

I'd assume this goes for other markets as well.

4WheelVFR · 06-21-2018, 02:30 PM

Time to go pick up a few at my local walmart. Great lighters for the price.

Brian D. · 06-21-2018, 02:30 PM

Ruh ro! I just lately bought a Jetlites to try out, as my luck with other (inexpensive) torch lighters lately has been bad. Two stopped working, and I lost another one in the last ten days or so. So far the Ronsons are doing fine. Guess my next trip to WM will be a hunt for more. Thanks for the heads up.

AdamJoshua · 06-21-2018, 05:00 PM

Might I suggest the Cigar Traveller lighter? I have one and love it, turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch, works great and comes apart so you can spread it out in your carry on. There are other versions out there and mb on amazon now but i had this bookmarked from when I picked mine up.

https://www.cigartraveller.com

kelmac07 · 06-22-2018, 12:28 AM

Last time I checked my local Walmart (about a month ago), they still had them on the shelves for around $ 4.00 apiece.

tsolomon · 06-22-2018, 06:55 AM

Try checking Walgreens online and they will point you to a store that is close to you that has them.

longknocker · 06-22-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Might I suggest the Cigar Traveller lighter? I have one and love it, turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch, works great and comes apart so you can spread it out in your carry on. There are other versions out there and mb on amazon now but i had this bookmarked from when I picked mine up.

https://www.cigartraveller.com

Agreed, Adam! Always Works, Great Travel Lighter!

T.G · 06-22-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E

G G · 06-22-2018, 06:12 PM

I been checking regular for those and can't find them either. I seem to have lost my last two that I had.

BeerAdvocate · 06-22-2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Might I suggest the Cigar Traveller lighter? I have one and love it, turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch, works great and comes apart so you can spread it out in your carry on. There are other versions out there and mb on amazon now but i had this bookmarked from when I picked mine up.

https://www.cigartraveller.com

Great idea. Can you reference one from Amazon? What would I search for?

icehog3 · 06-23-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Great idea. Can you reference one from Amazon? What would I search for?

https://www.amazon.com/SOTO-Outdoors...o+pocket+torch

Flynnster · 06-23-2018, 08:02 PM

I just picked a couple up at Walgreens or Rite-Aid. Can't remember which but I think drug stores still have them.

WhiteMamba · 06-23-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Might I suggest the Cigar Traveller lighter? I have one and love it, turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch, works great and comes apart so you can spread it out in your carry on. There are other versions out there and mb on amazon now but i had this bookmarked from when I picked mine up.

https://www.cigartraveller.com

I have two of these. one for the house and one for the car. they're great.

SmokeyJoe · 06-23-2018, 09:23 PM

Just found some on ebay for $9.77, shipping included. Another says $7.95, shipping included.

dave · 07-05-2018, 10:02 AM

I switched from Ronson to torches from DealExtreme years ago (thx, T.G.)

This is my current favorite:
http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...lear-tank-1455

One tank lasts for weeks - and I enjoy 3-6 cigars a day. There's lots of other good ones, too. Shipping takes about 2-3 weeks, but is free. You can try 10 different models for less than $40.

Brian D. · 08-02-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Last time I checked my local Walmart (about a month ago), they still had them on the shelves for around $ 4.00 apiece.

They seem to be all gone now. Looked around hard the last couple times, at different WM locations. Asked a manager, she indeed confirmed the Jetlite is no longer an inventoried item. I didn't bother to ask about getting them through WM online. Not that big a deal to me. Darn shame though.

markem · 08-02-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

They seem to be all gone now. Looked around hard the last couple times, at different WM locations. Asked a manager, she indeed confirmed the Jetlite is no longer an inventoried item. I didn't bother to ask about getting them through WM online. Not that big a deal to me. Darn shame though.

You may be able to get them online from WM. You can set up an "in stock alert" at this page

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ronson-Je...ghter/31954644

The Poet · 08-02-2018, 01:22 PM

I bought several Jetlites at my local Walgreens before I left NJ in mid-June, so less than 2 months ago. Had I known there were problems elsewhere I'd have grabbed a bunch more for youse guys. Sorry.

The good news is that this means they are still out there somewhere.

Dave128 · 08-06-2018, 02:28 PM

I didn't buy any, but I saw a few at my local Walgreens about a week or so ago.

06-21-2018, 12:25 PM	#1
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Ronson Jetlite still around? I have searched every Walmart, Walgreens and CVS in my area and not a single Ronson Jetlite can be found. Are these still being made? I see them on Amazon but they are $10 or more. I am getting ready to travel and I need a good cheap lighter that I wont mind losing! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

06-21-2018, 02:22 PM	#2
Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Your friendly Wal-Mart representative here I just checked with our warehouse and the Ronson Jetlite is listed as a deleted item no longer carried in our market (Wisconsin) sorry brother I'd assume this goes for other markets as well. __________________ "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin franklin.

06-21-2018, 02:30 PM	#3
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Time to go pick up a few at my local walmart. Great lighters for the price.

06-21-2018, 02:30 PM	#4
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Ruh ro! I just lately bought a Jetlites to try out, as my luck with other (inexpensive) torch lighters lately has been bad. Two stopped working, and I lost another one in the last ten days or so. So far the Ronsons are doing fine. Guess my next trip to WM will be a hunt for more. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

06-21-2018, 05:00 PM	#5
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Might I suggest the Cigar Traveller lighter? I have one and love it, turn a soft flame (Scripto) lighter into a touch, works great and comes apart so you can spread it out in your carry on. There are other versions out there and mb on amazon now but i had this bookmarked from when I picked mine up. https://www.cigartraveller.com

06-22-2018, 12:28 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Last time I checked my local Walmart (about a month ago), they still had them on the shelves for around $ 4.00 apiece. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-22-2018, 06:55 AM	#7
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Try checking Walgreens online and they will point you to a store that is close to you that has them.

06-22-2018, 06:12 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? I been checking regular for those and can't find them either. I seem to have lost my last two that I had.

06-23-2018, 08:02 PM	#13
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? I just picked a couple up at Walgreens or Rite-Aid. Can't remember which but I think drug stores still have them.

06-23-2018, 09:23 PM	#15
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? Just found some on ebay for $9.77, shipping included. Another says $7.95, shipping included. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-05-2018, 10:02 AM	#16
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? I switched from Ronson to torches from DealExtreme years ago (thx, T.G.) This is my current favorite: http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...lear-tank-1455 One tank lasts for weeks - and I enjoy 3-6 cigars a day. There's lots of other good ones, too. Shipping takes about 2-3 weeks, but is free. You can try 10 different models for less than $40. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

08-02-2018, 01:22 PM	#19
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? I bought several Jetlites at my local Walgreens before I left NJ in mid-June, so less than 2 months ago. Had I known there were problems elsewhere I'd have grabbed a bunch more for youse guys. Sorry. The good news is that this means they are still out there somewhere. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-06-2018, 02:28 PM	#20
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Ronson Jetlite still around? I didn't buy any, but I saw a few at my local Walgreens about a week or so ago. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!