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jojoscigars · 04-18-2002, 09:11 PM

any one have a good one or which is the best. where to get them cheaper .please let me know jojo ps or would you go with another lighter .i know bics.....

Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey.

Edited by - duffer on 04/18/2002 10:28:46 PM

Boxdoctor · 04-18-2002, 09:27 PM

Get the new one with 3 flames. Can be had for about $80. First colibri Ive had that works well. All the previous ones had to go in for frequent service. Doc

Rafael Gonzalez

Raging Bull · 04-18-2002, 09:30 PM

Colibris are okay, but you have to bleed them every so often.

04-19-2002, 12:21 AM

Stick with the Trifecta, Triplex, Talon, Jet, Magnum, and Oscar. They are the ones with teh fewest problems. You can dig up Trifectas and Triplexes for about $65.

I like my Dupont X.tend, but it is getting pushed aside for my Slim Laser. It's tough to say no to a lighter that looks like that and comes with a lifetime warranty. I'm also just starting the test on the Vector lighters. The Gear and Pinnacle claim to be able to light up to about 600 cigars on a single tank and come with a 5 year warranty.

If I had to rate them from what I've seen for best warranties, fewest problems, and best performance I would go with the following:

1. Solo - Laser, Trek, Slim Laser, etc.
2. Vector - Gear, Pinnacle, etc.
3. Dupont X.tend
4. Colibri

HBooker · 04-19-2002, 01:22 AM

I got to test drive a few lighters and that Solo line looks like the winner for me (for nice looking) And even more affordable.
My functional one as a favorite came in one of those cheapo delux cards for like 5 bucks.

But if your thinking about a new lighter, I would have to say Check out Mhoteks new deal he has a lighter on his site that comes with LIFETIME fuel.
Now thats a bargain.
Ok IM a shill..
But I like Mike's offers.

canjuneh · 04-19-2002, 07:15 AM

I won a Colibri Chancellor at the CF charity auction, it should be arriving any day now.
Any suggestions regarding this lighter would be greatly appreciated.

Bill.

Why did Kamikaze pilots wear hemets?.

Shubby · 04-19-2002, 08:16 AM

jojo

I use a Colibri Director whenever I'm out of the house. I really like the built-in cutter. The first one I got had many problems, but I returned it and had it replaced with a brand new one from Colibri at no extra charge--I haven't had a problem since almost a year ago.

Try this site for lighters:

https://www.abcwatches.com/home.asp

One of the better prices I've seen out there on C. Good luck, and let us know what you end up with.

flipflop · 04-19-2002, 09:24 AM

I have the Colibri Trifecta. (The three flames) I LOVE it. Ditto the comments on bleeding it every so often.

Sacred cows make the best hamburger. --Mark Twain

04-19-2002, 09:35 AM

Just so everyone knows. We sold out of our Director's and removed them from our site. When we last talked to Colibri, these were in a "sell and drop" status which I assume means they are being discontinued. We can't get anymore even if we wanted them. So that means if you have problems with the Director, you wind up in a LOVELY situation of trying to get service on a discontinued model.

Renaissance Man · 04-19-2002, 12:16 PM

I have a Trifecta. Great lighter, but I have had to send it in once for repair. Colibri is pretty slow on repairs. For a medium priced lighter, I prefer Prometheus or the Dupont eXtend. I haven't checked out the newer lighters that Mike comments on.

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04-18-2002, 09:11 PM	#1
jojoscigars Club Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: long island, ny Posts: 1,705	any one have a good one or which is the best. where to get them cheaper .please let me know jojo ps or would you go with another lighter .i know bics..... Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends with a mystrey. Edited by - duffer on 04/18/2002 10:28:46 PM __________________ Life is like a cigar, It starts out fine,Gets a little crazy in the middle and ends in a mystrey..... Dont hate me bacause i have more cigars then you ..

04-18-2002, 09:27 PM	#2
Boxdoctor Herf Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MRN,s book...stuck between pag Posts: 6,742	Get the new one with 3 flames. Can be had for about $80. First colibri Ive had that works well. All the previous ones had to go in for frequent service. Doc Rafael Gonzalez __________________ Rafael Gonzalez: Earl of Lonsdale and cousin to Juan Lopez

04-18-2002, 09:30 PM	#3
Raging Bull Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 474	Colibris are okay, but you have to bleed them every so often. __________________ "Either way you win and you do it on your own - just like you want it. All right?" -Joe Pesci "Raging Bull"

04-19-2002, 01:22 AM	#5
HBooker Club Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: easr bombay Posts: 3,623	I got to test drive a few lighters and that Solo line looks like the winner for me (for nice looking) And even more affordable. My functional one as a favorite came in one of those cheapo delux cards for like 5 bucks. But if your thinking about a new lighter, I would have to say Check out Mhoteks new deal he has a lighter on his site that comes with LIFETIME fuel. Now thats a bargain. Ok IM a shill.. But I like Mike's offers. __________________ Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a Tree

04-19-2002, 07:15 AM	#6
canjuneh Starting Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elgin, Ontario Canada Posts: 76	I won a Colibri Chancellor at the CF charity auction, it should be arriving any day now. Any suggestions regarding this lighter would be greatly appreciated. Bill. Why did Kamikaze pilots wear hemets?. __________________ I support two teams, Scotland, and whoever plays England.

04-19-2002, 12:21 AM	#4
mhotek Guest Posts: n/a	Stick with the Trifecta, Triplex, Talon, Jet, Magnum, and Oscar. They are the ones with teh fewest problems. You can dig up Trifectas and Triplexes for about $65. I like my Dupont X.tend, but it is getting pushed aside for my Slim Laser. It's tough to say no to a lighter that looks like that and comes with a lifetime warranty. I'm also just starting the test on the Vector lighters. The Gear and Pinnacle claim to be able to light up to about 600 cigars on a single tank and come with a 5 year warranty. If I had to rate them from what I've seen for best warranties, fewest problems, and best performance I would go with the following: 1. Solo - Laser, Trek, Slim Laser, etc. 2. Vector - Gear, Pinnacle, etc. 3. Dupont X.tend 4. Colibri

04-19-2002, 08:16 AM	#7
Shubby Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 351	jojo I use a Colibri Director whenever I'm out of the house. I really like the built-in cutter. The first one I got had many problems, but I returned it and had it replaced with a brand new one from Colibri at no extra charge--I haven't had a problem since almost a year ago. Try this site for lighters: https://www.abcwatches.com/home.asp One of the better prices I've seen out there on C. Good luck, and let us know what you end up with. __________________ Thy naked beauties--give me a cigar!

04-19-2002, 09:24 AM	#8
flipflop Contributing Editor CW Butt Whisperer Herf God Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 50,560	I have the Colibri Trifecta. (The three flames) I LOVE it. Ditto the comments on bleeding it every so often. *Sacred cows make the best hamburger. --Mark Twain* __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." -- H. L. Mencken "I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." -- Ghengis Khan

04-19-2002, 09:35 AM	#9
mhotek Guest Posts: n/a	Just so everyone knows. We sold out of our Director's and removed them from our site. When we last talked to Colibri, these were in a "sell and drop" status which I assume means they are being discontinued. We can't get anymore even if we wanted them. So that means if you have problems with the Director, you wind up in a LOVELY situation of trying to get service on a discontinued model.

04-19-2002, 12:16 PM	#10
Renaissance Man Owner Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Reno, NV Vatican City Posts: 16,692	I have a Trifecta. Great lighter, but I have had to send it in once for repair. Colibri is pretty slow on repairs. For a medium priced lighter, I prefer Prometheus or the Dupont eXtend. I haven't checked out the newer lighters that Mike comments on. Please remember to visit our sponsors _________________________ Retailers __________________ *My current rotation: Bolivars (RC, PC, BBF, CE and Corona JR), Punch Punch, El Original Claro Corona and Lancero, Davidoff Grand Cru #1, VR Famoso, Upmann #2, and R&J Churchill.*