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11-16-2013, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Lighters on the cheap
I posted the link in a thread in the Cedar Room but it might get more looks here.
I won't pay big money for a lighter so I've tried several inexpensive brands and types, mostly triple-flame, in the < $7 range. I've had great luck with an off-brand unit from a shop in Lansing, MI but they're an hour away from me so replacing one is not an easy task. We were in WalMart the other day and they have a Ronson single-flame torch that's shaped like a Zippo for around $5 so I got one to try. It feels well-built and works great! I am going to pick up a couple more because they fit in the pants pocket much better than a round 2x or 3x flame and if I lose it I'm not out that much. They're available at a lot of other places like Walgreen's too. Link
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11-16-2013, 12:30 PM | #2 |
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Great little lighter for the price. I bought 5 when they first came out a couple of years ago, still on the first one and the way it's working I might not ever have to use the others.
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11-16-2013, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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For a reliable and cheap lighter these seem to be the way to go. If I ever need a another I'll stop by Walmart for sure.
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11-16-2013, 02:49 PM | #4 |
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been using them for a few years. Yes, less than five at a wally. They don't hold up in finish when you put them in a pocket with keys, but whatever.
They work, and work as well as a torch can be expected to, and I have not had one of them go bad. The only problem is I have easily a dozen of them lost around my house, and even when I find them, I can never find my refill tank. The other day, I couldn't find my keys after getting gas. Turned out I threw them in the trash can with a coffee cup. |
11-16-2013, 02:55 PM | #5 |
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Oh Brian...
I don't think I've ever done that.
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11-16-2013, 04:23 PM | #6 |
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I've never been able to find these locally. Anybody want to work a trade (coffee/cigars) for a half-dozen or so?
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11-16-2013, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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I might be able to help you out. I can check my local Walmart, but I probably won't get over there until next week. Just let me know.
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11-16-2013, 05:22 PM | #8 |
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walgreens carries them in Chicago area, they are behind the counter near the cigarettes
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11-16-2013, 07:29 PM | #9 |
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I'll check at WalMart tomorrow.
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11-16-2013, 07:34 PM | #10 |
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There is a wallyworld about a mile and a half from my house.
How many you want? they usually have ten or 15 on the pegs in the 'cigarette' checkout lane. we can still smoke in bars here... they're quite popular.
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