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Mikeaveli2682 · 01-22-2005, 03:22 PM

My S.T. Dupont lighter was stolen at Lexington Ave. Bar & Books in Manhattan. I am not certain but based upon the circumstances, I believe it was an employee and not a customer that did the stealing. I want a replacement but I do not have the money to purchase one at the price I paid for the original. The original was a graduation gift and was engraved with my Initials and the year I graduated.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to acquired a Dupont Line 2 lighter at cheaper than retail prices. I've looked on Ebay but am wary. Are the lighters at these prices used, old or just plain fake? Please respond ASAP. Anyone who owns a lighter like this can just imagine what it feels like to have it stolen. My Xikar cutter was also stolen.

TOJE · 01-22-2005, 03:58 PM

I have no idea, I never owned a real good lighter. Now I know why.

I'm sure someone can help you here.

lucasbuck · 01-22-2005, 04:07 PM

That sucks!!! Sorry for your loss. I love my Xtend. Check out THIS THREAD for some ideas.

Mikeaveli2682 · 01-22-2005, 04:12 PM

Thanks for reminding me why this is the only cigar message board I view and post in. BTW, the lighter was Line 2 and not an X-tend

the nub · 01-23-2005, 12:34 AM

IMO I would stay away from eBay. Lots of counterfeits out there that are sold with genuine looking boxes and certificates. These mainly originate from HK. Ex. there was a guy peddling all gold plated Ligne 2, with Laque de Chine stamped on the bottom!

rcsmithiii · 01-23-2005, 05:48 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

I would recommend you stay away from eBay. The majority of the Duponts there are fake. I bought one for $100.00 and sent it back to Dupont to have it changed to a cigar flame. They returned it along with a nice letter saying it was a fake and that they would not repair or service it. For $100.00 it is an exceptionally nice lighter. I have to give the maker of the fake credit. My local Dupont dealer was mixed on whether it was real or fake. I have a Davidoff branded Dupont and all of the warranty information in the box matched that of the fake except for the color....green for the Davidoff, red for the Dupont. When you replace the lighter be sure to call you insurance agent and get a rider for your homeowners policy as the lighter is considered jewelry and can be insured as such. That protects you if this happens again. As far as online dealers are concerned, elighters has pretty good prices. They are at www.elighters.com. They are dealers for Dupont. Good luck on getting it replaced.

Smoker06 · 01-23-2005, 12:00 PM

I agree with the stay away from eBay advice. They're either used or possibly fake. Take a look at www.buymorecigars.com or www.bonitasmokeshop.com. They're still expensive though.

Lungman · 01-23-2005, 01:28 PM

PM Sent, Good Luck

Mikeaveli2682 · 01-24-2005, 10:38 AM

Thanks for your help everyone. I'll let you know what I decide to do and post pictures of my new lighter if and when I get another. Take care.

01-22-2005, 03:22 PM	#1
Mikeaveli2682 Starting Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jamaica Estates, NY Posts: 98	S.T. Dupont Lighter Help! My S.T. Dupont lighter was stolen at Lexington Ave. Bar & Books in Manhattan. I am not certain but based upon the circumstances, I believe it was an employee and not a customer that did the stealing. I want a replacement but I do not have the money to purchase one at the price I paid for the original. The original was a graduation gift and was engraved with my Initials and the year I graduated. Does anyone have any ideas on how to acquired a Dupont Line 2 lighter at cheaper than retail prices. I've looked on Ebay but am wary. Are the lighters at these prices used, old or just plain fake? Please respond ASAP. Anyone who owns a lighter like this can just imagine what it feels like to have it stolen. My Xikar cutter was also stolen. __________________ The most important commodity I know of is information.

01-22-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
TOJE Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North West Jersey Posts: 23,289	I have no idea, I never owned a real good lighter. Now I know why. I'm sure someone can help you here. __________________ (_<CAO>_____]]]]~~

01-22-2005, 04:07 PM	#3
lucasbuck Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Trinity Posts: 5,307	That sucks!!! Sorry for your loss. I love my Xtend. Check out THIS THREAD for some ideas. __________________ They tell you cigars take three years off your life. What three years? Eighty-six to eighty-nine? Who needs 'em! Give me the cigars! -Eric Bogosian (Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll)

01-22-2005, 04:12 PM	#4
Mikeaveli2682 Starting Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jamaica Estates, NY Posts: 98	Thanks for reminding me why this is the only cigar message board I view and post in. BTW, the lighter was Line 2 and not an X-tend __________________ The most important commodity I know of is information.

01-23-2005, 12:34 AM	#5
the nub Contributing Editor Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 458	IMO I would stay away from eBay. Lots of counterfeits out there that are sold with genuine looking boxes and certificates. These mainly originate from HK. Ex. there was a guy peddling all gold plated Ligne 2, with Laque de Chine stamped on the bottom! __________________ Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

01-23-2005, 05:48 AM	#6
rcsmithiii Starting Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 35	S.T. Dupont Lighter Help! Sorry to hear about your loss. I would recommend you stay away from eBay. The majority of the Duponts there are fake. I bought one for $100.00 and sent it back to Dupont to have it changed to a cigar flame. They returned it along with a nice letter saying it was a fake and that they would not repair or service it. For $100.00 it is an exceptionally nice lighter. I have to give the maker of the fake credit. My local Dupont dealer was mixed on whether it was real or fake. I have a Davidoff branded Dupont and all of the warranty information in the box matched that of the fake except for the color....green for the Davidoff, red for the Dupont. When you replace the lighter be sure to call you insurance agent and get a rider for your homeowners policy as the lighter is considered jewelry and can be insured as such. That protects you if this happens again. As far as online dealers are concerned, elighters has pretty good prices. They are at www.elighters.com. They are dealers for Dupont. Good luck on getting it replaced.

01-23-2005, 12:00 PM	#7
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	I agree with the stay away from eBay advice. They're either used or possibly fake. Take a look at www.buymorecigars.com or www.bonitasmokeshop.com. They're still expensive though. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

01-23-2005, 01:28 PM	#8
Lungman Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 253	PM Sent, Good Luck

01-24-2005, 10:38 AM	#9
Mikeaveli2682 Starting Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jamaica Estates, NY Posts: 98	Thanks for your help everyone. I'll let you know what I decide to do and post pictures of my new lighter if and when I get another. Take care. __________________ The most important commodity I know of is information.