for the zippo bunch

mjb
mjb Posts: 1,315
edited April 2008 in The Porch
anyone actually using them, or just keeping them pristine as collectables?
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  • dustinpardue
    dustinpardue Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    I just wish I had one!
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  • mjb
    mjb Posts: 1,315
    Sorry - don't mean to rub it in - I do have one. I had every intention of filling the little guy up and using it, but I can't bring myself to do it...seems like a waste
  • elgallo10
    elgallo10 Posts: 114
    I didn't get one but they will be available on the website in a few weeks. It takes time to engrave them. I might pick one up then.
  • Rusted-designs
    Rusted-designs Posts: 34
    I filled him up. I don't smoke but playing with fire makes me feel like a kid again.
    There's a lot to be said for nowhere...
  • Zanne
    Zanne Posts: 899
    Using mine.. As soon as I got off the plane coming home, I hopped in my car and went to the corner store to get lighter fluid. It's already got some scratches and dings.. like a well worn pair of jeans!

    Peace!
    Just me
  • hoopinman
    hoopinman Posts: 294
    like any respectable person who collects things...Ill buy 2....one to keep and one to use!
  • Red Mosqito
    Red Mosqito Posts: 1,239
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all??? I can understand buying vinyl, posters and what not and keeping those in the best condition possible for their collectible sake..but a frickin' lighter?? C'mon folks.

    I got one, and I immediately filled it up and began using it as my primary lighter...and I love it too!

    Peace,

    RM
  • mjb
    mjb Posts: 1,315
    elgallo10 wrote:
    I didn't get one but they will be available on the website in a few weeks. It takes time to engrave them. I might pick one up then.

    I spoke to the mech guys too...they did confirm they'd be up on the site, but they in NO way assured me they wouldn't be limited...I hope it's not one of those situations where they have a case or 2 (50 per case) to sell.

    That said, he wasn't sure and didn't know if Ed or the 10c was going to make it a "limited" item - if it is not I guess they could simply order as many from zippo as required to satisfy the demand (not like they are numbered or anything) - oh well...we shall wait and see.
  • mjb
    mjb Posts: 1,315
    Red Mosqito wrote:
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all??? I can understand buying vinyl, posters and what not and keeping those in the best condition possible for their collectible sake..but a frickin' lighter?? C'mon folks.

    I got one, and I immediately filled it up and began using it as my primary lighter...and I love it too!

    Peace,

    RM

    SOLD...off to the lighter fluid shoppe
  • Mrs.Vedder78
    Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    Zanne wrote:
    Using mine.. As soon as I got off the plane coming home, I hopped in my car and went to the corner store to get lighter fluid. It's already got some scratches and dings.. like a well worn pair of jeans!

    Peace!


    LOL!
    I kicked the habit on July of last year and picked up on it again yesterday, Ive been through some stress lately.. I'm still debating on whether I will be filling mine up.. I'm known for losing lighters and I will die if I lose my EV Zippo
    "Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
  • Mrs.Vedder78
    Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    Red Mosqito wrote:
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all??? I can understand buying vinyl, posters and what not and keeping those in the best condition possible for their collectible sake..but a frickin' lighter?? C'mon folks.

    I got one, and I immediately filled it up and began using it as my primary lighter...and I love it too!

    Peace,

    RM

    Im not keeping mine to sell it later... first I'm afraid of losing it if kept in my purse or pocket and second most of the stuff I buy are in my collectibles trunk :D
    "Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
  • Blind3
    Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    I've one, have filled it, and tested it. It's now my concert encore lighter. I don't smoke , but am tired of seeing the cellphones flipped open to call for encores. Part of the pussification of the world. Time to return to the primitive days of FIRE!
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  • Corduroyboy
    Corduroyboy Posts: 1,256
    Red Mosqito wrote:
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all??? I can understand buying vinyl, posters and what not and keeping those in the best condition possible for their collectible sake..but a frickin' lighter?? C'mon folks.

    I got one, and I immediately filled it up and began using it as my primary lighter...and I love it too!

    Peace,

    RM


    These Zippos will not lose value at all. Look at the posters sold in 1998. You can't even touch one for under $200 anymore. The only way the lighters will lose value is if 10C decides to put thousands up for sale on the website and everybody gets one. Right now they are hot and eventually the buzz will die down. Wait and see in a few years what people will pay for these things when they become sparce again and everyone has forgotten about them. I bet you anything it isn't $30 bucks.
  • mjb
    mjb Posts: 1,315
    Corduroyboy wrote:
    These Zippos will not lose value at all. Look at the posters sold in 1998. You can't even touch one for under $200 anymore. The only way the lighters will lose value is if 10C decides to put thousands up for sale on the website and everybody gets one. Right now they are hot and eventually the buzz will die down. Wait and see in a few years what people will pay for these things when they become sparce again and everyone has forgotten about them. I bet you anything it isn't $30 bucks.

    I believe that unless 10c makes them readily available to everyone (which I think they should) they will be a real collectible. That said, I wouldn't sell it anyway, so I might as well use it.
  • hoopinman
    hoopinman Posts: 294
    Red Mosqito wrote:
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all???
    RM


    contrary to your opinion...there are people all over the world who collect zippos

    http://www.zippoclick.com/
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    Where do you guys find Ronsol? I have a couple of old Zippos... they used to sell Ronsol at supermarkets and 7-11s... but, not anymore.
    I guess one of those smoke shoppes at the mall... but, I hate malls.
    ...
    P.S. I love Zippos... the click*ping sound they make and the smell of the burning lighter fluid.
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  • jimbojones1138
    jimbojones1138 Posts: 3,640
    Red Mosqito wrote:
    I think it's funny that people will actually buy one of these zippo's just to keep it for it's "collectible" value. I'm mean seriously, how much do you think this little thing will be worth in a few years for you to not use it at all??? I can understand buying vinyl, posters and what not and keeping those in the best condition possible for their collectible sake..but a frickin' lighter?? C'mon folks.

    I got one, and I immediately filled it up and began using it as my primary lighter...and I love it too!

    Peace,

    RM

    i personally dont smoke, but would like one just to have. NOT for "collectible" value, or any monetary value for that matter. Personal value for a person who enjoys to collect pearl jam related things is all. I dont care if its worth nothing now or twenty five years from now... i just want to have one.
    it's largely due to eddie that i liked to jump off of things as a child...
  • Red Mosqito
    Red Mosqito Posts: 1,239
    hoopinman wrote:
    contrary to your opinion...there are people all over the world who collect zippos

    http://www.zippoclick.com/

    Never said that I didn't think there were people out there who collected these things...I just couldn't understand why they did. But I'm sure there is a Kleenex box collection out there somewhere on eBay that's being bidded on. People will collect anything I guess. Back in the day we used to call that being a packrat...now you're considered a collector. LOL

    Peace,

    RM
  • Red Mosqito
    Red Mosqito Posts: 1,239
    Blind3 wrote:
    I've one, have filled it, and tested it. It's now my concert encore lighter. I don't smoke , but am tired of seeing the cellphones flipped open to call for encores. Part of the pussification of the world. Time to return to the primitive days of FIRE!

    Amen to that one!!!

    Peace,

    RM
  • Zanne
    Zanne Posts: 899
    Cosmo wrote:
    Where do you guys find Ronsol? I have a couple of old Zippos... they used to sell Ronsol at supermarkets and 7-11s... but, not anymore.
    I guess one of those smoke shoppes at the mall... but, I hate malls.
    ...
    P.S. I love Zippos... the click*ping sound they make and the smell of the burning lighter fluid.

    Got mine at the corner gas station, along with Zippo brand flints, believe it or not. Any smoke shop should have Ronsonol lighter fluid.
    Just me

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