Zippo lighter anyone ? (1 Viewer)

[Jaws]

I donated all my zippo lighters to a charity auction several years ago, but have a hankering for another one.. before I visit fleabay has anyone got one for sale or to donate ?

 

[FJmike]

Saw an advert on the telly for one of them part works, you know the one where you buy a magazine with naff all in it and something on the cover to complete the collection. Anyway this advert was for a Zippo collection with the first one on sale at £4.99. I don't know if this is a good price or not

 

[magicsurfbus]

You probably know this already Jaws, but there's a hell of a lot of Zippo-style lighters on eBay, being sold by those who don't recognise a real one when they see it. Are you after the genuine article?

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[Jaws]

Really yes, I can get a copy of one for 3 quid in town.. but am after a real one

 

[Jaws]

Saw an advert on the telly for one of them part works, you know the one where you buy a magazine with naff all in it and something on the cover to complete the collection. Anyway this advert was for a Zippo collection with the first one on sale at £4.99. I don't know if this is a good price or not

I believe it is what is called lady size.. had one but they only hold enough fluid for a couple of days use

 

[Tootles]

I have a minter I got in Singapore.....Still in its box, never used. 'SINGAPORE MERLION CITY' engraved on the front.

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[ianthebuilder]

got lots of em,,when i start this mh life and we cross paths i will let you have one jaws,no prob,,,, it will only cost you an hour or two of mh instruction !! lol

 

[Jaws]

Cheers Ian ! You sir are a diamond. And I will be more than happy to pay the fee suggested !

 

[Jaws]

Actually, thinking about it, YOU might regret asking me to be honest ! If I get boring just walk away !! LOL !!!

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[ianthebuilder]

Lol.

 

[Gooney]

I used to practise the trick of flicking thumb and forefinger next to the spark wheel to light it, got quite good at it eventually, sad I know but had to do something to pass away the boring night shift hours.

 

[ianthebuilder]

Never managed to crack that trick but I did just get the hang of pressing down on the top and flicking lid open !! Oh the fun!! Lol

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[Jaws]

Yup, sling thumb across top to open it is my best 'trick'

 

[ianthebuilder]

Lol I can tell there is no end to your talents !

 

[Jaws]

Well there proly IS, but as yet I aint found them LOL !!!

Oh.. perhaps being able to be modest has got me beat

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[Gooney]

Never managed to crack that trick but I did just get the hang of pressing down on the top and flicking lid open !! Oh the fun!! Lol

Yes, that one also but I didn't mention it before because that one was a bit easy

 

[ianthebuilder]

My brother could open it and light it up in the same move,with one hand ,,,,now i always thought that was cool !! Never got it myself,but as he snapped the lid open it lit up,,,lol doubt if he could do it now,,he lost his fingers in a bacon slicer !!

 

[Gooney]

My brother could open it and light it up in the same move,with one hand ,,,,now i always thought that was cool !! Never got it myself,but as he snapped the lid open it lit up,,,lol doubt if he could do it now,,he lost his fingers in a bacon slicer !!

What was her name?

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[ianthebuilder]

Marion !!! Lol

 

[scotjimland]

Interestingly, they have a lifetime guarantee .. and I tested this.. I had one with the Scottish Flag that had a broken spring..I returned it Zippo at Bradford PA USA, they sent me back an identical new model.. which I have since had stolen..

I used to get them when I worked offshore in the 80s from the Americans, but lost most of them ..

I started another collection but haven't added to it since I quit smoking..odd really, as I didn't collect to use..


John Lewis- President United Mine Workers Of America .. 'probably' my most valuable.

The Beatles

The Right To Keep and Bear Arms , another quite rare and valuable one.

The Beatles - Let It Be

This was Jan's lighter she used when smoking

The two I used when smoking... An Armour model and an all Brass model .. very well used.

 

[funflair]

I have this one, quite expensive but it did come with a free watch.

Martin

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[ianthebuilder]

Is that gold plated?

 

[Jaws]

I had one given out by NASA .. I got it from a USAF pilot who had been in the program back in the 70's.. No idea why NASA would have them done as they are not really linked with healthy living are they !!
Sadly it went along with the other few I had.. as to WHERE they went ? Absolutely NO idea.

 

[ianthebuilder]

Perhaps it was abducted !!

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[ianthebuilder]

Sorry I do have a stutter ,,,

 

[Jaws]

Well there was no signs of an anal probe .....

 

[ianthebuilder]

Aaahhh well you may feel different when the anasthtetic wears off ! Apparently this can take up to ten years such are their medical advances!

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[funflair]

Is that gold plated?

It could well be Gold plated, I don't think I have even unpacked it.

It came with this as part of a presentation set.

Martin

 

[Jaws]

What is that in the pictures ?
Part of an Enigma machine !! ??

 

[funflair]

What is that in the pictures ?
Part of an Enigma machine !! ??

YES the rotor of the watch is machined from one of the enigma wheels,

http://www.bremont.com/collection/codebreaker

Martin

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