Lighter Repair Sources?

[s15driftking]

I have a Colibri Quantum Evolve and i love it to death.

It started having problems about 3 months ago so i just let it sit in an accessory box. I pull it out last night and the stupid thing wont spark but once every 20 times and it still doesn't light. I know the gas/flow is fine and my local B&M confirms that.

My local guy tells me that the quartz system is shot (i assume he means the piezo thing-a-ma-jig).

Now, I cannot return the lighter to Colibri to have fixed because they JUST went under (bankrupt). Does anyone know of a good place to send a lighter out to that will fix a Colibri?

Like i said, i've trouble-shot it and determined that it is the piezo/quarts mechanism.... Who has the tools/knowhow to replace it?




I am interested in having the lighter fixed. It's very important to me. I understand most places carry them for 50% off but i think i could still fix it for under 40.00

Besides, this was my first lighter. Thanks!

[Snake Hips]

I don't know, really. The only thing I can think of is take it to your B&M and trade it for a Xikar lighter. You get 20% off a Xikar if you bring in a busted Colibri.

I'd be interested if someone knows a place, for future reference.

[Silound]

Colibri's lighter division, name, and all associated legal crap is currently being bid on by several companies and individuals. It's expected that the lighter division will be sold and re-opened (maybe under a new name) within 6-12 months.


At least that's what our ex-rep tells us. He's waiting to hear more for the possibility of a new job with whoever takes it over.

[Lenny]

Hope this Helps.
Repairs cost from $5 for minor adjustments to $50 for an overhaul. Here's Where GOLDFIELD'S JEWELERS AND REPAIR CENTER#229 East 53d Street; 212-753-3750. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M., and Saturday, 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE#30 West 57th Street, second Floor; 212-586-0947. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. BENY'S AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE, 86 Canal Street, at Eldridge Street; 212-226-8437. Hours: Sunday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Also check out this web sites listings.
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/t-repairs.aspx

There was a Lighter Repair shop in the Wall Street area. The Name escapes me now.

One Last thought The Nibo & Colbri are almost duplicates. Call or Email NIBO.
Good Luck,
Lenny

[Parshooter]

NIBO :r:r:r
Best place to send a Nibo for repair is under your back tire ;)

[mosesbotbol]

Repairing a Colibri? You must be quite sentimental about it. It's goingo to be at least $50 to fix it I'd imagine... $30 just to look at it.

[Fishbeadtwo]

any links to a 50% sale on Colobris?
I know theyre crap but I really like my crappy crossfire quantum

[s15driftking]

colibrimall.com


and, jsut abotu every local B&M in Cbus is 50% off as well. Post a pci, i'll look out for one.

[Fishbeadtwo]

here is a link to the one I have and desire another....
http://www.colibrimall.com/Lighters/prod/Quantum-Crossfire-Gunmetal-Lighter

[s15driftking]

just to let you know, those are about 32.00 with free shipping on ebay.

[Sauer Grapes]

How did I know this was going to be a colibri that needed fixed?

Hope you get things sorted out. I highly recommend a Blazer or Xikar. I own both and neither of them have ever given me any trouble. (Except I left my xikar in MO, but it's coming back to me as it was at a friend's house and he is holding onto it for me).

[s15driftking]

here is a link to the one I have and desire another....
http://www.colibrimall.com/Lighters/prod/Quantum-Crossfire-Gunmetal-Lighter


this is one for 19.99

http://www.ryocigarette.com/100-3892.html

[BengalMan]

The best fix for this problem is place the lighter in the trash can and buy a new one.