Where to find Ronson Jetlite?

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Originally Posted by falconman515

Ronsons are the BEST !!!

I just can't see myself paying tons of money on a lighter that does what a $5 Ronson does.

To bad they dont have in my area (or even anywhere here in CA. from what I've seen anymore) anymore.... I would like to buy a handful of them to throw in for trades.

No, we have plenty down here in The OC.

[never_enough]

I'm going to go look for some this weekend. Hope I can find them.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by falconman515

Ronsons are the BEST !!!

I just can't see myself paying tons of money on a lighter that does what a $5 Ronson does.

To bad they dont have in my area (or even anywhere here in CA. from what I've seen anymore) anymore.... I would like to buy a handful of them to throw in for trades.

Ronson Jet Lites are far from THE BEST. They are a good, inexpensive lighter that is available from many sources, including WalMart.

I have several Ronson's and have given many as gifts. But they have some serious drawbacks.

They have a very small fuel capacity.

The top only open 90degrees and the all metal top can often get overheated.

In cold weather, they must first be warmed in the hands(or kept in your pocket) before lighting.

At WalMart price of $2.99 they are not bad.

A better value is the Chinese Blazer knock off available from DealExtreme. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179 I have heard that the new ones are not as good as the ones from a few years ago, but I have not ordered in a while. I am still using several that are now approaching four years old.

The Blazer PB-207 has a huge fuel capacity and is a sturdy lighter but lacks some aesthetic appeal to some.

Lighters are like cigars, use what you like and like what you use. If it lights your cigar, then be happy.

^^I recently switched to those chinese blazer knockoffs recently for the reasons you stated above. The fuel capacity on the jetlites is just too small, and I was constantly running out of fuel, which forced me to carry TWO lighters everywhere.

I bought the blazer knockoffs about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier. All my friends are even ordering them too, they are great!

From the TSA website:

In an effort to concentrate resources on detecting explosive threats, TSA will no longer ban common lighters in carry-on luggage as of August 4, 2007. Torch lighters remain banned in carry-ons.

Lifting the lighter ban is consistent with TSA's risk-based approach to aviation security. First and foremost, lighters no longer pose a significant threat. Freeing security officers up from fishing for 22,000 lighters every day (the current number surrendered daily across the country) enables them to focus more on finding explosives, using behavior recognition, conducting random screening procedures and other measures that increase complexity in the system, deterring terrorists. The U.S. is the only country in the world to ban lighters – all other nations, including Israel and the U.K., do not.

I wonder if the idiots that work at TSA can even spell TSA.

[73mountaineer]

Checked my Walmart today and they are completely cleaned out. Anyone else going to be able to hook arambo3 up?

[shilala]

There's a pair up for grabs in the troop support auction. Go get 'em!!!

[Eleven]

Originally Posted by 73mountaineer

Checked my Walmart today and they are completely cleaned out. Anyone else going to be able to hook arambo3 up?

Already taken care of, the package goes out tomorrow.

Sorry forgot to update the status, Eleven has got me covered. Thanks again man.

[irratebass]

I found them online for $4.50 not sure how much shipping is.

http://www.slipperyrockcigars.com/in...on&act=viewCat

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by irratebass

I found them online for $4.50 not sure how much shipping is.

http://www.slipperyrockcigars.com/in...on&act=viewCat

Good folks to deal with.

[357]

I saw 15 at my local Walmart on Saturday. Same 'ol $2.97 price.

I got an e-mail response to my question to Ronson/Zippo on where to find them. They said there is no official retailer list but suggested I try Walmart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and CVS.

[shopkins82]

About how long does it take to refill a purged Ronson Jetlite? And is it possible to over-fill? Thanks!

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by shopkins82

About how long does it take to refill a purged Ronson Jetlite? And is it possible to over-fill? Thanks!

I took one apart once to see. It takes about the count of 5. The extra will usually just release into the air after you stop filling.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by shopkins82

About how long does it take to refill a purged Ronson Jetlite? And is it possible to over-fill? Thanks!

I Fill These 'Til The Fluid Starts Coming Out The Top. Has Worked Well For Me Over The Years.

[shopkins82]

Low and behold today the Wal-Mart had about 20 of these on the rack behind the register with the tobacco. I reached over and grabbed three... one Satin, one Dusk, and one Dusk Art Deco. The Dusk is going in a small bomb on its way to one of my wife's friends who just had a baby... her husband sent me an Ashton Maduro when my triplets were born (before I even started smoking) so I'm going to return fire with a Perdomo ESV 91. The other two will end up in the glove box of my car and my golf bag.

One interesting thing I've noticed is that you can sand/scuff/polish these down to a base metal with hints of copper... maybe some kind of layers of nickel plating over a mild steel? I discovered this when trying to remove some scratches from a Dusk Art Deco and after the Dusk finish/coating (I doubt PVD, probably something spray-on) wore off I started noticing the copper hues... I continued to scuff (grey scotchbrite) and then finished of with some Brasso. It's not a consistaent bright copper like a new penny, but probably 75-80% light copper with some silver base metal mostly at the folds and seams. This was a good bit of work on a $3-$5 lighter and might be lipstick on a pig, but it is definitely unique. I'll try to post pictures later...

I'm also trying to decide on a paint-fill color for the Art Deco lines that might compliment the copper color... any ideas? Maybe a chocolate brown or something to try to simulate an antiqued patina buildup?

[irratebass]

Still seen these at my local Walgreens this past weekend when I went and applied for a pt job.

[awsmith4]

These disappeared around Atlanta for a while but now I am starting to see them again and even in the drugstores that didn't carry them before. Price seems to have climbed a bit but they are still under $5

[shopkins82]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

These disappeared around Atlanta for a while but now I am starting to see them again and even in the drugstores that didn't carry them before. Price seems to have climbed a bit but they are still under $5

I've had no problem finding them at any Walgreens in the ATL area for around $5 as mentioned before, but I've only seen them at one Wal-Mart (Cobb Parkway) for $3 each.