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The Zippo Owners Club

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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #210 on: February 09, 2023, 05:40:17 AM
Great pics,  zdec :like: :like:

 :o I did not know that about the new yellow flame butane insert :ahhh :woohoo: :like: :like:
Yes, the Zippo yellow flame is newer but the Thunderbird has been around a while. 

Zippo also has an electronic ARC insert, but I haven’t tried that one.


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #211 on: February 09, 2023, 09:58:18 PM
I only have the single flame butane insert, didn't feel the need for the 2 flame one :think: but I have wondered about the electric ones :cheers:

May have to get the yellow flame butane one though :dd: :like:


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #212 on: July 07, 2023, 09:09:53 PM


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #213 on: July 07, 2023, 09:14:25 PM
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Very nice.
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #214 on: July 08, 2023, 12:34:27 AM
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #215 on: July 08, 2023, 12:35:04 AM




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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #216 on: July 08, 2023, 09:52:14 AM
Thanks Aloha and Poncho :cheers:

Looking good Poncho :like:


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #217 on: July 09, 2023, 01:22:19 AM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:

I rarely carry one but I have collected them for a very long time :cheers: I don't have anywhere near as many of them as I do LM, SAKs or trads though :tu:


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #218 on: July 09, 2023, 05:51:21 AM
Nice color Poncho

Nice themed small carry nakken


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #219 on: July 09, 2023, 07:37:44 AM
Nice, I didn't know you used to collect them Poncho :tu:
Thanks Sos :hatsoff:


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #220 on: July 09, 2023, 10:33:55 PM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff:

I still buy them here and there but don't actively search out rare or expensive models, nakken :D :cheers:


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #221 on: December 01, 2023, 04:39:51 PM
 
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After years, of looking, I found one model that seem to call out each time (multiple times).

A belated birthday gift to me… with $s received.

New to the club!🙄
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #222 on: December 01, 2023, 05:26:01 PM
Discovered subliminal influence in my knife room. My son  who collects Zippos since collegeroduc left this above his former bedroom door.

 
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I also found a box in the corner with several other signs, reproduce items I am sure, but still 20 years old.
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #223 on: December 01, 2023, 07:58:29 PM
That is a pretty cool sign LC and can see where it could cause subliminal messaging.


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #224 on: December 02, 2023, 04:35:43 AM
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #225 on: December 02, 2023, 06:53:37 PM

Discovered subliminal influence in my knife room. My son  who collects Zippos since collegeroduc left this above his former bedroom door.

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I also found a box in the corner with several other signs, reproduce items I am sure, but still 20 years old.

Saw the Zippo car a couple years ago.
Kinda dated.  I think the Jeep was cool.
 
 
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #226 on: December 02, 2023, 07:16:11 PM
At a CASE event,
 
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Nov 4, 2023.  Maybe Jeeps are vehicle of choice for staff to travel to promo events.
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #227 on: January 30, 2024, 07:23:39 PM
My latest find. 
This one spoke to me as well, yet out of stock at several sites, then when thought I missed out, I find this one, two days later at my door.

 
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #228 on: January 31, 2024, 05:13:47 AM
Very nice.

I understand the “Spoke to me” factor.  It can be dangerous on the wallet.


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #229 on: January 31, 2024, 05:54:47 AM
Very nice.

I understand the “Spoke to me” factor.  It can be dangerous on the wallet.

Thank you

I am very selective on majority of my purchases, including these new  pretty shining gadgets.

My son gifted me a display case for my sharp and shiny items.   I can now display for easy viewing and appreciation.

And actually, having the ability to remind me what I have curbs the impulse to purchase additional items . 
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #230 on: January 31, 2024, 03:09:32 PM
I'd agree.  When things are stored away and unseen the appreciation can be less.  Sure, when we stumble upon them the excitement returns but having them out is a daily reminder of the wonderful things we have.

I like to have a play with my collected items from time to time.  I can enjoy each time while making sure they are good to go. 

 
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #231 on: January 31, 2024, 03:35:37 PM
 :cheers:  👍. 😎
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #232 on: February 21, 2024, 10:28:44 PM
Sadly, I have gone off my Zippos.

I found refilling them rather annoying, even though they are great when they are full.

I have now gone over to an electric style of lighter.

its waterproof, reliable, rechargable from any usb port, and seems to have no problems starting my fire starters or any dry swarf.

Sorry guys, technology wins out over looks.

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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #233 on: February 21, 2024, 10:55:57 PM
No problem!  Nice  lighter, looks heavy duty.

You are aware Zippo makes a rechargeable insert as well,
https://smkw.com/zippo-rechargeable-insert-purple-plasma

Also, a bit driver insert for screw driver utility.


This besides the standard and butane torch options.
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #234 on: February 22, 2024, 05:43:21 PM
Whenever I make it out to the flea market I'll pick up a Zippo then a dual flame insert.  In the mean time I use Bic.  I do have one of those lighters Valkie and their good  :tu:
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The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #235 on: February 25, 2024, 04:45:22 AM
No problem!  Nice  lighter, looks heavy duty.

You are aware Zippo makes a rechargeable insert as well,
https://smkw.com/zippo-rechargeable-insert-purple-plasma

Also, a bit driver insert for screw driver utility.


This besides the standard and butane torch options.
I have been eyeing the bit driver insert.  Give me a reason to carry 2 Zippos.


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #236 on: February 25, 2024, 04:56:58 AM
Just to be ZIPPO C O O L  😎🌹
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #237 on: March 13, 2024, 08:11:36 PM
Another one caught my eye!

 
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A scene from my youth repeated often after school and weekends with my pup SAMMY,  if I missed the first sighting he always brought the rabbit around for a second time.   A December day in Michigan!🥰
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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #238 on: March 17, 2024, 10:31:11 AM
I've been trying to fill my single torch insert, but it does not want to work. :(


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Re: The Zippo Owners Club
Reply #239 on: March 17, 2024, 06:46:10 PM
I've been trying to fill my single torch insert, but it does not want to work. :(
Couple things to possibly check/try:

- Verify piezoelectric ignition is creating a spark

- Turn the flame adjustment up

- Hit the burner with some compressed air

- Hold the insert upside down and use a small screwdriver or similar tool to depress the fill valve to vent any air that may have accumulated inside the insert.  Then refill.

These inserts are refillable, but this doesn’t mean they last forever.

Personally, I found that these inserts were great when they worked, but their finicky nature and the relatively small number of lights per fill ultimately lead me to abandon them and go back to disposable Bics.


 

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