Vintage Zippo Butane Lighter

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 9, 2017

• #1

Well my thin version of the Zippo butane lighter arrived, the EBW 92 stands for eBay winner 92, I had to chuckle at that. The lighter runs perfectly with full adjustment w/o issue, very nice lighter.

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balkisobrains

Lifer

Jun 27, 2016

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• Sep 9, 2017

• #2

A Zippo Contempo. Had to look that one up, was not aware of it. It reminded me a lot of an IM Corona Accord, and in fact it says that the Contempo parts were made in Japan, and then assembled in the USA. :puffpipe:
http://www.zippo-windproof-lighter.de/Contempo/Butane.html

 

didimauw

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Jul 28, 2013

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• Sep 9, 2017

• #3

Yes, nice lighter! I had to look one up too. Was hoping they still made them. Because of this post I just spent an hour looking at zippos.

 

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 10, 2017

• #4

Yeah I forgot to include Contempo in my original post. The lighter was made in Japan for Zippo and assembled in the US. Unfortunately Zippo discontinued service on them in 1998 and won't honor the warranty, there's a fantastic video on YouTube on maintenance of the lighter and it was able to assist a gentleman on another forum bring his back to life for the cost of a mini Phillips head screwdriver, if you find a working one you like I'd seek out some Zippo butane and perform the maintenance, this will purge the lighter of contaminants and the Zippo fuel will keep it lighting properly, you can switch to a highly filtered fuel, 7x or more filtered later.

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jvnshr

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• Sep 11, 2017

• #5

I used to collect Zippos however I've never heard of it. It is simply amazing.

 

jakecobb

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Mar 23, 2017

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Los Angeles, California

• Sep 11, 2017

• #6

Nice find, @fishnbanjo. Thanks for the info. Gonna keep my eye out for one. :puffpipe:

 

madox07

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Dec 12, 2016

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• Sep 12, 2017

• #7

fishnbanjo can you post a picture with the flame?

 

jvnshr

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• Sep 12, 2017

• #8

I was also curious, so googled it:

 

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 12, 2017

• #9

The flame in slightly anemic but there's an excellent video on YouTube discussing maintenance of the Zippo Contempo and a friend has one with a flame lower than what I am showing so I sent him the video, he picked up some Zippo butane fuel and followed the instructions and his flame is now like what jvnshr shows, I'm waiting for the Zippo fuel to arrive before I mess with mine, cheers.

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balkisobrains

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Jun 27, 2016

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• Sep 12, 2017

• #10

Looks like there was a standard and slim version, which explains the two different types posted. :puffpipe:

 

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 12, 2017

• #11

That is correct there was a standard and slim version.

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madox07

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Dec 12, 2016

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• Sep 13, 2017

• #12

fishnbanjo you say was, as in they are no longer available? I am liking the regular one, and would like to buy one ...

 

fishnbanjo

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Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 13, 2017

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They do show up on eBay and there are several there now, like with other collectibles the seller seems to value them too higher than what they should sell for especially new in the box unused ones. Personally if you keep it under $100 you'll get a good one with $75-80 being the mean price. I'd just keep watching for the model you are seeking, best of luck. Be sure to include Contempo in your search there are other Zippo butane lighters made that are not satisfactory.

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fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 13, 2017

• #14

Here is one NIB unused with Best offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SILVER-ZIPPO-CONTEMPO-BUTANE-LIGHTER-WITH-BOX-classy-/391869085276?hash=item5b3d37b65c:g:FyYAAOSwn5ZZcSrx if you seek this be sure to purchase some Zippo butane fuel as well, let me know if you need the maintenance video since it may require you doing the procedure outlined if the seals are dry they can be brought back to life.

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mikeklumpp

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Jul 18, 2013

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #15

there is a shop in Tokyo that specializes in all things vintage Zippo - lots of really cool stuff - great selection of pipes and tobaccos and the zippo museum pieces are all for sale - just fyi

 

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #16

mikeklumpp, do you know if they service the Zippo Contempo lighters? That would be a big deal even having to send it to Tokyo for service, regards.

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fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #17

I also performed the recommended maintenance and service on my trim version of the Zippo Contempo this weekend.
Before:

After:

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