Corona Old Boy Repair

[xolotalmungin]

Info needed. I have a Corona made Old Boy style pipe lighter. Does anyone know who services these? From what I remember, people said the US Savinelli folks dealt with them, but they are no longer in business.

 

[nsfisher]

Sorry mate, can't help. But welcome aboard.

 

[mrenglish]

Unfortunately, there are no US repair facilities. When Laudisi took over Savinelli distribution, repairing lighters did not come with the deal. When I contacted SPC, they said to either wait awhile (6-8 weeks) for news or contact the IM Corona parent company, whose name is escaping me at the moment.

 

[seakayak]

I know it can be done. I had an Im Corona that was more than 10 years old. I brought it into my local tobacconist and told him about the problem. He said, "no problem" and sent it somewhere. Three weeks later, I had it back in perfect condition. When I asked "how much", he said there would be no charge. Very nice people, these Im Corona folks.

 

[mrenglish]

Right before Savinelli shut down I sent in two Old Boy's and a Pipe Master. They completely rebuilt the lighters with new parts and the only charge was for a new tamp on the Pipe Master. I heard a couple fellas got their lighters back w/o being repaired though. Hopefully, they will announce a new lighter repair facility here in the USA soon.

 

[carytobacco]

Music City Marketing just announced earlier this week that they are now distributing IM Corona lighters, and handling repairs. Contact them.

 

[pstlpkr]

Excellent recommendation Carytobacco.
Here's Music City Marketing's web site.

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[mrenglish]

From another forum:
Hello -
Yes, we are now repairing all IM Corona lighters.
If you have need of repair, please send the lighter, along with $9.00, to MCM Inc. 477 McNally Dr Nashville, TN 37211
Include, if you will, a description of the issues you've had with your lighter, and mark the outer packaging "Corona Repair". We'll get it fixed and returned to you ASAP (around a week).
Hope you have a lovely holiday --
Mara

 

[xolotalmungin]

Great. Thank you for everyone's contribution. I will be following up soon.

 

[xolotalmungin]

So.. the follow up is that MCM repaired and returned my Corona. It is in great shape!

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[pipelighters]

Thanks for the link on MCM. I get alot of questions on repairs.
PL