Is it Me, or are Zippo Lighters Garbage?

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Part of the Furniture Now
Nov 17, 2017
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PacNW USA
My Zippo lighters were bought years ago. Solidly built. I dunno maybe the newer ones aren’t made as well?
I use a pocket Scripto butane lighter w/ adjustable flame most of the time now (7 for $2) but if outside & its breezy, a Zippo just plain works.
 
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Jan 30, 2020
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New Jersey
If you think there’s an issue with it, contact zippo. Their lifetime warranty is stood behind in my experience and they were very communicative in my emails with them in the past.
 
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Lifer
Aug 25, 2016
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I have my grandpa’s zippo, which is over 50 years old, and it works exactly as expected. No idea if their present quality is still up to par, but the old ones are plenty durable.
 

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Lifer
Nov 26, 2018
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RTP, NC. USA
Zippo inserts are not solid like they used to be. I remember my old ones from 80s being little better fitting and quality. Just get Armor Brass Zippo now days.