Zippo Question

[marmal4de]

Got my zippo back Friday, it's not brand new, probably a refurb. It lights and works perfectly, and while I don't know if they fixed my lighter, or gave me a different refurbished one, I don't care! Will post pics later.

 

[creekspecter]

Heck, Zippo's can burn kerosene, jet fuel, charcoal fluid, you name it. I wouldn't recommend those, unless you're fond of the taste of napalm, but, to each his own. Tried JP-4 in Iraq, that worked OK. JP-8 probably would, too. Still, Zippo fluid is pretty cheap, so there's not much need to hang around a flight line or a barbecue just to fill your lighter.
I've only had to replace a Zippo once, due to sand damage. Got a brand new lighter and a nice note apologizing for the inconvenience. Sure, you can buy an Old Boy and get a very pretty lighter for a very pretty price. I'm happy with my Zippo with it's pipe insert.

 

[bubbadreier]

I am glad to hear you got a replacement!!! From a completely broken unusable lighter to a refub working lighter, can't really complain! :D

 

[hobie1dog]

I know for a fact,I had a friend who worked for the railroad.He has one ran over by a train,LOL,Im talking about a pancake.Just for giggles he contacted zippo,sent it in,and they replaced it

Wow, that's some serious customer service loyalty there. :clap:

 

[wallbright]

That's amazing they repaired it or gave you a new one. Great company right there.

 

[marmal4de]

She's a beaut! Here's to a lifetime of lighting my pipe!

 

[babarajas]

Thats clean marmal4de... I found several zippos in a box at an estate sale here in Houston, about 18 zippos and another 15 of various makes, of the zippos, some had inserts some were just cases. The oldest I found to be a '51. nonetheless I shipped to PA and within 3 weeks all were returned with pipe inserts as I requested and they even refurb'd the old inserts and returned as well. All in all, I got all the lighters for $5. I have shared the good fortune with a few service men that I have met and even asked them to pass a few to the "boys" overseas. Life is great in Alvin Texas!!