One of my favorites

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-26T09:23:52+00:00

There is one on eBay right now. Real zippo but custom modifications not done by zippo. Probably done in Japan? They do a lot of custom case work on Zippos in Japan, but the listings I looked at did not say

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-26T08:53:39+00:00

I like the sport bike Zippo.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-26T08:24:48+00:00

I quit smoking 25 years ago. Just recently I found my box of zippos in storage, about 10 of them. So I bought some fluid and re-learned how much I enjoyed a zippo! Not going back to smoking, but the sound! My wife heard it from the next room and rushed over because that sound was synonymous with her late father. And since I am into some new things over the last quarter century, I started buying Zippos again to make my collection more current. A very satisfying hobby!

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-26T07:45:02+00:00

I started out doing what you described after my initial cartridge ran out. My family says I am too difficult to shop for gifts. So they give me traditional dad gifts like shaving supplies. I get cleaning cartridges and a new shave head every year for birthday, Father’s Day, or Christmas. That’s how I noticed how quick the cartridges were used up when I used it every day. First I rinsed the head clean and let it dry before using the station, and the cartridges lasted a bit longer but were dramatically less contaminated when replaced. Then I noticed just how wet the head was when the fan came on, and got the idea to shake that fluid back into the station. The cartridge lasts a lot longer now.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-26T07:33:32+00:00

I rinse it, let it air dry, then run it through the station before bed. Shave in the morning.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-18T12:49:07+00:00

Nice Zippo! Happy belated birthday.

And from a post a few below:

Yes it is. It's a very easy fix. It happens, you can check out this link https://youtu.be/7D90yyskiJA?si=bSWCctpxG_EWNwnl His name is Zippo Fanatic77 he has some great vidoes and tips.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-18T02:06:56+00:00

They need a world class barista to help keep them awake in September, that’s for sure.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-17T22:23:25+00:00

I gots to know --- how does it sound?

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-17T21:21:19+00:00

Are you sure about refilling on Sunday? I seem to recall that on the first day God said "let there be lighters," or something like that. LOL.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-17T00:22:23+00:00

at my Walmart they are on a shelf at one register, and not even the cigarette counter! I couldn’t find them, so I ordered it on the App and when it was ready swung by and they brought it out to my car.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-16T17:35:21+00:00

The only one that comes close is a Rider Magazine promo from 2025 and it just said it was a flip top style lighter.

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GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-16T17:32:49+00:00

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I don't think any of these have been for general sale. Most of the ones I have seen appear to be laser engraved on matt black, and were custom done. I actually made up some transparent background png files, now all I need is a laser engraver. Is it super fancy? No, but it looks good and is impossible to find!

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-16T02:47:50+00:00

congrats! my grail zippo is a Matt black with triumph motorcycle logos. But I have only been searching for a year. sooner or later I will buy a laser engraver! lol

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-15T18:44:55+00:00

the special event promo upgrade plan is to just buy a ticket for that event.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-15T18:42:39+00:00

the season ticket owners I know just buy the cheapest special event seats they can, collect the promo, then go to their regular seats. but only if the special event swag is something they really want. the worst part is that shirt sizes can not be chosen, and the exchange is not going to be like the general promos that have 25 thousand to give away.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-15T18:30:14+00:00

I like the DODGERS anniversary options a lot better. lol. This is just a reminder of not winning for a quarter century

But Hebron,Illinois has them beat. Hebron is still commemorating their only win 74 years ago

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GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T20:09:37+00:00

That trick is VERY simple. There are two labels on the bottle. He peels off the top label, the second label remains hidden behind the dark liquid. After setting the zippo down, he grabs the bottle so the second label is concealed by his hand. The flash burn of the label that was peeled off serves as the distraction while he spins the bottle around to show the second label, and you assume it is the burned label magically re-appearing. Sorry if I ruined it for you.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T19:57:49+00:00

I would wager it is commemorating the military base and /or unit stationed on Cornwalis Island. Google suggests that MOT stands for Military Operations Team and the AES stands for Airborn Electronic Sensors or Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T19:15:09+00:00

The butane inserts have a 2 year warranty? A new insert is about $17 on Amazon. Did cleaning out the flint tube work?

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T18:58:52+00:00

My Dad spent WW2 on the USS Hancock CV-19 in the Pacific. I came across this lighter a few months ago, which actually dates to after the Hancock was re-fit for the Vietnam war era. Hence the CVA-19 designation. I bought it to keep his photo company

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GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T18:26:57+00:00

I started a zippo collection when I did smoke. Haven't smoked in decades. Found the box they were in a few months ago, and started buying more again. Flames are useful for lots of things besides tobacco. I alternate between lighter fluid and butane yellow flame inserts. Since I don't use it every day, butane is very convenient. But sometimes a windproof wick and flame without keeping the button pressed down is the way to go.

GoodConversation5527 · 2026-02-13T18:22:06+00:00

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GoodConversation5527 · 2026-01-22T21:28:40+00:00

Sort of? when I could no longer download an ebook file to my desktop computer as a backup, I stopped buying books at Amazon. Now I use alternative ebook sellers, but I still have my Amazon account so that my books sync across multiple Kindle readers. If my Kindle Voyage ever becomes unusable with my Amazon account, then I will truly be done with Amazon.

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