Ronson JetLites RULE!

[PerpetualNoob]

Last time I was a Wally's, I noticed there were a dozen or more JetLites on the peg display, so I bought a couple of them, based on so many good comments about them. I've only used it a couple of times, but I'm very impressed with it. I also have a Xikar Executive that I paid about $30 for, and I really like that one, too. I've been using it just about daily for three months or so, and have not had any problems with it, but the JetLite will definitely be my "mobile" lighter, for when I don't want to take a chance of losing the Xikar. With the "Alaska tax" we pay on everything, they sell for about $3.50, which is more than most of you would have to pay, but they're still a Hell of a bargain. Having tried it, I'm thinking about going back and buy four more and just stash them away. One thing that I really like about the Xikar is that the trigger is on the side, totally away from the flame. If Ronson made a JetLite like that, I would buy a gob of the, for sure.

I have a long history, seems like when I find a product I like, the manufacturer takes that as their cue to yank it off the market and replace it with a far inferior product, so I don't want to take the chance. It has happened more times than I can count. When I buy a pair of shoes, I wear them for a month. If I still like them after the month is up, I go back and buy another pair and stash them in the closet, because by the time I actually wear out the first pair, they won't make them anymore. Now that I'm starting to settle on which cigars I really like, I'm starting to stock up on them because I'm a little afraid the same thing will happen, and that would be truly tragic. Not, like, thousands of them, or anything, but a healthy supply.

[Cigary]

I know how you feel. I was sent a couple of Ronsons when I couldn't find one by me and these suckers work so well that when I finally saw them at my local Walmart I bought them all,,,6 of them left and know that I will be set for the next 10 years for lighters.

[mistabman]

I have a Xikar Executive and 4 Ronson Jetlites, and I follow a similar scheme that you do. The Xikar is my "nice" lighter if I feel like being fancy. If I'm just going out to the garage for a smoke, I keep my "broken in" Ronson out there. This lighter already has the chrome coming off in places and the spring that holds the lid down is broken. I've modified it using txmatt's lighter thread and the flame is huge. I also have a traveling Ronson that's just plain out of the box and unmodified. That leaves me with 2 gunmetal Ronsons NIB in case anything happens to the others. Oh, there's also a cheap triple torch I got as a freebie, but that one's not as cool.

[j-easy]

just stopped at the local super wal mart earlier today, the Jet-Lites were 2.97 EACH!!!!!! so i bought 3. There right next to the cigarette counter. they also had 2.5oz bottles of ronson fuel for 2.08 so i bought one of them too. these lighters are great.

[friz]

Flew to Ohio last week and needed a lighter had not owned a ronson until last week. Went to W-mart and picked up 2 and gave one to a friend who had a nice lighter taken at the airport. So far I love this lighter

[bard]

They're tough little buggers too. I've sent mine through the washing machine a couple of times on accident. Other than rubbing off some of the finish, it still works like new.

[PerpetualNoob]

Originally Posted by friz

Flew to Ohio last week and needed a lighter had not owned a ronson until last week. Went to W-mart and picked up 2 and gave one to a friend who had a nice lighter taken at the airport. So far I love this lighter

I've used mine for 2 of the last 3 weeks, and I'm very happy with it. To find something this cheap that does exactly what it's supposed to do is pretty refreshing.

[mrmoose411]

You can get these lighters at Wal-Mart in Ohio? Can you get 'em at any grocery? I think you guys just saved me some coin.

[itsme_timd]

Originally Posted by mrmoose411

You can get these lighters at Wal-Mart in Ohio? Can you get 'em at any grocery? I think you guys just saved me some coin.

I've found them at Eckerd, CVS and Wal-Mart. You have to ask for them at the counter, they're back with the smokes and such. There great lighters for the price.

[mrmoose411]

suh-weet. Should help with the 5-Vegas' coming in the mail tomorrow for the good ole' family Xmas party.

[ashmaster]

Based on all of the great reviews I had to have one. The Wal-Mart near me never had any. Driving around last week, I passed a CVS and remembered they carried them, flipped a quick U-ey and went back. Finally found 'em, they only had 2, bought both (4.50 ea).

All I can say is it's a great flippin' lighter!!!!

Thanks

[friz]

I got mine in Cincinnati off Eastgate Blvd, for those on the East side of Cincy it is exit 63B off 275. Hope this helps, merry christmas

Originally Posted by mrmoose411

You can get these lighters at Wal-Mart in Ohio? Can you get 'em at any grocery? I think you guys just saved me some coin.

[CigarGuyinOTown]

I have a Lotus, 2 Nibos, a Vector, and a Colibri, and the Ronson is still my go-to lighter.

I couldn't find them anywhere, then I found a bunch at CVS and bought 6 because I was so excited just like some others said. The finish does wear a bit, but these suckers are durable. They light the best in wind and bad conditions, and they always refill properly, plus the fuel lasts a while. My Nibo only lights two cigars before it needs refill. My Ronsons last weeks, 10+ cigars before refueling!

[Shervin]

I want one!!!

[Blowtorch]

I found one in CVS for $4.67. I'm sure my walmart would be cheaper. Sounds like I better stock up. I agree with the original poster, good cheap things don't last on the market forever.