Look what I found today.

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

I've had good luck with a couple Colibri lighters I bought on ebay. I know they are probably fakes, but they work just fine for me.

I did go to Walmart though to get me a backup lighter but they didn't have any. I then went to Rite-Aid and they did have a couple, but for $4.69 I believe. I almost walked out, but then asked if they can price match which they did. I couldn't remember for sure what price this post said Walmart was charging, so I just said Walmart was selling them for $2.99 and they simply gave me that price!

I guess it pays to ask sometimes...

I would have probably never thought to ask that, good move!

[stu929]

Originally Posted by slyder

ok i couldnt resist..........they just keep restocking the damn shelf!!

Owwww Ahhh, I really like the 2 black/gray ones on the left. Looks like a nicer finish!

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by stu929

Owwww Ahhh, I really like the 2 black/gray ones on the left. Looks like a nicer finish!

Dang, never saw any color other than silver - neat find!

[dubels]

Sad I just lost two over the week. Good thing they were so cheap, if they were any more expensive I would have cried. Time to hit up ebay again...damn walmart doesn't carry them around me.

[tmanqz]

Originally Posted by havanajohn

The local CVS Pharmacy here in central NJ has em. I bought 5...I don't want to jack your thread, but I also picked up this jet lighter too. Sorta looks like a saxophone doesn't it? I threw out the packaging, so I don't know the brand name. Nice large tank, and works great. Parked right next to the Ronsons, and cost 4 bucks.

Thats called a Elite brand lighter(like it better then the jet light,see if its as durable,time will tell), sell them at cvs next to the ronsons jet light. I suspect there made at the same factory in china as the ronsons.
Bought 2 of those and 5 jet lights at my local cvs the other day, $4.19 ea.
Got 3 other cvs in town to check out, may grab all the Jet lights in this town.

post a pic later of the products

[Captain53]

Bought 2 of those and 5 jet lights at my local cvs the other day, $4.19 ea.
Got 3 other cvs in town to check out, may grab all the Jet lights in this town.[/QUOTE]


And I thought I was sick! You sure enough appreciate the "Thrill of the Hunt"!

[tru_rocknrolla]

Wow!!! I can't get them around here either!! Lucky you .

[piperdown]

I found mine at the CVS that's local to where I work in KCMO right after the 1st post. Just happened to glance up and there they were.
Haven't checked the CVS that's close to my house but I will eventually.
I didn't get it as cheap as listed from Walmart but it was still under $5. Nice lighter.

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by tru_rocknrolla

Wow!!! I can't get them around here either!! Lucky you .

If you pass thru a small town with an old school walmart (not a "super walmart") they seem to keep them on the cigarette aisle checkout but behind the counter so you can see them but have to ask for help. When they sold them at Super Walmarts they were in the Jewelry Dept but some have found them in the cigarette ailse, maybe it is a regional thing or something.

[GoonerMD]

Hey, I just bought 2 of these yesteray at my local Walmart. Cost $6.54 (with tax included). No more of my crappy Colibri Tailgater (lit once...I drained it, refilled it...lit once...I chucked it!). The guy at the counter at Walmart told me they just received their shipment of the lighters, so hopefully everyone can get one (or several) soon. These things are fantastic! Lights every time!

[AlohaStyle]

Originally Posted by GoonerMD

No more of my crappy Colibri Tailgater (lit once...I drained it, refilled it...lit once...I chucked it!).

I have had that same Tailgater lighter for a couple months now with no lighting problem or refilling problem as I've only filled it once, but the damn thing gets SO HOT when lighting. I can light a regular gauge cigar no problem, but if I'm lighting a Nub or passing it over to another person, it literally gets so hot on the button that you can't touch it for more than a second... Might have to say ba-bye to it and use the cheapies.

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

I have had that same Tailgater lighter for a couple months now with no lighting problem or refilling problem as I've only filled it once, but the damn thing gets SO HOT when lighting. I can light a regular gauge cigar no problem, but if I'm lighting a Nub or passing it over to another person, it literally gets so hot on the button that you can't touch it for more than a second... Might have to say ba-bye to it and use the cheapies.

Cheap or Expensive if they have a top button they get too hot for a big stogie, this includes the Jet Light. For those biggees just go ahead and order a soldering torch or pick one up at Home Depot/Lowes for around $30 and Git-R-Done, works wonderful.

[tmanqz]

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Originally Posted by Captain53

Bought 2 of those and 5 jet lights at my local cvs the other day, $4.19 ea.
Got 3 other cvs in town to check out, may grab all the Jet lights in this town.

And I thought I was sick! You sure enough appreciate the "Thrill of the Hunt"![/QUOTE]


Im a compulsive person, I cant resist a good product at a descent price.
Picked up 2 more Jets and another Elite (it was black, I dont have black one, so I had to have it ) today at another CVS.

[Captain53]

I stopped at the country Walmart this afternoon and they had in a fresh batch. Were not too busy so I asked the lady if she would go thru them and see if they were all the same silver color and she did so finding 3 of those unusal gunmetal grey ones with the ridges on them. I scooped those right up! What the heck at $2.94 each it will take some time to go broke on lighters. Hunting is good!

Don't have CVS where I live but next time I pass one I will have to buy one of those Elites for a try.

Half the fun of a cigar is lighting it!

[Mortanis]

Been scouring Walmarts near me to no avail, even the larger supercenter near by. The local Wally World says they should have them again in September when the new store opens.