ArgusP2 07:42 PM 05-01-2011
There are 2 CVS stores in my town. One had them and the other (closer one, go figure) still "had" one. When I am not in a rush and come up to a CVS, I stop to check if they have them. Paid off today picked up another one and was told that they are expecting more in their Thursday delivery. I guess I will be going back.
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Blak Smyth 08:32 AM 06-21-2011
Im going to have to try CVS on my way home from work tonight, fingers crossed!
I just ordered a Calibri White Hybrid so I have the dual flame, but I should have just picked up one of these Ronsons instead! Oh I hope my local CVS has um!
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Acesfull 11:39 AM 06-21-2011
They are still at my Walmart all the time... for about $3 as well. I usually keep 2-3 in stock at my place for ya know....
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MrOneEyedBoh 11:40 AM 06-21-2011
If anyone gets in on these, can you spread the wealth.. There are absolutely none to be found near me.
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Blak Smyth 09:31 AM 06-22-2011
Damn, my local CVS has the standard 3 pack of Ronson lighters but no Jetlites!
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Maybe this is why they are hard to find all of a sudden...
Originally Posted by :
In 2009, Zippo announced plans to purchase Ronson Consumer Products Corporation, a long-time competitor in the lighter market.
On February 3, 2010, the deal was finalized.
March 2011: Due to significant decrease of sales from 18 million lighter a year in the mid-1990s to about 12 million lighters this year related with pressure increasing on folks not to smoke, Zippo Manufacturing Co. will try offering a wider variety of products using Zippo brands such as watches, leisure clothing and cologne. This strategy is similar with a success of Victorinox Swiss Army Brands Inc. has had selling watches, luggage, clothing and fragrance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zippo
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Killian 07:46 AM 06-24-2011
Oooh sweet......I can't wait to pick up some Zippo lighter fluid scent cologne.
:-)
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I have a feeling Ronson Jetlites being carried in most all 4,500 Wal-Mart stores and selling for under $3 was killing Zippo. So rather than build a better product, they buy out the competition and kill it.
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Tyler 01:57 AM 06-30-2011
Actually, to my and others dismay, Zippo is still manufacturing Ronson Jetlite lighters. If you look on the back it now says to contact them for the lighters 1 year warranty and it has the Zippo address. So no fear boys, the Ronson Jetlite will live on!
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Blak Smyth 05:16 AM 06-30-2011
Nice find Tyler, once again I can sleep at night.
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Originally Posted by Wallbright:
Actually, to my and others dismay, Zippo is still manufacturing Ronson Jetlite lighters. If you look on the back it now says to contact them for the lighters 1 year warranty and it has the Zippo address. So no fear boys, the Ronson Jetlite will live on!
Good news but, where did you get it????
:-)
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Tyler 09:21 AM 06-30-2011
The lighter itself? I got it at walmart. They had 4 out at this particular register but I decided only to get 2 and leave the others for someone else haha.
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Jasonw560 02:47 PM 07-25-2011
My WalMart was out of them, but I went to Walgreens. They were priced at $8.99. I bit the bullet, yet it scanned for $4.99.
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Tyler 06:51 PM 07-25-2011
The local walmart had some for $3 so I bought 2. I now need to go get some more though lol. I sent those out with NST and bombs.
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Chainsaw13 07:14 PM 07-25-2011
Originally Posted by 357:
I have a feeling Ronson Jetlites being carried in most all 4,500 Wal-Mart stores and selling for under $3 was killing Zippo. So rather than build a better product, they buy out the competition and kill it.
Make that 4497 Wal-Mart stores. I checked three this past weekend and none of them had any and no one had heard of them. I'll keep looking.
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Salvelinus 07:21 PM 07-25-2011
My local aubuchon has them. I'll check the price next time I am in there.
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aaron72 08:42 AM 07-26-2011
I haven't been able to find them at any local stores, so I had to settle for EBay at a slightly higher price then what guys are finding them for at local B&M's.
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Average Joe 09:10 AM 07-26-2011
Originally Posted by aaron72:
I haven't been able to find them at any local stores, so I had to settle for EBay at a slightly higher price then what guys are finding them for at local B&M's.
Jump in the NST thread. Good chances that by your third trade you'll have one.
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aaron72 01:34 PM 07-26-2011
Originally Posted by Average Joe:
Jump in the NST thread. Good chances that by your third trade you'll have one.
Definitely my plan, just have to wait on a little more inventory before I hop in.
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Blak Smyth 06:28 AM 07-27-2011
None of my local gas stations or Walmarts have them. Big thanks to Wallbright for the NST jetlite!
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