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ArgusP2 05-01-2011 07:42 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Blak Smyth 06-21-2011 08:32 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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!

Acesfull 06-21-2011 11:39 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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....

MrOneEyedBoh 06-21-2011 11:40 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
If anyone gets in on these, can you spread the wealth.. There are absolutely none to be found near me.

Blak Smyth 06-22-2011 09:31 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Damn, my local CVS has the standard 3 pack of Ronson lighters but no Jetlites!

357 06-24-2011 07:08 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Maybe this is why they are hard to find all of a sudden...

Quote:

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

Killian 06-24-2011 07:46 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1309322)
Maybe this is why they are hard to find all of a sudden...



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zippo

Oooh sweet......I can't wait to pick up some Zippo lighter fluid scent cologne. :td

357 06-24-2011 08:20 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Tyler 06-30-2011 01:57 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46...4/3cb8fc03.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46...4/f28747f2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46...4/aee363a0.jpg

Blak Smyth 06-30-2011 05:16 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Nice find Tyler, once again I can sleep at night.

357 06-30-2011 06:12 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallbright (Post 1317999)
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????

:D

Tyler 06-30-2011 09:21 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Jasonw560 07-25-2011 02:47 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Tyler 07-25-2011 06:51 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Chainsaw13 07-25-2011 07:14 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1309380)
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.

Salvelinus 07-25-2011 07:21 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
My local aubuchon has them. I'll check the price next time I am in there.

aaron72 07-26-2011 08:42 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
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.

Average Joe 07-26-2011 09:10 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron72 (Post 1349969)
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.

aaron72 07-26-2011 01:34 PM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe (Post 1349993)
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.

Blak Smyth 07-27-2011 06:28 AM

Re: Where to find Ronson Jetlite?
 
None of my local gas stations or Walmarts have them. Big thanks to Wallbright for the NST jetlite!


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