Even for a smoker they’re not a great gift imo. I had a zippo that I never used as it smelled and needed filling too often.
Comment on Discussion Thread 🪁 Monday 7 July 2025
T156@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
Is the only place to buy those posh lighters only at smokos or the internet?
Was thinking of getting one as a gift, but since I don’t smoke, no idea where the proper place to get one is.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 20 hours ago
T156@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
I see. What would have been a better fit in that case?
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 20 hours ago
I agree with SaneMartigan in theory, but with gifts it’s really about the thought I reckon. For practicality purposes those lighters are not great - Bic lighters are cheap and are flawless. You can’t really improve on them too much. That said I’d appreciate a cool lighter as a gift anyway.
Pilk@aussie.zone 21 hours ago
Do you mean a Zippo, or something else?
T156@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
I think so? The metal clicky lighters you used to see in James Bond films and the like.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 21 hours ago
You can find them in those small shops in the centre of shopping centres that cut keys, fix shoes, engraving and stuff.
Pilk@aussie.zone 21 hours ago
I reckon you are thinking of a Zippo. You can buy them online but you probably want to gift it with a can of lighter fluid which you can only buy in person. Both are sold at smoke shops and often camping/outdoorsy shops.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 21 hours ago
Smoke/vape shops will have quite a selection, places like the Reject shop will have some at the cheaper end of the market. Pay attention to how the item is refueled - you want the kind where you can get the injector refills from Bunnings in the bbq section. Cos those lighters are only good if filled with fuel. And the cheap ones tend to leak which can be a problem and a fire hazard.