divya_torch

My grandfather's military lighter from 1943

Custom engraved Zippo from my wedding

<p>Your wife understands you! Getting a custom Zippo for the wedding shows she really knows what you love.</p>

Suggestion: Add more vintage lighter options

<p>Seconding this! Authenticated vintage would be amazing. Hard to trust random sellers online.</p>

Budget-friendly ways to start collecting

<p>I started by just picking up interesting pieces whenever I saw them cheap. Now I have 100+ and spent maybe …

How to spot fake Zippos - complete guide

<p>Best tip: buy from authorized dealers. The small premium is worth the authenticity guarantee.</p>

Hello from Hyderabad - tech professional collector

<p>A cataloging app? I've been using spreadsheets and it's a mess. Would definitely love to try your solution!</p>

Storing lighters during monsoon season

<p>Wax coating on brass pieces helps. Renaissance Wax is great - museum-grade protection without changing appearance.</p>

Is this Zippo real? Need help authenticating

<p>At 1500 rupees for a claimed vintage piece, that's a red flag already. Real vintage Zippos cost more.</p>

The one that got away - regrets in collecting

<p>A complete IMCO collection at an estate sale - all 12 models for 15000. Hesitated for a day, someone else …

Best lighter for cigar smokers under 5000?

<p>Whatever you get, make sure it's adjustable. Different ring gauges need different flame intensities.</p>

Request for lighter servicing and parts

<p>Even basic tool kits for lighter maintenance. Tweezers, screwdrivers, etc.</p>