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What lighter fluid to use in India?

Best practices for photographing your collection

How to fix a loose Zippo hinge

My grandfather's military lighter from 1943

<p>Does he have any stories about the lighter? Those wartime pieces often have incredible histories.</p>

My grandfather's military lighter from 1943

<p>Please keep this protected and document its history. Future generations should know its story.</p>

Just added a Dupont Ligne 2 to my collection!

<p>Chinese lacquer version is gorgeous. 60+ layers of lacquer by hand. True craftsmanship.</p>

Returning to the hobby after 10 years

<p>The good news is many pieces you might have missed are now more accessible online. The bad news - so …

Estate sale find - IMCO collection for 5000 rupees!

<p>IMCO quality is underrated. Soldiers preferred them for reliability. You got yourself some great pieces!</p>

Negotiating at flea markets - my strategies

<p>Buying multiple definitely works. I got 30% off once by buying three pieces from the same seller.</p>

Great customer service experience

<p>I always judge businesses by how they handle problems. This speaks volumes about their ethics.</p>

Great customer service experience

<p>This is how you build customer loyalty. Treat people right and they come back.</p>

Collection insurance - is it worth it?

<p>I don't insure mine - the hassle of documenting and proving value isn't worth it for me. I just keep …