bigbaddad
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Post by bigbaddad on Sept 5, 2005 1:44:52 GMT 1
Well ,as many of the click crowd know I have a real knack for getting good deals on some nice older zippos.Today I went to my favorite out side flea market and found nothing except over priced newer lighter's.People are catching on to the Zippo craze.Just when I had given up all hope I came accross a table of junk and he had one Zippo.I asked how much? right away he said $3.So I gave him the cash and walked away all excited.My 8 year old looked at me and said it's got to be a good one.She was correct!An original great condition 41 with the correct unmarked insert corner slashes with initials.Man it turned out to be a good day after all.So what are some of your good deals?Jeff aka bigbaddad
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Post by Spanish Flea on Sept 5, 2005 3:01:06 GMT 1
I know what you mean Jeff. I love finding the good deal. but lately it seems most are asking twice the orignal price for a '95 Brush Chrome. WTF!!!!!!!
I like to play it as a game with the seller. I try to act stupid (not hard to do). Asking stuping questions about zippos for a friend. Tends to knock the price down when i don't buy. LOL. But i have had a few good finds. Nothing like your's Jeff. But i baged two vietnam zippos for 5 clams from the vet who owned them.
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Post by zippo1guy on Sept 6, 2005 1:26:08 GMT 1
I wish I found that deal, Jeff. Last week, I went into one of my haunts (antique mall) and just about to leave, when I looked in a cabinet, and seen a 1950 canada patent advert mint in black/silver box, and a 1980's hawaii slim hula girls, both for a grand total of $30 canadian bucks (whats that, $15 us?  ). wish I could add the pic of them to show you.  |
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Post by retsoced on Sept 6, 2005 1:49:08 GMT 1
That's a sweet deal Jeff! I'm so close to the source here that if you Fart and it sounds like a Zippo people want to charge you money for it....   The best thing I found was one of those Big arse Japanese Zippos made for the reps. Paid like 15 bucks for it. It really brings out the Pyro in me - you should see the freakin' spark on that monster! Makes me afraid to fill and torch it up.... |
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Sept 6, 2005 1:58:21 GMT 1
i picked up a good buy it now deal which must have just been put on.one 1972 us ship zippo a slim 1950s us cable company which i use all the time now plus a petrol japanese lighter which the wife took,all for $8.95.i like bargains.
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Post by Blue on Sept 6, 2005 2:34:45 GMT 1
My best ever deal were two 1979 Sports series (golfer and tennis player) both MIB. Got 'em both for 15 each. Sold the golfer for $50, and I'm keeping the tennis player, not cause I like tennis so much, but it just has so many colors.
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Post by retsoced on Sept 6, 2005 2:42:36 GMT 1
I always guessed you for a "ooohhh, prettyy colllorsss..." kinda guy Blue.... ;D
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Post by Blue on Sept 6, 2005 4:34:20 GMT 1
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Sept 6, 2005 4:46:02 GMT 1
i think jeffs been the master lighter buyer and seller over recent times.nicely jeff
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bigbaddad
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Post by bigbaddad on Sept 6, 2005 4:50:04 GMT 1
I just don have the heart to tell you about all the deals I have gotten, if I told you or anyone else about the deals I pick up you guys would shoot me at the next swap and take my rolling suitcase.Its good to be the daddy!!!Jeff aka bigbaddad
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Sept 6, 2005 5:02:00 GMT 1
go for it jeff,couldnt happen to a nicer guy,just so long as you dont take all the bargains at the swap meet,i will have to have some to fly back across the pond with.
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Post by arthurdent on Sept 6, 2005 6:12:08 GMT 1
Well it wasn't a deal but it was nice to wander into a local shop and see a sweet Toledo 1997 sitting in the display cabinet. I paid the retail price but it was worth it!
And you're right about Jeff and his inherent ability to come across Zippos needing a good home Jules!
now about that single malt there Jeff...deSoto? pool? scotch? zippos? hmmm...good combination...
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Sept 6, 2005 23:40:09 GMT 1
did anyone see the champion zippo that went for $11100 on ebay that would have been a nice find at a flea market for $3.50.no good for me though not got a ship on it.
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Sept 7, 2005 1:56:23 GMT 1
i got an old uss hammerhead,acid etched from a star wars shop for $10 will check out the pat no tomorrow for age,very nice condition though one of my favourites.
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Post by phdmatt2002 on Sept 7, 2005 3:10:15 GMT 1
the only deals i been able to get are through Walmart, they always charge atleast 5 bucks off retail. its not as great as some of your others but its refreshing when you know most stores charge full retail.
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