How about an FSP Zippo lighter?

[Puke]

Puke if you can get a quote... I would work with you on this.

I like the idea.

For fifty of a given style with one etching/engraving, it's around $800 with shipping, depending on details.

The best looking site I found is that Absorbent Printing place linked in my first post.
Depending on what finish lighter and what process you use (engraving or screen printing) makes the price go up or down a bit.
I think the logo from the "Don't Tread On Me" flag would look great on a yellow Zippo. Something that stands out in a persons hand.
They don't have solid yellow though. So maybe black.

Anyone else have ideas?

[penguins4me]

Do remember that painted Zippos usually can't keep their finish if they're in a pocket with anything else metal.  A scuffed Zippo is neat-o, a polka-dot paint-chipped Zippo, not so much. >:|

[Dreepa]

Puke if you can get a quote... I would work with you on this.

I like the idea.

For fifty of a given style with one etching/engraving, it's around $800 with shipping, depending on details.

That is about $16 per.

Hmmm.

[Puke]

Do remember that painted Zippos usually can't keep their finish if they're in a pocket with anything else metal.  A scuffed Zippo is neat-o, a polka-dot paint-chipped Zippo, not so much. >:|

You have a good point. The one I use regularly is solid brass, so I haven't noticed how easy it is to scuff the painted one.

I think that the brushed chrome with a color logo would be the best. I've had two people in as many days say that my brass lighter was gold. Even though it isn't that close to being the same color ( IMO ) it would seem that silver colors are more appealing.

I feel that an engraved lighter just wouldn't stand out enough.

[NHRes2004]

Zippo is currently selling a 75th anniversary 18K gold signet lighter for $4,000.

[Puke]

Zippo is currently selling a 75th anniversary 18K gold signet lighter for $4,000.

Hot shit! 

[penguins4me]

Do remember that painted Zippos usually can't keep their finish if they're in a pocket with anything else metal.  A scuffed Zippo is neat-o, a polka-dot paint-chipped Zippo, not so much. >:|

I feel that an engraved lighter just wouldn't stand out enough.

I'm not sure exactly how they manage it, but the samples on their site do have colored engraved logos. Depending on how they accomplish that, it might still be a good deal more durable than simple paint.

[Puke]

The lighters with engraving and color cost a couple more dollars per unit.

I see these Zippo lighters as more of a collectors item. Kind of like the FSP Buck knife.

[Dreepa]

Puke... you will get my email tomorrow... but I likee.

[Kat Kanning]

In general, I don't use Zippos because they're too expensive and lighters get lost all the time.  Plus I don't care for the strong odor of the fuel.

Now there's a pleasant memory from my childhood.  I like that smell.  That and WD40.

[NHRes2004]

In general, I don't use Zippos because they're too expensive and lighters get lost all the time.  Plus I don't care for the strong odor of the fuel.

Now there's a pleasant memory from my childhood.  I like that smell.  That and WD40.

Sorry, Kat. They've reformulated it.

Zippo is proud to introduce our new formula fuel with improved performance; we call it "Cool Fuel." It burns cleaner and lights faster, but the most noticeable aspect is the reduced odor. This is a great benefit to hunters who want to keep man-made scents to a minimum. Also, some cigar smokers felt that the old Zippo fuel imparted an aftertaste that detracted from the flavor of the cigar. The new fuel is hardly detectible!

Cool Fuel is more highly refined than the previous fuel and is distilled from cosmetic grade petroleum. The result is that it is less irritating to the skin. Cool!

[NHRes2004]

For those who like butane there is the Zippo Blu.

[sandm000]

I just bought some Zippos from Ebay, and I'm gonna get one engraved with this image (does anyone know where an engraver is? Mall Jewellery stand I assume)  Then you can see how it looks.   I also was thinking about this about a week ago, and thought that to do it on a large scale would be cost prohibitive.  And financing a run of 100 just because you want 1 isn't a brilliant idea.
I speak from experience here http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=5714.0
I sold 3, gave 5 away, and used 1 for myself.  Since I really, really wanted 1 and the cost was like $2 each, I don't feel really bad about it, but $1600 sounds like you'll have a lot of lighters sitting around.

[Dreepa]

I just bought some Zippos from Ebay, and I'm gonna get one engraved with this image (does anyone know where an engraver is? Mall Jewellery stand I assume)  Then you can see how it looks.   I also was thinking about this about a week ago, and thought that to do it on a large scale would be cost prohibitive.  And financing a run of 100 just because you want 1 isn't a brilliant idea.
I speak from experience here http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=5714.0
I sold 3, gave 5 away, and used 1 for myself.  Since I really, really wanted 1 and the cost was like $2 each, I don't feel really bad about it, but $1600 sounds like you'll have a lot of lighters sitting around.

Not if we take preorders.

[Pat K]

I just bought some Zippos from Ebay, and I'm gonna get one engraved with this image (does anyone know where an engraver is? Mall Jewellery stand I assume)  Then you can see how it looks.   I also was thinking about this about a week ago, and thought that to do it on a large scale would be cost prohibitive.  And financing a run of 100 just because you want 1 isn't a brilliant idea.
I speak from experience here http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=5714.0
I sold 3, gave 5 away, and used 1 for myself.  Since I really, really wanted 1 and the cost was like $2 each, I don't feel really bad about it, but $1600 sounds like you'll have a lot of lighters sitting around.

Not if we take preorders.

Mark me down for 2 please.