One word of advice regarding that orange sticker... Take it out from beneath the lighter and lay it on top of everything else. Basically move it up so that it's touching the lid of the box on the inside, if you are really inclined to keep that thing. Last year when the first batch of 2022 copper lighters came out I bought 5 of them. Back then all I did was remove the flint and replaced it with a small bright green piece of plastic, so I can clearly see that it doesn't have a flint and people won't be able to just strike against the brass spring tip. Anyway, I just decided to pull one out, to examine if any patina was happening despite my care. What I found was on the back side of the lighter, the sticker STILL managed to leave residue on the lighter. That's right, the orange sticker facing up left a "ring" of sticker residue exactly in the shape of the sticker on the back of the copper lighter. It happened to all 5 of them. With enough Time the sticker adhesive is "bleeding out" and manages to leave an impression. If this was a normal box I'm sure you'd probably use one of those little plastic bags to protect it because it's a glossy lighter, but with the display style box that isn't really possible. Just do yourself that big favor for the long run. At the very least move that sticker away so that it's not making anything you don't want to risk it leaving a mark. I really should go post a picture on Reddit and Facebook as a cautionary tale.
Another great presentation Jon, it really looks great, after me going yes no yes no , I got my arm twisted by a Tasmanian Devil, who showed me the way 😅😅😅 to get it from the States at an alright price too.
Good morning Jon. Yep, Zippo nailed it with this COTY. I currently have the USA version with the UK version coming my way at some point I believe. The whole package here is well worth the money, especially at the USA version price. I hope going forward that Zippo just produce the one version from USA at a sensible price. Tracking down three versions as you say is costly and for the sake of a different coloured crystal not worth it in my opinion.
The super packaging the 90’s versions came in were cool, but personally I prefer a uniformed boxes that are easily displayed together. Easier to keep in order 😁
@@JRO_Lights I’m in the uk where it is £199! I can’t justify spending that much on one lighter but I’m happy for those that can get them and enjoy them!
How did you do that? I have the European and American variant but I am not able to buy the Asian type because I have no family members of there and they don’t ship over sea😢
I really like this. I just would want to use it instead of stare at it on a box. Does anyone ever use the collectible of the year or would I be the only one?
