Where to buy an authentic zippo lighter in Bangkok?

[KarlosInBKK]

I went to central ladprao today. They have two stores that sell zippo fuel lighters. The display looked very legitimate but when I held the lighters they felt too light to be authentic. I've had several of them over the years so know the feel of them well. Does anyone know of a reliable shop that sells authentic zippo fuel lighters in Bangkok?

[BudRight]

Dunno, but Ebay has loads of vintage Zippo lighters, a few with shipping to Thailand for $2 from Australia.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=vintage%20zippo&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=199&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1&_zpclkd=1

Edited July 10, 2015 by BudRight

[fang37]

Authentic?

This IS Thailand!

[SGX]

Take holiday in the States http://www.zippo.com/

[micmichd]

For me, a zippo is a zippo if I simply have to shake it with one hand in storm and rain to make fire. Don't make the test in a restaurant or bar, you might set the place on fire

[micmichd]

Khao San Road, or the neighbouring area.

Might be fake, but full functionality.

For me, a zippo is a zippo if I simply have to shake it with one hand in storm and rain to light it. Don't make the test in a restaurant or bar, you might set the place on fire.

Edited July 10, 2015 by micmichd

[billbellamy]

Major Ratcha Yothin 2nd floor in the outside mall (avenue) area. Not far from Central Lad Prao.

[smotherb]

Dunno, but Ebay has loads of vintage Zippo lighters, a few with shipping to Thailand for $2 from Australia.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=vintage%20zippo&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=199&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1&_zpclkd=1

I've seen Zippos at Swampy, not sure if they were real, but the price was.

[KarlosInBKK]

Major Ratcha Yothin 2nd floor in the outside mall (avenue) area. Not far from Central Lad Prao.

Thank you for that. I'll head there this weekend.

[MyFriend You]

Weight is most definitely a determining factor, also pul;ling the lighter out of the case and look inside, the Zippo marking and Patent number should be on the inside, fakes will not ave that. I even found fakes in the Swampy airport at King Power. When I said "Not Real" the guy just put it back and walked away.

There is a Military Good store on second floor Chid Lom all the way in the back - they sell authentic Zippo's, even has he guarantee and are sealed. I often give Zippo's to friends as gifts and would never give a fake. If in doubt, you can alway go on line and check the Part number with Zippo, each one has a unique number.

[Stan42]

-Fuji supermarket in Suk 49

-The Wine Depot at the Emporium

They come with a seal and lifetime guarantee, and the prices suggest they're legit.

[KarlosInBKK]

Weight is most definitely a determining factor, also pul;ling the lighter out of the case and look inside, the Zippo marking and Patent number should be on the inside, fakes will not ave that. I even found fakes in the Swampy airport at King Power. When I said "Not Real" the guy just put it back and walked away.

There is a Military Good store on second floor Chid Lom all the way in the back - they sell authentic Zippo's, even has he guarantee and are sealed. I often give Zippo's to friends as gifts and would never give a fake. If in doubt, you can alway go on line and check the Part number with Zippo, each one has a unique number.

Thanks TunnelRat69. Is that at Central Chid Lom? Sounds like just the kind of place that I'm looking for.

[MyFriend You]

Weight is most definitely a determining factor, also pul;ling the lighter out of the case and look inside, the Zippo marking and Patent number should be on the inside, fakes will not ave that. I even found fakes in the Swampy airport at King Power. When I said "Not Real" the guy just put it back and walked away.

There is a Military Good store on second floor Chid Lom all the way in the back - they sell authentic Zippo's, even has he guarantee and are sealed. I often give Zippo's to friends as gifts and would never give a fake. If in doubt, you can alway go on line and check the Part number with Zippo, each one has a unique number.

Thanks TunnelRat69. Is that at Central Chid Lom? Sounds like just the kind of place that I'm looking for.

Come out the train station stay left and go into the Shopping center forgot the proper name of the building, has the McDonalds on the first floor, second floor, go all the way to the back there is a Military type store, Adventure store, Water sports et etc and High End Bicycle shop...............I like to buy knives there, I collect them as well. Ya can;t miss it.

[Northwindhermit]

The Hard Rock Cafe Bangkok has specialty Zippos -- for a considerable price. Half a dozen years ago I bought one there to send to an old girlfriend back in the States, and it had the label: "Hard Rock Cafe, Bangkok". I hefted it, lit it up, and decided: oh, yeah, this is the real deal.

The irony was that I bought it here in Thailand (at a marked up price of course) and shipped it to her in the USA, when our hometown is only 30 miles west of Bradford, PA, the Zippo capital in the north Pennsylvania hills. But, as they say, it was the thought that counts.

[Ghostnigel]

I didn't know you could buy anything authentic in LoS? Anything i seem to buy breaks down or falls apart or lasts a week, even genuine parts...must ask the mrs to up her game when she does merits!

Edited July 11, 2015 by Ghostnigel

[KarlosInBKK]

Major Ratcha Yothin 2nd floor in the outside mall (avenue) area. Not far from Central Lad Prao.

I'd just like to thank you again. I went there yesterday. The shop is called Zippa Deedoo and they have a huge selection of original zippos. I bought a classic silver one and I might go back next month to buy one with a cool design.