"perpetual" match source...

markmarkmark · Dec 21, 2003

i saw these mentioned here somewhere in the archives, but haven't been able to find a source in the USA...

i bought one as a kid from a novelty catalog...it's a little square plastic container, maybe a couple inches square, that you fill with lighter fluid, and there's a screw-in metal "match" with a wick in it that sits inside the lighter fluid...to light it, you scrape the end along a flint mounted on the side of the unit...

anyone know if these are still made and where i might get one?

thanks...

longbow50 · Dec 21, 2003

I think you're writing about the coghlans flint match w/tender #8647. I had one as a kid that was all brass. Worked good, but was susceptible to wind as any flame is and you're still at the mercy of needing to add fluid.

docgra · Dec 21, 2003

I think the current source is BudK. Inexpensive, reliable, and even if you do run out of firewater, you still have a pretty good source of spark.

markmarkmark · Dec 21, 2003

yeah Docgra - that's it! thanks...

markmarkmark · Dec 21, 2003

looks like the coghlan's thingy might be it too, Longbow...picture doesn't show it but looks like the same concept in the illustration on the package...

thanks to da both of yas!

grommit · Dec 21, 2003

There was a discussion earlier about these "Permanent Matches" imbedded in This Thread about Zippos.

Fred A · Dec 22, 2003

I've got about 100 of these things here that I'll sell for a buck a piece plus shipping if anyone is interested. Mine are white plastic and they throw alot of spark.

markmarkmark · Dec 22, 2003

i'm interested in a couple, Fred...shoot me an email to remind me -- i'll get back to you this weekend...

thanks..

chase_lounge(AT)mindspring.com

Fred A · Dec 23, 2003

Sure thing Mark.

frediver · Dec 23, 2003

Would like to have some myself. How are you going to ship them,cost to ship?
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puhi,at,msndotcom

mooseman · Dec 23, 2003

I'd love to get hold of about 20 for my Scout troop.

Fred A · Dec 23, 2003

Guys, email me at Booniedawgatmilitarydotcom and I'll get all your info and figure out how much shipping will be through USPS.

braddy · Dec 27, 2003

these were also common during the 60's

Fred A · Dec 28, 2003

Got about 60 left.

frediver · Dec 28, 2003

The address I recieved is incomplete. Just sent you an e-mail.
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frediver · Jan 8, 2004

Fred did you recieve the money order I sent?
$12.00
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Fred A · Jan 8, 2004

Matches were sent out earlier in the week they should be there by Sat.

grommit · Jan 9, 2004

Any left?

markmarkmark · Jan 9, 2004

got mine...thanks Fred.

Fred A · Jan 9, 2004

Grommit, I have about 50 left. Mark glad you got them I hope you like them. I have given some to a few freinds and family.