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ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 01:13 PM

Hey guys, dig this genuine Zippo lighter I got straight from Saigon today.

it works perfectly too

Sparkletron · Oct 31, 2006, 01:21 PM

Does it still work?

-S

Dark Helmet · Oct 31, 2006, 01:23 PM

Probably sold it because when he got back from the Da nang he was expecting a parade but got spit on instead

Dark Helmet · Oct 31, 2006, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sparkletron

Does it still work?

-S

My crystal ball tells me.... yes!

"it works perfectly too"

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sparkletron

Does it still work?

-S

Yeah, surprisingly... lid closes/opens with the zippo "clink", strong spark, strong flame.

god I love it like a child with a new toy.

paul w · Oct 31, 2006, 01:25 PM

Hey it might have even been used to burn down an actual vietnamese village! Joy!

::maroma:: · Oct 31, 2006, 01:25 PM

Hehe I love the phrase on the back.

hey!_Zeus · Oct 31, 2006, 01:40 PM

Counterfeit! You got suckered in.

Haa Ha

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by hey!_Zeus

Counterfeit! You got suckered in.

Haa Ha

lol? it's got rust on it and BRADFORD, PA, ZIPPO III II on the bottom.

the insert was obviously hand crafted, too, so it's obviously real.

hey!_Zeus · 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

lol? it's got rust on it and BRADFORD, PA, ZIPPO III II on the bottom.

the insert was obviously hand crafted, too, so it's obviously real.

Whatever you want to believe ambush. But they're as common as fake Rolexes.

Want a Rolex?

edit: Find out from Zippo.

Buckaroo · Oct 31, 2006, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

Hehe I love the phrase on the back.

What does it say, I can't read it on this Windows machine at work.

::maroma:: · Oct 31, 2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo

What does it say, I can't read it on this Windows machine at work.

"Ours is not to do or die. Ours is to smoke and stay high."

Dakar² · Oct 31, 2006, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

My crystal ball tells me.... yes!

"it works perfectly too"

Hehehe

Dark Helmet · Oct 31, 2006, 02:45 PM

Now he can look twice as cool giving himself cancer.

Mastrap · Oct 31, 2006, 02:58 PM

All about counterfeit Vietnam Zippos: Link

Looks like ambush might have got suckered.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 03:53 PM

PWNED !!!

-t

marden · Oct 31, 2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

Probably sold it because when he got back from the Da nang he was expecting a parade but got spit on instead

The OP says he got it straight from Saigon and that it works perfectly.

And it looks like genuwine aging. Look at the pitts and rust and internal extrusions. The engraving is worn and of uneven depth from wear. I'll bet it's real.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by marden

The OP says he got it straight from Saigon and that it works perfectly.

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 04:20 PM

read the page and it looks like mine isn't fake. I paid the price, too.

Dark Helmet · Oct 31, 2006, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by marden

The OP says he got it straight from Saigon and that it works perfectly.

And it looks like genuwine aging. Look at the pitts and rust and internal extrusions. The engraving is worn and of uneven depth from wear. I'll bet it's real.

Question is why did you reply to my comment and add that?

Mastrap · Oct 31, 2006, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

read the page and it looks like mine isn't fake. I paid the price, too.

You sure?

After the fall of Saigon, the North Viet Nam system changed the old Chinese name of many cities. Nowadays, Pleiku is turned to Plaiku, Quinhon to Quy Nhon, Dak To to Dac To Ban Me Thuot to Buon Ma Thuot and so. A lighter with a new city name is a forgery.

Anyway, I hope it is real. Nice lighter.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Anyway, I hope it is real. Nice lighter.

In light of the city name, hope is all that remains.

-t

Tuoder · Oct 31, 2006, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

http://my.opera.com/o_rly/picture.pl

-t

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 04:35 PM

On no you did not.

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 04:46 PM

I don't get it.. my lighter has the "old" name on it, not the new one.

WTH, you have issues... In light of your lack of intelligence, you should commit suicide now.

Anyway, I checked the article and all the info I could find and mine *looks* legit.
If it's not, it's a damn good fake and I'm still happy to use it. What else can I say? It rocks.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

I don't get it.. my lighter has the "old" name on it, not the new one.

Ok, so maybe I'm getting it wrong.

Originally Posted by website

After the fall of Saigon, the North Viet Nam system changed the old Chinese name of many cities. Nowadays, Pleiku is turned to Plaiku, Quinhon to Quy Nhon, Dak To to Dac To Ban Me Thuot to Buon Ma Thuot and so. A lighter with a new city name is a forgery

My understanding would be:

"Nowadays [...] Quinhon [is turned] to Quy Nhon"
Old name: Quinhon
New name: Quy Nhon

Your Zippo has Quy Nhon on it.

Am I getting it wrong ?

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 04:55 PM

yes you are you stupid ****!

look closely, it's written QUI NHON, just like the vets spell it.

I wonder what post you'll pull out of your ass next.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

yes you are you stupid ****!

look closely, it's written QUI NHON, just like the vets spell it.

Today, both QUI NHON and QUY NHON is being used.
The question is: is there a blank " " between QUI and NHON or not. I see a space.

If that's not a space, then it's really farked up kerning.

Originally Posted by ambush

I wonder what you'll pull out of your ass next.

A Zippo from Vietnam

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 05:04 PM

wow, you're really more retarded than I initially thought, and that's saying a lot.

Qui Nhon is the *correct* spelling.. Qui Nhon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

wow, you're really more retarded than I initially thought, and that's saying a lot.

Qui Nhon is the *correct* spelling.. Qui Nhon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Moron, maybe you should read your sources before posting

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Qui Nhon, or Quy Nhon as more often written presently

So, both is being used today

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 05:12 PM

seek professional help, man.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

seek professional help, man.

That's your end of argument.

Sorry dude, but you have been pwned.

-t

residentEvil · Oct 31, 2006, 05:16 PM

real or fake, who gives a crap? call antique roadshow if you want someone to give a damn.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

real or fake, who gives a crap? call antique roadshow if you want someone to give a damn.

Well, yes and no.
I agree, if he likes it, fine.

But calling me names because he got pwned ? Different story, now I might just say

-t

::maroma:: · Oct 31, 2006, 05:23 PM

Quiet down children.

residentEvil · Oct 31, 2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Well, yes and no.
I agree, if he likes it, fine.

But calling me names because he got pwned ? Different story, now I might just say

-t

i never called anyone names. i said who cares? only internet retards that have to argue...

now, i called you name.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

i never called anyone names.

I meant ambush. He called me names.

Originally Posted by residentEvil

only internet retards that have to argue...
now, i called you name.

You called me internet ?

YOU %$&#^

& &#%^

$&#$

*($^#&*

*$^&*#

-t

residentEvil · Oct 31, 2006, 05:32 PM

hahaha!

paul w · Oct 31, 2006, 05:36 PM

Does anyone even care about some stupid lighter from Nam? I mean Zippos are crap for lighting bongs, so it's wasted money imho.

smacintush · Oct 31, 2006, 05:37 PM

The real question is: Why the hell would anyone pay money for one of these…real or fake? It's a farking lighter. Whoopee.

Tuoder · Oct 31, 2006, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

On no you did not.

-t

I love those owls.

MindFad · Oct 31, 2006, 05:49 PM

That lighter is totally emo.

turtle777 · Oct 31, 2006, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by MindFad

That lighter is totally emo.

Muahahahaha. Made me burst out laughing.

-t

ambush · Oct 31, 2006, 06:06 PM

you know more about being emo than I do

pink shorts and a clock-as-necklace, that's a whole lot more emo than a 'Nam Zippo.

The Godfather · Oct 31, 2006, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

Hey it might have even been used to burn down an actual vietnamese village! Joy!

"Napalm Sticks to Kids"

Rolling Bones · Oct 31, 2006, 06:09 PM

Pink shorts!

This thread is getting gay.

MindFad · Oct 31, 2006, 06:10 PM

I could not have planned and predicted that any better in all of my existence. MindFad FTW!

MindFad · Oct 31, 2006, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

you know more about being emo than I do

You do know none of those people are me, right?

pink shorts and a clock-as-necklace, that's a whole lot more emo than a 'Nam Zippo.

"Emo sticks to kids."

Rumor · Oct 31, 2006, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

real or fake, who gives a crap? call antique roadshow if you want someone to give a damn.

Isn't that the guy that ties everything with sex slaves for the Chinese railroad workers?

Rolling Bones · Oct 31, 2006, 06:56 PM