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Bill Lee/Virginia · 04-30-2018, 12:21 PM

I have a new 6 volt 1930's era Cigarette Lighter that you place a whole cigarette in the device, push a button, and it comes out lit.

What is the estimated value of the lighter?

Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Keith True · 04-30-2018, 12:39 PM

That is something I would have no idea how to price.I have a couple of the ones on a spring loaded reel,you pull the cord out,light your butt,then let it retract in.I would take a stab at it being kind of like mine,a fun thing to own and look at,but virtually valueless.I got mine at swap meets,the sellers were trying to get a few bucks out of them,but not getting anywhere.Things that have a use have some value,but who even smokes anymore,much less in an old car?

slammin · 04-30-2018, 01:15 PM

You do a search on eBay. To find info on any kind of odd ball item, that's the best place. Don't expect to take that cruise you've been dreaming about! Good luck.

Tom Wesenberg · 04-30-2018, 10:40 PM

In good shape, I'd think about $20 as a novelty item.
Stick it on ebay, and it's anyone's guess.

Growley bear · 05-01-2018, 08:22 AM

Being an EX smoker, something like that has no value for me.

burner31 · 05-01-2018, 08:58 AM

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A picture would be nice, I for one would like to see that.

burner31 · 05-01-2018, 12:46 PM

look like any of these?

1931 flamingo · 05-01-2018, 05:04 PM

I smoke a couple of cigars each day, maybe 3 at a show but NOT in the car with the mohair ! ! !

Paul in CT

Chuck Sea/Tac · 05-01-2018, 05:52 PM

I have a clamp on ashtray about 2 1/2” around and 3 1/2” high with a chrome flip top. Sounds like we’re set.

woodiewagon46 · 05-01-2018, 07:54 PM

Burner, that is the one I have. It takes a full pack of cigarettes, I don't smoke but I filled mine with Lucky Strikes. When you press down on the lever, one cigarette falls out into a "tray". On the bottom left corner there is a small heating element that lights the cigarette and you pick it up and are ready to go. Made by Pres-a-lite, I paid $90 on E-Bay.

burner31 · 05-01-2018, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Growley bear

Being an EX smoker, something like that has no value for me.

I'm an EX-child, but I still like my toys

redmodelt · 05-01-2018, 09:50 PM

burner31, that is funny! LOL

04-30-2018, 12:21 PM	#1
Bill Lee/Virginia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 295	1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? I have a new 6 volt 1930's era Cigarette Lighter that you place a whole cigarette in the device, push a button, and it comes out lit. What is the estimated value of the lighter? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

04-30-2018, 12:39 PM	#2
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,983	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? That is something I would have no idea how to price.I have a couple of the ones on a spring loaded reel,you pull the cord out,light your butt,then let it retract in.I would take a stab at it being kind of like mine,a fun thing to own and look at,but virtually valueless.I got mine at swap meets,the sellers were trying to get a few bucks out of them,but not getting anywhere.Things that have a use have some value,but who even smokes anymore,much less in an old car?

04-30-2018, 01:15 PM	#3
slammin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 281	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? You do a search on eBay. To find info on any kind of odd ball item, that's the best place. Don't expect to take that cruise you've been dreaming about! Good luck.

04-30-2018, 10:40 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? In good shape, I'd think about $20 as a novelty item. Stick it on ebay, and it's anyone's guess.

05-01-2018, 08:22 AM	#5
Growley bear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 777	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? Being an EX smoker, something like that has no value for me.

05-01-2018, 05:04 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? I smoke a couple of cigars each day, maybe 3 at a show but NOT in the car with the mohair ! ! ! Paul in CT

05-01-2018, 05:52 PM	#9
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? I have a clamp on ashtray about 2 1/2” around and 3 1/2” high with a chrome flip top. Sounds like we’re set.

05-01-2018, 07:54 PM	#10
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,554	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? Burner, that is the one I have. It takes a full pack of cigarettes, I don't smoke but I filled mine with Lucky Strikes. When you press down on the lever, one cigarette falls out into a "tray". On the bottom left corner there is a small heating element that lights the cigarette and you pick it up and are ready to go. Made by Pres-a-lite, I paid $90 on E-Bay.

05-01-2018, 09:50 PM	#12
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: 1930's Era Cigarette Lighter Value? burner31, that is funny! LOL __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!