Update: October 23, 2009
A few years ago when we were still dabbling
in Zippo lighters, NCS bought USA versions
in bulk for under $15 each. Some were as low
as $5. Imagine our bewilderment back in 1998
when we received a preorder offer from a
Japanese vendor for the
Beatmania 3rd Mix Zippo.
Cost to us? A lofty $60. For a lighter.
Sure, the Beatmania lighter was limited to
only 500 pieces but it was a Zippo and we
normally paid a quarter of that asking
price. The Beatmania Zippo was our
introduction to Japanese Zippos and over the
years, we've imported even pricier models
featuring Transformers, Lupin, Final
Fantasy, Sakura Taisen, and many more.
NCS imports yet another limited edition Zippo today and this one's a doozy. The price is pretty high but that's because the lighter was limited for sale only on a Banpresto website for a limited time between October 23 to November 6. Add in the unfavorable yen/dollar exchange rate, shipping charges from Japan, and vendor handling costs and we have severe price inflation on our hands. We had to get them for our own collection (the Sega historical vault) however and NCS also imported quantity for customers a sizable quantity for interested customers with refined tastes.
NCS imports yet another limited edition Zippo today and this one's a doozy. The price is pretty high but that's because the lighter was limited for sale only on a Banpresto website for a limited time between October 23 to November 6. Add in the unfavorable yen/dollar exchange rate, shipping charges from Japan, and vendor handling costs and we have severe price inflation on our hands. We had to get them for our own collection (the Sega historical vault) however and NCS also imported quantity for customers a sizable quantity for interested customers with refined tastes.
The Mega-Drive Zippo looks like a perfect
recreation of Sega's 16-bit console complete
with power button, reset button, and the
cosmetic ridges on the left of the console.
The only giveaway that this is a Zippo is
the little hinge on the side which allows
the top to be popped over so you can light
up a cigarette, ignite a firecracker, or
illuminate the darkness with a handheld
torch. Since we got them in time, the Mega
Drive Zippo might be the perfect gift for
that special someone in your life who still
plays Mega-Drive games. In the basement.
Late at night and usually accompanied by
crunchy snacks.
New, mint condition inventory
Jan Code: 4983164567496
New, mint condition inventory
Jan Code: 4983164567496
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