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NYCgrrl
Aug 27, 2016Explorer
naturist wrote:Trackrig wrote:
The problem with matches is you can't get strike anywhere matches anymore - also thanks to our tax dollars in Washington.
Bill
Nonsence. Both that you can't get them and that the reason is due to the feds. I buy them all the time. Just not at grocery stores. Both Ace Hardware and True Value in my area carry them. I have also seen them in camping stores, outdoor stores, and the like.
If you haven't seen them it is only because you haven't been paying attention.
Agreeing with naturist. You have to thank match box manufacturers' cheaper production specifications not the Feds, for the less sturdy boxes and strikers.
Last year I bought a UCO plastic matchbox w/ strikers cylinder from REI in a fit of instant gratification (normally save that emotion for shoes. Oops). You can of course make your own for less than 1/2 the cost.
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