Gimmick, gadget or good thing ?

[MaC]

An idea for a thread.
We all come across 'stuff' that looks interesting, but is it worth more than a casual glance ?

Retro Rocker Lighter

A stylish blend of retro design and modern utility to light up your moments!😍 🔥 Windproof Design: For reliable usage in any condition. 🤩 Unique Transparent Tank: To maintain the right fuel level. 💎 Vintage Style: Becomes a great addition to your collection. 📏 Portable & Handy: Easily fits in...

beumoon.com

 

[BorderReiver]

An idea for a thread.
We all come across 'stuff' that looks interesting, but is it worth more than a casual glance ?

Retro Rocker Lighter

A stylish blend of retro design and modern utility to light up your moments!😍 🔥 Windproof Design: For reliable usage in any condition. 🤩 Unique Transparent Tank: To maintain the right fuel level. 💎 Vintage Style: Becomes a great addition to your collection. 📏 Portable & Handy: Easily fits in...

beumoon.com

Might be good as a coffee table object in a smoker's house; not much cop as a pocket lighter though. I rather like the idea though.

 

[Saint-Just]

Very Steampunk.

I am not sure that fits Mary's idea for the thread but I often look at this site: https://www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home

 

[BorderReiver]

Very nice.
British frying pans

 

[MaC]

Okay, I love that copper saute pan (they don't call it that, but that's what it is) but there is no way on this green earth that I am paying nearly four hundred quid for it !

 

[Oldtimer]

As Socrates said after walking through the market in Athens, "What a lot of things I nether need nor want."