Plls5,<br><br><br>As a reprobate smoker, I can answer this one. Refillable butane lighters last longer per refill than Zippos under normal use. Or least, all of the ones I have tried. OTH, ALL of the butane lighters I have owned eventually became impossible to refill. No problems with Zippos, they're darn near idiot-proof.<br><br>As far as a Zippo stand--no need, just light it, stand it up carefully on something, and you're in business. Be carefull when you pick it up, it'll be hot.<br><br>Take care,<br><br>Andy <br><br>