Have you ever been asked your age when buying Bic lighters ???

[SamKnause]

I bought a 4-pack yesterday and was asked for my date of birth.

I purchased them at Dollar General.

I was not asked to show ID.

This was a first for me.

[MineralMan]

1. Could be a new rule in your state?

I don't know. I get asked for a birthdate for a couple of OTC meds, and for spray paint, but not for lighters, yet.

[populistdriven]

2. No but when I bought pez they asked

[SamKnause]

4. ???

[populistdriven]

6. for you kids? nope me. how old are you lol

[SamKnause]

7. ...

[eShirl]

9. regular and unicorn

[CrispyQ]

3. Sharpie pens.

I don't have to show ID, but some items get flagged at the self-checkout & the cashier has to clear the station before you can pay. Lighters & yes, Sharpie pens. I don't recall about matches. I don't think so.

[Cal Carpenter]

5. Yes, for years

I'm old enough they usually just ask for birthdate rather than to see my I.D.

I don't think it is a state law (I'm in Michigan) but I think some stores classify them as 'tobacco products' or something and use the age rules for that.

[SamKnause]

8. Thanks

Maybe it is something new in Ohio.

The clerk has sold me lighters for several years.

She mentioned something about the register flagging the lighters.

I mentioned this was the first time anyone had asked my age.

She didn't say it was a new policy, but it seems to be.

[dhol82]

10. I just got carded for a six pack of hard cider at the supermarket

I’m 72.
Weird.
Had to actually show picture ID.

[Generic Brad]

11. Yes.

And I haven't bought any since 2004. But back when I smoked I used to have to show my ID when I bought cigarettes or lighters.

[Blue_true]

12. I get carded 80% of the time when I buy wine for cooking.

It's an irritant, but it is what it is, sellers can loose their license for not checking.