I'm making plans to do a long stay over seas for up to a year. That is if all falls in to place (which it is starting to look like it will). What worries me is that you can no longer bring a lighter on board. Not even in checked luggage. I have a limited edition zippo that I love and use (yes, I'm a smoker) and I can't see myself leaving without it.

How would I go about getting something like that with me? Fed ex it to a friend in advance?

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