Who buys lighters from Gokul
Gokul sells lighters for resale to licensed convenience stores, gas stations, smoke and vape shops, and liquor stores.
Lighters are a small, steady counter item. Customers see them while paying and often add one to the sale, so most stores keep a few types stocked by the register.
What stores usually stock
Most stores carry a mix of the types below. The brands named are in Gokul's current inventory; check the catalog for current items.
- Disposable lighters: BIC is the core brand, in standard colors and printed designs, including Chicago sports-team designs. Djeep pocket lighters are also available.
- Torch lighters: Special Blue and Techno torch lighters in several sizes, for customers who want a stronger flame.
- Refillable and utility lighters: refillable butane lighters, plus long-reach utility lighters such as BIC EZ Reach for candles and grills.
- Butane and lighter fluid: Just Butane, Ronson, Zippo, and Lucienne butane, and Ronsonol and Zippo lighter fluid. Keep refills next to the lighter display.
- Counter displays: pre-packed BIC and Zengaz displays that sit on the register counter.
Papers, cones and hemp wraps are in rolling papers and wraps.
How ordering works with Gokul
You need an approved wholesale account to order. Once you're approved, place a full order online after you sign in, or by phone, text, or WhatsApp at (630) 540-9910.
The public catalog shows the assortment without wholesale prices; account holders sign in to see pricing. Lighters and refills go on the same order as the rest of your restock. The FAQ covers accounts and ordering in more detail.
Delivery and pickup in Chicagoland
Same-week delivery routes cover Cook County, including Chicago, plus DuPage, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, and Will counties. Delivery orders have a $500 minimum.
Pickup at 1141 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL 60143 is free with no minimum. Warehouse hours are Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM and Sat 10AM–4PM; closed Sunday. Delivery timing is confirmed with your order. See the delivery page, or call sales with your store address to confirm your route.
Open an account
Apply online or walk in to the Itasca warehouse to open an account. There's no fee to apply, and you'll get an email when the account is approved.
You'll need your business name, contact information, and business address; your FEIN/EIN and state tax ID are optional. Sales may ask for resale, tax, and license documents during approval.
Start at open an account, or reach the sales desk by phone, text, or WhatsApp at (630) 540-9910, or email [email protected]. For counter displays, see the checkout counter essentials guide.
FAQ
Does Gokul sell lighters wholesale?
Yes. Gokul Wholesale Inc sells disposable, torch, refillable, and utility lighters, plus butane refills and lighter fluid, to licensed Illinois retailers with an approved account.
Which lighter brands do you carry?
BIC, Special Blue, Techno, Djeep, and Zengaz lighters, plus Just Butane, Ronson, Zippo, and Lucienne butane and Ronsonol and Zippo lighter fluid. The assortment changes with inventory, so check the catalog for current items.
Do you sell counter displays?
Yes. Pre-packed BIC and Zengaz counter displays are part of the assortment.
Do you deliver lighter orders to stores in Chicago?
Lighters ship with the rest of your order on same-week routes in Cook County, including Chicago, and in DuPage, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, and Will counties. Delivery orders have a $500 minimum; pickup in Itasca is free with no minimum.
Who can buy lighters wholesale from Gokul?
Licensed Illinois retailers with an approved Gokul account, 21+: convenience stores, gas stations, smoke/vape shops, and liquor stores buying for resale. We don't sell to consumers.
