Have you tried to buy "strike anywhere" matches? Apparently, a bunch of UPS and FedEx trucks have been bursting into flames just like they do transporting ammunition. Hey, they aren't telling us about the train derailments so I guess the trucks burning isn't covered either. It is a wonder we got to the 21st century before the oldtimers burned it up.;) By the way. I have several almost full boxes of strike-on-the-box type with the strike strip worn off. I am safe but frustrated.