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Marc Natt - 2008-06-29 11:54:10
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thank you very much for this site. i was able to find the right codes for my zippos. i now know that i own a 2004, a 1996 and a 1957 zippo. funny how i couldnt find this info from the zippo site.
once again, thanks
Marc |
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Dez - 2008-05-29 18:07:39
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Dez - 2008-05-29 18:05:46
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hi iv been in touch with zippo uk who are geting in touch with zippo usa. cause. my old holborn zippo is stampd upside down on the bottom? date left 1932 right 1992 was wondering if urs are the same zippo uk seem to think its a manfacturing error.
thanks for any help.
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Stephen C. Gern - 2008-05-09 06:50:49
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The best resource I have found. Thank you very much!!!!!!!
Steve |
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ydwjs@mail.com - 2008-05-06 04:26:34
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mauri - 2008-05-05 04:07:57
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I have a gold coloured malboro f1 or indy car. I wish to have more info about it. If you please answer with the info.
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Ian - 2008-05-01 20:46:06
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A great site, and so much hard work. It has really opened my eyes. I will not pass by a Zippo again without a really hard look! Thanks. |
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Wonderwalker - 2008-04-16 12:17:04
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Awesome collection! just a random netsurfer (and a zippo-lover) here, I looked around and stuff, love your site! |
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Allan Bernesky-Lyster - 2008-04-14 23:50:59
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I am a small time Zippo collector and after looking at the information on your site I am pissed off to see that some of the Zippo lighters that I have purchased at an Edmonton Alberta Canada retailer are actually rippos. You have opened my eyes to this and I appreciate the information that you have posted. Thank you
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Hilmar - 2008-04-14 14:38:01
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Hi, on your BLU page you say "Add the fact that TriStar also make an insert for the slim..."
My Slim has been out of use for some time now as I travel by plane almost every week. I have been looking for a gas insert for the Slim but could only seem to find the ones for the regular size Zippo. Do you know where to find the smaller insert you refer to that fits the Slim? Your help very much appreciated. Thanks. |
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Jb - 2008-03-09 10:22:22
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Hey Man Love the charts. Quick question Im trying to date what I think Might be a legit 1964 zippo slim. However on the bottom of the lighter there are no slashes or dots. Its pat, #2517191. Any help would be great. Thanks Joel |
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Mally - 2008-03-04 20:55:18
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You should join the affiliate program at lightercompany.co.uk |
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xyz007 - 2008-02-23 17:29:39
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hello!!!
i need urgent help with my question:
Recently, i noticed that date code on bottom of my zippo lighter isnt matching with the date code on inner casing. The difference is only in months. Is that ok, the lighter came with guarantee and proper box?!
Thanks
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shaun davis - 2008-02-23 15:04:13
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im intrested in finding the 25th anniversary zippo lighter in gd condition if you could help me with this i would be very greatful as i have the 60th and want to make a collection of them thank you shaun |
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Roberto - 2008-02-22 19:41:59
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The site is very helpful.
I would to ask a question.
I bought three Zippo lighter on eBay and I want to know if are original or a fake.
Can you send me your e-mail address so I can send you the photos?
Thanks |
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Benita - 2008-02-19 23:48:58
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Please send your contact information. I have an urgent matter to discuss with you about a purchase I made on ebay as I believe that this is a fake. |
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xyz007 - 2008-02-03 12:32:04
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First of all, i must say that site is very good, with lots of interesting information to read.
i have one question:
Recently, i noticed that date code on bottom of my zippo lighter isnt matching with the date code on inner casing. The difference is only in months. Is that ok, the lighter came with guarantee and proper box?!
Thanks
all the best ;)
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George Clarkson - 2008-02-03 10:28:00
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Has the Zippo Grenskeeper been missed off the listings.
I have an old brass Zippo somewhere in the attic I think,will have to look for it the next time I am up there, it is from the 70,s era,not in use now as I stopped smoking. |
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Jessica Young - 2008-01-22 14:17:05
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Hi, I have a Bradford Zippo, Grampus lighter silver in colour with dolphin sign on the front, a naval piece I believe. Your website is cool, but could not see any mention of you owning one of these pieces. Can you please let me know if you would be interested in it or any further information.
Many Thanks |
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george - 2008-01-22 02:25:38
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thats awsome!!! soundslike alot of work!!ive been using my light everyday 4 more than 10 years!!u know there is a way 2 charge them!! |
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Alex - 2008-01-18 16:46:44
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Fantastic site. Helped out a lot. Great info. |
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diablo - 2008-01-04 06:54:16
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Lots of messages since I last looked and some require answers, sorry for not seeing them sooner. So, as quick as possible, Matawan:- thanks for the answer to that one, I dont own one and hadnt seen one in the flesh, so never actually knew, hence the question mark on the info. I will change it next time I do that particular page. Blog Link:- no problem, happy to have it linked to a personal site. Members only area:- Not what you think. The members only area has nothing of interest to Zippo collectors, It is an area used for a different set of interests altogether, so Zippo collectors and enthusiasts arent missing anything there. Railroad Zippos, unfortunately my interest is in older styles, so auction sites are the only real option there.
Finally, Whoever said thank you and complimented on the site, It is appreciated, It took me long enough to get it to this stage, and it is never truly finished. |
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stan eastep - 2007-12-13 11:09:18
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where can I buy the new style before christmas Iam giving zippos with a ladtybug on them for the birth of my Grandaughter at christmas but the ones Ibought on ebay are old stock and the batteries are about goneplease help me out if you canone Ireceivedtoday Itried to check to see if the battery could be re replacedit flew apart like a watch I still havent foud all the peicesthanks Stan staneastep@bellsouth.net |
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Haisam - 2007-12-13 10:41:57
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Excellent website ma frd!! AWESOME is the word.. though ive been using zippos for years the finer details ive got thru ure site!! keep up the gud work mate... Hope for a membership! |
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Lee - 2007-12-12 04:03:47
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Great website, helped me determine whether my zippo was fake, and was all around quite interesting. |
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keith - 2007-11-30 20:53:07
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Love your pages - I sell on ebay. Zippos and pinups are a great combo.
I want to join your members area, please send a return email
thx
keith |
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Ivan - 2007-11-28 00:22:08
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Hi, my name is disman-kl, i like your site and i ll be back ;) |
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Ivan - 2007-11-28 00:22:06
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Hi, my name is disman-kl, i like your site and i ll be back ;) |
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Charlene Lanzel - 2007-11-24 19:19:04
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Please send your contact information. I have an urgent matter to discuss with you. |
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nguyen hung hai - 2007-11-22 02:59:11
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dear sir!i have use your link in my blog(360-yahoo)because this is great website of collecting zippo lighter!thank you your website.good luck to you!
nguyen hung hai.viet nam. |
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Donal Berry - 2007-11-13 23:11:01
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i really enjoy your collection of lighters. I especially like the railroad lighters. do you know where any of these can still be found for sale. |
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Chris - 2007-11-12 00:50:21
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The "Windy" lighter made by Matawan is apparently an American lighter, not Japanese. I just picked one up this afternoon, and is labeled Matawan Lighter Company, New York, NY and specifically says "Made in USA" |
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Gary Gilmore - 2007-11-10 22:52:10
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I ALWAYS POP IN AND HAVE A READ,NOW AND AGAIN.
INTERESTING,AND WELL PUT TOGETHER,IVE ALSO DONE A SMALL PHOTO GUIDE ON EBAY ABOUT HOW TO SPOT Zippo Fake & Counterfeit Lighters.
AND LIKE YOU I HOPE IT HELPS THOSE TRUE ZIPPO COLLECTERS OUT THEIR.
ALL THE BEST & THANK YOU.
GARY |
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michael - 2007-11-10 12:00:19
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thanks to you site i dated my lighter to the month and year i was born |
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Kai ( www.slomos-lighter.de ) - 2007-11-07 18:58:05
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Hello ,
Nice Collection !
Kai |
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Nathanael Chan - 2007-11-04 17:21:16
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Amazing website. The best I have found online so far with extensive information. I have recently purchased a slim zippo and having more information on it just increases my interest on it. Credits to the author(s) of this site. Wonderful work. |
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Mally - 2007-10-28 15:17:17
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Hello
Can you contact me about becoming an affiliate of my Zippo website
Cheers
Mally - lightercompany co uk |
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mark - 2007-10-23 03:14:04
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I found a zippo at a garage sale for ten dollars..it is the hardrock cafe baghdad closed zippo..cant find any info on it ..is this real or a counterfeit..none on ebay..found 1 on yahoo auctions.but yahoo closed down its auctions.but the description was as only available in iraq and the bid was 265 dollars but the seller was from overseas,would appreciate any info you could give me..thank you very much...mark |
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Gary - 2007-10-22 07:48:32
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great site. it appears my daily user is a 1936/37! should i be using it as i have no idea if it is valuable. great site, sterling work. |
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adhie - 2007-10-12 17:59:45
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please tell me how to get that? |
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bpqtm@mail.com - 2007-09-20 07:22:24
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site moderator - 2007-09-15 17:11:09
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sometimes I really wonder why I didnt just say, zippo make lighters, heres some pictures, rather than giving detailed images and long descriptions and date info (as best you can) on the site when I get these questions. I havent seen the lighter so I cant actually 'say' anything. if you compared it to the pictures on the site and read the descriptions, then my images (which are correct) will confirm the model. I havent heard of anybody making rippo versions of table zippos so if it looks like the one you compared it to, and the insert is regular sized, then it is most likely to be genuine, and it will be a model 4 if thats what you decided it was like. why you query the text of the insert is beyond me though. it says ZIPPO MFG CO.BRADFORD PA MADE IN USA and FOR BEST RESULTS USE ZIPPO FLINTS AND FLUID
because that was where they were made? and what they stamped on inserts was what they stamped on the inserts.The number 3 in the lid is mentioned on the page you obviously looked at and the images and text brought you here armed with the knowledge of what it was. see the following text that was cut and pasted from the site to find the number 3 mentioned as being on a 4 lighter. as is the information/text (again from the same page) mentioning the lack of dating codes
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'Barcroft' Model 4
The model 4 Barcroft, externally at least, looks exactly the same as the model 3. So much so that many (if not all) of the model 4's are actually stamped up as a model 3. The difference only shows once you flip the lid open. The model 4 has a 'standard' Zippo lighter insert rather than the oversized insert of the model 3. By standard, I mean the same shape as any other regular sized pocket Zippo insert. You could remove the insert from the Zippo you are currently using (though not a slim, obviously) and slip it in a model 4 with no problems whatsoever................
Dating the model 4 Barcrofts can only be realistically done by the insert, but who knows whether the insert is original or not? Even engraved/embellished lighters showing a date can only tell you roughly when they were modified. Though at least they give you a better idea. When it comes down to the wire, the 3 earlier Barcrofts are easily dated to with a few years due to their limited manufacturing periods, Model 4's were made for a much longer period. Their cases (as this is being written in 2006) are at least 27 years old, and that's about as genuine a figure for dating a blank as you can get..................
If the only question was is it original, without seeing it, or holding it, I could never say 100 percent yes, but it sounds original, and the fact that rippo versions have never been seen implies it probably is, let me put it another way, the lighter I am about to light my cigarette with looks like a zippo, it says zippo on the bottom, it has some funny marks next to the word zippo but no actual date like 2007, do YOU think its original? I dont actually know why I am writing this, I should have just skipped it as everything is pretty much covered on the table lighter page
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barb - 2007-09-13 17:02:19
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I have a table top lighter. You say it is a 4. It does have a 3 on the lid. But the insert says
ZIPPO MFG CO.BRADFORD PA
MADE IN USA
FOR BEST RESULTS
USE ZIPPO FLINTS AND FLUID
No date or anything like that. Anyone have any idea if this is original? |
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Richard - 2007-09-09 22:01:49
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neat site, just popped in to have a look. I've got a brass Marlboro lighter with the lasso, my brother gave it to me 8yrs ago, was given to him from an old bloke years before that. |
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vicky - 2007-08-27 11:02:52
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hello
just muching round ur site,never looked properly before, its so cool, of couse my favertie bit is the pin up art and monster page. has now inspired me to finsh off that artwork i was doin. hopefull mines the most random message on hear
victoria |
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Ed - 2007-08-23 19:18:07
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I found your website tonight while looking for information about zippo lighters. I just want to say "Thank you". Your site is very informative and very well put together. I am now wondering about some off my lighters. I will check them tonight. Again, Thanks for all of your time, and research.
Ed Ellis |
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sitemoderator - 2007-08-22 20:15:38
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Thanks for the feedback regarding the site, For some reason the BLU has been getting a lot of attention recently (thanks for the comment about the update antonio), as to two of the others, putting value on Zippo's is notoriously difficult and depends on where you are going to sell them, for my money, find out the age and model, if it has any historic links or advertising etc, then give as much info and description including condition and sell on ebay. singularly, not as a lot. Finally, Hurricanes, about 10-20 quid a piece at the high end of the price spectrum (even if boxed and mint)if you are lucky, there is not a big following for them, I have a bakelite and a metal version, both bought very cheaply, so dont expect miracles |
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Don - 2007-08-19 13:32:22
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Very well done, Also very good History on Zippo. I have learned quite a bit from this site Thanks!!! |
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Andrea - 2007-08-01 17:57:11
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You have a great sight,lots of information. I have a few Zippo lighters I want to sell and don't know how I should price them. I have two children in college and am going to start a clean sweep of my house to see how much money I can raise. Any information or direction is appreciated. |
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Antonio - 2007-07-31 00:28:20
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I thought your review/discussion of the new Zippo Blu lighter was very informative and entertaining. I also appreciate the time you took to add the updated review of it when you got your hands on one. Thanks! |
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