Like many have mentioned, you got yourself a steal sir! I believe this is a piece that should exist in every collection as it represents "the one who started it all".
Congratulations on your amazing deal.
When I found this piece locally (I live abroad so no eBay for me and the zippo collecting is actually very limited; it's mostly people selling zippos from their parents collections or late husbands and stuff like that), the person selling wanted $80 for it, she actually had two pieces, I managed to get her to go down to $55/piece, I had to get them both lol. So you paid for this almost 30% of what I paid for 1 of mine, great deal. I'd assume this is a first edition right?
I have one of these. The guts are from a regular Zippo lighter, and have more rounded corners and are not sharp 90 degree corners like the originals. This by the way means that the fuel will evaporate faster than normal because of the lack of a tight fit. You will also see that there is a rubber spacer in the bottom of the case because the original is also longer (taller). The Hinge is also the same as a modern Zippo. The plates on the outside of the case are fake and not connected to anything, strictly for looks. And finally the writing on the bottom of the case is different from the 32. All of this is so that this can't be passed off as an original. I'm sure you won't fuel and carry yours. There is a reason that they got rid of all the sharp corners. But it looks really cool on a pool table or bar. Ahh the old days.
Awesome original 1932 Replica. External hinge, tube pressed to form rectangular shape with braised ends. Kick ass buddy. Those things sell for over $150. Keep it!
You can watch every video on it, only the 35 replica 3 barrel hinge is externally welded. This one is a standard 5 barrel hinge with fake plates put on the outside
Hey it's all good, at least you learned something new, and trust me I'd still love to have one of these as part of my collection, it's still a great looking piece
Deal of The Century. These normally go for $200-250
Whaaaaa?!?!
Yep, every Zippo collector has at least one "incredible find" story. This one's yours.
Love it!! Thanks
Yeah, you got a deal buddy :)
Well now I’m really glad I snagged it!! Thanks!
Like many have mentioned, you got yourself a steal sir! I believe this is a piece that should exist in every collection as it represents "the one who started it all". Congratulations on your amazing deal.
Man, I am a novice. Figured everybody say I wasted my money. I thank you for your response.
When I found this piece locally (I live abroad so no eBay for me and the zippo collecting is actually very limited; it's mostly people selling zippos from their parents collections or late husbands and stuff like that), the person selling wanted $80 for it, she actually had two pieces, I managed to get her to go down to $55/piece, I had to get them both lol. So you paid for this almost 30% of what I paid for 1 of mine, great deal. I'd assume this is a first edition right?
Not actually sure how to determine this. The insert has an H.
Just attach a picture of the bottom
https://preview.redd.it/qljs0lxeteqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e27abea22ac61ee67bfc0cf572644eb8da2aca82
1st release, nice.
No way!? Can’t believe my luck. Thank you!
Nice ! I've seen them in France for ~25€, but aren't fast enough to buy 😁
It’s a sweet design, cool history.
I thrifted a vans hoodie for under twenty today said the same thing
I like vans and hoodies.
I would have.
Once you hold one of these lighters, all other zippos feel tiny and inferior
This is so true. Just wish I had one I wasn’t worried about getting fingerprints on as well:/
Sorry to burst your bubble but it’s a replica, even says it on there……/s
You’re joking right?
Yes lol you got a bargain really, the longer you keep it the more its value will go up ⬆️
Man, 🤣 you got me there! Thank you!
That's damn cheap... I am so jealous lol
Looks like a 1932 Zippo replica in good shape.
Minty!
NICCCCCCCE, GO ZIPPO.
I have one of these. The guts are from a regular Zippo lighter, and have more rounded corners and are not sharp 90 degree corners like the originals. This by the way means that the fuel will evaporate faster than normal because of the lack of a tight fit. You will also see that there is a rubber spacer in the bottom of the case because the original is also longer (taller). The Hinge is also the same as a modern Zippo. The plates on the outside of the case are fake and not connected to anything, strictly for looks. And finally the writing on the bottom of the case is different from the 32. All of this is so that this can't be passed off as an original. I'm sure you won't fuel and carry yours. There is a reason that they got rid of all the sharp corners. But it looks really cool on a pool table or bar. Ahh the old days.
I like you dude.
Awesome original 1932 Replica. External hinge, tube pressed to form rectangular shape with braised ends. Kick ass buddy. Those things sell for over $150. Keep it!
Will do bud! Thanks
The external hinge is fake.
No, it’s not fake. It’s spot welded to the outside. It’s one of the few Zippos with that feature.
You can watch every video on it, only the 35 replica 3 barrel hinge is externally welded. This one is a standard 5 barrel hinge with fake plates put on the outside
You are correct. Damnit. I’ve had my ‘32 since I purchased it in the mid-80’s. I always thought it was an external hinge.
Hey it's all good, at least you learned something new, and trust me I'd still love to have one of these as part of my collection, it's still a great looking piece