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August 24, 2026
Zippo date codes reveal a vintage lighter's age and value
Flip a thrift store Zippo and the bottom stamp tells you almost everything. Zippo date codes pin the year a lighter was made, and the year is where the resale value hides, from a 25 dollar smoker to a 1,500 dollar war piece.
July 12, 2026
Zippo Date Codes: How to Date a Zippo Lighter
Those dots, slashes, and letters on the base are Zippo date codes. Learn how to date a Zippo lighter in two minutes, read the bottom stamp, spot a fake, and know what a vintage Zippo is really worth before you buy.