r/Zippo • • 5d ago

Megathread: Is my Zippo real?

There are a lot of fakes out there. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of your lighter, post your photos and questions here.

If you are new to Zippo collecting or ownership, be sure to include a photo of the bottom of the lighter as well as the insert.

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u/OkCommunication5261 3d ago

Legit check? Brass Zippo with pool-ball design and shell-like inlay (7, 9, 5, 2, 3, 8, 4), date code B 21. Bought from a local shop (not an authorized dealer). Seller did not claim it was genuine, and the price was well below US retail. Bottom stamp and insert both read B 21. Works fine, no leaks. Any red flags? (Text written with AI help, since English is not my first language.)

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u/AlbertCamuz 3d ago

Can you give us individual photo? Might be real...
But the photos that you post kinda too close...

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u/nechronius 1d ago

This is a very well made counterfeit.

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u/OkCommunication5261 1d ago

Thanks! What gave it away?

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u/Archmagos_Faber 2d ago

I found this on Amazon but can't find this model anywhere else, the model number provided is 169-096102. It comes from Germany and the seller is Amazon Germany.

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u/AlbertCamuz 2d ago

Like someone replied in your other post, the main problem are the color of the stone is different also the design also different.
The name of the Zippo is Eye of Providence Design, and in the official photo the stone is green.
The triangle, the eye and stone also sit in the top lid of the case.

https://zippo.com/products/eye-of-providence-design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKs39Mwcz4g

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u/AlbertCamuz 2d ago

But again... I also found it in Amazon... Might be a different design... Interesting

https://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Windproof-Lighter-Providence-Refillable/dp/B0B1X1SVBF

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u/Archmagos_Faber 1d ago

someone replied saying it is an Amazon exclusive so if that is true that would explain why it is different to the other design and not sold anywhere else.

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u/Willtoues 8h ago

Never heard of a fully copper 41, I have heard of a copper plated 41 but the seller listed it as a Japanese model. i’m unfamiliar with Japanese models and was wondering if this is real or not.

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u/Ausilly_Aw 53m ago

Does anyone know this bags deal i cannot reverse image search it but i think its cool, any help would be appreciated.