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We are with you once again witnessed the historic event in the collector world! March 8 at Ebay Zippo lighter in 1933 was sold for the incredible $ 18,800! The title of most expensive Zippo goes to that instance of lighters sold a year ago, almost 12 thousand dollars. Thus today's record Zippo, as proshlogody instance, is 100% original, preserved: the last year has been replaced by a lighter wheel at a later date with slanting naschekami, but this is replaced by a cam, and instead of the original HOOK, he has a modern shape.

The initial price for which was put up on Ebay, the lighter, was no less than $ 65,000. Of course, this was a very strong inflection, and the price would hardly anyone paid. I gave his assessment of the value of this instance in the $ 12,000-15,000, and slightly less in the wrong direction, but, as we see, not much.

This Zippo has now become the world's second auction of its value. Recall that the most expensive Zippo in the history of cost to the buyer of 37 thousand dollars, and it was a brand-new 1,933 th straight from the archives kompnaii Zippo Manufacturing Co, which was sold at auction in 2007 to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the company. This copy bought Didier Karoubi, a French collector and director of marketing for the French branch of Zippo. By the way, this auction is related a funny story, which I told my friend and collector from Canada, Robert Mechs, personally attend. Mr Karoubi was at the auction, along with his companion, and they also traded together. Companion is not very good command of English, so he could monitor the progress of the auction only through a translator. Once the auction ended, he rushed to Didier with his fists, and almost killed him. As it turned out later, because of ignorance of the English language companion Mr Karoubi recklessly traded with him, because he thought that it was a finite amount in the 37 hundreds, not thousands of dollars. When the announced (and translated into French), the final price, for which Mr. Karoubi bought the lighter, his partner nearly had a stroke. The misunderstanding arose and it was a quarrel between friends quickly hushed up, but the memories of this episode of the direct participants of the event were almost brighter than on the auction itself.

Well, we can only congratulate the new owner of this beautiful and rare lighters and wish to keep it for many years:)

Artist Ron Bryant works mostly with tattoos, creates designs for skateboards and t-shirts, and also has his own company ONE TOO MANY, which specializes in creating stylish designer jewelry, silver and leather. Articles by Ron - this is really exclusive items, each of which is created entirely by hand.
This copper Lighter Zippo Armor manually framed by Ron, who created her unique image of the skull of silver.
Sale price: $ 315.00

Recently on Ebay was raised another record price for a lighter vintage Zippo. This time it was a perfectly preserved set of: Lighter in 1937 with the emblem metallique, in a box and even with a paper guarantee and instructions inside. Rarely prioretenie, which cost the new owner of more than 7 thousand dollars!
Sale price: $ 7,077.00

Our partnership stores Dostavka-Podarkov.ru now you can buy wicks and Zippo flints wholesale - or rather, just a whole box! They also distributed 5% discount from ZippoCollector.ru - so you can buy consumables at the lowest price in Moscow: when buying an entire box at a discount, one fuse will cost 54 rubles, and the package of 6 flints - 58 rubles. Light a! :)))

You can order here, and do not forget to save:)

It often happens that the old lighters fall into the hands of a very unsanitary, with a thick layer of soot and dirt. In this case, very rescues ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. His work is based on the fact that a special motor, attached to the tray with water, creates oscillations with a frequency of tens of thousands per second (nominal frequency of most conventional cleaners - 42,000 Hz). Due to these fluctuations in the water formed millions of tiny bubbles, not visible to the eye, and they carry off the dirt particles from any remote. In this cleaner can clean anything (and tochnoo, everything that is not afraid of water). In combination with a few drops of detergent results will be more than remarkable.

Important: Do not confuse this ultrasonic jewelry cleaner (ultrasonic cleaner) with cheap imitations that are not ultra-sound (they are usually fairly marked on the package as Sonic cleaner). "Sonic cleaner" is on Ebay 5-7 dollars (and in Russia, 600-1000 rubles), but in fact it is a cheap toy and wait for the results from it not worth it. Vibrations generated by its engine, too small, and the water formed only large bubbles. Of course, it is a little something to cleanse, but ... only slightly. This jewelry cleaner is in foreign stores and on Ebay from 40-50 dollars and above. On the box he must necessarily be written, "Ultrasonic cleaner".

The unit looks like this:

That's what state fell into my hands recently, a Zippo:

Of course, you can just wash the brush, but I assure: a long-term snuff will scrape a very long time. So we put all this dirt in the cleaner, pour warm water and add a few drops of soft money for washing, for example, Fairy. Instead of chemistry can also add a few tablespoons of vinegar.

Let's go! Water almost every moment is becoming dirtier, and see how shit flow streams from all the cracks:

I did a cleaner in a few three-minute cycles, after which the lighter rinsed under warm water and gently took a brush - to remove the most fiercely adhering pieces of carbon that have not gone after ultrasonic water treatments.

Next - drying and assembling. Voila! Everything sparkles almost like new!

Remarkable Zippo 1937 in excellent condition, plus the excellent photos from the seller at the auction - and a very impressive price!
Sale price: $ 798.00

This paper is published in Russian for the first time. This original study my English friend and collector, Gary Gilmore (Gary Gilmore), which was started them a few years ago and was completed in 2009 specifically for ZippoCollector.ru.

Elvis the complete Zippos line 1978-2008 Worldwide

This directory is divided into several parts. First, go lighter, issued only for the U.S. market. Separately be told about Zippo, released in Germany, Japan, France and Spain. Also, I will show pictures that were used in the design of cigarette lighters, in different years on Elvis.

Dating lighters made in accordance with the official catalog and partially checked with lighters from my personal collection. Also used information from books about Zippo, as well as help from other collectors, my friends and fans of Elvis.

Each lighter is accompanied by my personal rating of rarity: 1 star for the regular production model to 5 stars for the most rare specimens.

Zippo Elvis Presley, released for the U.S. market

First time an image of Elvis Presley appeared on the Zippo lighter in 1978. However, the first official release was carried out only in 1987. All that was before - an extremely rare prototypes.

1978, Elvis standing
Model: High Polish Chrome
Rarity: *****
Test prototype. This is the first ever existed Zippo with the image of Elvis. Never been on sale.

1982, Elvis bust
Model: Brass, High Polish Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Gold Plated
Rarity: *****
There are also test prototypes made in four variants buildings.

The next limited release of lighters held in 1986 in memory of 10-anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.

1986, Elvis 10 years On
Model: Solid Brass
Rarity: *****

In late 1986 and early 1987 was released several different models of Zippo. These models are selling very well and has initiated a Zippo collector fascination with iobrazheniyami Elvis.

1987, Elvis (full colour) bust slim
Models: High Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brass
Rarity: ***, **** (Brass)

1987, Elvis (full colour) bust
Models: High Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brass
Also known prototypes in the processing of Grey Matt finish.
Rarity: ***, ***** (Grey Matt), **** (Brass)

Then in 1987, produced several individual lighters and a whole set of 8 pieces, which also sold well.

1987, Elvis 50 years with (unpainted engraving)
Model: Slim and Regular High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **

1987, Elvis 50 years with (gray and black engraving)
Model: Slim and Regular, Brushed Chrome and High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **

1987, Elvis with guitar
Model: Slim High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

1987, Elvis with guitar
Model: Regular High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ****

Some of these lighters were also in the set, which included 8 lighters: 4 conventional models and 4 models slim. This set was issued in a wooden frame with stand. This set can be purchased only in its entirety, with all the cigarette lighters (the frame itself is not sold separately).
Rarity: ****

In 1988 only one vupuschena malotirazhaya model Zippo with Elvis.

1988, Elvis 50 years with
Model: Solid Brass
Rarity: ****

In 1990, were released test samples of new cigarette lighters that were not on sale. Such Zippo since been released officially only in 1999 for the German market.

1990, Elvis singing (full colour)
Models: High Polished Chrome, Black Matte
Rarity: *****

Next model with Elvis was released only eight years. In 1998, held a concert tour under the name "Elvis Presley In Concert", which was attended by members of Elvis Presley, and used video recordings of live concerts by Elvis himself. This led to a revival of interest in his work and the emergence of new fans.

1998, Elvis King of Rock n Roll
Model: Matt Chrome
Rarity: **

In 1999 was released Lighter Elvis Aloha, which is sometimes found on sale in the tin box series "Hollywood Stars" (The Stars of Hollywood), but this model does not include a stellar series. A series of "The Stars of Hollywood" came only in 2000, and included three lighters with pictures of Elvis Presley, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe.

1999, Elvis Aloha
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

2000 was a very productive one for collectors of Zippo with Elvis Presley, this year has released its second set of lighters in the history of Elvis Presley.

2000, The Elvis Collection Boxed Set, 4 lighters
Includes:
Zippo Elvis 56, Model High Polished Chrome
Zippo Elvis with guitar, Model High Polished Chrome
Zippo Elvis Presley Gold Record, Model High Polished Brass
Zippo Elvis Face, Model High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

Also in 2000, were released following lighters:

2000, Elvis Artist of the Century
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2000, Elvis Face, a series of Stars of Hollywood
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2000, Elvis Face & Guitar
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2000, Elvis Sweater
Moedl: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2000, Elvis Leather
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: **

The year 2002 marks 25 years since the death of the King of rock 'n' roll. Zippo company this year released the first and only set of lighters and pens, dedicated to Elvis.

2002 Elvis Jailhouse Rock
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: **

2002 Elvis EP 25th Anniversary regular size
Model: High Polished Chrome
Packaging: cardboard envelope with the inscription 'EP 25'
Rarity: ***

2002 Elvis EP 25th Anniversary Zippo and Pen Set
Model: High Polished Chrome
Packaging: a box
On the handle is engraved with Elvis's autograph and the inscription 'EP25'. Handle also been released separately, not in the set.
Rarity: *** (set) / ** (only handle)

2002 Elvis Heart Emblem (obynaya and slim models)
Model: Street Chrome (it also was the last model released in the history of slim, dedicated to Elvis)
Rarity: * (regular) / *** (slim)

2002 Elvis Repeat Squares
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *

In 2003 it was released a few new lighters on Elvis, including one of the most rare and valuable for collectors. It was a lighter, released exclusively for members of the club Collectors Zippo Click. It was sold only at the club Zippo Click, as well as through the official club of collectors Offical Elvis Collectors Club.

2003 Elvis in the Army.
Limited edition Zippo Click Club 500 copies in special packaging and a certificate of authenticity.
Rarity: *****

2003 Elvis Blue Anodized
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2003 Elvis Guitar
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *

2003 Elvis The King of Rock n Roll
Model: Street Chrome
Circulation: 5000 copies
Packaging: special box with a certificate of authenticity.
Rarity: **

2003 Elvis Silhouette Plate
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *

In 2004 the company began to cooperate Zippo new artist, which makes cigarette lighters on Elvis. This name - Joe Петруччо (JOE PETRUCCIO). This was the beginning of a very successful collaboration for the company and for collectors.

In 2004 also noted the 50 anniversary of the historic songs of Elvis "That's all Right", recorded in 1954.

2004 Elvis He dared to rock
Limited edition of 4000 copies in a special box.
Model: Sapphire Blue
Rarity: ***

2004 Elvis Gold Record Logo
Limited edition of 4000 copies in a special box.
Model: Golden Brass
Rarity: ***

2004 Elvis
Model: Black Matte
Rarity: *

In 2005 came only one Zippo, dedicated to Elvis.

2005 Elvis Trouble
Model: Mood Indigo
Rarity: *

In 2006 it was released mostly limited editions dedicated to Elvis than in any previous year. Including - the first Zippo with bilateral design, dedicated to Elvis.

2006 Elvis First Album 50th.Anniversary
Double-sided design.
Model: Solid Brass
Limited edition of 2000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **

2006 Elvis Heartbreak Hotel. 50th.Anniversary
Model: High Polished Black Ice
Limited edition of 2000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **

2006 Elvis Love Me Tender. 50th.Anniversary
Model: High Polished Chrome
Limited edition of 2000 copies in a box
Rarity: **

2006 Elvis Graceland 50th Anniversary
Model: Solid Brass
Limited edition of 5000 copies in a box
Rarity: **

2006 Elvis Memories
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: *

In 2007, first saw the light lighter Zippo, dedicated to Elvis, and adorned with crystals Swarovski.

2007 Elvis Bling.
Model: Brushed Chrome, decorated with Swarovski crystals
A limited edition of 10,000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **

2007 Elvis has left the building
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Purple Shimmer
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Monochrome
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *

In 2008 came a lighter with the same photograph on the box, which was on collectible Zippo 2003, released by the club Zippo Click.

2008 Elvis Military Induction
Model: Black Ice
A limited edition of 10,000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: *

2008 Elvis Guitar
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *

Zippo Elvis Presley for the German market, 1999-2007

In Germany, the very development of the movement of Elvis Presley Collectors subjects, partly because Elvis performed his military service is in Germany. The first Zippo for the German market, dedicated to Elvis, came out in 1999. Since then, produces very many "German" copies.

1999 Elvis singing
Model: High Polished Chrome
This design was first released in the U.S. in 1990 as a test sample, in 1999 he went to Germany for a serial design.
Rarity: ****

1999 Elvis Face & signature
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

2000 Elvis Face & signature
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

2000 Elvis The King of Rock & Roll signature
Model: High polished Chrome
Rarity: ***

2007 Elvis Rocking
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **

2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Has left the building
Model: Candy Apple Red
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Blue Stance
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **

2007 Elvis Star
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **

2007 Elvis Is
Model: Rainbow Spectrum
Rarity: *

2007 Elvis Lives
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: *

2008 Elvis Has left the building
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *

2008 Elvis Black (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Black Matt
Редкость: *

2008 Elvis Music (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *

2008 Elvis Guitar (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *

Zippo Elvis Presley для японского рынка, 2004-2005

В Японии 12% жителей являются фанатами Элвиса Пресли (по официальной статистике). Это более 15 миллионов человек. Один из наиболее известных из них — Дзюнъитиро Коидзуми, бывший премьер-министр Японии.

Первая Zippo для японского рынка, посвящённая Элвису, была выпущена в 2004 году.

2004 Elvis
Модель: Japanese Sterling Silver
Специальная упаковка
Редкость: **

2004 Elvis Monochrome No.1
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: ****

2004 Elvis Monochrome No.2
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: ****

2005 Elvis Standard No.1
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Standard No.2
Модель: High Polished Chrome
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Standard No.3
Модель: High Polished Chrome
Редкость: ****

2005 Elvis Blue Hawaii
Модель: Blue Ice
Ограниченное издание 250 экземпляров, в специальной упаковке
Редкость: *****

2005 Elvis Blue Hawaii
Model: High Polished Chrome
A limited edition of 250 copies in special packaging
Rarity: ****

Two recent models Zippo - the most rare (250 copies) of all those ever built and dedicated to Elvis Presley.

Zippo Elvis Presley for the French and Japanese markets, 2005-2009

2005 Elvis Dancing (Spain)
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: ****

2008 Elvis Blue Guitar (Франция)
Модель: Blue Matte
Редкость: **

2009 Elvis Betty Harper (Франция)
Модель: Street Chrome
Редкость: ***

Оригинальные фотографии Элвиса, которые использовались на разных Zippo

Gary Gilmore

Friends! 2009 год подходит к концу, и ZippoCollector.ru поздравляет всех читателей с Рождеством и с Новым годом! This year has brought together all of Us on this site, many here have found their adherents and became friends, united by a common passion - collecting Zippo. Я надеюсь, что в будущем году мы все продолжим общаться и любой участник форума и читатель сайта будет получать здесь ответы на все вопросы про Zippo.

ZippoCollector.ru совместно с компанией «Королус» , которая является официальным дистрибьютором Zippo Manufacturing Company в России, дарит новогодние подарки трём самым активным участникам форума http://zippocollector.ru/forum . Выбрать их было просто. Внизу справа на странице форума есть список наиболее плодовитых авторов на форуме. Here they are:

• Palladium-Joker
• yours_truly
• long_boy

Эти участники получают подарок: зажигалку Zippo с логотипом Zippo Club Russia, выпущенную специально для России тиражом всего 100 экземпляров. Это уникальная коллекционная зажигалка, которой больше нет ни у кого в мире :)

Лауреаты! :) Для того, чтобы получить ваш подарок, свяжитесь со мной по почте: vm@zippocollector.ru .

Мы будем проводить конкурсы и дарить подарки самым активным участникам и читателям сайта и в следующем году! Активно участвуйте в форуме, делитесь своими знаниями с вновь приходящими пользователями и заводите свои интересные обсуждения, и вы обязательно получите свой приз :)

Желаем всем хороших праздников, полноценного отдыха, здоровья и успехов!

Согласно нашему Зиппометру® — завтра, 19 декабря 2009 года, счётчик выпущенных с 1933 года зажигалок Zippo перевалит за полмиллиарда! :)

Конечно, все понимают, что 500.000.000 — достаточно условная цифра. The exact number of issued lighters name hardly seems possible. Наш счётчик всё-таки показывает примерное значение, а сама компания Zippo, разумеется, официально назначит юбилейную зажигалку на ту удобную дату, которая будет выбрана маркетологами и пиарщиками. Но то, что эта официальная дата совсем рядом, соменений нет! :)

ZippoCollector.ru поздравляет всех читателей с приближающимся юбилеем! Полмиллиарда Zippo — это не шутки! :)

Truly Zippo-art masterpiece - in a tiny cigarette lighters managed to paint the whole picture, as the pipe laying in the field puts the pipe and the airplane is flying over the field. This naturalistic, and in color. Love it! :)
Цена продажи: $59.99

That wonderful Zippo 1949 with a dog - a very good preservation, the original box, transcendental price. Теперь посмотрите, сколько из этого комплекта стоит сама зажигалка: вот другой аукцион и пустая коробка от аналогичной Town and Country — ушла за 500 с лишним долларов. This extreme collecting for the strong spirit! :))
Цена продажи: $1,389.00 и $527.00

Это очень известная и очень редкая Zippo 1965 года. Такие были у торговых агентов, продававших зажигалки и аксессуары Zippo. 'DISZFAFT' расшифровывается как 'Did I sell Zippo flints and fluid today?' — 'Продал ли я сегодня бензин и кремни Zippo?' . Чтобы торговый агент почаще вспоминал об этом, на самой зажигалке выгравирован только сам акроним. Полностью фраза выгравирована на инсерте :)
Цена продажи: $768.00

Очередной рекордсмен цены — Zippo 1937 года в отличной сохранности с рекламой компании Champion, выпускающей автомобильные свечи. И рядом скромно пристроилась Zippo 1960-го года с рекламой того же Champion :) Почувствуйте разницу :)
Цена продажи: $3,375.00 и $42.56

Эта позолоченная рекламная Zippo является довольно уникальным экземпляром, и вот почему. Как правило, зажигалки тех лет с рекламой являлись корпоративными сувенирами, и чаще не продавались, а дарились. Представьте себе, насколько хорошо шли дела у этой компании, если она заказала себе партию позолоченных Zippo в роскошных подарочных коробочках — даже тогда такой заказ стоил совсем недёшево. Удивительная и очень красивая вещь!
Цена продажи: $549.00

В начале декабря сайту ZippoCollector.ru исполняется ровно год. Это замечательный рубеж, к которому проект приходит на подъёме :) Вот, без ложной скромности, список заслуг, которыми сайт может похвастаться за прошедший год:

• ZippoCollector.ru набрал большую аудиторию постоянных читателей и участников форума и стал самым большим, авторитетным и популярным русскоязычным сайтом не только про Zippo, но и про зажигалки вообще.
• На ZippoCollector.ru сегодня ежедневно приходит более 300 уникальных посетителей, при этом ежедневное число просмотров страниц на сайте достигает 10.000 и больше.
• География посетителей ZippoCollector.ru — это не только вся Россия, но и посетители от Канады до Японии и Австралии.
• ZippoCollector.ru — это более 500 статей и около 3000 фотографий про Zippo и другие зажигалки.
• ZippoCollector.ru обновляется ежедневно на протяжении всего года.
• ZippoCollector.ru — это самая полная и самая исчерпывающая информация про Zippo на русском языке.
• Статьи и материалы ZippoCollector.ru разошлись по десяткам сайтов и форумов в интернете, и даже официальный сайт Zippo.ru перепечатывает наши новости :)

Огромное спасибо всем, кто остаётся с нами, ибо главная ценность проекта — это его посетители :)

А теперь о планах. Я бы хотел немного поменять концепцию этого сайта, т.к. вам всем наверное уже немного наскучило :)))) а мне становится уже достаточно тяжело и трудоёмко следить за сайтом ежедневно — банально не хватает на это времени. Поэтому сайт я буду обновлять реже, 2-3 раза в неделю, но зато постараюсь делать более содержательные и объёмные статьи.

И теперь самое главное. У нашего проекта появился маленький сын :) Учитывая то, что за последнее время я очень серьёзно увлёкся собиранием и исследованием самых разных марок зажигалок, то новый проект, как вы догадались, будет посвящён им :) Добро пожаловать — энциклопедия зажигалок VintageLighters.ru !

Новый сайт ни в коем случае не станет конкуретном или заменой этому — это скорее будет дополнение, где я буду собирать сведения о самых различных зажигалках в, скажем так, более справочной и энциклопедической манере. Рассказы про зажигалки, словотворчество и общение остаются за ZippoCollector.ru. Материалы сайтов пересекаться будут мало, так что отныне заходите по очереди на оба сайта :) На VintageLighters.ru тоже есть форум — это правильное место для обсуждения любых других зажигалок, кроме Zippo :)

Крайне загадочная зажигалка, на которую когда-то кто-то прикрепил советскую монету 1936 года. Неужели её владелец был в то время в СССР?! История умалчивает, но уникальную зажигалку он нам оставил в любом случае, цена продажи на мой взгляд более чем скромная для такого тренч-арта :)
Цена продажи: $106.92

Изумительной красоты цветная гравировка на Zippo 1972 года с изображением экскаватора, рекламирующей карьерные работы — такую редко встретишь в подобном состоянии. Настоящая находка! Я в восхищении!
Цена продажи: $169.99

Модная модель Ultralite начала 1980-х годов с рекламой Кока-колы — более чем высокая цена за редкий коллекционный экземпляр!
Цена продажи: $499.99

Совершенно прекрасный, девственно чистый Berkeley в оригинальной коробочке с инструкцией. У него необычный инсерт — мне впервые встретилась надпись 'Berkeley industries'. Кроме того, это первый Berkeley, у которого я встречаю ещё и штамп на донышке. Просто загляденье!

Очень симпатичная Zippo 1960 года с изображением лодки и рекламой компании Martin Marine — так и просится в руки :)
Цена продажи: $86.00