The listing, ZIPPO LIGHTER - Union Leader Redi Cut Tobacco - Rare - Collectible - Tobacciana has ended.
1st, I want to apologize for the poor quality of my pictures & the fact that you have to tilt your head to the right to see them properly. I did adjust them before uploading but it seems Listia always wants to rotate my pictures.
This is a high polished chrome lighter - very shiny - not black like showing in picture 2. Picture 1 shows a little white on the bottom - that is a reflection of my cell phone.
This listing is for a Zippo Lighter with a Union Leader Redi Cut Tobacco design on the front. The bottom stamp reads 2000 XVI on the right, G in the middle. I have included a picture of this for your research purposes. (see picture 3). You will also see that this IS a genuine Zippo Lighter - made in Bradford, PA.
As shown in picture #2, this lighter has never been opened, filled with lighter fluid, or used. This means the flint wheel has never been flicked or spun... or touched. Another way of looking at this could be... I have no idea if it works. However, I know from personal experience with Zippo that "it works or they fix it free" and if it does NOT work, just email me and I'll give your their repair address. (or you can get it from their website)
That being said, this listing is really intended for a true Zippo collector. This lighter, from my limited research, is a limited edition collectible. Only 75 were made. You should only bid on this if you REALLY love Zippo and have a collection and intend to keep this in a special place.
There are no scratches or dents on this lighter.
You will notice there is no packaging shown. I have no original packaging for this lighter BUT I will ship this in a black cardboard Zippo box.
Before you even consider bidding on this lighter, please do your own research to make sure you know what you are bidding on. This is as a 10 day listing to allow you time
I can answer most questions about Zippo Lighters, but the information I provided here is really all I have about this particular lighter.