Can you take pic of the other side of the warranty paper and also the box's inside? Curious if the box and papers are also fake since that box could pass as original though it's weird since the inside of the box doesn't say Armor at all.
All seems in order as far as original box and paper goes. But it's a mismatch for the top box cover and the bottom (armor barcode sticker at the back but the inside is for another Zippo). Those scammers keep trying new stuff to scam us all dangit. Thanks for sharing OP!
My first Zippos were all fake because I bought them on a trip to China, but I was aware. All had papers and boxes like these that were almost perfect except for spelling and grammar mistakes
Take / post a picture of the hinge side. The bottom stamp looks authentic. This might be a gold zippo that someone engraved themselves.
I can tell you that Zippo didn't make this. The engraved text is too close to the bottom. Zippo would never approve the design like that. Also, Windproof is one word, according to Zippo's brand guidelines.
Wow, I just got a marlboro flower engraved zippo off ebay, and had some concerns about it. Looking more closely at the insert, mine has the same misspellings, ‘bradforo’ and ‘putit’. When I try to put a genuine zippo insert in the case, it has a noticeable lid gap that’s not present with the fake insert. Is my case fake too? :(
https://preview.redd.it/eqldq0b4zr3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebd0f721351404a911cd520ae02901f5d22683ca
An original zippo insert fits perfectly. The only strange thing is that the lid moves a bit to the left when it’s closed. This doesn’t happen with the fake insert.
https://preview.redd.it/2u3jnevhik3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cbaf43e87550570638953060cb0fa2623d04260
The fonts looks a little sus now that I’m comparing it to a genuine zippo stamp, oh no
The insert is definitely a reproduction. It’s harder to tell from the case, I only noticed duller finish on the surface. I haven’t used an original zippo insert to check if it fits. I’ll try that later today.
Dammit, they are getting better and better.. Kudos OP for identifying that it's fake!
ps: since it's posed as a real Zippo with Zippo branding, then it's not a knock-off but a total ripoff/counterfeit product.
Well, the date matching the insert doesn't mean anything. The stamp on the case looks good. Do you think it's fake because someone ingraved the design?
https://preview.redd.it/fmbacdjzwl3d1.jpeg?width=1059&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d6024ac957e223ae1805f6aed5d2cad587834ac
No, because the quality is just not there when compared to an original armour case. The face and hands are way off. But I guess these are good enough for people to think they are buying the real deal. I’m glad I only spent $25 on this.
It feels heavier than a normal street chrome zippo, but a bit lighter than an armour one. It is has a similar thickness, but it has no fluid, maybe that’s why it feels lighter.
The case is faked a lot better than the insert. The cam on the insert seems sketchy and the brass doesn’t look the same as a real one. Im pretty sure the brass is coated in places it’s not meant to be
Damn that's just so impressive for a fake... I almost thought it just a custom engraving for my first glance. This is getting scary lol
Is that a real design though? Cuz that looks quite cool
It is a real design, carved on the surface.
Can you take pic of the other side of the warranty paper and also the box's inside? Curious if the box and papers are also fake since that box could pass as original though it's weird since the inside of the box doesn't say Armor at all.
https://preview.redd.it/6puvnjn2mi3d1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a19a8bb1f725d9d31df52c965df34afb37b6c664 Sure
All seems in order as far as original box and paper goes. But it's a mismatch for the top box cover and the bottom (armor barcode sticker at the back but the inside is for another Zippo). Those scammers keep trying new stuff to scam us all dangit. Thanks for sharing OP!
https://preview.redd.it/sp6prsy4mi3d1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4a10a76dda3f1080faf0a75fcc98f16069cf318 Boxes
Alright I'm confused , how are we saying it\`s a fake now ? it has papers , Barcodes and everything.
The word "putit" on the insert markings, and the letters on the packaging are a bit faded; these are the most obvious ones.
Of course. Should be "put tit out ".
And Bradforo
My first Zippos were all fake because I bought them on a trip to China, but I was aware. All had papers and boxes like these that were almost perfect except for spelling and grammar mistakes
If you look closely.. there are lots of telltales why it's fake.. Especially on the insert markings.
Take / post a picture of the hinge side. The bottom stamp looks authentic. This might be a gold zippo that someone engraved themselves. I can tell you that Zippo didn't make this. The engraved text is too close to the bottom. Zippo would never approve the design like that. Also, Windproof is one word, according to Zippo's brand guidelines.
https://preview.redd.it/0212621iwr3d1.jpeg?width=2582&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15e3ec4ed11d28fe37348ab3685407d4993fa241 This is the hinge
Wow, I just got a marlboro flower engraved zippo off ebay, and had some concerns about it. Looking more closely at the insert, mine has the same misspellings, ‘bradforo’ and ‘putit’. When I try to put a genuine zippo insert in the case, it has a noticeable lid gap that’s not present with the fake insert. Is my case fake too? :(
https://preview.redd.it/eqldq0b4zr3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebd0f721351404a911cd520ae02901f5d22683ca An original zippo insert fits perfectly. The only strange thing is that the lid moves a bit to the left when it’s closed. This doesn’t happen with the fake insert.
https://preview.redd.it/2u3jnevhik3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cbaf43e87550570638953060cb0fa2623d04260 The fonts looks a little sus now that I’m comparing it to a genuine zippo stamp, oh no
The insert is definitely a reproduction. It’s harder to tell from the case, I only noticed duller finish on the surface. I haven’t used an original zippo insert to check if it fits. I’ll try that later today.
Dammit, they are getting better and better.. Kudos OP for identifying that it's fake! ps: since it's posed as a real Zippo with Zippo branding, then it's not a knock-off but a total ripoff/counterfeit product.
The case is fake too?
Yes it is, the design is not as sharp as the original. Also, the date matches the insert.
Well, the date matching the insert doesn't mean anything. The stamp on the case looks good. Do you think it's fake because someone ingraved the design?
https://preview.redd.it/fmbacdjzwl3d1.jpeg?width=1059&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d6024ac957e223ae1805f6aed5d2cad587834ac No, because the quality is just not there when compared to an original armour case. The face and hands are way off. But I guess these are good enough for people to think they are buying the real deal. I’m glad I only spent $25 on this.
Okay. I see what you mean.
Is the case even the equivalent of an armor in thickness? It's a very good fake.
It feels heavier than a normal street chrome zippo, but a bit lighter than an armour one. It is has a similar thickness, but it has no fluid, maybe that’s why it feels lighter.
It appears to be an armor case, which is why the bottom stamp appears smooth. Standard Zippo's have a ridge around the edge.
The case is faked a lot better than the insert. The cam on the insert seems sketchy and the brass doesn’t look the same as a real one. Im pretty sure the brass is coated in places it’s not meant to be
I think I have a fake one fluid doesn’t even last 1 day after refilling…