1968 Vietnam HOA BINH Middle Finger Peace Sign 5 Side Engraved Zippo Lighter 5DD
Item History & Price
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Zippo Lighter
For your consideration is a vintage Vietnam era zippo lighter that came from the estate of a Vietnam veteran. The lighter body is silver and features a peace sign and "Vietnam 68-69" on one side and featrures a walking hand giving the middle finger on the other side with the words "Du Me May" which I believe is Vietnamese for "mother %#$&^$" or "%*#@ your mother". One of the edge sides is engraved "SMITTY" which was a nickname of the man whose estate this came ...from (his last name was Smith"). The other edge side is engraved "CAN SA No 1" and Can Sa is Vietnamese for "marijuana". The top edge is engraved "HOA BINH" which from my understanding could be Vietnamese for either "peace" or "soldier" but Hoa Binh is also a region and city in Vietnam so it may be in reference to where Smitty was stationed. From the date codes on the bottom this lighter is from 1968. The lighter is pre-owned and does have wear from age, use, and storage. It is currently missing the pin in the hinge so the top comes off. Please us zoom function and see pictures for more details and to make your own judgments on condition. The lighter does not work at the moment but only needs a new flint and lighter fluid to be in working order. This is a great addition to any collection.
Please ask any questions you may have before bidding/buying.
Thank you for your consideration and your business. Our family really appreciates it.
Terms of Sale
Everything we are selling is in the condition we received it in and isbeing sold as found and "AS IS". We don't grade the items we areselling but we have taken pictures. Please use the zoom function to seemore details and to make your own judgments on condition.
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INTERNATIONAL:
Internationalshipping may be figured with the shipping calculator but depending onthe final selling prices of items it may not be a correct shipping quoteand corrected shipping prices will be invoiced after the auction hasended so please wait for us to invoice you for those items.
Internationalpackages valued under $75 will be shipped USPS First Class MailInternational or Priority Mail International depending on weight of thepackage with customs declaration for the full selling value and returnreceipt.
International packages valued between $76-$249 will beshipped USPS Priority Mail International with a customs declaration forthe full selling value.
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**These are the requiredinternational shipping methods and no exceptions from this policy willbe made. Thank you for your understanding.
Items shippedinternationally may be delayed by customs. Any duties or fees chargedby the customs office are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs feesare normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pickthe item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. Pleasecheck with your country's customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
We won'tunder-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms.Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
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Payment must be received within 7 days after end of listing. We acceptPayPal*. If there is some other payment type that you would like to uselet us know and we may be able to accommodate.
About Us
We're a family owned and operated antique and vintage resale business in the Detroit area. You're buying from the local celebrity known as "A PRIVATE COLLECTOR buying anything old that doesn't eat!". You can read the story that the Detroit Free Press did about us here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2014/12/28/minutes-odd-classified-author/20941317/
With over 30 years dealing with antiques and vintage items and almost 20 years of selling on eBay we strive to bring a wide assortment of interesting things to the market for you! You never know what type of treasure we may find next!
Thanks for looking!
For your consideration is a vintage Vietnam era zippo lighter that came from the estate of a Vietnam veteran. The lighter body is silver and features a peace sign and "Vietnam 68-69" on one side and featrures a walking hand giving the middle finger on the other side with the words "Du Me May" which I believe is Vietnamese for "mother %#$&^$" or "%*#@ your mother". One of the edge sides is engraved "SMITTY" which was a nickname of the man whose estate this came ...from (his last name was Smith"). The other edge side is engraved "CAN SA No 1" and Can Sa is Vietnamese for "marijuana". The top edge is engraved "HOA BINH" which from my understanding could be Vietnamese for either "peace" or "soldier" but Hoa Binh is also a region and city in Vietnam so it may be in reference to where Smitty was stationed. From the date codes on the bottom this lighter is from 1968. The lighter is pre-owned and does have wear from age, use, and storage. It is currently missing the pin in the hinge so the top comes off. Please us zoom function and see pictures for more details and to make your own judgments on condition. The lighter does not work at the moment but only needs a new flint and lighter fluid to be in working order. This is a great addition to any collection.
Please ask any questions you may have before bidding/buying.
Thank you for your consideration and your business. Our family really appreciates it.
Terms of Sale
Everything we are selling is in the condition we received it in and isbeing sold as found and "AS IS". We don't grade the items we areselling but we have taken pictures. Please use the zoom function to seemore details and to make your own judgments on condition.
Shipping Information
DOMESTIC:
We try to offer free domestic shipping on items if we can.
Itemsthat do not have free domestic shipping will have multiple shippingoptions in the listing. The shipping prices are figured with the eBay'sshipping calculator based on weight and buyer's location. All shippingweights are estimated to the best of our abilities.
For buyers inthe US items will be sent with signature confirmation if valued at morethan $250. Most items will be sent by USPS first class, priority, media mail, or parcel post to US buyers but other shipping serviceoptions may be offered. Most listings offer more than one shippingoption. Please click "see details" in the shipping section of thelisting to see all the available options and prices.
Insurance may be required for some items which will reflect in the shipping price.
INTERNATIONAL:
Internationalshipping may be figured with the shipping calculator but depending onthe final selling prices of items it may not be a correct shipping quoteand corrected shipping prices will be invoiced after the auction hasended so please wait for us to invoice you for those items.
Internationalpackages valued under $75 will be shipped USPS First Class MailInternational or Priority Mail International depending on weight of thepackage with customs declaration for the full selling value and returnreceipt.
International packages valued between $76-$249 will beshipped USPS Priority Mail International with a customs declaration forthe full selling value.
International packages valued at $250 andmore will be shipped USPS Express Mail International with customsdeclaration for the full selling value.
**These are the requiredinternational shipping methods and no exceptions from this policy willbe made. Thank you for your understanding.
Items shippedinternationally may be delayed by customs. Any duties or fees chargedby the customs office are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs feesare normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pickthe item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. Pleasecheck with your country's customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
We won'tunder-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms.Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
Payment Information
Payment must be received within 7 days after end of listing. We acceptPayPal*. If there is some other payment type that you would like to uselet us know and we may be able to accommodate.
About Us
We're a family owned and operated antique and vintage resale business in the Detroit area. You're buying from the local celebrity known as "A PRIVATE COLLECTOR buying anything old that doesn't eat!". You can read the story that the Detroit Free Press did about us here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2014/12/28/minutes-odd-classified-author/20941317/
With over 30 years dealing with antiques and vintage items and almost 20 years of selling on eBay we strive to bring a wide assortment of interesting things to the market for you! You never know what type of treasure we may find next!
Thanks for looking!
