The listing, NIB Jim Beam Genuine Zippo® Lighter has ended.
Oh, man.
This item combines two of my three favorite things to do. But, as I've aged, I've had to give them both up. However, if I'm ever told that I have six months to live, I'm stopping on the way home from the doctor at the ABC¹ Store and the 7–11² so I don't draw two more sober breaths in my life. And most of those breaths will be filled with sweet, sweet nicotine and tar.
As you can see, this is a new, in the box, Jim Beam lighter, made by zippo. It even comes with its original metal case, and it's cardboard sleeve. The actual Jim Beam emblem is made as part of the lighter, but is pewter rather than stainless steel. Otherwise, the lighter is shiny chrome.
I've taken a picture of the bottom, so that you can see the date code for yourself. In this case, we've got proof that the lighter is 14+ years old, made in February 2000.
(At 14, it's not what I call vintage, but close. DannyHoush is watching!)
Happy bidding! You're going to love this lighter.
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PLEASE, DO NOT ASK ABOUT GIN ("GET IT NOW") PRICES. I DO NOT EVER PRICE ITEMS WITH A GIN AMOUNT, SINCE LISTIA TAKES A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THE GIN POINTS. THE AUCTION IS FIXED FOR SEVEN DAYS, THE SHIPPING FEE IS SET AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED. If you ask about these details, I get angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
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¹ In North Carolina, all beverages with more than 14% alcohol must be sold at a state-regulated Alcoholic Beverage Control store. These ABC stores are similar to South Carolina's red dot stores: contracted to private individuals under the auspices of the ABC board, appointed by the Governor and General Assembly. Beverages below 14% are sold at regular grocery stores, convenience stores, even at some drive-through stores.
² 7–11 stores are named for their operating hours, 7am to 11pm. They're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365.25 days a year.