Article: Collectors From All Over the World Gather to Trade a Little Piece Of Americana, Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Zippo and Honor the Friends And Collectors Who Return Every Other Year for Zippo Swap Meet.

 
 Zippo Lighters May Evoke Nostalgia of the Good Ol' Days 
   But to Millions Worldwide They Mean Serious Business 
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NEW YORK, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- There are millions of Zippo collectors worldwide ... thousands from all over the world will gather for this event to swap and buy the lighters which can fetch thousands of dollars. The Zippo lighter has been featured in more than 1,000 movies, live stage plays, and television shows. Legendary owners of Zippo lighters include Frank Sinatra, Rudy Vallee and Joan Crawford.

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