BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

Shop with confidence. Connect with collectors. Protect your purchases.

At Zippo Collectors Club, we want collectors to feel comfortable buying, selling, and trading within our community. Our website connects buyers directly with independent sellers. When purchasing, we recommend paying through PayPal Goods & Services, which may provide protection for eligible purchases.

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What Is PayPal Purchase Protection?

PayPal Purchase Protection may reimburse eligible buyers when an item does not arrive or is significantly different from its description. Examples may include receiving a substantially different lighter than advertised or certain undisclosed damage or condition issues. Eligibility depends on PayPal’s rules and its review of the claim. Eligible reimbursement may include the purchase price and original shipping costs.

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How to Purchase Safely

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1. Find Your Collectible — Browse listings for Zippo lighters, displays, and collectibles.
2. Contact the Seller — Discuss condition, price, shipping, and details before purchasing.
3. Use PayPal Goods & Services — Pay for the purchase as goods or services, with an accurate description of the item.
4. Keep Your Records — Save the listing, photos, messages, receipt, and shipping tracking.
5. Enjoy Your Purchase — Eligible transactions may qualify for PayPal Purchase Protection.​
 

Goods & Services vs. Friends & Family

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PayPal Goods & Services: Intended for buying goods. Eligible transactions may qualify for Purchase Protection and PayPal dispute resolution.
PayPal Friends & Family: Intended for personal transfers. These payments do not qualify for Purchase Protection.
Never pay for a collectible using Friends & Family, even if a seller requests it.

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What If Something Goes Wrong?

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First contact the seller. If the issue is not resolved, open a dispute in PayPal’s Resolution Center, submit supporting records, and follow PayPal’s instructions. Escalate the dispute to a claim within PayPal’s required timeframe if needed. PayPal determines eligibility and the outcome.

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Important PayPal Rules

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For an item not received, a dispute generally must be opened within 180 days of payment. For an item significantly not as described, the deadline is generally 30 days after delivery or 180 days after payment, whichever comes first. Items intended for resale are excluded from Purchase Protection. Return shipping may not be reimbursed. Other exclusions and conditions apply; check the current policy before paying.

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A Community Built on Trust

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Zippo Collectors Club brings collectors together without traditional marketplace sales commissions. Using PayPal Goods & Services for eligible purchases can provide additional peace of mind when dealing directly with fellow collectors.
Find your next treasure. Connect with collectors. Buy with confidence.
www.zippocollectorsclub.com

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Important Disclaimer

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Zippo Collectors Club is an independent platform connecting buyers and sellers. We do not process payments, hold funds, guarantee transactions, or administer PayPal Purchase Protection. PayPal Purchase Protection is provided solely by PayPal, subject to its eligibility requirements, exclusions, deadlines, and terms. Not all transactions or collectibles qualify. PayPal alone decides disputes and claims. Zippo Collectors Club is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PayPal.
Official PayPal policy: www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/buyer-protection​​