(READ DESCRIPTION) How To Tell How Old Your Levi's Are From The Care Tag

Рет қаралды 91,256

3 жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN UPDATED AND CORRECTED:
• How To Date Your Levi'...
*Correction*
The US rule requiring care tags was introduced in 1971, though Levi's had begun include care information on some garments prior to this Levi's printed on pocket bags until around 1973 when they were replaced with tags. The pocket bag information can still be read in the same manner as the tag information.
#vintageclothing #thriftflip #reseller
Get 14-Day free trial of Prime Lister and 30 percent off your first month:
app.primelister.com/r/l?r=JLL...
Looking to buy some vintage levis or other vintage clothing?
Check us out on ebay: ebay.us/cS1UZl
Have some Old Jeans to sell? Check out our sponsor webuyoldjeans.com
Join the Discord: / discord
Instagram:lootfamvtg
👇 Check out the links below for The Gear We Use 👇
KZfaq Gear
🎥 Main Camera( Black Magic ) - ebay.us/Qdx12c
🎥 Secondary Camera (Gh5) - ebay.us/s7BBG3
🎙️ Audio Recorder - ebay.us/IuEX1t
🖲️ Switcher - ebay.us/QBtaRZ
💡 Lights - ebay.us/GimbbW
💻 Editing Laptop - ebay.us/gs2ioe
🎙️ Shotgun Mic - ebay.us/sL67Nx
💾 Harddrive - ebay.us/CsgNqQ
📷 Gopro 8 - ebay.us/u5EHFb
eBay Business
🌟 Rollo Thermal Printer - ebay.us/WajuLYRollo
🌟 Thermal Paper - ebay.us/Pi7FSMRollo
🌟 Paper Tray - ebay.us/zgazVJ
🌟 Ebay Laptop - ebay.us/JxNCXn
🛍️ Shop now and support the channel! Every purchase helps us continue creating awesome content for you. 🎥✨
⚠️ Disclosure: These links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support! 🙌
Questions about your vintage Levi's? Email us at lootfam1@gmail.com

Пікірлер: 221

@Erinfoley38 3 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the most helpful video on KZfaq for dating Levis. I knew about the 4 digit codes but recently came into a pair that was three digit and have been stumped/searching hard to understand the tag. The batwing timeline info helped tremendously help date this damn pair, thank you!!!!

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy we could help! Thanks for watching!

@kimcanty8376 2 жыл бұрын

It's like having a box load of dimonds not in A safe. In NYC People would knowingly snatch a pair of obviously bogus one right from a street vendor...

@theotherpersonisyou Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! I was researching to re-sell my favorite Levis from the 80s. Who knew that reading the tag makes it easy. Subscribed.

@SWSSCHSBNDTS 2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is the only video I have seen so many times but find myself watching everytime I find a new pair of vintage Levi’s! You rock man !

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, honored! Thanks for watching!!

@seiyartesone6093 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a 27 year old pair of orange tab Levi’s thanks to your videos!

@Jessiefeigert 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching this over and over to learn, thank you! Great vid

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rycarti 3 жыл бұрын

Been binging all your levis vids the past week! This one came just in time lets goo

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Good news!

@narftivo1980 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Everyone focuses on Made in the USA to determine vintage it seems like. I could tell just by looking at the care tag it was old enough to be vintage, just one tag, the rougher material it was made out of, the poor print. I'm so glad I found your excellent explanation of these tags!! Liked, and Subscribed!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ryansimons4523 2 жыл бұрын

I knew most of this information already.... From horribly searching the web, asking questions in Facebook groups and sheer deduction. How I wished I had just seen this video instead! Good job with it. It's not perfect, because no video could ever be. You are spot on with the no absolutes in Levi's comment. So very true. But this is great and I'll definitely recommend this the next time I get asked about dating vintage Levis!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

@MarcoSeah 3 жыл бұрын

ooo thanks so much for making this video! sure did help alot!!

@drwisdom1 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I have been wearing 501s for over 50 years and have a huge collection of vintage Levi's. All this time I have been dating Levi's by the waist tag and jeans features. With a quick look I can tell you about when a pair of 501s was made, but I couldn't be sure of the exact year until now. This was a very informative video and I liked that Mr. LootFam presents the information quickly.

@pablolandry9269 2 жыл бұрын

I respect you for that sir

@Juliancolucci1 Жыл бұрын

Do you want to sell any? haha

@madeyasee Жыл бұрын

Any 501 size 28 or 29 you would like to part with? 😅

@drwisdom1 Жыл бұрын

@@madeyasee Sorry, but all my 501s are around 36x32 or 36x34 for cuffing. Even when I started wearing 501s as a boy in the late 1960s I had a 32 inch waist. 28 is a really small size.

@james-zt3gs Жыл бұрын

I would love to see (and potentially purchase a couple pieces of) your collection! Let me know if you would be interested! Cheers

@thriftymullet1652 2 жыл бұрын

Informative. Helpful. Thank you.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Prokudak 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been really helpful.

@jessemaccormack Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip !

@darrylbasa220 3 жыл бұрын

really helpful! ty!

@JesSICKaHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful dude! Thanks

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

@ginagraham1855 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@johannhd1903 3 жыл бұрын

really love this channel. thanks a lot

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Riverwytche 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great video

@jerramy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Unfortuantely, I actually wore my 501's so the care tag is almost unreadable. I think I bought them around 1980 or before and they have been worn, washed and repaired so much that finally they came out of the washing machine the other day, obviously unrepairable. It is a testament to the quality that none of the stitching or rivets ever came undone, or pulled away. It was just the material itself that got so thin on the butt and knees that there was just nothing to hold onto to sew them up again. I know people like to buy hardly-worn vintage, but I think I must be one of the few who actually bought them new and literally wore them to death. It took over 30 years. Can you get emotionally attached to an item of clothing? Yup! It's also nice to know that at the age of 63 I still wear that same size 38 long. I looked on the back of the top button and it seems to have stamped a G (or maybe a 6) at the top, a 0 to the right bottom, and a 6 (or is it an 8?) to the left bottom. What does this mean? I bought them in Greece by the way. The parts of the care tag I can read are G50 078801/5.

@hanielchristianto1127 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, love the channel. Can you do a video for vintage blanket 101? Thanks

@thomaskrantz4194 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, helped me date my pair of selvage 1978 501’s

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ToriHartman Ай бұрын

hey Josh.. so I have a pair that is 701S - on the back of the front button is is 112 - it's Made in Hong Kong with a black batwing tag... the back pocket is cut like the bat wing too. I think they might be vintage but the inner fabric waist band is throwing me off - a large inked print in black reads Levi's - it's on a striped inner waist band... whew. Any thoughts... btw I've seen your video like 10 times and it's always helpful. I'd love your thoughts if it's appropriate to ask. TY!!

@Mac-ln9ny Жыл бұрын

good video

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@blakethomas5637 2 жыл бұрын

I just realized I have a pair of 684 big bellbottoms with the red batwing tag. I can't believe they were still producing those in the latter half of the 80's into the 90's.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Would you mind sharing some photos to Lootfam1@gmail.com? I’ve heard of but never seen big bells from the late 80s.

@nick6956 Жыл бұрын

Got some orange tabs today with a small white tag, and it’s super faded but I believe it says ‘82!

@justinclary2532 3 жыл бұрын

Wake me up when you start talking about vintage tees 😅 I kid I kid

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Working on it! Probably gonna do a dive into some of the bigger vintage tee brands like giant, liquid blue, and mosquitohead.

@amylou0209 Жыл бұрын

This has been super helpful but I am still struggling a bit with a pair of red levis made in Canada. Still a paper tag, black no batwing. 1/5 is on the tag beside the factory code (212). Would that mean these are from the 70s theoretically?

@TNACME 11 ай бұрын

the numbers in the tag are the date they were manufactured

@vijaylohiya3793 2 жыл бұрын

So dam useful

@loriarnold764 10 ай бұрын

Great information! I almost discarded 30 year old jeans!

@LootFam 10 ай бұрын

Glad you were able to save them!

@haroldlillyii8331 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of black 550 with the red batwing logo tag, date appears to be 0198. Only worn less than 10 times, once or twice in the last 10 years. Made in Mexico.

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Are they orange tabs? The red batwing can be found on some orange tabs and a few other random pairs in the late 90s. Though, you won't likely find the same on any pair of 501s.

@GlitterBitch Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of 509 low slouch, redline jeans (capris) The care tag has a black wing,back pocket has a red tag. What year do you think these were made?

@genagx 2 жыл бұрын

Omg. Please see my comment. I recently purchased a pair of vintage 501. A great price, too. I just looked at the white tag to sit down and decode it (I just got them a couple days ago). It's the smaller white tag. On the back on the second to last line where I know is the date it has printed "11 0 6" I know that the 6 is the location because it is mirrored on the top fly button back side. Am I right that these are 11/1980!? I am in love. The tag is sewn on the same line as pocket bag not under the bag like some and it's definitely the small version of the white tag. I'm blown away. AND THEY FIT !!!

@genagx 2 жыл бұрын

Omg wait, could it be 11/1970!?! Ummm 😱

@genagx 2 жыл бұрын

Also, on your "10 7" jeans, couldn't they be either '67 or '77 because white tag start '67?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

The white tags on jeans didn't start until 1973, but wash instructions were being included on garments around 67. From 71-73 they were mostly printed on the pocket back on jeans. Send me some photos of your jeans to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'll take a look! thanks!

@mclovinpo 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet just got some 1981 bell bottoms

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@aidenholmes7649 Ай бұрын

i’ve got a pair of levi’s with black batwing logo with date code -042. does this mean they were april 92’ seen as the black batwing code didn’t exist until 1991?

@beccagosselin5050 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have been so helpful for me dating other Levi’s items, but I am stumped on a recent pair I picked up. They are a black pair of 550s with a black tab with white lettering. The care tag has the red batwing, but none of the numbers make sense for a date code 🤷🏼‍♀️

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Shoot me some photos at lootfam1@gmail.com. I’ll take a look.

@dolores4237 8 ай бұрын

Did Levi's every make a metal tab?

@user-xq8km2ww2h 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Love your videos! I found a pair of 20505 0217s Orange Tab and I'm having trouble dating them. They have an 8 stamped in the button (in other videos you mentioned this was like that till around 1981) and the tag is not very visible. It ooks just like the one you show at 5:31. Thanks in advance!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you'd like please send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'd love to take a look!

@user-xq8km2ww2h 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam Great! Just sent them :)

@lindseygarland9299 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. It helped me to date a pair of jeans with the red Bat wing logo (86’ - mid 90s) and I only paid $1 at a garage sale. 🤣 I recently came across a button down collared Levi’s men’s shirt and the inside tag is navy blue with white lettering. Do you discuss the inner logo tag in any of your other videos? Or can you tell me anything about this particular shirt logo? I look forward to watching More of your videos! Thank you again!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. If you want you can send me some photos of the shirt to lootfam1@gmail.com. I don't really talk much about Levi's shirts, but perhaps I'll prepare something for the future. Thanks for watching!

@danrussel7294 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I, too have watched this many times. A Question for you. I have, I think, an early 1980s pair of 501s. They have 501 0000 on the back label. What does that mean? I really appreciate the work you do.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

That would be the denim wash code denoting the material used. I can't recall off hand what 0000 was used for during that period, but some photos might helpful. If you'd like you can email me some at lootfam1@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and glad to have you here!

@melaniepope5294 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Levi's and they don't have what number they are I saw a video where you talked about the black tags and they have some foreign writing Will they have a PC 9 number but I called Levi's and they said they don't know just wondering if you could help if I gave you the PC 9 or tell me how I could identify him their women's jeans I think

@stevewilson8369 Жыл бұрын

When did they start making how to shrink instructions and sewing it inside the waistband

@ErisGemsByMiso 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic! am a vintage denim reseller/collector and have always found it tricky to date Levis from the 70s/80s - wondering if you have an IG so I can link to credit you for this v helpful info!

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank so much! @the_vint_age

@ErisGemsByMiso 3 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam DM'd ya!

@TheSpiritualife 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have an article with pictures? This was helpful, but I am still not able to figure out which numbers on my tags are important besides the style code and factory code. I really need the date code but can't find it!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I don't currently. But If you'd like you can send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'd love to help you find it! Thanks!

@TheSpiritualife 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam thanks for the reply! I emailed you:)

@anthonytrevonreid Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any info about the 569 model specifically? I am searching for a true loose, straight fit and I've been hearing that the earlier versions are better quality than the modern versions. However, I have yet to find any details regarding when this model was first introduced and how it varies based on where it was manufactured. If anyone could help me out I would be extremely greatful!!! Great video by the way! Very helpful.

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

I believe the 569 was a product of the late 90s. At the least, that is oldest I’ve ever found them. I’d agree the earlier versions are better. I actually have some dead stock right now from the late 90s-y2k era. Lootfam1@gmail.com if you’re interested.

@davidbrims5825 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, I prefer the late 1980s 501 levis, better quality. Could someone tell me what the numbers 0115, 0118 , 0193 and 0134 on the tags mean ?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

The four digits opposite of the lot number is the material or color code of the wash of the jeans. A comprehensive list doesn’t exist as far as i know. I’m planning on putting one together soon.

@amandayoung1597 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! I have a pair of flare leg women's jeans w no back pockets, red tag inside says "Guess ? Jeans" Made in Brazil. Help?!?

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Could you send a photo to lootfam1@gmail.com? I’ll take a look.

@robertthomason4410 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of 517 jeans with a small e orange tag. It has an applied canvas type material. Like chaps They are new with square 517 label. There is no wash instructions label. Can't seem to find any images of them.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Would you mind sending me some photos to my email lootfam1@gmail.com? I'd love to take a look. Sounds interesting.

@micheureyes7467 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question, I found a pair of 20517 0217 orange tabs, made in the USA on the back patch, and unlike what you've shown in the video, which was a more paper type tag, this pairs care tag (it's the bigger, no branding, mid 80s type care tag) was made of the same material as the back patch. I was wondering if you knew if levis did that? and if theres a number to date them precisely like newer care tags have? I can't seem to make out a year from the numbers on it.

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind sending me some pictures of the jeans to lootfam1@gmail.com? I would really like to see these jeans. Thanks for watching!

@micheureyes7467 3 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam email sent!

@lindseygarland9299 2 жыл бұрын

I am curious as to what ever came about these mystery Levi’s ..?

@micheureyes7467 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindseygarland9299 This is what he said: "These are from 1987 (4/7), right around the transition to the new tagging system. I wonder if the factory ran out of the normal material for tags and decided to use something else instead. That is not unheard of in the world of levis."

@masterixpl Жыл бұрын

I was expecting to receive someinfo on all the number from the labels, to see which 4group of numbers is the date..

@user-vc6vf1sw3n 11 ай бұрын

I have 2 pairs of vintage Levis but I have no idea what all the numbers on the tag means…

@kurt9494 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m looking at two pairs of American made orange tab 560s. Both are made in 95, although one has a red batwing tag and one has a black. Would you know if there’s a difference?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

The Red Bat Wing logo was discontinued in the 501 around 1993, but the orange tab line used it along side the black bat wing without any real distinction. They are, for all intents and purposes, the same. Thanks for watching!

@vaporizedmatter8327 8 ай бұрын

I have a few pairs of Levi's 646 Corduroy Bell Bottoms that I was able to date to the mid 70s because of this. Lootfam, let me know if you need a better image of the Small Paper tag because one of my pairs has very clear text.

@LootFam 8 ай бұрын

Did you email me pictures? I get lots of emails so maybe I missed it. Lootfam1@gmail.com

@justinclary2532 3 жыл бұрын

Mid 90's levi's silvertabs loose fit are king.

@danieljosephleo 11 ай бұрын

Was the white tag replaced by the red tag in 1987 for the jackets as well as the jeans? I've got a flannel-lined Type 3 jacket with the (very faded!) white tag...

@LootFam 11 ай бұрын

Generally, yes. Though my experience is that the jackets took long to phase into the new tags.

@danieljosephleo 11 ай бұрын

@@LootFam Thanks, buddy! Nice to know I'm rocking a flannel-lined Levi's jacket that's circa-35-years-old - and it's super comfortable!

@jadeslater1859 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Levi’s skirt with the paper care tag with the sizing on the back, think you could help me read the dating code? 🙇🏻‍♀️

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! Email me pics at lootfam1@gmail.com

@rianpongratz2994 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of 505s with the pocket bag tag, but its a red batwing logo on the tag. Help? Lol

@user-ho5pi1vk4t Жыл бұрын

I have a levis orange tab 506 that has a three date number 059, what month and year is this?

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

May 1989

@DANi-dt9sp 3 жыл бұрын

Hi man, can I send you a pic of the care tag on my jeans? I am a bit confused with it.. thanks

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

@shanellschmitt3122 2 жыл бұрын

The date codes confuse me so much. I have watched so many videos but I can’t tell if my orange tab is vintage or from recent, can you help?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, email me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. The good news is that if it's orange tab there is a 99.99999 precent chances it's vintage as the orange tab line end in 1999. There was a very small release in like 2018 or something but it was very small.

@frankschroth1919 3 жыл бұрын

So , when the first digit of the production code is the month, how come that mine says 1121? Since we don't have November yet, it can only mean the week of the year,right? So couldn't it be that all the tags have not the month code of a certain year, they have the week code of a certain year?

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to a modern pair of levis? If so, many production changes have been made in the last 20 years so unfortunately this method can only be reliably used for vintage jeans. Levis production reps confirmed to me the month/ year dating system but it was for jeans made prior to 2002ish. They still dated jeans after that but i have not confirmed all the details. Thanks for watching! If you have pictures of the tag you are referring to i’d love to see it. You can email me at lootfam1@gmail.com

@TheCoolmom09 6 ай бұрын

Will it be different for a jean jacket?

@LootFam 6 ай бұрын

In some cases, but generally the rules apply the same.

@towardupmetamorphose 2 жыл бұрын

Does this information also apply to Levi's shorts?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@wesleylowe4256 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Levi’s 560s which seem pretty old. There’s no interior tag whatsoever, I can’t find any kind of wash instructions either. Does have a red little e tab. Excellent condition. They feel like they were dry cleaned and then never worn, lol. Any advice is appreciated

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

The 560 was born in the mid-late 80s. So it’s not likely any older that that. Became rather popular through the 90’s. I’d say it’s likely from the 90s. The tags were likely cut out as they started sticking them on the waist band and people didn’t care for that being that they were more stiff than modern tags. Cool find! Thanks for sharing!

@wesleylowe4256 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam thanks for the info! I could find production ranges for just about every pair other than the 560s LOL it was so frustrating

@javierbautista9661 9 ай бұрын

I have come across a shit ton of brand new vintage Levi’s where can I get rid of them

@LootFam 9 ай бұрын

Check out Webuyoldjeans.com They got the cash to make big buys and offer fair pricing.

@BWILLSREVIEWS77 2 жыл бұрын

So I found an orange tag pair that has the 70s style tag but the back patch is thick leather and only stitched on the top and the bottom. They are in awesome shape but i cant fond any that have the thick leather back patch

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

I'd bet they are from the Levi's Movie' On line. I've got a video on the channel all about them, or you can send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'll take a look. Thanks!

@BWILLSREVIEWS77 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam Just sent over the pictures

@krystalwilliams4295 2 жыл бұрын

We have 2 pairs of vintage jeans possibly from 1977. Can you help us with this?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Would love too! Email pictures to lootfam1@gmail.com . Thanks!!

@charissakamigaki956 3 жыл бұрын

Ok. So I found a pair of 900 series, red batwing tag, made in Mexico. The made in Mexico part confuses me. Are they vintage?

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Levi’s began moving production out of us in the 80s for select products. I’d guess those are mid 90s. Thanks for watching!

@WardrobeByJ 3 жыл бұрын

this video is crucial. I’m still confused about my favorite 501s in my closet. They have the small white paper tag...I’ll shoot you an email:)

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Please do! Would love to take a look!

@wendybarbosa6794 2 жыл бұрын

Anything on kids Little Levi’s? I’m a bit stumped on a pair I have.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the Little Levis sometimes follow completely different rules haha. If you'd like you can email me pictures of the pair in question. Lootfam1@gmail.com

@DrewPigott 2 жыл бұрын

You talked about the meaning of 0217 I. The video, do you know what 0215 means?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. It had to do with the wash and material, but there isn’t a comprehensive list of the codes… Yet. Currently, i’m working on putting one together. I just haven’t sorted that one out yet.

@MadMan559est69 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to tell if a pair of used 501s were shrink to fit?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

The four digits following the lot number is the wash code(501-xxxx). Some of the most common STF wash codes are: 0000 and 0117. Thanks for watching!

@michaelkeith5105 2 жыл бұрын

I just found a pair of Levi’s double knees at the thrift, the date code is 1198 but i can’t find anything else about them, there red tag with the small e they don’t have the brown patch in the back and they have a patch about one inch my one and a half inches that says “levi Strauss & co. Manufacturers of two-horse brand overalls and denim work clothing” I can’t find any information about them, I’d like some help

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Sure! Can you send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com? I’d love to take a look

@michaelkeith5105 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam I sent an email earlier today

@janlymaglasang8447 Жыл бұрын

Bro i have a black tabs and the color of the letters levis was gold and then back of buttom was 687 what can you say about that bro

@newjuicewrldunreleased1156 Жыл бұрын

Need some help guys I found a blue tab uppercase E Levi’s corduroys and I just can’t figure out what time era there from or what they are worth they don’t exist online!

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Send some pics to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'll take a look.

@newjuicewrldunreleased1156 Жыл бұрын

@@LootFam just sent some over thanks so much

@nahannii8953 3 жыл бұрын

If the small white tag was intruded in 1967 how do you know the pair with date code 10 7 is from 1977 and not 1967…. Because of whether e is big or small on tab?

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Any levis produced in 1967 would have a Big E in the spell out of Levis on the red tab.

@Korina01 2 жыл бұрын

How come I have small e 646s with washing instructions on the pocket bag?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Elizabeth! See the correction in the description. I misspoke, and care tags were fully implemented by 1973. So there are a couple years where this could be the case. Thanks for watching!

@Korina01 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam Awesome thanks a bunch! I was confused on why my big E 684 big bells have a paper care tag but the 646s don’t. Good to know there was a period where they used both!

@viola3868 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I got a vintage Levi's 544 yesterday at thrift store. I'm kind of confused what year it is. Could you please look at my white tag and help me what year it is? Could I send you an email?

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

@SWSSCHSBNDTS 2 жыл бұрын

When i die bury me with this video in the pocket of my 501’s

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks for watching!

@kelseymorris8491 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I think I have late 80s-90s gray acid wash 550s I picked up yesterday. Sadly the front of the red bat wing isn't in good shape to tell a size and the back patch is missing as well. It does have a black Levi's pocket tag (Were those only used for specific years or models?) The inside stamp of the button says 575. The numbers on the inside are: 2008 S10 575 021 78860-5 40550 4158 Any idea of a specific year from this information? Thanks!

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the date code is 021 giving us 1991. The black tab was used for a variety of stuff but it is common on acid wash levis from this time period. Acid wash was pretty new at this time and Levi's likely made it a some what separate product line. Thanks!

@kelseymorris8491 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam thank you so much. As always, I appreciate your help. I pass along your channel anytime anyone in my FB reselling groups ask about Levi's.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

@@kelseymorris8491 Really appreciate it!

@chopperking1122 2 жыл бұрын

i went thru ALL my levis , about 14 pairs . theyre all junk , made in factories for 2.50 an hour . 1 pair made in australia i like . only because thats where i live .

@victorlugo3718 3 жыл бұрын

Question: would the date code of 050 mean may of 1990 or may of 1980? There is a black batwing so I’m thinking 1990 after watching this video

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Correct! There would be no branding on a tag from 1980. Thank for watching!

@victorlugo3718 3 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam this was very helpful when I’m hunting for these in the wild. Thank you

@victorlugo3718 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam got another question for you: got another pair of orange tabs with a small care tag with not a lot of real estate in the inner left pocket. No branding so before 1987. The numbers I have are 8 (I’m assuming august) 6 and 575 (factory number?). I’m trying to figure out if it is 1986 or 1976. I’m leaning more in the 1976 era but I’m not 100% sure

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

@@victorlugo3718 i’d guess 76-78. Could you send me a picture to lootfam1@gmail.com?

@soniacamarillo2936 3 жыл бұрын

I have 511 silvertab denim shorts but the care tag is all in spanish????

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

Could send me some pictures to lootfam1@gmail.com and i’s love to take a look. Thanks for watching!

@xyla2235 2 жыл бұрын

What if a pair with red batwing says 090? Is that September 1990?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@user-so7xe2rv7d 2 ай бұрын

Corduroy Levi action made in USA brown label what year

@LootFam 2 ай бұрын

Generally these are found from the late 70s to early 80s.

@doet4071 2 жыл бұрын

How do you read a proto tag? Got some mint polyesters

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Can you send me some photos of the promo tags in question? Some contain helpful information. Some don't haha.

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

lootfam1@gmail.com

@tanniscavacece1745 9 ай бұрын

Can you show the labels

@LootFam 9 ай бұрын

Please check the link in the description for the updated video. Thanks!

@tanniscavacece1745 9 ай бұрын

@@LootFam thank you

@lianefougere9965 2 жыл бұрын

just found a pair of orange tag, Canadian made Levi's and I'm confused on the style I believe they are 506. Does this make sense? 😂

@lianefougere9965 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they are from 2002? I'm very stumped on these, if anyone can help

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

@@lianefougere9965 It's unlikely they are from 2002 as the orange tab lined ended in 1999. Send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. Canadian made tags are notoriously confusing to read, but I may be able to piece it together and at least get you close. Thanks for watching!

@user-nq3fz4en3u Жыл бұрын

Levi’s

@carolineglenn2918 Жыл бұрын

Would be so much more helpful without the background music!! Very hard to hear/concentrate

@Patrick-ex4bk Жыл бұрын

What exactly do you call the style of that beard???

@roxaneluna5796 Жыл бұрын

Where can I sell my vintage Levi’s ? 😊

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Ebay can be a good place. But i’m always buying too haha! Lootfam1@gmail.com

@jonstrummer6930 Жыл бұрын

I've still got a pair of 501s and 618s I had in the 80s. They're made in the UK though so the tags are not the same as the ones shown in here. There's only 1 tag anywhere inside each pair and they're longer than the ones shown here. One side has the care instructions and the other has the numbers. They just don't correspond the way they do on here. The 618s number side at top says W 30 L32 618 0285. Bingo! February '85. That works, I've cracked it! Doesn't follow with the 501s though. They'd be 0314. March 2014. That simply cant be possible so I'm still struggling! 🤦🏼

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Yo! Shoot me some photos to my email and I'll take a look! lootfam1@gmail.com BTW, I love Crass.

@velvet_kierstaff386 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure Levi’s started making black batwing tags in 91’? I’m almost positive I found a pair from 90’.

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

It's quite possible there were some in 1990. Like with all Levi's "rules" they can be a little fuzzy.

@velvet_kierstaff386 Жыл бұрын

@@LootFam sounds good! Thanks!

@finnkaterberg3076 2 жыл бұрын

What if mine don’t have any of those tags?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have a different tag or no tags?

@sylasmalone6126 3 жыл бұрын

I think Levis have slowly been going up in price in the past few years but I feel like Levis are gonna keep going up in price.

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! With the push for sustainable clothing used and vintage clothing should grow with it.

@sylasmalone6126 3 жыл бұрын

I got a pair of 1969 Levis 606 big e orange tab. Still in a deep indigo color. Could I email you some pictures to see what you think.

@LootFam 3 жыл бұрын

@@sylasmalone6126 please do! I would love to check them out! Lootfam1@gmail.com

@sylasmalone6126 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I sent the pictures let me know if it didn't work, and I can resend. I appreciate your help.

@ricksworlddereaux2397 Жыл бұрын

Going 😂up..i remember a pair of 501 Levis costs no more then 39$ in the 1990s in the USA..where in Germany it was 79 Deutschmarks..today in Europe they 79€ retail..🤔🇺🇸🇩🇪

@slimnooze Жыл бұрын

Dude, you look a bit like Sal Vulcano

@LootFam Жыл бұрын

Definitely heard that before haha.

@ordulf7193 2 жыл бұрын

What about jacket care tags?

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

Generally, they are the same. Though there are some that may have extra information you'd need to sort through. If you have a specific tag you need help on you're welcome to email me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. Thanks!

@ordulf7193 2 жыл бұрын

@@LootFam Thanks, I may do that. Mine has the 3% shrinkage tag but I can't tell if it's big E or not because the tag just has the ® symbol.

@houstonkeane8475 2 жыл бұрын

1971 Care Labeling Rule. 67 is a little early

@LootFam 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. 67 is around when Levi’s added care instructions via stamps on their garments. I misspoke. The correction is in the description. Thanks for watching!