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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2021
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    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.
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  • @Erinfoley38
    @Erinfoley38 3 роки тому +30

    This is hands down the most helpful video on UA-cam 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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому

      Very happy we could help! Thanks for watching!

    • @kimcanty8376
      @kimcanty8376 2 роки тому

      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...

  • @SWSSCHSBNDTS
    @SWSSCHSBNDTS 2 роки тому +9

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, honored! Thanks for watching!!

  • @ryansimons4523
    @ryansimons4523 2 роки тому +7

    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!

  • @theotherpersonisyou
    @theotherpersonisyou Рік тому +1

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

  • @rycarti
    @rycarti 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @seiyartesone6093
    @seiyartesone6093 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @Jessiefeigert
    @Jessiefeigert 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @narftivo1980
    @narftivo1980 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @drwisdom1
    @drwisdom1 2 роки тому +44

    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
      @pablolandry9269 2 роки тому +1

      I respect you for that sir

    • @Juliancolucci1
      @Juliancolucci1 Рік тому +1

      Do you want to sell any? haha

    • @madeyasee
      @madeyasee Рік тому

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

    • @drwisdom1
      @drwisdom1 Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @james-zt3gs Рік тому +1

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

  • @darrylbasa220
    @darrylbasa220 3 роки тому +1

    really helpful! ty!

  • @ginagraham1855
    @ginagraham1855 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful!

  • @MarcoSeah
    @MarcoSeah 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @thriftymullet1652
    @thriftymullet1652 2 роки тому +1

    Informative. Helpful. Thank you.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @JesSICKaHenry
    @JesSICKaHenry 2 роки тому +2

    Super helpful dude! Thanks

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @johannhd1903
    @johannhd1903 3 роки тому +1

    really love this channel. thanks a lot

  • @Riverwytche
    @Riverwytche 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Great video

  • @jessemaccormack
    @jessemaccormack Рік тому +1

    thanks for the tip !

  • @Prokudak
    @Prokudak 2 роки тому +1

    It’s been really helpful.

  • @hanielchristianto1127
    @hanielchristianto1127 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jerramy
    @jerramy 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @nick6956
    @nick6956 Рік тому +2

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

  • @justinclary2532
    @justinclary2532 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @thomaskrantz4194
    @thomaskrantz4194 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @TNACME
    @TNACME 11 місяців тому +1

    the numbers in the tag are the date they were manufactured

  • @Mac-ln9ny
    @Mac-ln9ny Рік тому +1

    good video

  • @blakethomas5637
    @blakethomas5637 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @amylou0209
    @amylou0209 Рік тому

    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?

  • @ToriHartman
    @ToriHartman Місяць тому

    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!!

  • @GlitterBitch
    @GlitterBitch Рік тому

    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?

  • @beccagosselin5050
    @beccagosselin5050 Рік тому +2

    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
      @LootFam  Рік тому

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

  • @lindseygarland9299
    @lindseygarland9299 2 роки тому +5

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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!

  • @aidenholmes7649
    @aidenholmes7649 Місяць тому

    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?

  • @vijaylohiya3793
    @vijaylohiya3793 2 роки тому +1

    So dam useful

  • @user-xq8km2ww2h
    @user-xq8km2ww2h 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @user-xq8km2ww2h
      @user-xq8km2ww2h 2 роки тому

      @@LootFam Great! Just sent them :)

  • @stevewilson8369
    @stevewilson8369 Рік тому

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

  • @danrussel7294
    @danrussel7294 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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!

  • @ErisGemsByMiso
    @ErisGemsByMiso 3 роки тому +4

    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!

  • @dolores4237
    @dolores4237 8 місяців тому

    Did Levi's every make a metal tab?

  • @loriarnold764
    @loriarnold764 9 місяців тому +1

    Great information! I almost discarded 30 year old jeans!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you were able to save them!

  • @melaniepope5294
    @melaniepope5294 Рік тому

    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

  • @haroldlillyii8331
    @haroldlillyii8331 Рік тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  Рік тому

      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.

  • @genagx
    @genagx Рік тому

    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
      @genagx Рік тому

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

    • @genagx
      @genagx Рік тому

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  Рік тому +1

      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!

  • @davidbrims5825
    @davidbrims5825 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @masterixpl
    @masterixpl Рік тому

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

  • @anthonytrevonreid
    @anthonytrevonreid Рік тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  Рік тому

      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.

  • @robertthomason4410
    @robertthomason4410 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

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

  • @rianpongratz2994
    @rianpongratz2994 Рік тому

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

  • @amandayoung1597
    @amandayoung1597 Рік тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  Рік тому

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

  • @mclovinpo
    @mclovinpo 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet just got some 1981 bell bottoms

  • @micheureyes7467
    @micheureyes7467 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому +1

      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
      @micheureyes7467 3 роки тому

      @@LootFam email sent!

    • @lindseygarland9299
      @lindseygarland9299 2 роки тому

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

    • @micheureyes7467
      @micheureyes7467 2 роки тому

      @@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."

  • @kurt9494
    @kurt9494 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @TheSpiritualife
    @TheSpiritualife 2 роки тому +2

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @TheSpiritualife 2 роки тому

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

  • @user-vc6vf1sw3n
    @user-vc6vf1sw3n 10 місяців тому

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

  • @danieljosephleo
    @danieljosephleo 11 місяців тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @danieljosephleo
      @danieljosephleo 11 місяців тому

      @@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
    @jadeslater1859 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      Sure! Email me pics at lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @frankschroth1919
    @frankschroth1919 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому +1

      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

  • @vaporizedmatter8327
    @vaporizedmatter8327 7 місяців тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  7 місяців тому

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

  • @wesleylowe4256
    @wesleylowe4256 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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
      @wesleylowe4256 2 роки тому

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

  • @WardrobeByJ
    @WardrobeByJ 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому

      Please do! Would love to take a look!

  • @DANi-dt9sp
    @DANi-dt9sp 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @janlymaglasang8447
    @janlymaglasang8447 Рік тому

    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

  • @shanellschmitt3122
    @shanellschmitt3122 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @BWILLSREVIEWS77
    @BWILLSREVIEWS77 2 роки тому

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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
      @BWILLSREVIEWS77 2 роки тому

      @@LootFam Just sent over the pictures

  • @user-ho5pi1vk4t
    @user-ho5pi1vk4t Рік тому +1

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

  • @justinclary2532
    @justinclary2532 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @charissakamigaki956
    @charissakamigaki956 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому

      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!

  • @krystalwilliams4295
    @krystalwilliams4295 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

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

  • @MadMan559est69
    @MadMan559est69 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @towardupmetamorphose
    @towardupmetamorphose 2 роки тому +1

    Does this information also apply to Levi's shorts?

  • @newjuicewrldunreleased1156
    @newjuicewrldunreleased1156 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @javierbautista9661
    @javierbautista9661 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  9 місяців тому

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

  • @wendybarbosa6794
    @wendybarbosa6794 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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

  • @nahannii8953
    @nahannii8953 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

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

  • @TheCoolmom09
    @TheCoolmom09 5 місяців тому +1

    Will it be different for a jean jacket?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  5 місяців тому

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

  • @DrewPigott
    @DrewPigott 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @viola3868
    @viola3868 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому +1

      Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @michaelkeith5105
    @michaelkeith5105 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @michaelkeith5105
      @michaelkeith5105 2 роки тому

      @@LootFam I sent an email earlier today

  • @kelseymorris8491
    @kelseymorris8491 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @kelseymorris8491 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      @@kelseymorris8491 Really appreciate it!

  • @Korina01
    @Korina01 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @Korina01 2 роки тому

      @@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!

  • @Patrick-ex4bk
    @Patrick-ex4bk Рік тому

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

  • @victorlugo3718
    @victorlugo3718 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @victorlugo3718
      @victorlugo3718 3 роки тому

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

    • @victorlugo3718
      @victorlugo3718 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

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

  • @user-so7xe2rv7d
    @user-so7xe2rv7d 2 місяці тому +1

    Corduroy Levi action made in USA brown label what year

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 місяці тому

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

  • @soniacamarillo2936
    @soniacamarillo2936 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @roxaneluna5796
    @roxaneluna5796 Рік тому +1

    Where can I sell my vintage Levi’s ? 😊

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  Рік тому

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

  • @jonstrummer6930
    @jonstrummer6930 Рік тому +1

    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
      @LootFam  Рік тому +1

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

  • @lianefougere9965
    @lianefougere9965 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @lianefougere9965 2 роки тому

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      @@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!

  • @doet4071
    @doet4071 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @finnkaterberg3076
    @finnkaterberg3076 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      Does it have a different tag or no tags?

  • @xyla2235
    @xyla2235 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @machetenikki
    @machetenikki Рік тому +1

    I am going crazy with these pants. They are from 75 to 85. Orange tab. But can not find factory 32. Maybe they are knockoffs??

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  Рік тому +1

      Probably not. If you want you can send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. I’ll do what i can!

    • @machetenikki
      @machetenikki Рік тому

      @@LootFam thanks! I did

  • @tanniscavacece1745
    @tanniscavacece1745 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you show the labels

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @tanniscavacece1745
      @tanniscavacece1745 8 місяців тому

      @@LootFam thank you

  • @velvet_kierstaff386
    @velvet_kierstaff386 Рік тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  Рік тому

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

    • @velvet_kierstaff386
      @velvet_kierstaff386 Рік тому

      @@LootFam sounds good! Thanks!

  • @ordulf7193
    @ordulf7193 2 роки тому +1

    What about jacket care tags?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @ordulf7193 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @SWSSCHSBNDTS
    @SWSSCHSBNDTS 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      Will do! Thanks for watching!

  • @user-nq3fz4en3u
    @user-nq3fz4en3u Рік тому +1

    Levi’s

  • @lingling_-fi6uc
    @lingling_-fi6uc Рік тому +1

    What about the old Levi's tag that says this
    W29 l30
    11522 052
    501 -000
    042586
    501 c
    33 057

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  Рік тому

      Would you be able to send me a photo of these? Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @chopperking1122
    @chopperking1122 2 роки тому +1

    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 .

  • @sylasmalone6126
    @sylasmalone6126 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому

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

    • @sylasmalone6126
      @sylasmalone6126 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @LootFam  3 роки тому

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

    • @sylasmalone6126
      @sylasmalone6126 3 роки тому

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

    • @ricksworlddereaux2397
      @ricksworlddereaux2397 Рік тому

      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..🤔🇺🇸🇩🇪

  • @houstonkeane8475
    @houstonkeane8475 2 роки тому +1

    1971 Care Labeling Rule. 67 is a little early

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 роки тому

      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!

  • @sergiotopete6393
    @sergiotopete6393 9 місяців тому +1

    But it looks like your only reading the one tag...i have a diff tag with more and diff digits😳😳

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  9 місяців тому

      Check the link in the description. The video has been updated to include for more examples. Thanks!