What can I do with my old jeans?

What are the classic Levi’s?

What to do with Levis that are too long?

For those who haven’t, it’s simple: just toss your jeans in the washing machine using hot water, and then the dryer until they’re completely dry. The heat from the dryer will shrink them well.
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Are old Levis worth anything?

Most Vintage Jeans Sell for About $100. These 19th-Century Levi’s Found in a Mine Shaft Just Sold for Much, Much More. The jeans, which were found five years ago in the American West by a “denim archeologist,” are shockingly intact.

How old do jeans have to be to be considered vintage?

Used pieces of clothing have to be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage. But any great vintage store will have a large variety of items from all ages and for any budget.
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What are vintage Levis made of?

Levi’s® were originally made of raw denim that would shrink when washed (hence the name).
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How do I know if my Levis are worth money?

A big ‘E’ on the Levis’ tab is more valuable than a little ‘e’ Selvage edges on a jean’s inside cuff is also a high-value indicator. A leather patch is worth more than a paper patch on the back of the jeans. Collectors also look for concealed copper rivets.

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Which Levis are collectible?

Old School tags: Authentic vintage Levi’s jeans are those manufactured before 1970. You can easily verify the true vintage of the jeans with this easy trick: find the red tab and check for a capital “E” in LEVi’s. Styles from the 80s and 90s are great too, so don’t limit yourself to the big “E”.
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What do the numbers on Levis mean?

For men, each number in the Levi’s collection signifies the overall sit, including the rise of the waist, the cut of the leg opening, and the fit of the seat. For women, each style number indicates the fit through the waist, hips and thighs, with many leg shapes and cuts to choose from.
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Does Levi take old jeans?

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How do I know what Levi’s I have?

At Levi’s®, we use a Product Code (which we call a PC9) to identify the style and finish of our products. The Product Code can be found in two places. The first is on the garment. You can see it on the small, white ‘wash & care’ labels sewn into each of our products.
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What are the most iconic Levi’s jeans?

Levi’s 501 Original
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What are the most popular vintage Levi’s?

The three most popular vintage styles are the 501, 505, and 517, Hillman confirms. You can find it stamped on the leather patch on the back or on the tag inside. All three were originally designed for men, they’re all extremely flattering on the butt, and they’re all coveted. Yet, each one is slightly different.
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Are Levi’s still guaranteed for life?

At Levi Strauss & Co., we stand behind the quality of our products and want you to love each and every purchase. That’s why all products have a 2-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects (outside of normal wear and tear). Products that show signs of defect must be returned within 60 days from purchase.
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What Are Vintage Levi’s Jeans Worth?

How much is the oldest pair of Levi’s worth?

A miner’s work pants with a five-button fly, recovered from the 1857 sinking of the S.S. Central America, that may have been made by or for Levi Strauss during the California Gold Rush-era. They sold for $114,000 in an auction conducted by Holabird Western Americana Collections in Reno, Nev., on December 3, 2022.
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How much can I sell used Levis for?

Customers can sell their old Levi’s at participating stores across the United States. The sustainable program offers $15 to $25 for products that can be resold, and $30 to $35 for the brand’s vintage denim. If items are too worn out to sell, the brand will still offer a $5 gift card.

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Can you get money for old jeans?

If your old jeans are in a very good state, you can also get a few bucks selling them at a thrift shop or flea market. There are also online alternatives like eBay, Etsy, Facebook or many consignment online shops. Make the world a little greener by diverting denim away from landfills.
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How much do Levis pay old jeans?

Customers can expect to receive between $15 and $35 for their used denim. Even if your denim is too worn to be resold, Levi’s will still buy it for $5.
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Which Levi’s are most valuable?

The denim jeans were owned by a miner during the gold rush era and is “good/wearable” condition. A pair of 1880s Levi’s jeans was auctioned off for $76,000 in New Mexico, making it one of the most expensive pairs of jeans to be sold, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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How do I know if my Levis are vintage?

Check the Red Tab: Take a look at the right back pocket. Do you see our famous red tab? Is the word LEVI’S® in all capital letters, or does it have a small letter “e” instead? The Tab with LEVI’S (also known as “Big E”) means the jeans are from before 1971.
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What Levis to look for in the thrift store?

Look for a red tab on the back right hand pocket. This little fabric flap will show the LEVI’S® brand name. This word will have all caps for jeans made before 1971, and a lower-case ‘e’ for jeans made after that date. However, Levi’s made before 1936 did not have the red tab.
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What’s the oldest pair of Levi’s?

Possibly the Oldest Pair of Levi’s Jeans, Salvaged From an 1857 Shipwreck, Just Auctioned for a Deep-Pocketed $114,000. What may be the earliest known Levi Strauss pants went for double their estimate at auction. The jeans salvaged from the wreckage.
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