Pull Tab Beer Cans
A pull tab has a ring or a tab that you pull to open the can. Pull tabs are also referred to as "pop tops." These were first introduced in 1962. The earlier versions were called zip tabs and produced until 1965.
The photo to the upper left depicts the typical pull tab from the 1970's. Please note "Dispose of Properly" is embossed on the lid. Due to recycling laws this statement as well as "Please Don't Litter" were added to pull tab lids during the early 1970's. During the mid 1970's they started to produce sta-tops and by the early 1980's this style was used on most beer cans. The left lower photo shows what this style lid looks like.
In general, pull tabs have little value. This is especially true on pull tabs produced after 1969. If the beer can has a gray versus a shiny metallic bottom then the can was probably manufactured after 1969.
We put together a list of better pull tabs. If the beer can is not on the list then the can likely has a value less than $1.00. Almost all aluminum cans hve little to no value. It is not uncommon to find pull tabs that are mistake cans (i.e. missing a color). These cans typically have little to no value.
