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Telephone Switching => Magneto & Manual (Cord Boards etc) => Topic started by: RB on April 20, 2018, 10:39:28 AM

Title: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: RB on April 20, 2018, 10:39:28 AM
Hi
Thot I would throw this out there.
I may be comming into a cord board. Woo Hoo!!!!!
Too bad I have no room for it.
Sooo... If there is someone in the DFW area interested in it, and willing to come get it, I will find out more.
But, before I spend any time, what would it be worth to you?
Thanks Rod
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: HarrySmith on April 20, 2018, 12:26:44 PM
I think the value to a collector would depend on model , completeness & condition. If it is a 555 style board that can be used & is in complete working condition I would pay $100.00 for it. If it is an answering service board such as 552 or something like that I would not be interested.
A little more information and some pictures would be great!
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: RB on April 20, 2018, 03:29:15 PM
Yeah, thats what I thot too.
All I know so far, is that it was removed from someplace in fort worth, and stored in a building ever since.
I do not think it was stripped, just removed and stored after an upgrade to the building.
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: AE_Collector on April 20, 2018, 03:47:01 PM
And the older 551 style with key levers and cords on the desk top would be worth more than the newer 555 type with keys and cords on the 45 degree angle against the back. Then there are CO boards versus PBX boards. If it were in a business it is likely a PBX.

It comes down to finding someone who wants one and is within easy pickup distance. A nice complete one may be worth $200-$300 to them. I sold a 555 for $800 years ago as someone just had to have it and was within driving distance of me. I didn't particularly want to sell it...but for $800, I hope it has been enjoying its new home!

Terry
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: RB on April 20, 2018, 04:09:32 PM
Thanks for the info Terry.
Hardly seems worth the backache to dig it out, and move it...
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: AE_Collector on April 20, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Ask if they can get you pictures.

Terry
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: MADhouseTelephone on April 20, 2018, 04:25:21 PM
If it is an AE/Leich 55 or TAS 100, I am interested. ADavid
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: Fabius on July 07, 2018, 11:44:55 PM
So what was found out about the board?
Title: Re: Possible cord board for grabs in DFW
Post by: RB on July 09, 2018, 08:56:25 AM
Sorry guys.
The owner has left the building.
Have not heard from him. ???