Auction 343: WE 1950 Dark Blue Thermoplastic 305 - Ended 9-28-18

[TelePlay]

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Date Listed:  21 Sep 2018
Auction Duration:  7 Days
List Price:  $995.00
Current Bidders:  2
Current Price:  $1,005.00
Watchers:  30
Contest Tip from:  cihensley @ aol.com

eBay Link:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/192665839240


GAP RULE:  At least $5 between guesses to prevent crowding.


Seller Listing Title:  "Western Electric 305 Phone in Dark Blue Thermoplastic - Works Perfectly!"
Condition:  "Used"
Condition Qualifier:  " - - - "

Listing Description:  "Very rare Western Electric 305 phone. I believe this is from early 1950. - This phone is the rarest color of thermoplastic - #18 Dark Blue. - It is NOT painted. - H4 Body, F1 Handset. - It has NO chips or cracks on any corner. - Some slight yellowing on handset - see photos. - It works perfectly. Dial rotates smoothly, crisp sound and voice. - I believe the internal workings are all original. Receiver components are dated 9/49 and 3/50. - Cords are newer replacements with modern wall jack."


Another chance to move up or to get onto the CRPF Contest Standings List

Past Contest Phones:  http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=17437.msg180238#msg180238



Guess Deadline:   All guesses and a single allowed revised guess, if needed,
                      MUST be submitted at least 24 hours BEFORE the auction ENDS.


S C O R E B O A R D   ( Starting with Contest 328, this contest's topic will be locked with 24 hours left to go )     Players: 20 

$ 1,122.00 - Haf  ( 5 )
$ 1,250.00 - andre_janew  ( 15 )
$ 1,270.00 - poplar1  ( 7 )
$ 1,400.00 - compubit  ( 16 )
$ 1,500.00 - Partyline4  ( 6 )  -> WINNER - Final Selling Price $1,500.00
$ 1,575.00 - wds  ( 20 )
$ 1,599.00 - Russ Kirk  ( 12 )
$ 1,650.00 - tubaman  ( 8 )
$ 1,700.00 - Gary Millam  ( 10 )
$ 1,777.00 - skyrider  ( 4 )
$ 1,850.00 - paul-f  ( 3 )
$ 1,880.00 - tallguy58  ( 17 )
$ 1,951.00 - FABphones  ( 9 )
$ 2,000.00 - 19and41  ( 13 )
$ 2,082.50 - TelePlay  ( 21 )
$ 2,165.00 - Scott  ( 19 )
$ 2,300.00 - Jim S.  ( 2 )
$ 2,450.00 - Scott  ( 14 )
$ 2,576.00 - Pourme  ( 18 )
$ 3,000.00 - Fabius  ( 11 )
$ 3,500.00 - HarrySmith  ( 1 )


Early Morning Auction Status

09-21-18      Listed     $    995.00
09-22-18      2 bids     $ 1,005.00   ( 2 bidders )
09-23-18      2 bids     $ 1,005.00   ( 2 bidders & 33 - #11 )
09-24-18      2 bids     $ 1,005.00   ( 2 bidders & 33 - #12 )
09-25-18      2 bids     $ 1,005.00   ( 2 bidders & 48 - #1 )
09-26-18      3 bids     $ 1,030.00   ( 3 bidders & 60 - #1 )
09-27-18      3 bids     $ 1,030.00   ( 3 bidders & 61 - #1 )
09-28-18      4 bids     $ 1,050.00   ( 3 bidders & 62 - #1 )
09-28-18      5 bidders, 7 bids  Ended at  1:09:16 PM PDT

[HarrySmith]

$3,500.00

[Jim Stettler]

$2300

[paul-f]

$1850

[skyrider]

$1777.00

[Haf]

$1122

[Partyline4]

1500

what a beaut....I'm not sure about the repop cords....doesn't look quite right.

[poplar1]

$1270

[tubaman]

$1650

[FABphones]

$1951

[Gary Millam]

$1700

Gary Millam

[Fabius]

$3000

[Russ Kirk]

1599.00

[19and41]

$2000.00  Please.

[Scott]

$2450.00