AE Payphone didn't last long.

[TelePlay]

About 9 minutes in a BIN auction this morning. It came up as active when I opened eBay and by the time I could open the item, it was sold.

Went for $34.99 plus $32.82 for shipping. It's a parts phone but I'd think this would have gone for more in a regular 5 day auction. Think someone got a deal on this parts phone?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pay-Phone-Automatic-Electric-Co-Model-LPB-89-55-1950s-Vintage-/131107648368

"This Pay Phone is from the 1950's and is an original (not a replica). The phone was manufactured by the Automatic Electric Company and is a model LPB-89-55. The phone DOES NOT work in its current condition, but would be  a great source for parts for another project or as a restoration project itself. The handset has both of the elements in place in the ear and mouth pieces. The coin box assembly is NOT included."

[DavePEI]

Wow, that was a steal!

Dave

[WesternElectricBen]

I agree, I wish I had gotten one for that deal!

Ben

[Contempra]

That was a steal Teleplay:D but this telephone is a good project.. oufff I hope not for pieces

[Greg G.]

Another ebay treasure that got away!

[AE_Collector]

I think those early coin relays are worth a fair amount of $$$ now.

Terry