I got up this morning and found this Ivory (called white) 500 for a buy it now price of $29 with free shipping.
I'm hoping it's soft with original dates, he didn't really say or show any dates other than 1959.
For $29 bucks I figure it was worth a shot.
http://tinyurl.com/mhc5rwl
Nice, good deal on shipping too! My 9/59 beigh phone is soft plastic.
Ben
Looks promising.
Well the phone arrived today and it is indeed white (58 on dial). It also is all original soft plastic with dates of 1/30/59 to 2-59.
The phone didn't ring but does now, the dial is a little sluggish, I'm thinking of sending it (and quite a few others ) to Mr. Hilz for cleaning and oil.
The phone is in great shape with no rust on the base at all. I'm a happy camper.
Quote from: liteamorn on August 10, 2013, 04:45:13 PM
Well the phone arrived today and it is indeed white (58 on dial). It also is all original soft plastic with dates of 1/30/59 to 2-59.
The phone didn't ring but does now, the dial is a little sluggish, I'm thinking of sending it (and quite a few others ) to Mr. Hilz for cleaning and oil.
The phone is in great shape with no rust on the base at all. I'm a happy camper.
Great find. Congratulations!
Dave
It sounds like you did very well. White soft plastic is harder to find than ivory.
Larry
Ivory soft plastic c. 1953-1959
White soft plastic c. 1957-1959
Thanks for that information folks, I wasn't aware that white was only out in soft plastic for a couple of years, it appears to be from a smoke free house too, no yellowing at all. I'm ecstatic over this one !!