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Date Listed: 7 Dec 2017
Auction Duration: 7 Days
List Price: $55.55
Current Bidders: 1
Current Price: $55.55
Watchers: 20
eBay Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/332478944575
GAP RULE: At least $5 between guesses to prevent crowding.
Seller Listing Title: "Rare Original 1956 Model 500 Dark Blue WESTERN ELECTRIC ROTARY TELEPHONE PHONE"
Condition: "Used"
Condition Qualifier: " - - - "
Listing Description: "Up for your consideration is a rather rare vintage original 1956 WESTERN ELECTRIC MODEL 500 BLUE ROTARY PHONE in as found condition. -- I know nothing about old phones, but I loved the look of this one and bought it. Apparently, this is a very low production, really rare telephone. The color is killer! -- This phone's body and hand set ( G-3) seem to be in very good condition with no cracks or chips. There is light scratching, light staining and light discoloration, AND IT COULD USE A GOOD CLEANING, but this 61 year old beauty really stands out and would make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection! -- I'm not sure if it's functioning for the sole reason that I haven't had a "land line" in years. The handset cord is remarkable complimentary gray color which is integrated to the body. This pre-dated "plug in" cord and exudes its authenticity. There is a modern plug primitively wired to the end of the cord. -- Certainly message me with any questions or concerns and I'll expeditiously respond. Peruse the many quality photographs for best representation of condition."
Another chance to move up or to get onto the CRPF Contest Standings List (http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=4198.msg51445#msg51445)
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 Players: 13
$ 275.00 - compubit ( 9 )
$ 300.00 - wds ( 7 )
$ 327.00 - Jim S. ( 5 ) -> WINNER - Final Selling Price $331.00
$ 365.00 - dlvh ( 13 )
$ 399.00 - Duffy ( 6 )
$ 420.00 - Fabius ( 8 )
$ 450.00 - Sargeguy ( 10 )
$ 475.00 - Pourme ( 3 )
$ 507.00 - tallguy58 ( 4 )
$ 577.00 - skyrider ( 2 )
$ 713.50 - TelePlay ( 11 )
$ 777.77 - Dan/Panther ( 12 )
$ 850.00 - HarrySmith ( 1 )
Early Morning Auction Status
12-07-17 Listed $ 55.55
12-08-17 1 bids $ 55.55 ( 1 bidders & 20 - #27 )
12-09-17 8 bids $ 76.00 ( 2 bidders & 33 - #11 )
12-10-17 10 bids $ 86.00 ( 4 bidders & 45 - #5 )
12-11-17 11 bids $ 87.00 ( 5 bidders & 49 - #5 )
12-12-17 12 bids $ 102.00 ( 5 bidders & 57 - #5 )
12-13-17 12 bids $ 102.00 ( 5 bidders & 61 - #4 )
12-14-17 12 bids $ 102.00 ( 5 bidders & 63 - #4 )
12-14-17 9 bidders, 21 bids Ended at 5:30:01PM PST
$850.00
$577 Thanks
$475.00
$507
$327.00
$399.00
$300
$420
$275
Jim
$450
$713.50
$777.77
D/P
$365.00
Contest Winner: Jim S.
Guessed Price: $327.00
Total Wins: 7
Auction Winner: 3***t ( 3117 )
Winning Price: $331.00
Bidders: 9
Bids: 21
Contest Standings: http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=4198.msg51445#msg51445
CRPF Hall of Fame: http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=138.msg976#msg976]
Thanks to all who played along in this contest.
Very cool.
Thank-you,
Jim S.