Antique shop find

[772ark]

First post on this site,

Went to a antique shop the other day and found 2-Western Electric 211's with 684-A subsets, and a 6017-B switch box. All in good shape with a little house paint splattered on them however. Thinking it was a good deal for $40.⁰⁰ Thinking on adding a dial to one and making it my kitchen phone.

[WesternElectricBen]

Welcome to the Forum!

That looks like a very nice deal,  I think the subset alone would be worth $40.

Ben

[paul-f]

Welcome!

I agree with Ben. You did quite well!

While deciding about the dial, you can always use them as an intercom or as answer-only sets.  The paint should clean off easily.

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[Russ Kirk]

Good find!  the paint should easily come off.

[Greg G.]

Welcome!  That was a steal at $40 for both including subsets!

[savageje]

Very nice!  The subsets alone are worth more than what you paid.  Seems like it's getting harder to find a bargain like that in antique stores nowadays.