Found this at a local antique shop. They want $125 for it. What do you experts think?
I think that the price is too high, but there are members on the forum who are much more knowledgeable about these multi-line phone than I.
Larry
I think that the price is too high . I have always paid $40-$45 for a model 302 phone ( It looks like a 302 with buttons ), but I would say that $60 would be a fair price if there are no missing parts on this phone .
I like the "guaranteed to work" on the price tag. I have never seen that before at an antique store. Most users would have a difficult time plugging it in with the cord provided.
I agree, too expensive. You can usually get the price down at those places. BTW it is a model 44X, depending on lamps & exclusion.
thanks very much for that info
I would pay it, but I'm a sucker for old rare items. It probably should be about $75.00. But if you really like it, grab it. Where will you find another one quickly?
Mike
While you can replace that cord with a regular single-line type of cord, and use it as a regular phone, in order for it to work as designed, you would need a Telephone cabinet, probably 1A or 1A1. I don't think 1A2 will work with this, unless it has been modified by Ma Bell.
Mike
I was under the impression that the WE 44x series 4 button keysets were more rare than the WE 46x 6 button keysets, harder to find and worth more.
The attached image is from paul_f's site ( http://www.paul-f.com/we300typ.htm )
And this one has the complete number card holder.
You can jump directly to a chart entry for most tables on the site by appending the model number to the page link -- in this case, add #440...
http://www.paul-f.com/we300typ.htm#440 (http://www.paul-f.com/we300typ.htm#440)
I agree with the condition comments, especially the condition of the cords, and the tag comments. I really enjoyed the quote, "I'd still be using but discontinued land line." Right, it looks like it just came out of service on the seller's land line. ::)
What is the model number and suffix on the bottom of the phone?
I think you are correct. Originally, they were more common, but later, most were replaced with 6 button sets and upgraded to 6 button by Ma Bell at one of their factories.
Mike