Auction 15 - 1966 WE 500 in pink

[bingster]

This time around we move ahead to 1966, and a Western Electric 500 in the sought-after pink color.   This particular telephone is a date-matching, hardwired set.  The finish is quite glassy, and looks virtually new.  

What do we think this one will bring, lads?  Let's hear your thoughts before the auction's final day!

> Western Electric Pink 500 <

S C O R E B O A R D
$48 - Dan/Panther (-34)
$59 - Bill Cahill (-23)
$65 - mienaichizu (-17)
$75 - Dan² (-7)
Sold for $82.00
$88 - Sargeguy (Over)
$95 - Dennis Markham (Over)
$98 - bingster (Over)
$110 - JimH (Over)
$120 - McHeath (Over)
$157.95 - HobieSport (Over)
$170 - Mark Stevens (Over)

[Sargeguy]

$88.00

[Dan/Panther]

This is going to be tough, because I just bought a 1964 Pinky W.E. 500, in decent shape, for $14.09.
This one may be better, because mine did not have matching numbers.
So all that said.

I'll say $48.00.

D/P

[bingster]

Shiny phones normally sell big, and pink is a very desirable color.  But given the fact that it's right before Christmas and ebay is dead at the moment, I'm going to say $98.

[Dennis Markham]

These pink 500's are hot and often sell well during the Christmas season.  Take a look at what this one sold for back in October.  We have featured this seller in the past.  He does very well.  So this was in October..........over $200
http://tinyurl.com/6r3dl9

He sold another last week that was equally nice and it went for $93.  I think the economy is taking a toll, as we all know.  Non-refurbished pink phones have been selling cheaper.

The seller of this current Auction (#15) is a "phone guy" and does a very nice job with his phones.  Bingster took my number so I'll go a little lower.....
$95 for me.

Dennis

[Dan]

$75 for me.

[McHeath]

Gee, that's tempting, 4/66 happens to be my birth month and year.  Hmm. 

Well, pink is a hot color, bad pun, and yet it's a cold season, bad pun 2.0, so I'm guessing $120.

[Bill Cahill]

Hmmm. Pink seems to be a hot color. Pun intended.
Economy stinks.
I'll guess 59.00.

Hey, DP, does yours match your pink tu tu?
lol:
Bill Cahill

[HobieSport]

I never buy pink phones except especially pristine ones depending on the smell.
I'm going to bid this one up and then not buy it.  Just watch me.
Not to be evil; just a demonstration.
Waitaminute.  What would I do if I actually "won" the thing.
Nevermind.

Anyway, $157.95

[JimH]

I'll say $110.

[Mark Stevens]

I'm going to guess that the magic number is...
$170!

[Dan/Panther]

Hmmm. Pink seems to be a hot color. Pun intended.
Economy stinks.
I'll guess 59.00.

Hey, DP, does yours match your pink tu tu?
lol:
Bill Cahill

Why Bill I have no idea what you are referring to ?
D/P

[HobieSport]

Ahem.

[mienaichizu]

$65 for me

[Bill Cahill]

Hmmm. Pink seems to be a hot color. Pun intended.
Economy stinks.
I'll guess 59.00.

Hey, DP, does yours match your pink tu tu?
lol:
Bill Cahill

Why Bill I have no idea what you are referring to ?
D/P

Now, Dan, you've been bragging about that pink tu tu with the yellow carnations, and, your baby blue bonnet for weeks..... :lol:
Now, on a serious note, I have to admit, that phone on ebay is a beuty.....
Bill Cahill