Author Topic: The one that got away - Awesome Bell System "Aladdin Lamp" (Read 969 times)

Brinybay · « **on:** May 08, 2012, 12:34:16 AM »

I normally don't collect telephone related items unless they're really cool, and I really liked this item on Proxibid. But I couldn't justify spending over $130 plus shipping, not at this time. It got too rich for me even in the pre-bidding, but I watched the live auction. Problem with Proxibid is the auctions add an "internet buyers premium" that varies, in this case it was 18%. It sold for $130, plus the 18% IBP, bringing it to $153.40. When you factor in the cost of shipping, the total was probably around $175. I quit when the purchase price plus the IBP was pushing $100.

Had to have been a phone collector. Congrats to whom ever it was - anybody here?

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Sargeguy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:00:12 AM »

It's missing its lid! 1904 is fairly early for a Bell System item. Also. this would appeal to trophy collectors and cigarette lighter collectors as well. Probably would have sold for more on eBay.

twocvbloke · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:14:56 AM »

So, if you rub it, does the genie that pops out give you three free phonecalls?

Doug Rose · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:34:08 AM »

Quote from: twocvbloke on May 09, 2012, 03:14:56 AM

So, if you rub it, does the genie that pops out give you three free phonecalls?

It gives you three free phones you are lusting after....what a lamp..... Doug

Brinybay · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:49:19 PM »

It must have been a honcho retiring for a fancy thing like that from the Managers way back then. Who retired in 1904 I wonder?

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