1957 BLACK WESTERN ELECTRIC 500 ROTARY PHONE- STUNNING Start Price USD 59.99 Current Price USD 59.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location EL MIRAGE, AZ See more about '1957 BLACK WESTERN ELECTRIC 500 ROTARY PHONE- STUNNING' Description MATDKAT 55         ITEM DESCRIPTION:   GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!   Mint CLASSIC 1957 SHINY BLACK WESTERN ELECTRIC 500 ROTARY PHONE CONDITION FEATURES:   Origianl 7D dial has the metal gears that produce that distinct rotary sound that only metal gears can produce. Nice metal finger wheel TESTED and ready to plug in! Dials out, receives calls, and those brass bells ring like new! Case is in great condition- no chips, no cracks or deep scratches. A few light scratches if you look really close. Shines like new!  Handset cord is hard wired and in excellent condition. Finish on bakelite handset is exceptional. This is a very heavy original Western Electric model 500, dates to 1957. BEWARE of all those auctions that say "as found" or "said to work" or "can't test it because I don't have that kind of plug" THIS PHONE is tested, and has a modern plug and dials out and rings! These old classic telephones have become very popular recently, and are becoming hard to find in this condition.         ITEM CONDITION:  Overall, this PHONE is in excellent condition!  Please email with any questions.         SHIPPING:  Handling and packaging supplies are included in the shipping cost. Please allow 7 to 10 days for shipping. I am a one man operation and pack my items in new boxes only. Please allow extra time for proper packaging.   THE FINE PRINT: Winning bidder is to pay within 7 days or unpaid item dispute will be filed.Winning bidder pays all shipping costs.  All and any claims are to be settled between the buyer and the post office.I describe my items in great detail referencing all known hallmarks, age (if known), patina and any damage.  Please note that I sell estate, antique, used and collectable items.  Therefore, some wear and tear is to be expected. Items are sold/purchased AS IS. Look at my pictures carefully as they represent an accurate assessment of the merchandise that I sell.  I refund for items only if they have been grossly misrepresented.  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions prior to bidding.   Payments must be received within 7 (seven) days of auction end or I reserve the right to relist the item and notify ebay of non payment.  International bidders must pay with Paypal and there are additional shipping costs.Thank you  Place a Bid!