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UK switch plate collectible or for restoration?

#138161 08/17/03 12:14 PM

Joined: Dec 2002

Posts: 10

Long Island, NY

BurnOut

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I was browsing ebay to see if a pile of brass switch plates were worth and $$$.

And I come across this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2548208025&category=1207

Holy smokes 130.89 USD.. youch..

My question is do poeple use this for restoration or as collectibles?

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Re: UK switch plate collectible or for restoration?

#138162 08/17/03 02:57 PM

Joined: Aug 2001

Posts: 7,520

Norfolk, England

pauluk

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I guess it could be either, but £82 seems rather steep!

At these prices, I reckon a good rummage through my junk boxes should provide enough for a vacation in Bermuda!