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I did a bit of research Fred. The bug that I have is a Lionel J-36 made for the military WW-2. It is a copy of the Vibraplex #6 lightning Bug. Note the rivets on the left side that held the missing ID tag.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/8...314/031022.jpg
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/8...317/030204.jpg
Interesting. That fact probably makes it more valuable than the Vibro version.
I guess we'll soon know: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lionel-J-36-Lightni ... 44012r6515
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lionel-J-36-Lightni ... 35a7b4af3f
Looks like the second seller of the Lionel J-36 isn't drawing much interest at his high starting bid.
And that one has the ID tag on it. I'll watch it, should be interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by N4VGB
I dunno George, I never got into the old keys, but I'm guessing that the ID plate being missing on yours is a real value killer?Quote:
Originally Posted by w2amr
I walked around the Dayton Hamvention looking at the wares of the guys selling old keys several times, some of the prices were :shock: .
You got that right. We were flatly amazed.Quote:
Originally Posted by N4VGB
On the other hand - I picked up a Vibroplex Iambic in like-new shape at a 'fest last November for $60...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
Well George, both auctions ended and there's quite a spread on the prices? :think
In any case, it's worth a lot more then I paid for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by N4VGB