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10-14-2016, 12:32 AM #1barba crescit caput nescit
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What a find....seen one of those go for $1,200 on eBay...if you're going to get into collecting DE's, you're starting at the top of the summit, and we're all waiting at the bottom.
Congrats....
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10-14-2016, 12:36 AM #2Senior Member
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I had a prototype toggle, sold it long ago, but mine was gold plated. IIRC the handle is shorter by a bit than the standard toggle. Most important, if that is nickel it is worth even more AFAIK. I can't tell from the photos, but most of them were gold plated, so if it is nickel ....... big bucks.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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10-14-2016, 06:19 AM #3Senior Member
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Wow, great find!
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10-15-2016, 02:13 AM #4Senior Member
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If it is gold, don’t use any polish on it.
They were lacquer coated and any metal polish will remove the lacquer and the gold.
Soap and water only and use a soft brush.
Might be worth re-plating, about $80 especially if you plan to sell it.Last edited by Euclid440; 10-15-2016 at 02:16 AM.
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10-15-2016, 02:21 AM #5Senior Member
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Oh boy, great find.
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10-15-2016, 11:15 PM #6Junior Member
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Nah, This one is a keeper. Thank you for advice I will replate it.
O.K Boys, no beating up the FNG!!!!
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