Author Topic: VALUE OF BLACKOUT BULBS? (Read 6562 times)

DOT · « **on:** November 25, 2002, 08:00:00 pm »

DOES ANYONE HAVE INFO ON HOW MUCH A WORKING "WABASH BLACKOUT BULB" USED DURING WORLD WAR II ON THE WEST COAST? THE LABLE IS INTACT AND SAYS "WABASH BLACKOUT BULB FOR BLACKOUT LIGHTING M.F.D. BY WABASH APPLIANCE CORP. BROOKLYN, N.Y."

Tim · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2002, 08:09:00 pm »

Hi Dot,

They fetch between $5-$15 on eBay, when they happen to get bids...

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Tim
Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site
Mountain Dew Collectibles, Volume I

DOT · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2002, 08:14:00 pm »

THANKS, TIM, SO I TAKE IT THEY ARE PRETTY POPULAR?

Tim · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2002, 08:21:00 pm »

They must have really mass produced these bulbs since many seem to turn up and they don't appear to be all that rare today, thus the low prices. In terms of being popular among collectors I can only speak for myself- I have a few in my collection that are interesting conversation pieces but I don't actively collect them. Some may be scarcer than others (odd colors or shapes?) but I don't know - maybe someone who knows more about them can comment on them.

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Tim
Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site
Mountain Dew Collectibles, Volume I