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On Monday, 25 June 2018 00:09:57 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
Ironically, its quite of the ads that are the most interesting bit of
some old mags now... Like looking at just how much a decent V22 bis
modem was back in the 80's ;-)


However 'old' phones (probably bakelite 300 series) could be had for about £3 from J Bull or similar, and 'new' phones (probably 706) about £5.

The bakelites have held their value well over nearly 40 years.

Owain