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How Much Is a Vintage Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Telephone Worth?

A Vintage Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Telephone sells for about $26.99; the middle half of 24 recent sales went for $22 to $34.

Typical sale price

$26.99

Half of 24 recent sales went for $22 to $34

Lowest $7. Highest $125.10, far above the rest.

Sold price guide, updated October 27, 2026

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Recent sales

6 of the 24 completed sales behind this guide.

  • $26.99Sold Oct 20

    Vintage Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Phone Bell System Telephone

  • $21.56Sold Oct 19

    Vintage Western Electric Black Rotary Phone Model 500 Bell System Desk Telephone

  • $53.99Sold Oct 17

    Western Electric Black Rotary Desk Phone Model 500 Bakelite Vintage 1950s

  • $44.99Sold Oct 15

    Vintage 1966 Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Phone Bell System C/D

  • $18Sold Oct 13

    Vintage Western Electric Bell System Model 500 Black Rotary Dial Desk Telephone

  • $22.50Sold Oct 7

    Vintage Western Electric Bell System Model 500 Black Rotary Dial Desk Telephone

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What moves the price

Asking or sold

Listings ask

$52.50

median asking price

Sales closed at

$26.99

94% under asking

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Vintage Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Telephone worth?

A Vintage Western Electric Model 500 Black Rotary Desk Telephone sells for about $26.99; the middle half of 24 recent sales went for $22 to $34.

Is one worth selling?

A typical one sells for $26.99. After eBay's selling fee that leaves about $23.32, before shipping and what you paid for it.

What is the most one has sold for?

The highest of the 24 recent sales we track was $125.10. That is well above the middle half of sales, $22 to $34.

What are sellers asking for one?

Listings ask about $52.50, 94% above the $26.99 that sales actually closed at.

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Based on 24 recent sold listings. Last updated October 27, 2026.

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