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RARE1st SCOTCH BRAND DESIGNED PLASTIC REEL& 111 RECORDING TAPE HISTORIC 1950s

$ 7.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: This is the first" Recording tape"product from Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.(3M).With the classic 3 spoke designer plastic reel (this the 5" version,MUCH MORE RARE)This design is the first iof three with the script writing.It comes in box with pix of " time calibrated reel", Box also Original box G+,nice color,This is the first of Scotch/3Ms series 111 tape following their inital 100 paper based tape,and 101 series.this type lived on for at least 40 years of specifically designed recording tapes,used for the next 60+ years.. And,the earliest 3M plastic designed product reel is in VG condition.Tape is 70+years old,while quite playable it's sold only as collectible.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: SCOTCH
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • MPN: 111 A
  • Model: 111 A
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    HERE'S A MUSEUM A/O INSTRUCTIONAL,COLLECTIBLE RECORDING TAPE.This is 3 Ms very first designer plastic script 3 spoke ,and their third offering following the 100 paper backed tape,and the 101 series.This in the in the original "Scotch designed box first used for their"Scotch Brand RecordingTape #111 A (for acetate base) for the next 60+ years.This is the 5" 600 ft version.reel on the box is the first "time calibrated" reel showing 7.5 ips speed.The reel is transparent plastic,which appears to have replaced the earlier metal reels. The box is G+ with good color,dated .Reel is VG+ ,has one small crack.See pix.Tape is 600' 1.5 mil acetate..70 years old.It's still playable,but is being sold only for historic display/instructional purposes.We have other tools/toys pixed at this auction,Vintage tape,early recorder,rare,RCA ribbons 44 BXs,77 B,Super rare RCA PB 31 ser # 15 !All are posted here a/o Rev.At this auction you are bidding only on the described Scotch Plaid boxed tape,5" 600 ft . NOTE...
    PLEASE!!! FEEL FREE TO ASK US ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE PURCHASING.