vitessesteve Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Alec Pringle knowing my love of scanning and sharing stuff recently lent me a letter dated 17 February 1961 and attachments. The letter was sent from the factory to home market dealers and distributors with an update of exchange unit prices. I have scanned it and attach a copy to this post. Stanpart exchange service Price List 17-Feb 1961.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Amazing speed, I only posted it to Steve a couple of days ago, 2nd Class ! This is probably as anally retentive anorak train spotter as TR information gets, but hopefully someone will enjoy it and discover some anomalies worth discussion ? Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Hi Steve Great little document. I thought the price of one particular starter motor at £14 2 shillings and sixpence seemed quite expensive for 1961? I'm not sure what the model was as it referred to it as 20.DEC and part number 200467? Can anybody who goes back beyond decimalisation remember the correct way to express the above price as written on a price label ? Surprising what you forget! Thanks for posting it Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevecross Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) £14.2/6 ? 0r £14.12.5p Edited June 12, 2016 by Stevecross Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 £14/2/6 and if it was a round two bob it would be £14/2/- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Think you're correct Pete. We couldn't remember where the hyphen came in but realised it was where no pennies were added on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I worked in Gamages pre decimalisation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) 13 guineas 9/6 I knew an auctioneer Getting my coat as you read. Peter W PS I rang COVENTRY 75591 it's a takeaway now Edited June 12, 2016 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 " I thought the price of one particular starter motor at £14 2 shillings and sixpence seemed quite expensive for 1961? " According to the This is Money website, price and inflation calculator, £293.76 is today's equivalent . . . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 £14.02.06d. i.e. Fourteenn pounds two shillings and sixpence. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I love ephemera -- and that's a very cool piece to have. Thanks to Steve and Alec for getting it out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 £14-2-6 is also valid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 " I thought the price of one particular starter motor at £14 2 shillings and sixpence seemed quite expensive for 1961? " According to the This is Money website, price and inflation calculator, £293.76 is today's equivalent . . . . . . Cheers Alec No wonder we used to see motorists either bump starting or using the handle in those days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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