1966 GE trash compactor ($350) Biloxi, MS

[spacepig]

Per the ad: "This is a mint condition item. It runs as quiet as a sewing machine and hasn't any exterior or interior damage. Looks as it did the day it was manufactured. I also have all the paper work from the instruction manual to a mail in advertisement. A unique item for the right buyer or collector."

http://https//www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/519328575089193?surface=product_details

 

[pulltostart]

Jeanine,

I believe the unit is newer than the 1966 date the seller is claiming.  I believe the date code (AA) in the serial number is going to make this a 1977 appliance.  I don't think GE was making trash compactors in 1966.  Still, a nice find.

 

lawrence

 

[combo52]

GE Compactor

Hi Lawrence, you are correct GE did not sell a compactor till around 1970 and their orignal design was stolen from WP and GE lost the court battle and came out with these round bucket models around 1974.

 

This is a nice example of a GE round bucket, but I don't think it is worth more than a $100 and in Mississippi they will probably be lucky to get more than $35 for it.

 

John L.

 

[turquoisedude]

Wow! We had a GE compactor just like this when I was a brat! I think ours was a 1975 model as it appeared in the kitchen not long after a harvest gold range and refrigerator were purchased in late 1974. I remember the arguments over which colour panel to display - gold to match the range & fridge or coppertone to match the dishwasher. 

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Yes, Whirlpool was the first trash compactor manufacturer (quickly making them for Sears, as well)...

So, the idea of GE making them in '66, would be impossible...

-- Dave