Vintage New York Phone Rotary Dial 1960s - Excellent Condition, Great Home Decor - Measures 11" W x 9" L Weight 6 LBS ... FREE SHIPPING ... Item 416 ... On-average for the last 65 years, vintage collectibles and many estate sale items appreciate in value at a rate of 5-10% per year.
 
Collectible vintage rotary dial phones from New York are quite valuable, especially models dating back to the pre-war years. It was New York, after all, that saw the introduction of the first commercial phone. 
 
It can be a real challenge to find vintage phones especially since the most valuable ones would probably already be in museums and private collections.