Shasta napkin holder

[safetybruce]

Hi,
I ran across this currently in the ebay rv parts and accessories section. It is a pretty neat little addition to almost every vintage Shasta, and in my opinion an inexpensive interior decoration.

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage-Shasta-camper-trailer-mini-mag-Napkin-holder-/110630548309?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c2183355

They even have a version that holds what looks like a post-it pad advertised too in the same section.

[cdraz]

Everyone should have one..........................

[Shasta Bea]

I bought the reproduction mag rack from this seller - patterned after an original, unfinished - will post again after it is delivered with feed back on it's quality

[safetybruce]

yeah, I saw that offering too. Seems like a fair price and prevents a bidding war. I spent over two hours yesterday looking for a supplier of reproduction antique metal match box holders and only found one wholesaler...who when contacted said they dropped the item because they were foreign made and they were only focusing on American made products in the future. There are lots of reproduction matchbox holders out there in the $10 to $15 range with different company logos on them available. Would only take a quick repaint (to match your kitchenette colors) and a Shasta decal to have another nifty "period" decoration. In my search I did find out the one in the Hayes made by Jasco (hong Kong of course) is from the '50s but couldn't find Jasco as currently in business.

[cdraz]

Safetybruce...do you have a pic of that??

[safetybruce]

cdraz...I not only have the wholesalers pic (but not the knowledge to reproduce it in a reply) but I sent the wholesaler another e-mail and asked them if they were not carrying that item any more, would they be willing to share the company name and contact info. Surprise, surprise they replied with the company thread and the name of the contact they used. I will try and get that info to you in a pm or e-mail...I think anyone with a vintage trailer would seriously consider adding one to their kitchenette wall with their trailer logo on it. Give me time to figure it all out and the info will be coming your way.

[Shasta Bea]

update on the magazine rack - pleased. worth the $30 & $10 for shipping

[shastabear1]

That magazine rack really aint much of a bargain. 30 bucks and 10 fer shippin? LOL...VTS has it as well fer 40 bucks and free shippin....Hmmmmmmmm
Im jes sayin

[safetybruce]

Good call Shastabear1 if VTS has it finished for $40 with free shipping it's another viable option.

[Shasta Bea]

Maybe VTS has it in stock now, but they were out of stock since I bought my Shasta this past .
So, not a bargain, but finally a purchase

[safetybruce]

I think we will all run into a point while restoring/refurbishing, when we decide to order a part/piece and find the usual sources for it are out of stock. The more suppliers we can identify who seem to have the same item at various times will help us find an alternative supplier if our favorite source is out of stock...last resort should still be entering a bidding war, unless you absolutely want an original piece at that moment rather than a reproduction and can afford an active auction price if one is available.