Product Description: A statement of style, grace and elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal, this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing. The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction earning it the nickname "The Cow's Hoof" because of its lipped hoof-style base. This early desk version served as the standard for the better part of World War II while telephone design efforts were halted due to defense work. Whether for its beauty or its brawn, the Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a conversation piece in any setting.
NOT pleased ^ poor sound quality no modular connection on hand set echo when you talk VERY poor ringer
Damaged cords cannot be replaced ^ I got my phone only two weeks ago -- and really loved it. I came home last night and discovered that my cat had turned the cord into a toy and chewed through it, exposing the wires and essentially ruining it. What's completely frustrating, is there is no way to replace the cord, so the phone is now trash. Other posters had mentioned this flaw, but I never imagined my cat would chew on the cord. I won't be replacing the phone. I'm sorely disappointed that I can't replace the cord. My brand new phone is now good only for the trash.
Looks Good But Mine Has Been Troublesome. ^ I purchased one of these Crosley phones about 2 years ago. I used the phone as a backup and thus its use was occasional. The phone worked properly for several months until the day that I had trouble answering a call. The handset mechanism appeared to be stuck and as much as I flicked the button and jiggled the phone, I could not get the phone to connect properly. This turned out to be an intermittent problem for several months. However, eventually this problem developed into a permament issue to the point where I now plan on replacing the phone. I have lost far too many calls to risk having the phone around even as a backup. It is really too bad because the phone appears to be well made. I should also point out that while the phone is attractive and looks vintage from a distance, the body material is not Bakelite but a more modern material. Still, I wish my phone worked properly because genuine vintage phones are quite expensive.
Once the handset wire frays, forget the phone ^ Once the wire from the handset to the body of the phone frays or cracks, the phone can only be used as a paperweight. The wire is not the detachable kind which can be replaced. It is flimsy and easy to pull apart, especially since the handset is heavy. Don't waste your money on this product.
Cute phone! ^ My phone arrived with a few cosmetic imperfections. Scuffs and whatnot. Nothing worth the postage to return it. It works well. Very cute! Not quite the quality I hoped for, but I am very picky. Looks good with my "modern classic" style of decor.
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