About Me

I collect and restore antique telephones.

While I do have many different types and ages of phones in my collection my main focus is on Payphones, Pay Stations and Coin Collectors. I have had an interest in telephones since I was a kid. I started collecting them around 1990 and at that time joined the telephone collecting clubs. I found them to be a great resource not only for finding phones, parts and information but also for making friends. I have attended dozens of "Phone Shows" as well as hosted two. I have served on the ATCA Board for many years.

My first antique phone.

This is me with my first antique phone. I got it as a teen from an antique store in Intercourse, PA. I paid $40 for it with the ringer box.

My telephone collection in 1992.

Back in 1990 I built this showcase for my telephone collection, yes at the time this was my telephone collection. I also joined the ATCA and TCI at that time.

Beverly and Mike at phone show.

My fiancé Bev joined me at the 2011 ATCA National show in King of Prussia. I was one of the co-hosts who arranged and put on the show.

Mike's display at phone show.

This is my display table at the 2009 ATCA National show in Valley Forge. I was one of the co-hosts who arranged and put on the show.

April 2012 phone show with family.

I hosted the first Long Island, Telephone Show on April 7 2012. Pictured with me is "wife" Bev and the kids, Steve, Dorothy & Stephanie!

April 2012 phone show sign.

I hosted the first Long Island, Telephone Show on April 7 2012.

My 1979 Trans Am.

1979 6.6 Litre Trans Am from Pasadena, my other hobby!