Does anybody know anything about slide rules? My grandad has asked me to sell some antique ones and i havent?

Question

got a clue where or how to sell them and i also dont know what they would be worth they have box n books and stuff if anyone knows anything if i could mail you a pic or 2 it would really help.

Answer 1

We used them briefly at Uni. I think they're used for converting measurements or something… Try selling them to colleges or universities. You might even get lucky on eBay.

Answer 2

I used one for years - before hand calculators were invented and became affordable.  I personally wouldn't give you a dime for one - I can't imagine they are worth anything as an antique.

Answer 3

Formally known as "guessing sticks" never could use the darn things, well beaten by modern calculators  or computers. I cannot imagine who would want to collect them. there must be 1000's collecting dust in drawers. But you never know?......................................

Answer 4

They were early calculators and even primitive manual computers. In the hands of the practised they were remarkably accurate. I too have a couple, but I cannot believe that they are saleable.