Vintage UltrAir Metal Ticket Validation Plate, Travel, Airline Collectible For Sale

Herewe have an authentic metal airline ticket validation plate for UltrAirAirlines. This Texas based carrier was founded in 1993 andceased operations in 1994.Airline validation plates were used when airlines and travelagencies issued hand written airline tickets prior to the electronic age.Airline tickets were placed on a manual credit card imprinting machine withthe appropriate airline plate in place of the credit card, and then swiped toimprint the airline information to \"validate\" the ticket.This particular plate was used in a busy travel agency and will have normalvintage wear; occasionally there will be tape on the back (for better tractionon the machine) and some corrosion commensurate with the age of the plate maybe present.These great collectible plates are becoming more difficult to find and willonly continue increase in value - especially for airlines that are no longer inoperation.This interesting piece of history will be a nice addition to your travelcollection, or a wonderfully unique gift for any airline memorabiliaaficionado.PLEASE NOTE: For those buyers with allergies, please be aware that all itemsare stored in a smoking home in which our cat \"Spaz\" allows us tolive.Although items are \"aired out\" and packaged asprofessionally as possible, the item most likely WILL smell ofsmoke.Please take this into consideration prior to yourpurchase.There is no need to wait to purchase this item as this listing is offered inthe \"Buy it Now\" format. I do not carry multiples of thisitem - once it is sold it is gone forever, so don\'t miss your chance - if youlike it, win it today!Please be sure to have a look at my wide variety of other unique and unusualitems I have for sale - I am happy to offer a discount for multiplepurchases.Thanks for looking!