USED and DEMO keys

Most of our used keys are bugs or paddles that have been lightly cleaned, missing parts installed if necessary (or available), rusted or excessively corroded items removed or replaced, readjusted and checked to assure proper operation. Used keys do not always have all parts correct for the era of the key, or have been extensively cleaned up, restored, rehabilitated. Examples would be units that we obtain with broken finger pieces, missing weights, missing other parts etc., that we have replaced or installed.

Some used keys are listed as "unrestored." These are used keys that are generally sold for $100 or less that we have done no labor on other than minor cleaning and doing an air check with an HF transceiver to assure it is working and ready to be used.

We sell used keys on 15 day approval. If you are not happy with the used key you bought, contact us within 15 days of receipt and on return of the item will credit you back 100% of the purchase price when the key is received at Vibroplex, less the shipping charge you were invoiced to send it out.

Contact us vibroplex@vibroplex.com or (865) 309-5073.  We do not have on-line ordering for used items as they can often sell quickly - please call or email us to assure the item is still available.

USED AND DEMO KEYS IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE:

Last update to list below was on August 28, 2025

Hamfest demo items:

These keys are in good condition but may have a miscellaneous mark or scratch on them.  Prices shown here are -20% from new retail.  Shipping is additional.

BENCHER:

BENCHER BY-1 iambic paddle, black, $134

BENCHER BY-2 iambic paddle, chrome, $164

BENCHER RJ-1 straight key, black, $128

BENCHER RJ-2 straight key, chrome, $142

VIBROPLEX:

CODE WARRIOR JR. iambic paddle, blue, serial number 6890, $108

VIBROCUBE DELUXE iambic paddle, chrome, serial number 408061, $239

used keys: 

ORIGINAL DELUXE bug, SN 259694.  Nice shape, a few misc small marks - has an engraved tag on it from Army Security Agency Thailand 1967-1970 held on with a piece of tape.  Can be left on or removed.  $160 plus shipping.

CARRYCASE for Vibroplex bug, very nice condition, circa 1960's.  $40 plus shipping.