https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling-on-eBay/Vintage-Retro-Electric-Blankets/qaa-p/2009390#M31806 <P>I wouldn't consider plugging them in at all.</P><P>The plastic insulation could have become brittle and easily cause a fire.</P><P>Not to mention the cabling inside having been folded for a long time.</P><P>I am almost sure an electrician won't even test them but tell you to bin them.</P><P>For peace of mind, I strongly suggest throwing them out.</P> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:36:55 GMT kopenhagen5 2016-10-31T07:36:55Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling-on-eBay/Vintage-Retro-Electric-Blankets/qaq-p/2009349 <P>I have been given some NIB electric blankets, probably from the early 70s.&nbsp; The blankets are the old pastel coloured wool, pink and blue, and are still in their plastic bags inside their boxes.&nbsp; The boxes are also in excellent condition.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Am I able to sell these blankets on ebay and do I need to have them tagged by an electrician.&nbsp; Any advise will be gratefully accepted.</P> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 05:39:41 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling-on-eBay/Vintage-Retro-Electric-Blankets/qaq-p/2009349 my_giddy_aunt_knick_knacks_bric_a_brac 2016-10-31T05:39:41Z