cjstuff on Dec 24, 2009 - 11:02 AM I've had one of these since the mid-70s, when I bought it used at a junk shop. Mine finally gave up the ghost about 5 years ago. I've always wondered what kind of battery materials they used, since I've never had a carbon-zinc or alkaline battery last even a quarter (or an eighth) as long! Send E-Mail Reply to cjstuff Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 24, 2009 - 11:02 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I've had one of these since the mid-70s, when I bought it used at a junk shop. Mine finally gave up the ghost about 5 years ago. I've always wondered what kind of battery materials they used, since I've never had a carbon-zinc or alkaline battery last even a quarter (or an eighth) as long!" Shawn on Dec 24, 2009 - 12:38 AM I have the one my mom bought for her '69 WV Beetle to keep in the glovebox. And it still lights up too!! Send E-Mail Reply to Shawn Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 24, 2009 - 12:38 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have the one my mom bought for her '69 WV Beetle to keep in the glovebox.<br> And it still lights up too!!" Ned Kauffman on Jul 7, 2007 - 1:24 PM I have had one of these and the ad from which I ordered it since (I think) the late 1960's. I am wondering if I'm just naive to be so amazed that it still lights up ! Send E-Mail Reply to Ned Kauffman Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jul 7, 2007 - 1:24 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have had one of these and the ad from which I ordered it since (I think) the late 1960's. I am wondering if I'm just naive to be so amazed that it still lights up !"