It looked like black plastic to me too but my friend has an oak one from long ago and said that was the package they came in. Just posting it for someone who may care.
I posted it because there are some very nice Plomb collectors on here who I thought may be interested. Sorry to ruin your personal auction. Next time I'll put my daughter's pacifier on with the link.
They spelled it wrong but 1 of the Plomb guys here might like;
http://cgi.ebay.com/PLUMB-VINTAGE-TOOL-LOT-WRENCHS-8-PIECE-SET_W0QQitemZ290292996220QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29527QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Not mine btw
I don't know who the other guys are you're talking about, but seetherfiend is just me (Glenn Siroky - Roy MT)! Just saw them this morning and thought someone might be interested in 'em.
This was on our Montana Craig's List Tools section today (not mine). If anyohttp://montana.craigslist.org/tls/1008270886.htmlne's interested.
Very Old 3/8 Craftsman & Mac Ratchet - $15 (Hamilton)
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Looked at some yesterday at Ace Hardware in Seeley Lake (MT). They're made in China and they looked like cheap-a$$ junk! The jaws were especially chintzy and the fit and finish were about 58th rate. Save your money (and a lot of cusswords!). Glenn
Their black electrical - MAJOR FAIL!!!! It won't even stick your shoes, let alone an electric cable. 3M, I am soooooooo sorry I strayed, it was just once. I swear it won't happen again!! Glenn