Did the GEM pushbutton come with a case ?

[srm_92000]

Title says it all really.
I've been looking to get a push button and/or micromatic but the pushbuttons never seem to have any sort of box with them?

 

[amishmotorboat]

I believe it is a clear plastic case similar to the featherweight case, but longer and not as wide.

 

[_Razor]

Me thinks that a Gem Pushbutton from the 1970's did not come equipped with a case. I would recommend the latter, thats only because it included a case. Neat razor btw. Have only had to use 5 blades thus far since purchasing. Really sharp little booger.

 

[MacDaddy]

Here are a couple of examples from issues of LIFE Magazine from 1961. (Click to see them in context.)

 

[amishmotorboat]

Ah, here. It seems they had several different cases.
A special introductory case... fancy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-Print-...630?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35bf9e946e

and a couple plain plastic cases like the ones I've seen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEM-Push-Bu...493?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416a8630f5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gem...275?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d041bb05b

 

[srm_92000]

Thanks for the info, looks like those plastic cases are a bit weak, probably why many didn't last.
Part of my problem was that I was searching ebay for UK only sellers so very few Gems anyhow. It looks like I'll have to pay the postage from US if I really want one.