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Expert: - 1/11/2008


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I like to collect old items and have aquired an older gumball machine.  Everything is intact and it probably works. It is gray in color.  I am missing the lock at the top and can only see a hole and the end of the threads of the screw shaft sticking up in the bottem of the hole.  I do not know how it opens and where I can aquire a lock and key.  Can you tell me how it works?

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The best source for gumball/peanut machine locks is:

http://www.crowriver.com/

Click on the Gumball and Peanut Machine Parts tab.  If you need help selecting the right lock just email Roger.  His email address is at the bottom of the page.  Feel free to email me at buck@nvc.net if you have any other questions.

Good Luck,
Chad

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Chad Boekelheide

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I'm an expert on coin operated machines. I can answer questions on slot machines, gumball & peanut machines, jukeboxes, arcade machines, pinball machines, gambling machines and any other device that operates with a coin. I have a couple hundred machines in my collection and have seen hundreds of others while traveling across the country and going to antique shows. I can give an appraisal on your item, but please send a picture if possible so I can give you accurate information. You can send pictures to me at buck@nvc.net

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I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com

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