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About Larry Bieza
Expertise
I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.

Experience
I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.

Education/Credentials
I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!

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Topic: Collectibles-General (Antiques)

Expert: Larry Bieza
Date: 5/28/2008
Subject: Chicago Coin Catalina Machine

Question
I was reading your comment to another question that neither makes of the Catalina Machine have flippers. I have an old wooden Chicago Coin Catalina machine and it does indeed have flippers. They are situated higher up in the machine than traditional flippers. But it does have them. My dilemma is finding someone to help me restore the electrical componets to work again, the flippers work but no lights or sound.

Answer
Hi Teresa, Your Catalina by Chicago COin had flippers. It was the earlier one by Marvel that didn't. My suggestion about service would be to look in your local Yellow pages under "Amusement Devices" and call some of the businesses in there. They should be able to recommed a repair person. Good Luck! Larry www.coinoplibrary.com

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