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My friend needs to sell an old coin-operated bowling machine he found in his father's basement after he passed away. It was purchased in the late 50's and was home-use only. It's called Speedball Bowler, shuffle alley type, up to 6 players. Made by United Mfg., Chicago, Illinois. It is made completely out of wood (oak I believe) and is very good shape. Working condition. Small hole in backglass (plastic). Any idea what it's worth?
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HI, Shuffle bowlers are fairly common, and so the values are fairly low on as is condition games. The value on yours as is would be $200-300, but if restored( refinished wood, all mechanisms completely gone thru-working perfectly) with a replaced backglass it would probably bring $1500-2000.
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