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Question
"I may have just bought a a bunch of arcade diggers and I think they might be against the law in Illinois? Can you put these on a trailer and take them to a fair or carnival anymore?
What is the consensus on digger cranes for vending these days?
Thanks, Graham lasecrets@gmail.com"
Wow, That's a complicated question, Graham. I'm sure there are some regions of the country where they are legal to operate in a carnival, although they shut them down in Minnesota recently. Diggers have had a troubled history since they started in the 1920's. Their association with gambling has been hard to shake. I can't speak to Illinois, but there are places they can be operated. Now, if they're old tell finished wood case coinop ones from the 1930's, people like me will buy them as collector items, but if they're the 1950's or newer type they don't have a low of value, typically $200-300 if working. Larry www.coinoplibrary.com
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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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