Collectibles-General (Antiques)/gumball machine

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Expert: - 7/29/2008


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A recent gumball machine was sold at an auction. The description was an "original Silver King (NOS) peanut machine. What does the (NOS) mean? Thank you very much.

Answer
New Old Stock-- which means it was never used. Sometimes gumball or peanut machines (or other antique item for that matter) are found in the original shipping boxes and were never used.  Thus, they still are in mint condition.  NOS usually commands a large premium over regular condition items for obvious reasons.  Let me know if you have any other questions.

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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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