AboutChad Boekelheide Expertise 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
Experience I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com
Expert: Chad Boekelheide Date: 7/7/2008 Subject: pinball machine and slot machine
Question I recently acquired a 1934 skyscraper pinball machine that essentially works but the lighting of the empire state building does not. I am bit afraid of messing around to try to fix it. I would like to sell it as is. How do I go about doing that?
I also acquired a 1938 Jennings Club Chief (Chinese Front) - Console slot machine- 5 cent, It works! Someone had painted it many years ago and now I am in the process of getting it down to the original finsh. How do I go about selling that?
Thanks for your help.
Kara
Answer Kara,
It is best to leave the machines as is and let the new buyer restore and/or fix the machine as necessary. Can you email me pictures of the machines? I may be able to help you sell them or give you some ideas.
Email me at buck@nvc.net
Thanks,
Chad
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