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I have this pinball machine in my basement for over 40 Years. Wanting info on worth to sell it. And best place to try and sell it. Was working last time plugged in 22 years ago. Info found on the playing surface. 3040 D. Gottlieb %26 Co Chicago only numbers and info I could find. It takes a nickel to play it and has Five steel balls and no flippers.
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Hi Mike, Wow is this a delayed response! I realized I never gave you a value on the game. I'm very sorry. This is a game that is called pre-flipper, because it was made in the 1940's before flippers were invented. Games without flippers are usually not terribly valuable, unfortunately. I'd value yours in working condition around $250. Hey Mike, can you forward your pic of your keen ball to: jay@ipdb.org Jay runs the internet pinball database(ipdb.org). In your email tell him you took the photo and give permission to use it. This will really help out as they don't have a photo of your game yet! Thanks. Larry
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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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