AboutLarry Bieza 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!
Question Dear Larry,
I have a pinball machine that was in my great-grandfather's pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio between the 1930's-1940's. It is non-electronic and before flippers. It is called "Super Ball." The plunger is used to aim the ball left or right. When the ball is fired, it bounces off of nails that are by cups that have different point values. There were 10 balls for a penny with a gold ball worth double. You had to add up your own score. There is no manufacturer listed anywhere on the machine. It is wooden framed, on wooden legs, with a glass top. It has a lock, we have the original key; no information listed inside either. I would like to find out information about it and its approximate value.
Answer Hi Rebecca, I have no record of a pinball by that name. As you describe it, the game would date from 1931-32. These early games a very simple and do not have a high collector value. Based on the information you've given, I would say the value is around $300. Larry www.coinoplibrary.com
