AboutRobert Barnes Expertise Please e-mail me @ n2coinop@aol.com I am an expert on vintage coin operated machines and would love to help anyone that needs info. I can answer questions on vending machine, arcade machine, fortune teller, slot machine, digger/crane machine, gumball machine, syrup dispencer, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testor, pinball machine, gambling machine, bowling machine, etc. If it takes a coin, I can give you info on it.
A few of the many manufacturers of these machines are Columbus Vending Machine Co., R.D. Simpson, Advance Machine Co., Bluebird Products Co., Chester Pollard, Chicago Coin, Mutoscope, Evans, Seeburg, etc.
Experience I have been collecting machines for 7 years, and have close to 200 coin operated machines.
I have 1 cent Columbus vending gumball / peanut machine.
It has what looks like cast aluminum base and bottom plate. How much is it worth? I am interested in selling it but I want to know more about it before I do part with it.
It was give to me as a birthday present when I was little. I lost the cover and locks long ago.... ( never give a 9 year old a piece of history ... Yikes!)
I would appreciate whatever you can you tell me about this fine machine. I am very curious when was it made, and what was it likely filled with?
Answer Hello, the machine you have is a Columbus Vending Co. Model 46 due to it being aluminum. This particular machine vended peanuts, and was made in the 40s. This machine would noramally sell for about $150, but with the lid missing it would sell for around $100. If you would like to sell it, please contact me at n2coinop@aol.com, or call 630-408-8808.
Thank you
Bob
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