AboutMarc A. Hess Expertise I can answere questions on coin operated vending machines and arcade machines such as antique gumball and peanut venders, slot machines, juke boxes and pinball and arcade machines
Experience I have been collecting coin operated machines for over 20 years and maintain my own web page, www.thecoinopcollector.com
Organizations Coin Op Collectors Association
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. degree in history and political science and a Juris Doctorate degree
Hello,
I have reciently purchased what I believe is a very old bubble gum machine at a yard sale. It appears to be made of cast iron, the bubble glass at the top is quite thick. On the front of the machine inbedded in the metal is a vine and 2 acorns. Can you tell me about how much this is worth, or where I can look to find out. I have checked several sites already but none are exactly like mine
Thanks
Robert
Answer Robert
Your machine appears to be a gumball machine called a Carousel. They were made from the 1980's to the present. They appear regularly on eBay and at flea markets. The value of your machine with stand is probably $20 to $40 in my opinion.
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