You are here:

Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Bally Champion / Kentucky 1949

Advertisement

Expert: - 10/30/2010


Question
I inherited a 1949 Bally Champion / Kentucky pinball machine. Curious what it's worth. Thanks so much for the answer.

Answer
Hi Jodi, These were called "one ball" games, because in fact, you only shot one ball to play a game.  Then if the horse you chose won, you'd win coins or free games.  The free play games are not worth as much as the coin pay ones.  Assuming nice working condition, free play-$400, coin pay-$800-900.  Larry   www.coinoplibrary.com

Collectibles-General (Antiques)

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Larry 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!

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.