Expert: Tom Novitski - 10/25/2010

Question
QUESTION: I have just acquired a Tom's 5˘ peanut and candy mechanical vending
machine with a glass front. It is operational. I have a key that opens the top
glass front as well as the lower storage bottom. The trouble is I cannot figure
out how to access the coin box. Please let me know I you need a photo.
Thank you for your time.
Best Wishes, Mari

ANSWER: Mari,
 Yes, please send a picture.
 Thanks, tom

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QUESTION: Hello, Tom. Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. Here is the picture of
the Tom's Machine that I can't seem to figure out how to access the coin box. I
appreciate your help. Thank you and best wishes, Mari

Answer
Mari,
 The model that I have is more like a Stoner candy machine. I have seen this particular model but have never examined closely. My only suggestion which you mave have already tried is to open with the key the glass front and bottom door and then put a coin in and see if you see or hear where it goes.
If that does not work, I am going to a jukebox/pinball/advertising show in 2 weeks in Chicago area and I have seen this model machine there in past shows. With any luck, someone will have one for sale and I can check it out. If you would just write me again in about 3 weeks.
 Tom