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Expert: - 2/9/2010


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I would like to know the worth of my 1953 & 1959 one being a bally sea island and the other a bally big time. They both work very well, and they are in fairly good shape. I thank you in advance for your time and expertise.

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The games you list are called Bingos, as their play is based on filling bingo cards.  The ones that pay out nickles can be more valuable, but yours are not that type.  Working helps, but bingos are not very collectible, so value is around $200 each.  Larry

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Larry Bieza

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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.

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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.

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I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!

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