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Dear Larry;
My "pinball" machine (1939?)is about 30"square & 12"hgt.Non Electric.Construction is all wood(finish is sanded off),except for mechanisms(coin slot & "plunger").No bumpers,just pins/like nails.It once had 4 legs.Decorations limited except for instructions and words "Joyball" written on the top (far side)3 times,also "10 balls for 5 cents" and 2 swastika emblems w/the word "Swastika".Can you identify and price? Thank you.
Hi Tom, Joyball was made in July of 1932 by Richard Mfg. of Winooski, VT. It was a square machine, which is not very common, and had turned legs and skirts. Value would be around $200-300 in complete condition. Without legs, probably $100-200. Larry
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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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