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I have inherited a Mills Novelty Pin Ball machine from my late granfather which has been in the family for over 50 years. I can not find a model number on it. It is a nickel machine(color black) and it has 2 plungers, one to brign ball up to table and one to shoot ball out into table. There are various holes with differnet point values on the table.I would like to find the history behind this machine and possibly its value.
Joe, If it's a black painted cabinet and just pins and holes on the playfield, It's probably Mills Official. It was one of the first pinballs made in 1932. It's value complete would be around $200-300 as this era of games is not very collectible. Larry
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| Comment | I appreciate the quick and accurate response. I have been trying to get an answer in regards to this machine and up to this point I haven't been able to. This means a lot to me, thank you. Joe | ||
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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!
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