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We recently acquired this pinball machine and would like to know what the value of it is. On the machine says it's Sky Chief. It has the original glass, all wood, extra rubbers for the bumpers. It is electric and has no paddles. It has original paint. The last patent date is 1936. Hope you can help us out on this.
Hi, The patent dates on the ABT brand coin slide have nothing to do with the date of the machine. The game is from March 1942 which is right around the time where Exhibit Supply Co.(ESCO) as well as all other factories, stopped production of games to make military supplies for the war effort. And so the theme is Air Force. Games from the late 1930's until the introduction of the flipper(1947) are some of the lowest value games. They can look nice, but no collector appeal. Your game in nice condition would bring $200-300. 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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