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Question
I have an old wooden pin ball machine that my father bought when I was a child living in upstate New York. I think he bought it when Rome, NY was going through a major "urban renewal" project. It has a paper sign indicating Skillball Amusement Game, has an Elmira phone number (4 digit) to contact and is 10 plays for 5c. It specifies it is not for gambling. The glass over the top is broken (gone) and the wood on the top surface has some stain. I don't have a use for it and would like to know the value. I'd like to sell to someone who would appreciate it. Thanks!
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Hi Sarah, There were a few skillball games made in the 1930's. Can you send that pic and take one of that center card so I can read the info? Then I can give you more accurate information. Also, if I can have your permission to use the photos to provide information to other collectors, that would be appreciated. Thanks. Send to: coinoplibrary@comcast.net
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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.
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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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