Collectibles-General (Antiques)/pin ball machine

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Expert: - 12/5/2011


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I have a working silver skates pin ball machine. Would you happen to know approximate worth?

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Hi Mer, I'ts very hard to give a value of a pinball game without photos, because condition is critical when determining a price.  Also there were 2 pinballs called silver skates made.  I'll assume you have the onw made by Williams Electronics in 1953.  In average working condition(which I'll assume) it's value would be around $400.  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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