Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Ad Lee arcade game

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Expert: - 4/5/2011


Question

Ad Lee Score M High ma
I have inherited an Ad Lee "Score M High" table top pinball machine and I am looking for its value and a possible sale. I do know that this game came out of Coney Island in Cincinati Ohio. Thanks in advance for your time.

Answer
Hi Douglas,  Your game is either late 1931 or 1932.  Ad Lee was only making games until 1936.  These early games a fairly rare, but not a lot of collectors are looking for them, so values ar fairly low.  Your game would be worth $250-350, possibly a bit more if you could documant where it came from and sold it locally to Cincinnati.  Good luck!  Larry

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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