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I have a slot machine that is metal. Say's 1 cent Ball Gum on top and is a slot machine. Depending on what you spin depends on what fortune you get, which is displayed on the front of the machine. You can also press a button and a gum ball will come out of the bottom. I have looked all over and inside of this machine for a manufacturer but all I have found is the date Jan 10 1936. Any information or help will be appreciated.
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The machine is not a slot machine but a trade stimulator. The difference between the two is that trade stimulators do not pay out in coins when you hit a winner.
I do not really collect trade stimulators. In general they are typically worth a few hundred dollars.
You might go to www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com and do a search.
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Expertise
My expertise is in the area of antique slot machines. Specifically pre 1940 era machines. I have an extensive price history list of slot machines that have been sold on eBay and other auction houses (e.g., Victoria Casino Auctions, Rich Penn Auctions, etc.). PLEASE, do not send questions about anything that is not coin-op related. I have no expertise in other items and cannot help you.
Experience
1. I run a discussion forum on coin operated devices (http://www.coinopcollectorforum.com)
2. I maintain a web site which tracks price trends for antique slot machines (www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com)
3. I published an 8 hour video tape on how to properly restore a Mills slot machine back in the 1990s
4. I published a book (Coin Op On CD) which was distibuted on a CD. This CD had many articles and thousands of photos of antique coin operated devices. It also had many videos of rare and unusual coin operated devices.
This CD has since been published on the web (http://www.ibuyoldslots.com/COCD/)
5. I have written articles on how to identify fake/reproduction slot machines.
Organizations
C.O.C.A. (Coin Op Collectors Association)
Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California
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