AboutChad Boekelheide Expertise I'm an expert on coin operated machines. I can answer questions on slot machines, gumball & peanut machines, jukeboxes, arcade machines, pinball machines, gambling machines and any other device that operates with a coin. I have a couple hundred machines in my collection and have seen hundreds of others while traveling across the country and going to antique shows. I can give an appraisal on your item, but please send a picture if possible so I can give you accurate information. You can send pictures to me at buck@nvc.net
Experience I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com
Expert: Chad Boekelheide Date: 3/31/2007 Subject: Columbus Vending Machines
Question I have a Columbus vending machine that is cast aluminum. Is this a reproduction? I thought all Columbus machines were cast iron.
Answer Steve,
Most Columbus machines were cast iron. However, there are a couple models that were made with cast aluminum. Your machine is most likely original. I can send you more information about your specific machine if you can email me a picture. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Chad
www.chadscoinop.com
