AboutRobert Barnes Expertise Please e-mail me @ n2coinop@aol.com I am an expert on vintage coin operated machines and would love to help anyone that needs info. I can answer questions on vending machine, arcade machine, fortune teller, slot machine, digger/crane machine, gumball machine, syrup dispencer, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testor, pinball machine, gambling machine, bowling machine, etc. If it takes a coin, I can give you info on it.
A few of the many manufacturers of these machines are Columbus Vending Machine Co., R.D. Simpson, Advance Machine Co., Bluebird Products Co., Chester Pollard, Chicago Coin, Mutoscope, Evans, Seeburg, etc.
Experience I have been collecting machines for 7 years, and have close to 200 coin operated machines.
Expert: Robert Barnes Date: 7/10/2007 Subject: appraisor
Question A family member is looking to sell an extensive collection of ball gum and other penny vending machines. I feel that he should seek an independent appraisal before entertaining offers. Where would be a good place to start in establishing a value for this collection?
Answer Hey John, there are really no official appraisers for gum ball or vending machines. There are several books that basically show you a picture of just about every vending machine made and have pretty accurate price guides. I do have the all of the books, and if you would want to send me group pictures of all of the machines, I will identify and tell you what the machines are worth.....When you do decide to sell the collection, I would be very interested any machines you have. I will give you at least book value, if not more. My e-mail address if n2coinop@aol.com to send the pictures to.
Thank you
Bob
