AboutMarc A. Hess Expertise I can answere questions on coin operated vending machines and arcade machines such as antique gumball and peanut venders, slot machines, juke boxes and pinball and arcade machines
Experience I have been collecting coin operated machines for over 20 years and maintain my own web page, www.thecoinopcollector.com
Organizations Coin Op Collectors Association
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. degree in history and political science and a Juris Doctorate degree
Expert: Marc A. Hess Date: 7/23/2007 Subject: gumball machine
Question "I am in possession of a peanut or gum ball machine. on the front it says
patented 03/08/04 and 11/05/12. It says Advance Machine Company Chicago USA.
Its all original in excellent condition and I have all the original padlocks and
keys. I can send pics to your e-mail addy. We are curious as to its value and
how to market it."
Answer Mike
Please send me pictures at jomax9@hotmail.com and I will try to identify your machine w/ some detail. Advance was a prolific manufacturer of coin operated vending machine during the first half of the 20th century and made numerous different machines, many w/ the same patents.
