Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Questions Answered by Expert Chad Boekelheide
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bobby Orr Powerplay Pinball | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I'm looking for the backglass for the Bally Bobby Orr Power Play Pinball machine. Do you know where ... A: Jasmine, The first place to check would be: http://shayarcadegroup.com/index.html They make and ... | |
| vintage scale or coin op mach | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: where can i find replacement faces for vintage coin op machines or scales if they exist. in other ... A: Henry, Yes, they do exist! The source for scale parts is www.pennyscale.com Email me directly ... | |
| 1954 seaburg selectomatic 100 model hf100r | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what it is worth and where I might post it. It is in excellent condition. I have had ... A: Cynthia, Condition is everything with jukeboxes. I have seen them sell for $1000-3000 which is a ... | |
| Model 60 Northwestern Gumball Machine | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the appropriate size gum balls for the above machine. The internal wheel ... A: Mark, I have found it to be trial and error finding the correct gumballs for antique machines. ... | |
| Vendo-Rite cookie vending machine | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this machine I have. I think it maybe from the ... A: Jeffery, You are right it is from the 1950's. The machine vended a package of cookies as you would ... | |
| gumball machine | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I just recently inherited some old gumball machines. The first I want to ask about is a 1940 ... A: Steve, Northwestern and Columbus machines are plentiful. Both companies produced thousands of ... | |
| Antique Penny Arcade Grip Tester | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My dad has a Gottlieb Grip tester that he believes is pre-1900. Could you please provide any ... A: June, The grip tester your dad has usually sells for $100-300 depending upon condition. If it is ... | |
| Roll-A-Top Slotmachine | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Roll-A-Top slotmachine and was interested in it's value. It is a five cent machine in ... A: Rocky, The Watling Bird of Paradise has been reproduced. Do you know if yours is an original? The ... | |
| Ace High Pinball Machine | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1930's Ace High Pinball machine. I believe it was made by Pierce Tool. It is in good ... A: Karen, If it functions, all the working parts are still with the machine. The missing door isn't ... | |
| Vending machine | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the age and the value of this Columbus penny vending machine. The only thing I ... A: Rick, You have a Columbus Model M which was manufactured in the 1930's. They came with the round ... | |
| PACE SLOT MACHINE | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: attached are the pictures you requested A: Ken, Your machine does not pay out like a slot machine. It is a called a trade stimulator. If the ... | |
| pulver machine | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a pulver machine, red case, cop with stop/go sign. It has what appears to be a modification ... A: Joe, The bars are inside the glass. Maybe someone mistakenly turned it around. The bars came ... | |
| Ideal 55B Pepsi Machine Cooler | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an Ideal 55B Pepsi Cooler (slider) that I have had in my garage for many years. It is in ... A: Robert, First let me start by saying I'm not an expert on Pepsi coolers, but I would guess it is ... | |
| Mills 777 Slot Machine | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mills 10 cent slot machine. The number on the case is 583026. I was told by the person I ... A: Don, I'm not aware of a site with that information. However, I can confirm that the machine you ... | |
| Pinball Machine appraisal | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1965 Gottlieb Thorobred pinball machine. It still works. Wondering what it may be worth. A: Charles, My pinball machine price guide lists the value at $175-500 depending upon condition. The ... | |
| gumball machines | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: A friend game me this gumball machine years ago. I know nothing about it. Could you tell me when it ... A: DM, I collect coin operated machines that were manufactured prior to 1950. Your gumball machine is ... | |
| Columbus gumball machine parts | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a columbus m4 machine and the top metal piece over the glass is broken where the locking hole ... A: Mitch, A Columbus M is worth around $200. It may be a bit more or less depending upon condition. ... | |
| Dale Gun Target Gallery ESCO | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 48 OR 49 DALE GUN "TARGET GALLERY" PRODUCED BY EXHIBIT SUPPLY, IN GOOD WORKING ... A: Chad, I have seen the Dale Gun machine sell for a few hundred up to several hundred. Condition is ... | |
| 1974 Gottlieb pinball machine | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 Gottleib Duotron Pinball Machine. Everything works on it. It's in good condition. The ... A: I would expect a Duotron to sell for around $250. Shipping makes it cost prohibitive so you need to ... | |
| Wurlitzer Jukebox 1972 Superstar 3600 | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have attached a picture and can tell you that it probably needs a tune up, but runs. Any help you ... A: Jen, Let me start by saying, I'm not an expert on the 1970's jukeboxes. However, I normally see ... | |
| pulver chewing gum machine | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: got a old pulver gum amchine at a sale it has the yellow clown and in working condution with all ... A: Don, Most of the pulver's were porcelain. However for a brief period the pulver company sold ... | |
| Decal for 1 cent grip tester | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am restoring a D Gottlieb & Co grip tester. I need to replace the decals with new ones. Do you ... A: Rick, You can buy the decals at www.crowriver.com On the site go to coin op, then gumball & peanut ... | |
| gumball machine | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me approx. year this was made?It has an acorn on the globe, and also acorns on the ... A: Your machine was manufactured in the 1980's and 1990's. I see a lot of them in auctions and on ... | |
| Slot machine | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: How much is a real slot machine worth? A: Bonnie, I need more information to give a specific answer. That is like asking how much is a car ... | |
| Available service centers | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Gottlieb Drop-A-Card pinball machine and I need to replace the rubber bumpers (large rubber ... A: Paul, I can't give you any specific info as to Des Moines since I'm not familiar with your area. ... | |
| DavidGottliebAntiquePinball Machine | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find a David Gottlieb pinball machine from the 40's or 50's with a wood cabinet? Thank ... A: Paul, Your bet would be www.ebay.com or the ChicagoLand coin op show that is held twice a year ... | |
| Stoner Gum Machine | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I recenty picked up one of these in real nice condition. It has 6 vending columns, 4 are the size ... A: John, Sorry, I don't know the exact product for the other two columns. However, I would have to ... | |
| antique table jukeboxes | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR LISTINGS FOR TABLETOP ANTIQUE JUKEBOXES. ALL I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING OR ... A: Carol, You haven't found what your are looking for, because I'm not aware of any site that ... | |
| arcade games | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of games and wanted to know the value and some more information about them. The ... A: Lauren, I am not familiar with the Midway Bulls Eye, but would guess the value at a few hundred ... | |
| gottlieb pinball machine | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: my aunt has a gottlieb world fair pinball machine in her basement that she bought about 30 years ago ... A: William, I would value a Gottlieb World Fair in the $300-750 range. Of course condition is a big ... | |
| 1948 Jennings Sun Chief | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1948 Jennings Sun Chief slot machine and want to get a value on it for a possible sale. I ... A: Karen, It is worth $800-1400 depending upon condition. However, slot machine values are trending ... | |
| vendorlator coca cola machine | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of our coke machine. The top part of the machine is cooled by a motor ... A: Diane, A Vendorlator 27 is worth $200-700 depending upon condition. A nice working example would ... | |
| 1953 AMI Model E 80 play | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a chance to buy this Jukebox from an estate. It looks and sounds good. I haven't seen it ... A: Jim, I found it listed in a book for $500-1500 depending upon condition. The high price would be ... | |
| Juke Box value | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: 1947 Wurlitzer model 1015 in "working" order. Do you have an opinion of its value. A: Reese, Condition is a big issue with jukeboxes. It could be worth anywhere from $2000-4500. Can ... | |
| gumball machine | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: A recent gumball machine was sold at an auction. The description was an "original Silver King (NOS) ... A: New Old Stock-- which means it was never used. Sometimes gumball or peanut machines (or other ... | |
| juke box | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a rowe-ami jukebox and would like to know its value. I have only replaced speakers and ... A: Connie, Condition is a huge factor with jukeboxes. Thus, the price range is large. I would expect ... | |
| gumball machine | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Is this Silver King machine an original or restored? What would the value be? Is it from the 1940's ... A: Richard, Silver King's were manufactured in the 1950's. Yours has the bigger 7# globe. Most ... | |
| ROWE AMI JUKEBOX | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Rowe AMI R-90 Jukebox I believe it is a 1986 or 1987.It is a 200 selection 45's. It works ... A: Craig, I'm not an expert on jukeboxes so I am not familiar with your exact model. However, I have ... | |
| pinball machine and slot machine | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1934 skyscraper pinball machine that essentially works but the lighting of the ... A: Kara, It is best to leave the machines as is and let the new buyer restore and/or fix the machine ... | |
| 1977 Seeburg Jukebox | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: At auction recently, I purchased a mint condition 1977 Seeburg Jukebox. The problem was it did not ... A: I have drilled out many locks. You have to drill out the center and then use a tool such as a ... | |
| Speedball Bowler Coin-Op | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My friend needs to sell an old coin-operated bowling machine he found in his father's basement after ... A: Teri, Shuffle alley bowlers usually sell for $400-700 depending upon condition. However, they can ... | |
| United's pinball | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: My Dad has an old Bingo (I think) game called "United's Pixies". It still works and looks pretty ... A: I would estimate the machine to be worth a few to several hundred $'s. Pinball and bingo machines ... | |
| 1972 Williams Honey pinball machine | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have lost my keys to the coin door and the back glass. Do you know where I might possibly find ... A: It would be almost impossible to find the correct key. The best bet is to have a locksmith pick it ... | |
| gumball machine | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: i was recently given a very old gumball machine. red stand, very very heavy stand, like iron, with ... A: Cheryl, Yes, I received the picture and answered the question on the site. I copied and pastied my ... | |
| gumball machine | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: i was recently given a very old gumball machine. red stand, very very heavy stand, like iron, with ... A: Your machine was manufactured by Carousel. They are newer machines that are still being made today. ... | |
| 1950 shuffle alley that's never been vended | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I've inherited my uncle's old Chicago Coin "Shuffle Alley" from 1950. It was played less than 10 ... A: They usually sell for $500-1000 depending upon condition. However, if yours is a super clean ... | |
| gumball machine | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an old (glass is thick and yellowing) square top gumball machine. It is for pennies ( one ... A: I'm not able to identify you machine with a picture. However, based upon the style and description ... | |
| bally 5 cent slot machine | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have looked at a slot machine that is coming up at auction in Sandstone,Mn. The person that is ... A: Jon, I collect pre 1940 slot machines. I'm not an expert on the later slot machines. However, ... | |
| Gottlieb Pinball Machine #12669 | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a original Gottlieb (Drum Major). The history I know on the machine is it was to be ... A: Bea, My price guide values the machine somewhere between $100-400 depending upon condition. Your ... | |
| Northwestern Morris | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I like to collect old items and have aquired an older gumball machine. Everything is intact and it ... A: The best source for gumball/peanut machine locks is: http://www.crowriver.com/ Click on the ... | |
| 1940 groetchen sparks trade stimulator? | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired this machine from my fiance's grandfathers house. It looks identical to the 1940 ... A: Priscilla, You are right it is a Groetchen Sparks from 1940. Most Sparks machines were ... | |
| pinball machines | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Have 1964 gottlieb pinball flipperpool and also dolly parton 1974 i can get you more info if you ... A: My price guide says the following: Flipper Pool--700 machines manufactured--valued at $400-1000 ... | |
| Possible Value of Mercury Cigarette Trade Stimulator, One cent | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I am sorry for not making the question clear. I am trying to determine when the machine was made and ... A: Terry, The Mercury was made in 1939 by Groetchen Tool and Manufacturing Company. It was made with ... | |
| 1965 chicago coin top brass shuffle | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Was wondering what a 1965 Chicago Coin Top Brass Shuffle was worth and what is the best way to sell ... A: Most of the shuffle games are worth $400-800 depending upon condition. The tricky part is finding a ... | |
| honeydew gumball globe | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: This is a very old gumball machine.The decal is "HONEYDEW" I'm looking for a globe replacement. The ... A: David, The Honey Dew Gum Company were distributors for a large manufacturing company called ... | |
| NORTHWESTERN MORRIS, ILL NICKELL GUMBALL MACHINE | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I FOUND IT IN MY CELLAR. ITS RED SQUARISH GLOBE, NO STAND NO CRACKS BUT HAS SEVERAL AREAS OF RUST. ... A: If the globe is glass, you have a Northwestern model 60. A locksmith should be able to pick open ... | |
| antique vending machine | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have an old vending machine I can find no information on. It has a label on the inside that says ... A: Joseph, I will need a picture to identify the machine. The label makes me think it was made by a ... | |
| sing-a-long | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: just got a D>Gotlieb's sing0a0long pinball machine from the neighbor, where can I find info on it? ... A: Candi, My price guide lists the value at $450-950 depending upon condition. If it is in great shape ... | |
| Penny Pinball Game | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: We have a vintage tabletop penny/pinball game that I'm trying to value. There is no manufacturer ... A: Cindy, Your pinball machine was manufactured by Buckley in 1932. My price guide lists the value at ... | |
| antique pinball machine | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I own a old pinball machine (nickel) that has a horseracing theme that the horses move and race ... A: Leslie, There are a few different horse race theme machines. I would need to see a picture to ... | |
| pinball value | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: Have recently come into 3 P.B. Machines 1964 Gottlieb Shipmates,1972 Williams Superstar and 1975 ... A: My pinball price guide lists them at the following: Shipmates $125 to 525 Superstar $100 to 450 ... | |
| peerless penny scale | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a blue porcelain lollipop penny scale, and am in need of a key to open the back to adjust the ... A: Your best bet for the key is a locksmith. It would be like finding a needle in a haystack to find ... | |
| King Carousel Gumball Machine | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I work with high school kids and thought it would be fun to have a gumball machine. Since the new ... A: Beth, I'm not exactly sure how a Carousel opens. Does it have a lock on the top of the lid or the ... | |
| vintage coin operated horse | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a vintage coin operated horse with the coin box and key. The plate on the coin box says it ... A: Angie, I've seen the horse machines before but never paid a lot of attention to them. I collect ... | |
| Antique coin op mutoscope | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I was curious about something. I was out in NH the other day and came across a great old machine I ... A: Rob, Mutoscopes are nice machines. The 1920's and 30's were the heyday for most mutoscopes. ... | |
| Zambini Fortune Teller Arcade | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: We have a Zambini Fortune Teller that my husband acquired through his work -- he is a technician for ... A: I collect pre 1950 machines and have no knowledge of this specific fortune teller. Vintage fortune ... | |
| Pinball macine value | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a working 1952 Gottlieb Criss cross pinball machine, and would like to find out it's value. A: The price guide lists a Gottlieb Criss Cross at $350-1250 depending upon condition. A working ... | |
| Carlton Rocket Gumball machine | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a penny plastic gumball machine that sits on the counter in the shape of a rocket ship with a ... A: The Carlton Rocket was made in the 1950's. Since they were made out of plastice, they usually are ... | |
| antique automatic fortune telling machine | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I am considering buying a free standing automatic fortune telling machine (Madam Zita?). i don't ... A: Eileen, That is a tough question without pictures or more information. An original is very hard to ... | |
| shooter/gumball dispenser | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: you seem to be the guy in the know to ask, I have opportunity to purchase a vintage gumball ... A: The machine was made by Silver King and is commonly referred to as a shoot the duck by collectors. ... | |
| 1925 happy Jap White vending machine co. | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: Rariety? Price guide ? A: Burt, Can you send me a picture of the machine? The Happy Jap was manufactured in the early ... | |
| Columbus Vending Machines | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a Columbus vending machine that is cast aluminum. Is this a reproduction? I thought all ... A: Steve, Most Columbus machines were cast iron. However, there are a couple models that were made ... | |
| victor vending gumball/card machine | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: i believe this machine is from 1958. i don't have a picture but it is made of wood and metal. the ... A: Your machine came with and without the baseball card vendor. It is much harder to find with the ... | |
| replacement parts | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I have an old northwestern peanut machine that needs a new glass globe and I'm having trouble ... A: Jan, There are several different Northwestern machines. Most of the Northwestern globes are ... | |
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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
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I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com
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