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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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