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.
Q: I have 1 cent Columbus vending gumball / peanut machine. It has what looks like cast aluminum base ... A: the machine you have is a Columbus Vending Co. Model 46 due to it being aluminum. This particular ...
Q: We have a Bluebird Gumball machine, Pat. Apr 6, 1915 - very good condition. Wondering its value? ... A: Hey Ron, got your pictures, your machine is a bluebird universal. The machine was made from the 20's ...
Q: We have a Bluebird Gumball machine, Pat. Apr 6, 1915 - very good condition. Wondering its value? A: I am the top collector of bluebird gum machines, so I would be glad to help. There were about 15 ...
Q: I have a northwestern penny gumball machine.It is green porcelian based and has a barrel lock. I ... A: Hey Richard, there are a few models it could be from your description. Vintage northwestern ...
Q: We have some really old "penny arcade" units all different motifs; they were my husband's and I am ... A: I would be glad to help you in any way that I can, and would be very interested in your machines. ...
Q: I am a 'picker', and just got a Watling Rol-A-Tor slot. The problem is that it is jam-packed with ... A: yes it would be easy to put back together if you took the two screws off. You would just not be ...
Q: My parent's 50th wedding anniversary is coming up, and my mom's absolute favorite memory growing up ... A: yes the diggers are available. They are normally between $2000 and $3000 depending on the ...
Q: I have recently been asked to help a gentleman sell a slot machine, as well as other items, that he ... A: you have a very nice slot machine. Please send some additional pictures to my e-mail address and I ...
Q: I've researched and can find nothing on this piece. Anything you can offer would be greatly ... A: Hey Greg, you have a very nice piece. Could you give me a call at 630-408-8808. I would be ...
Q: We bought back when repos were not yet around. We have aprx 27 slots all original no repro ... A: I would be happy to help. I am very knowledgeable in the coinop field. Chicago Show is still going ...
Q: i was given this gumball machine when my mother was moving and was cleaning out her storage. i know ... A: you have a very nice machine. What you have is a Norris Master Gumball/Peanut machine. They were ...
Q: I purchased a Columbus peanut machine,someone had repainted it bright red.It has a octagon globe and ... A: you are talking to the right person. I am the number one Columbus Collector in the US. The correct ...
Q: I have just recently come across what I believe is a (1907?) "On The Square" Trade Stimulator made ... A: Hey Myke, please e-mail me a picture of the machine you have and I will tell you all about it. ...
Q: I have a Columbus Model E 1 Cent machine in working condition with globe, 2 small brass padlocks, ... A: Hey Larry, that is a very hard to find machine. To give you the value I would have to see pictures ...
Q: I am interested in purchasing an antique gumball machine from ebay. The ebay description is copied ... A: I looked up the machine on ebay, and that seems to be a pretty fair price even at the $99. They are ...
Q: A family member is looking to sell an extensive collection of ball gum and other penny vending ... A: Hey John, there are really no official appraisers for gum ball or vending machines. There are ...
Q: I would like to know where I could list a pinball machine for sale besides e-bay? It is a Gottlieb ... A: Hey John, the best place I know of to sell a pinball is http://www.xmission.com/~daina/classified/ ...
Q: About fifty years ago, there used to be a vending machine in the bus terminal in Charlottesville, ... A: those are very cool machines. They were made back in the 30's up to even now there are new versions ...
Q: I have a nickel machine that operates as a roulette wheel for trade. It seems to be made by Fey&Co ... A: Hey Todd, that is a very nice machine. Please send me a picture when you get a chance and I will ...
