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About Tom Novitski
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Expertise
I am able to answer questions on old coin operated machines. These include vending machines such as gumball or peanut or other machines such as trade stimulators that did not dispense a product but were positioned on a store's counter to bring in customers or stimulate trade. I specialize in machines by Pulver, Zeno, and Mansfield and also any old cast iron or wood machines.

Experience
I have been collecting these type of machines for about 10 years and have traveled the country to antique shows and auctions.

Organizations
Coin operated collectors association

Education/Credentials
I have learned about many of these machines from traveling to view the collections of others.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Tom Novitski 
In Category  Collectibles-General (Antiques)

SubjectDate Asked

Hershey vending machine10/5/2009
  Q: I found the attached machine at a garage sale. Is it of much value?
  A: The machine usually sells for 50.00 - 150.00 depending on condition. There are several different ...
vintage Hershey vending machine9/17/2009
  Q: We picked this up at a antique sale and are having a hard time finding out much about it and were ...
  A: Your machine was made by the Advance machine company in about 1925. They usually sell for 75-125.00. ...
gum ball machine6/2/2009
  Q: Our machine is wood and across the bottom is printed Victor Vending Chicago 39, Ill. It is 15" tall, ...
  A: Your machine was made by the Victor Vending Corp. Most of these models are from 1950's - 1960's. ...
D. Gottlieb Pinball10/8/2008
  Q: We want to insure a pinball machine we have, but have no idea of it's worth. It is A 5 cent, ...
  A: I do not collect pinball machines so I cannot give you a value as to your machine. However, there is ...
1951 toms vending machine8/22/2008
  Q: could you tell me if it would take away from the value of the machine if i painted it to refresh it ...
  A: Most collectors prefer coin operated machines in original condition. However, some machines in poor ...
antique toms peanut machine7/26/2008
  Q: i have a 1951 toms peanut and cracker vending machine and dont have a key for it. Where can i find ...
  A: If you have a locksmith friend, then you are in luck. Otherwise, it would be tough to find a key. I ...
Yu-Chu 1235/27/2008
  Q: Trying to locate a NOS label/decal for my machine. Also in the market for either a Zeno or Pulver ...
  A: Contact Scott at A-1 gumballs for the decal. He has a large selection and may have the one you need. ...
TRADE SLOT2/20/2008
  Q: I HAVE A SLOT MACHINE THAT RUNS ON PENNEYS ITS DRAW POKER AND IT HAS A GUM DESPENCER ON THE SIDE I ...
  A: Kurt, Your machine is from the middle 1930's. Its value will be determined by condition, if it has ...
old vending machine1/25/2008
  Q: I have an old vending machine it has a knob on the right side to rotate the merchandise and a handle ...
  A: Can you possibly email a picture of the machine ? I know several people that have sets of keys but ...
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: Nice machine. I have tried researching but cannot find anyone else that can give more info. Only ...
Cast iron gum machine12/24/2007
  Q: I have a centasmoke cast iron gum machine.It still works!!It has three wheels with diffrent ...
  A: I usually use just soap and water or a product called orange blast for oily/greasy cleaning. The ...

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