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Hello,  I have a vintage coin operated horse with the coin box and key.  The plate on the coin box says it is by Al Fischer and has the year 1967 in it.  It is in good working order, and it has a leather saddle and stirrups and bridle.  I can't find any info on line to let me know if I'm sitting on something valuable or just a neat toy for the kids...can you help me?

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Angie,
I've seen the horse machines before but never paid a lot of attention to them.  I collect earlier arcade machines.  However, I would estimate the value to be $500-1000 depending upon the condition.  It may sell higher under the right circumstances.  
Good Luck,
Chad
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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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