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David Silver

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 41.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.9
  • Total Questions 513
 I'm an expert on all types of antique and classic CAMERAS, vintage PHOTOGRAPHS, and the HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm; from daguerreotypes and tintypes to the black & white images by the 20th century masters. I can identify and appraise, explain techniques and processes, offer insights on restoration and preservation, and provide guidelines for buying and selling.

Irene Schwall

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.7
  • Total Questions 721
 I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.

DARWIN D. BEARLEY

U.S.
Available
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  • Response Time(hr) 35.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.6
  • Total Questions 455
 I am considered by many to be an expert on AMERICAN ANTIQUE QUILTS. My real expertise lies with ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS. In 2006 the book, "ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS, THE DARWIN D. BEARLEY COLLECTION" was published by Bernina Sewing Machine Co. of Zurich Switzerland. I can help with all aspects of identification, dating, repair and cleaning. I also buy, and broker antique quilts.

Fred Taylor

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 20.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.1
  • Total Questions 3073
 I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, trunks, lighting, clocks or children's and baby furniture and will not respond to questions about those items.

Barbara K. Acchino

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 15.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.0
  • Total Questions 976
 *** NO SEWING MACHINE QUESTIONS *** *** NO NON-SEWING ITEMS. *** I CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS.

David Burritt

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 24.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.7
  • Total Questions 332
 My expertise is in the area of antique slot machines. Specifically pre 1940 era machines. I have an extensive price history list of slot machines that have been sold on eBay and other auction houses (e.g., Victoria Casino Auctions, Rich Penn Auctions, etc.). PLEASE, do not send questions about anything that is not coin-op related. I have no expertise in other items and cannot help you.

Frederic Rozier

Belgium
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.57
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 21.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.2
  • Total Questions 137
 I will attempt to answer questions about European 20th Century Decorative arts and Design furniture.My speciality is Belgium, French, Italian, English, Irish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, German, and Swiss design. Questions about ANTIQUES are NOT part of my expertise. PLEASE SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS ON SPECIFIC ITEMS OR THE QUESTION WILL BE REJECTED. Send pictures with item description to info@fredericrozier.com.

Larry Bieza

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 25.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.8
  • Total Questions 704
 I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.

Eileen Cronk

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 11.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.6
  • Total Questions 2262
 I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.

The Wicker WomanŽ-Cathryn Peters

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 30.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 63.0
  • Total Questions 226
 I will answer any questions having to do with antique wicker furniture, wicker furniture repair and restoration, chair caning and all other types of chair seat weaving techniques and patterns. I DO NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or free WHAT IT'S WORTH valuations, nor do I buy/sell wicker furniture at this time.

Tom Novitski

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 15.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.6
  • Total Questions 258
 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.

G Zimmerman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.5
  • Total Questions 104
 I can answer questions only about the works of Rene Lalique.

Russell Barnes

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.3
  • Total Questions 60
 I specialize in 19th century wooden Cigar Store Indians. My website cigarstorefigure.com contains pictures and information on 19th century antique cigar store Indians. I am also gathering information for a book some day. Would enjoy seeing pictures of other potential early Cigar Figures. Chances are if you have an authentic figure, I have some information on it

Rodger Knutson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 21.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.5
  • Total Questions 2009
 I am an expert on old coin operated machines, slot machines, trade stimulator's, jukeboxes, old arcade machines, etc. I have been identifying these for people who respond to my web site listed below, for a few years now. In almost all cases I am able to tell them about their old coin operated machines, the year, the value, and other general information about their machines. I do not know much about soda vending machines, coin banks, or scales, but I will try to help you with these if I can. Please email photo's to: jackpot7@ix.netcom.com My web site is at: http://www.coinslots.com

robert klein

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 8.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.2
  • Total Questions 3308
 In regards to American antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, periods, historical coatings, materials, techniques, repair, restoration, refinishing. ****SEND PICTURES****WITH YOUR QUESTIONS ON ALL ITEMS OR THE QUESTION MAY BE REJECTED****PLEASE, NO CAMERA PHONE PICTURES as the quality is usually poor****preferred size max 1024 x 768; min 800 x 600--jpg files as attachments in ONE email to Please include the question posted to allexperts in the email so that i will know to what they refer. Because of the amount of emails i have received, for which i thank everyone for their confidence in me, please DO NOT send emails before posting the question to allexperts. I truly want to help but only have so much time and would like to give each person the attention they need.

Jack Freund

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 13.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.5
  • Total Questions 63
 I have 35 years experience in the coin op field, specializing in old gumball and peanut machines. Also trade stimulators, especially turn of the century cigar store machines, both cast iron and wooden machines.

Marc A. Hess

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 15.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.7
  • Total Questions 458
 I can answere questions on coin operated vending machines and arcade machines such as antique gumball and peanut venders, slot machines, juke boxes and pinball and arcade machines

Robert Barnes

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 29.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 28.1
  • Total Questions 618
 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.

Chad Boekelheide

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 17.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.6
  • Total Questions 564
 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

Michael Andrew Wilson

France
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 18.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.7
  • Total Questions 4354
 I will attempt to answer questions about European Antique Furniture and 20th Century Decorative arts and Design furniture, including 18th century & 19th century construction details, style, period and the craftsmen and manufactures that created them, I will also attempt to answer questions about buying European Antiques and how to become a expert collector, my speciality is French, Italian, English, Irish, Spanish, Belgium, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, German, and Swiss.

Marvin D. Miller

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.6
  • Total Questions 109
 I can answer questions related to antique trunks, their age, manufacturers, styles, patents, etc, including all types of trunks such as steamer trunks, saratoga trunks, Victorian trunks, slat trunks, toy and doll trunks, stagecoach trunks, valises, hat trunks, and others.

Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 18.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 41.0
  • Total Questions 429
 We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

Bill & Jan Berning

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/20/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 37.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 39.9
  • Total Questions 1575
 We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type.

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2012-02-11 1974 ballys 3 quarter slot 1113-74:

Hi Bud,    Darrell, your doing great here! I see your payout relay is the type that sits in the right hand corner of you cabinet. I been referring to it as being on the back of the hopper, but your relay

2012-02-10 trunk:

Hello, based on the one picture I can see, this doesn't look to be so small. But unfortunately I cannot really help you with any information on this because it is not a trunk or chest in the type that

2012-02-10 1974 ballys 3 quarter slot 1113-74:

I see this pays right to left, and left to right. I do also see any two cherries in any position pays. This is a unusual pay, and I haven seen this before to my knowledge, but I might not just be remembering

2012-02-10 Sewing Needles:

Hello Mike.  I have seen little glass tubes with needles in them, but the needles weren't for sewing.  They had a medical use.  I'm sorry I'm not more help, but without some type of manufacturing mark

2012-02-10 1974 ballys 3 quarter slot 1113-74:

Hi Darrell    Glad to hear your have the coin hopper working now. On the incorrect payoffs, let me ask you this: If the photo, if you played only one coin this should of been a two coin payout, correct?

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