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Stuart Driver

Australia
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  • Knowledgeability 9.73
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Timeliness 9.82
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 119
 KEROSENE/OIL LAMPS, PARTICULARLY THOSE MADE BY EDWARD MILLER & CO. (E.M. & Co.) - U.S.A. Website: www.edwardmillerkeroseneoillamps.com

Chad Boekelheide

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 345
 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

Rodger Knutson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1284
 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 .....

Robert Barnes

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 297
 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.

Measureman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 48
 I can answer questions about American Copper, Brass, Iron, Nickel, Tin, Wood, liquid and dry measures - Federal, State, County, City and Town Standards; working measures; measures made by Gurley, Fairbanks, Troemner and other makers. Can also answer questions relating to Sealer (Inspector of Weights and Measures) items - measures, weights, scales, yardsticks, tools etc. Can also provide information on Canadian measures.

Bruce W. Zubee

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 1095
 I can answer any questions regarding antique carousel horses, menagerie figures and any type of carousel component. I can also answer questions regarding other antique wooden horses.

Barbara K. Acchino

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 775
 II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.

Fred Taylor

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 2442
 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, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.

David Burritt

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 154
 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.).

Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 185
 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.

Larry Bieza

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 301
 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 .....

Marc A. Hess

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Total Questions 289
 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

DARWIN D. BEARLEY

U.S.
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  • Total Questions 341
 I am considered by many to be an expert on AMERICAN ANTIQUE QUILTS. My real expertise lies with ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS and in 2006 the book, "ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS, THE DARWIN D. BEARLEY COLLECTION" WAS PUBLISHED BY BERNINA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY OF ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. I can help with all aspects of identification, dating, repair and cleaning. I also buy, and broker antique quilts.

G Zimmerman

U.S.
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  • Total Questions 0
 I can answer questions about the works of Rene Lalique.

Tom Novitski

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 102
 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.

robert klein

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1013
 In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials. SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED.

David Silver

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 235
 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.

Eileen Cronk

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1996
 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.

Michael Andrew Wilson

France
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 1509
 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.

Rex Ransome

U.S.
Unavailable
  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 566
 I can answer most questions concerning antique and vintage lamps. I also repair and refurbish these kinds of lamps. If I don't know the answer I can research and find out.

Bill & Jan Berning

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/16/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 1001
 We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type.

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