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Jack Freund

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I have owned over 3000 coin operated machines. Much knowledge comes from experience as there is not a lot of documented information on many coin operated machines. Experience is the teacher.

Organizations

Coin Operated Collector's Association

Publications

I host a column in the C.O.C.A. Times, (the magazine for members of the Coin Operated Collector's Association). The column is titled "Tales Of The Hunt" and features stories and comments about member's great (and sometimes not so great) finds.

Education/Credentials

I have been a dealer at the Chicagoland Slot Machine and Coin Op show since it started. Look for me in Booth F-09. Stop by with your questions or photos. I'll try to help you or buy your machine if you prefer.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Aaron	05/23/12	10	10	10	I was really impressed with how quickly .....
Sue	02/27/12	10	10	10	Thanks for the prompt and succinct reply .....
Brit	02/12/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much~
The Pat Brody shelter for Cats	01/10/12	10	10	10	We really appreciate the help!!!! Very helpful .....
Tom	12/13/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Jack Freund

2012-05-19 Acorn gumball machine:

Oak Manufacturing Co was a California company which began manufacturing vending machines in 1947. Your machine has the large capacity 9 pound capacity globe. It also has an extended base because of the

2012-04-27 purity gum co. gumball machine:

Hi Brian, I will need a photo of the machine to identify it. Purity Gum Company did not manufacture the machine. It was made for Purity Gum Co. who was probably a route operator. The machine manufacturer

2012-02-26 antique gumball machine:

Hi Sue, Your machine was indeed manufactured by the Oak Mfg Co. The company was founded in 1947 and was successful for many years. Your machine was their most successful model and many thousands were

2012-02-11 Old Gumball machine, no information!:

Your gumball machine was manufactured by the Oak Mfg. Co. Oak began production of machines in 1947. They made many versions of gumball and peanut vendors. Your version is called the Oak ACORN. This is

2012-01-09 Mystery Gumball Machine:

Hi Pat, Yes, you do have a Northwestern machine. Northwestern Corp., Morris IL., began manufacturing vending machines in the early 1900's and is still in business today. The machine you have is a version

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