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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

Experience in the area

I have been collecting coin operated machines for over 20 years and maintain my own web page, www.thecoinopcollector.com

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Coin Op Collectors Association

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I have a B.A. degree in history and political science and a Juris Doctorate degree

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Recent Answers from Marc A. Hess

2011-11-26 pinball machine:

Hi Jeff    Collector would probably say the value on your machine is about $350 in good working condition but I think you should be able to a bit more for it if it is really nice.  I would recommend that

2011-04-18 norris master gumball machines:

Sure, there were a number of color combinations including    Red with black base and top.  Cream with a sort of aqua green base and top.  Polished aluminum on early slide top models.  White with the same

2011-02-23 Watling slot machine:

It is the Watling Blue Seal and probably says "Good in 1889 Better Today".  It was put on the side of most early Watling slots.  The label is reproduced today and often put on restored machines. Presence

2010-12-27 Standard hot peanut vending machine:

Dave    It sounds like you are describing a Silver King Hot Nut machine.  If you can get $250 for it I would say that is a very good price.  I think a more realistic price for a Silver King Hot Nut would

2010-11-16 Gottlieb's Flipper Pool Pinball Machine:

Hello Robert    Your Flipper Pool machine is a great 1960's Gottlieb "wedge head".  You machine is an "add a ball" version, meaning you win extra balls to play instead of winning games fro scoring.  Looks

 

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