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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

2009-09-14 Bubble gum machine:

Robert Your machine appears to be a gumball machine called a Carousel. They were made from the 1980's to the present. They appear regularly on eBay and at flea markets. The value of your machine

2009-08-22 gum ball machines:

Judy There are a number of "King" machines. The fact that you say it is a quarter machine leads me to believe it is a fairly recent model. However, without a picture I can not tell for sure which

2009-07-18 pinball machine values:

Hello Wendy My guess is that a Centigrade 37 parts machine (meaning non working and poor condition) would be about $50 to $100 if you could find a buyer. As for the "Flipper Bowling Champ", I

2009-07-05 Columbus Gumball Machine:

Hello Tammie You have part of a Columbus model JMJ. It is missing the front coin door and product chute. It requires a globe that is unique to this machine. At this point I don't know of any source

2009-06-30 1920's Master 1 & 5 Gumball Machine:

Hello Jackie Your machine is a Master no. 2 a/k/a Master Gooseneck penny/nickel. From the pictures you sent to me at my email address, jomax9@hotmail.com, I would say your machine appears to be in

 

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