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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

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I've been a serious collector for many years. Many of my machines can be viewed on my website. www.chadscoinop.com

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Recent Answers from Chad Boekelheide

2012-01-30 Bobby Orr Powerplay Pinball:

Jasmine,    The first place to check would be:    http://shayarcadegroup.com/index.html    They make and sell many different backglasses.  If they don't have it, they can steer you in the right direction

2011-09-08 vintage scale or coin op mach:

Henry,    Yes, they do exist!  The source for scale parts is www.pennyscale.com      Email me directly at buck@nvc.net if you need parts for other coin operated machines.  I may be able to help but it

2011-08-08 1954 seaburg selectomatic 100 model hf100r:

Cynthia,    Condition is everything with jukeboxes.  I have seen them sell for $1000-3000 which is a big range. Most of the serious collectors want them completely restored which is expensive.  It just

2011-02-26 Model 60 Northwestern Gumball Machine:

Mark,    I have found it to be trial and error finding the correct gumballs for antique machines.  Today's sizes are different from years ago.  Gumball use to be perfectly round and now they are not.

2011-01-01 Vendo-Rite cookie vending machine:

Jeffery,    You are right it is from the 1950's.  The machine vended a package of cookies as you would expect from the graphics.  It looks to be in very good original condition.  I would value it in the

 

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