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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.

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I have been collecting machines for 7 years, and have close to 200 coin operated machines.

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Recent Answers from Robert Barnes

2009-08-03 Columbus vending machine:

Hello, the machine you have is a Columbus Vending Co. Model 46 due to it being aluminum. This particular machine vended peanuts, and was made in the 40s. This machine would noramally sell for about $150

2009-04-19 Gumball machine:

Hey Ron, got your pictures, your machine is a bluebird universal. The machine was made from the 20's - the 30's and is valued at around $250. They were originally just bare aluminum, not painted like

2009-04-19 Gumball machine:

Hello, I am the top collector of bluebird gum machines, so I would be glad to help. There were about 15 different models of Bluebirds, so I would really need a picture to tell you the exact value. Please

2009-01-23 gum vending machine:

Hey Richard, there are a few models it could be from your description. Vintage northwestern machines normally range from $150-$300 depending on the model. If you would like to e-mail me a picture, I

2008-09-21 antique penny arcade units:

Hello, I would be glad to help you in any way that I can, and would be very interested in your machines. Please give me a call when you get a chance @ 630-408-8808. I am an expert and top collector on

 

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