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Expert Profile: Tom Novitski

Expertise:  I am able to answer questions on old coin operated machines. These include vending machines such as gumball or peanut or other machines such as trade stimulators that did not dispense a product but were positioned on a store's counter to bring in customers or stimulate trade. I specialize in machines by Pulver, Zeno, and Mansfield and also any old cast iron or wood machines.

Experience in the area
I have been collecting these type of machines for about 10 years and have traveled the country to antique shows and auctions.

Organizations
Coin operated collectors association

Education/Credentials
I have learned about many of these machines from traveling to view the collections of others.

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Prestige Points: 340
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.82   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Total Questions
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User Comments
thank you i would like to send a picture but don't know how to
(jim on 07/06/08)
Thank you for your very fast reply. It is nice to know more about this machine. Regards, Ken
(Ken on 05/21/08)
thanks so much!
(Bob on 04/06/08)
thanks!
(Bob on 02/23/08)
Thank You
(Tammy on 01/28/08)
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Recent Answers from Tom Novitski
2008-05-27  Yu-Chu 123 Hi, Contact Scott at A-1 gumballs for the decal. He has a large selection and may have the one you need. Email is a1gumballs.com I do not have an extra zeno for sale. I have a poor condition orange...
2008-02-20  TRADE SLOT Kurt, Your machine is from the middle 1930's. Its value will be determined by condition, if it has beem repainted or restored which will lower value, if it has all parts and is working. I would be...
2008-01-25  old vending machine Hi, Can you possibly email a picture of the machine ? I know several people that have sets of keys but need to verify the exact machine. Or, take the machine to your local locksmith who should be able...
2008-01-06  1940 groetchen sparks trade stimulator? Hi, Nice machine. I have tried researching but cannot find anyone else that can give more info. Only guess is distributor altered machine to more popular sports theme wherever he was located and could...
2007-12-24  Cast iron gum machine Hi, I usually use just soap and water or a product called orange blast for oily/greasy cleaning. The main thing is to only clean. If the machine is like new as you say, originality is of more value...
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