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Tom Novitski

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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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Sandra	01/02/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much Tom,I am .....
Weylin	09/08/11	10	10	10	That helped a lot!! Thanks!
Dan	08/24/11	10	10	10	Excellent info and willingness to help further .....
Vance	07/03/11	10	10	10	Thanks for the info.
David	02/28/11	10	10	10	Very interesting answer, that was someting I .....

Recent Answers from Tom Novitski

2011-09-07 I have an antique gumball machine...:

Hi Weylin, Your machine was probably made in 70's or 80's by the Carousel company. They were bought out by Ford but still make various gum machines. As far as value, they usually go for 10.00 or

2011-08-24 Red Pulver machine w/ Smiley faces:

Hi Dan, Collectors call that version the Clark. It was named after the Pulver's company last owner. If you can send me a picture of what you have on the interior, it will help determine what is missing

2011-08-21 Hershey Trade Stimulator:

Hi Dan, I do not think I helped Gary too much on that one. I do not have that machine and could not find it in any reference books. I have seen one before his but do not remember where. I have tried

2011-07-03 Groetchen Sparks Champion:

Hi Vance, Tough to find old parts. I would suggest placing a wanted ad on coinopclub.org You do not have to be a member to place an ad, but if you are not, membership is inexpensive and has many benefits

2011-06-20 united MFG co. Royal Shuffle Alley:

Hi Paul, I know very little about those type machines. I would suggest you go to coinopclub.org which has a for sale and want to buy section. Anyone including nonmembers can post in that section so

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