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Larry Bieza

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Expertise

I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.

Experience in the area

I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.

Education/Credentials

I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Mike	05/09/12	10	10	10	Many thanks for the advice.
Susan	05/01/12	10	10	10	thanks Larry. I guess I'll have to .....
William	04/30/12	10	10	10	Thanks for the response.
Joane	04/19/12	10	10	10	Excellent advice
Pat	03/25/12	9	10	10

Recent Answers from Larry Bieza

2012-02-22 Mills Novelty Co. Weighing Machine:

Hi Gael, Sorry I don't have much info for you. The only catalog image I have of that face is from 1913, but the rest of the scale is different. I would say that the scale is probably close to 1910-12

2012-02-21 Antique wooden one cent pinball machine:

Hi David, I have no idea who made it, but it was very likely made in 1931, as the games of that year were of a similar construction. Value would be fairly low as these games are not highly collected.

2012-01-29 Uniteds Sunny Shuffel Alley question:

Hi Ken, Without a schematic for the game, it's a little difficult, but here are a few things to check. Make sure all the contacts on the coin/start relays are electrically open and closed when they should

2012-01-17 Asbury Park NJ Arcade game:

Hi Frank, The game I believe you are talking about was made by International Mutoscope in the late 1930's and was called Open Doors. If you email me at coinoplibrary@comcast.net I can send you an image

2012-01-05 Gottlieb Penny Counter Scale:

HI Larry, Yes, you are correct. Dave Gottlieb moved from Texas, where he ran a penny scale route, to Chicago, where he became one of the premier pinball manufacturers. Gottlieb made a number of penny

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