Pocket Guide to Coin-op Vending Machines (Paperback)

John Carini

ISBN 10: 0764316583 / ISBN 13: 9780764316586

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2002

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Paperback. Remember that colorful gumball machine sitting on the counter of the neighborhood candy store? Today, it and other coin-operated vending machines of all kinds are highly collectible for their nostalgic and historical value. Featuring photos, descriptions, and prices for over 300 machines, this handy guide will help you discover great finds just waiting at flea markets and antique shows! Ranging from common to rare, the machines are organized by category and shown in alphabetical order according to their common names. They date from the late 1890s to the 1960s and include specific designs that dispensed candy, gum, peanuts, tobacco, aspirin, breath pellets, matches, stamps, and cigars. Beginning as well as seasoned collectors will appreciate the useful hints for finding these machines, restoring and servicing them, common terminology, and information on specialized shows and collector associations. AUTHOR: John Carini bought his first coin-op vending machine at a flea market in 1987. Since then, he has bought and sold nearly 900 machines. John resides in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children._x000D__x000D_ Features photos, descriptions, and prices for over 300 coin-op vending machines dating from the late 1890s to the 1960s. Common to rare machines include those that dispensed candy, gum, peanuts, tobacco, aspirin, breath pellets, matches, stamps, and cigars. Also includes hints for finding machines, restoration, servicing, common terminology, price guide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pocket Guide to Coin-op Vending Machines (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764316583
• ISBN 13: 9780764316586
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Remember that colorful gumball machine sitting on the counter of the neighborhood candy store? Today, it and other coin-operated vending machines of all kinds are highly collectible for their nostalgic and historical value. Featuring photos, descriptions, and prices for over 300 machines, this handy guide will help you discover great finds just waiting at flea markets and antique shows! Ranging from common to rare, the machines are organized by category and shown in alphabetical order according to their common names. They date from the late 1890s to the 1960s and include specific designs that dispensed candy, gum, peanuts, tobacco, aspirin, breath pellets, matches, stamps, and cigars. Beginning as well as seasoned collectors will appreciate the useful hints for finding these machines, restoring and servicing them, common terminology, and information on specialized shows and collector associations.

About the Author

John Carini bought his first coin-op vending machine at a flea market in 1987. Since then, he has bought and sold nearly 900 machines. John resides in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children.