Vintage Coin Changer But Dual Rare?

[mygoose101]

I buddy of mine is selling a few, as in 4 coin changers just like the one in the link below. He also has 2 that are dual. They are the same size if you put to single side by side but one piece. He said they are the only 2 dual he has ever seen. Just checking to see if indeed they are that rare and a value. One is a very nice original and the other is restored. Thanks.

 http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-OLD-MECHANICAL-COIN-CHANGER-/290549801678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a61e22ce

[collecture]

I'd make sure they are quarter changers. They also made half dollar changers (5 dimes for 50¢) and I don't think they command as high a price. Half dollars are just not as plentiful as quarters - not that you couldn't acquire a stockpile, but.....
As far as the rarity of dual changers, I can't really answer that. I have seen some. What were the denominations exchanged and what was the exchange? I think that would be a factor in determining value.
I've owned three 25¢ changers (still own two) and have't paid over $70 for any of them, but I have not bought one in several years. $130 seems high, but I don't track them!
They are neat to use as a fantasy machine (see pic)

[Larry]

The national changers are not real rare.  The dual ones are out there.  The dual ones are rarer.  I have a dual one that is two dimes and one nickel for a quarter and two quarters for a half dollar.  I also have a two nickel for one dime changer too.  I was going to replace the half dollar with the dime mech but there was more to modify than I wanted to do. The dual one is very heavy.