Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: BrianB on September 27, 2005, 08:47:29 pm
Just wanted to ping the group and see who all was planning on going. I know there was quite an extensive discussion about the show last fall and wanted to see if the interest was still there.
This will be my first time and I'm pretty stoked about it. I've never been to ANY coin-op show before, so, this should be pretty cool.
This will be my first time and I'm pretty stoked about it. I've never been to ANY coin-op show before, so, this should be pretty cool.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 27, 2005, 08:59:14 pm
I'll be there! Out there Thursday morning around 5:00am with a flash light with all the other
early birds! I'll be there Thurs-Sat! This will be my 4th time... Lots of stuff still pops up....
Everyone that's going.... we'll have to have a meeting place!
Eric
early birds! I'll be there Thurs-Sat! This will be my 4th time... Lots of stuff still pops up....
Everyone that's going.... we'll have to have a meeting place!
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Kilroy on September 27, 2005, 08:59:53 pm
Cash is tight this time around, not to mention room for another machine (hmmm, time to sell the living room set?)
For all going, definately keep us posted on the sights and impressions. I so need a reason to actually attend a future show
For all going, definately keep us posted on the sights and impressions. I so need a reason to actually attend a future show
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: dr galaga on September 27, 2005, 09:35:00 pm
I'll be going - have to pick up more Mt. Dew in glass! 
Not sure if I'll go on Saturday or Sunday.
Remember this Josh- The airport is right next to the convention center. You and Markito (and isn't vend_dr close too) can rent a plane, fly it in for the day and hop over the fence to the convention center parking lot!
Not sure if I'll go on Saturday or Sunday.
Remember this Josh- The airport is right next to the convention center. You and Markito (and isn't vend_dr close too) can rent a plane, fly it in for the day and hop over the fence to the convention center parking lot!
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: on September 27, 2005, 10:04:10 pm
Sounds very tempting!
But I probably can't go.
But I probably can't go.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: loman4ec on September 27, 2005, 10:40:28 pm
I am going to try to be there. I will probably fly but it will be on Northwest.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: MCarter on September 28, 2005, 06:56:12 am
I'll be there on wednesday thur friday morning. Hope to meet some of you.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 28, 2005, 08:53:17 am
From experience!... Wear gloves and a cap... Heck! and a pair of coveralls!!! for the early Thursday morning scramble....
I about froze to death the first time.....
It's fun though.... there was all sorts of stuff... payphones, barber poles, traffic lights, RR crossing signs, a full mount Buffalo, old movie cameras from Hollywood, Backdrop paintings
and of course Jukes, Arcades, Soda machines..... Course that was about four years ago....
But you just never know!
I about froze to death the first time.....
It's fun though.... there was all sorts of stuff... payphones, barber poles, traffic lights, RR crossing signs, a full mount Buffalo, old movie cameras from Hollywood, Backdrop paintings
and of course Jukes, Arcades, Soda machines..... Course that was about four years ago....
But you just never know!
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Ltransam on September 28, 2005, 10:02:31 pm
Hi,Everyone 
I was planing on going b u t I just got back from Las Vegas .Now I don't have the extra $$ .Because I was there business But The other half wanted to go .And she needed a vacation anyway .I do have a dealer friend going and He is willing to take a few of my non-Coke items to sell for me .Besides Probley cant get a room anywhere around there .So please Some one Take lot's of pictures to share with US
Leonard a.k.a Ltransam
I was planing on going b u t I just got back from Las Vegas .Now I don't have the extra $$ .Because I was there business But The other half wanted to go .And she needed a vacation anyway .I do have a dealer friend going and He is willing to take a few of my non-Coke items to sell for me .Besides Probley cant get a room anywhere around there .So please Some one Take lot's of pictures to share with US
Leonard a.k.a Ltransam
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Creighton on September 28, 2005, 11:04:06 pm
Regret I can't get there unless Josh can talk the Northwest pilots into a major diversion to the west coast :-) For all going have a great time and please post pics.
Thanks!
Creighton
Thanks!
Creighton
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Bob K on September 29, 2005, 06:59:51 am
I've never been and I'd love to go, but I can't do it this time around. It would be fun to get together with a few of you folks.
Eric - bring home a few Acorns!!
Bob
Eric - bring home a few Acorns!!
Bob
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 29, 2005, 07:22:34 am
I think I have enough Acorns (6) packed away for the winter! Ha ....
What I need is a Stoner or a CANTEEN machine
(Did you see that Canteen gum machine on eBay?!...$399.00.... Very cool!)
Putting stuff on eBay now to have a little fun money when we go....
I will take pictuers and post!
It would be nice to meet up with you guys...
Eric
Bob - Where's the Bell National?....Want to see
before and afters!
What I need is a Stoner or a CANTEEN machine
(Did you see that Canteen gum machine on eBay?!...$399.00.... Very cool!)
Putting stuff on eBay now to have a little fun money when we go....
I will take pictuers and post!
It would be nice to meet up with you guys...
Eric
Bob - Where's the Bell National?....Want to see
before and afters!
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Ltransam on September 29, 2005, 08:11:29 am
| Quote (Eric @ Sep. 29 2005,8:22) |
| I think I have enough Acorns (6) packed away for the winter! Ha .... What I need is a Stoner or a CANTEEN machine (Did you see that Canteen gum machine on eBay?!...$399.00.... Very cool!) Putting stuff on eBay now to have a little fun money when we go.... I will take pictuers and post! It would be nice to meet up with you guys... Eric Bob - Where's the Bell National?....Want to see before and afters! |
Eric,
Whats the Item Number or link ??
Ltransam
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 29, 2005, 10:23:54 am
It ended...
check under advance search then type in Cateen machine....
It like a Stoner wall gum machine but way more deco......
Very cool... I think I need one of those....... then I'm done.
check under advance search then type in Cateen machine....
It like a Stoner wall gum machine but way more deco......
Very cool... I think I need one of those....... then I'm done.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Bob K on September 29, 2005, 11:14:44 am
| Quote (Eric @ Sep. 29 2005,8:22) |
| Bob - Where's the Bell National?....Want to see before and afters! |
Eric - I actually LOST my digital camera. I think I left it in Nantucket. Anyway the Bell came out sweet - the gold Rustoleum looks real nice. I'll get a pic posted when I break down and buy another camera
How did the two 1c/5c Acorns come out?
Bob
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Ltransam on September 29, 2005, 11:38:58 am
Duh still can't find it . 
I have A candy machine from Canteen .Is the auction over 
Ltransam
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 29, 2005, 01:03:21 pm
Yeah it ended Sunday night.... It was a wall hanging gum machine
lots of chrome with 5 red knobs..... SWEET!!!!!! little machine...No rust... all
there with the exception of a lock which can be replaced anyway.... Super Clean......
gone
Look under completed auction, under advanced search and just type in
Canteen machine... I saved a picture of it (at home) If you can't find it
I'll post it tonight when I get home...... It brought $399.00
I'm taking tomorrow off to take the 1c/5c cent faces (along with parts to my 81 & 56
and 2 Vendo Coin changers and Bennett gas pumps) to get chromed.....
I gotta quit buying gum machines and finish up these other projects.
Eric
lots of chrome with 5 red knobs..... SWEET!!!!!! little machine...No rust... all
there with the exception of a lock which can be replaced anyway.... Super Clean......
gone
Look under completed auction, under advanced search and just type in
Canteen machine... I saved a picture of it (at home) If you can't find it
I'll post it tonight when I get home...... It brought $399.00
I'm taking tomorrow off to take the 1c/5c cent faces (along with parts to my 81 & 56
and 2 Vendo Coin changers and Bennett gas pumps) to get chromed.....
I gotta quit buying gum machines and finish up these other projects.
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 29, 2005, 06:33:29 pm
Ltransam...
this is the machine...
How cool is this guy.....
this is the machine...
How cool is this guy.....
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Ltransam on September 29, 2005, 09:21:59 pm
Hi,Eric
That is soooooooo My Father told me thay made a Gum machine also but that's the first one I ever saw.He also said all the candy machine's were made in Norwood Oh. I wish I could find a base & coin mech for mine.He also could not quite remember the model numbers but he thought the candy machine was an S-7 OR S-8 Are he called it a Model 130 .Any way again your is neat !! I may end up selling mine Since My father passed away little over 2 years ago .I was going to give it to him
Leonard
That is soooooooo
My Father told me thay made a Gum machine also but that's the first one I ever saw.He also said all the candy machine's were made in Norwood Oh. I wish I could find a base & coin mech for mine.He also could not quite remember the model numbers but he thought the candy machine was an S-7 OR S-8 Are he called it a Model 130 .Any way again your is neat !! I may end up selling mine Since My father passed away little over 2 years ago .I was going to give it to him Leonard
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on September 29, 2005, 10:24:39 pm
Contact Roger at Crowriver.com maybe he could stear you in the direction in finding parts for it...
If I were you I'd keep it..... Good memories......
Eric
If I were you I'd keep it..... Good memories......
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: davethebirdman on September 30, 2005, 06:41:30 am
Hi Guys
Have you noticed this machine currently on Ebay
Sweet Machine
I contacted the seller and he is prepared to ship ot to me in the UK. But like
anything its probably going to work out as expensive to get it as it would to bid. So likely not to have a nibble.
So, if any of you are interested let me know.
Dave
Have you noticed this machine currently on Ebay
Sweet Machine
I contacted the seller and he is prepared to ship ot to me in the UK. But like
anything its probably going to work out as expensive to get it as it would to bid. So likely not to have a nibble.
So, if any of you are interested let me know.
Dave
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: MCarter on September 30, 2005, 08:16:46 pm
Dave,
bid and win....Have him ship it to me then when i get to London on the 14th of Oct. i can ship it from there or meet you.
Matt
bid and win....Have him ship it to me then when i get to London on the 14th of Oct. i can ship it from there or meet you.
Matt
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: davethebirdman on October 01, 2005, 03:13:15 pm
Hi Matt
that was very kind of you. Used that Auction sniper site but didn't bid enough.
Thanks Again
Dave
that was very kind of you. Used that Auction sniper site but didn't bid enough.
Thanks Again
Dave
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: MCarter on October 01, 2005, 07:00:28 pm
Dave,
Is there any places in London that i can buy vinyl 45 records at?
Matt
Is there any places in London that i can buy vinyl 45 records at?
Matt
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: on October 02, 2005, 12:25:53 am
Matt,
What style of music do you like for your 45's?
What style of music do you like for your 45's?
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: davethebirdman on October 02, 2005, 07:25:19 am
Matt
I used to collect 45's from Camden Market on Sundays. There are also a couple of specialist record shops in Central London and if you are prepared to get on the train and venfture out to the Suburbs the largest record shop in the world (again apparently) is in Croydon. Its only about 30 minuyes outside London and easy to get to. Can't remember the name of the place at the moment. So mething like Beanos or Beannies. Will get the web address for you when I can.
When I have a minute I''ll sit down and give you details or all the places I have used over the last six or seven years for 45's for my jukes. Like Kito says I think it depends on what music you like.
Dave
I used to collect 45's from Camden Market on Sundays. There are also a couple of specialist record shops in Central London and if you are prepared to get on the train and venfture out to the Suburbs the largest record shop in the world (again apparently) is in Croydon. Its only about 30 minuyes outside London and easy to get to. Can't remember the name of the place at the moment. So mething like Beanos or Beannies. Will get the web address for you when I can.
When I have a minute I''ll sit down and give you details or all the places I have used over the last six or seven years for 45's for my jukes. Like Kito says I think it depends on what music you like.
Dave
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: MCarter on October 02, 2005, 01:24:05 pm
All kinds of music .....More of the 80's style
Let me know
Let me know
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: davethebirdman on October 03, 2005, 03:24:34 pm
Hi Matt
eventually found the site I was looking for. Its not far from Central London and easy to get to.
Beanos
Getting ready to make the long trip home now so will get in touch when I make it back on the right side of the world.
Dave
eventually found the site I was looking for. Its not far from Central London and easy to get to.
Beanos
Getting ready to make the long trip home now so will get in touch when I make it back on the right side of the world.
Dave
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on October 24, 2005, 01:10:49 pm
Wow... It's about 2 weeks away! Let's get a role call and have a day and time to meet!
It's just me and the mrs. going! no kids, no inlaws, no honey-do list....and no money
But I am taking my camera so I can take some pictures for those who can't go!
I can't wait to go! It's been about 2 years!.... Gotta find a Pepsi Quikold standard!
Eric
It's just me and the mrs. going! no kids, no inlaws, no honey-do list....and no money
But I am taking my camera so I can take some pictures for those who can't go!
I can't wait to go! It's been about 2 years!.... Gotta find a Pepsi Quikold standard!
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: loman4ec on October 24, 2005, 01:43:10 pm
I am going to try to be there. I am not sure yet. I mostly want to go for the outside swap meet trading but I hear that it is only on friday and is $50 to get to on friday. Money is tight so I have to decide if I want to go to the show or paint my Ideal 35.
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on October 24, 2005, 01:55:23 pm
I think the outdoor swap meet is EARLY Thursay morning and FREE...the dealers spend friday setting up... and there is suposed to be NO selling outside Friday... then Saturday it's only
like $8 a piece.... but yeah Friday is crazy money to get in... Thursday morning from what I remember is the best..... But anyone know for sure as it's been a couple years since
I've gone and I don't want to road trip Wed, night to find no outdoor swapping Thurs.
Eric
like $8 a piece.... but yeah Friday is crazy money to get in... Thursday morning from what I remember is the best..... But anyone know for sure as it's been a couple years since
I've gone and I don't want to road trip Wed, night to find no outdoor swapping Thurs.
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on October 24, 2005, 01:59:01 pm
Josh not saying you'll find anything for sure... but you might find parts for your 35
I remember folks with just a pickup truck with an Ideal Mission Orange slider, gas pump
and a few picnic coolers just backed in a parking spot..... There's people with
lots of stuff for the enitre show and some just pull in with a few things for just the outside
swap meet and are gone that night!.....
Eric
I remember folks with just a pickup truck with an Ideal Mission Orange slider, gas pump
and a few picnic coolers just backed in a parking spot..... There's people with
lots of stuff for the enitre show and some just pull in with a few things for just the outside
swap meet and are gone that night!.....
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: MoonDawg on October 24, 2005, 02:30:10 pm
Ok, I remember the best unrestored machines were at the "pig barns" at Kane county fairgrounds about 10 miles just outside of St Charles.
This was held 3 days prior to Chicagoland show on Wed. Thurs and Fri. although most vendors spent Friday packing up and moving to the bigger event. I arrived 7:00 am Wed and felt like the last one to arrive. Place was like a beehive. Large rental trucks pulling in and people swarming as the guy would lift the rollup door.
Have not been there for several years so you may want to check and see if this event is still tradition
This was held 3 days prior to Chicagoland show on Wed. Thurs and Fri. although most vendors spent Friday packing up and moving to the bigger event. I arrived 7:00 am Wed and felt like the last one to arrive. Place was like a beehive. Large rental trucks pulling in and people swarming as the guy would lift the rollup door.
Have not been there for several years so you may want to check and see if this event is still tradition
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on October 24, 2005, 02:54:24 pm
I've always heard about the fair ground... never been but heard lots of good
things about it... Just seems everything is drying up over the past 4 years
Not near the stuff I saw 10 years ago...wow.....
Eric
things about it... Just seems everything is drying up over the past 4 years
Not near the stuff I saw 10 years ago...wow.....
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: Eric on October 24, 2005, 03:04:02 pm
Ok... me again... I just called to clear it and yeah they've changed it... It use to be
on Thursday...FREE... Then Friday $50 to go inside early while dealers sat up....now
you have to pay like Josh was told $50!!! to walk around......so I'm gonna call and find
out where this camp ground thing is and try and hit it! Since I've already got the time off...
So I guess we that are going can meet sometime Saturday?...
Eric
on Thursday...FREE... Then Friday $50 to go inside early while dealers sat up....now
you have to pay like Josh was told $50!!! to walk around......so I'm gonna call and find
out where this camp ground thing is and try and hit it! Since I've already got the time off...
So I guess we that are going can meet sometime Saturday?...
Eric
Title: Chicago coin-op show
Post by: dr galaga on October 24, 2005, 05:14:20 pm
I'll be there Saturday - with the Mrs. and a few friends (and your bottles Eric).
They used to have part of the show across the street (could walk or take a bus). That's where I found most of my bargains.
They used to have part of the show across the street (could walk or take a bus). That's where I found most of my bargains.