Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 01, 2006, 08:56:20 pm
Any body going to Chicago Coin Op. show next week 
Any one want to met and greet?
Any one want to met and greet?Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 01, 2006, 09:18:03 pm
Wish.... pick up any Quikold for me or at least a picture 
Next Fall I hope to go again!..... It's fun to see it all and I think
the fall is the best time...
Seems the spring is just what didn't sell in the fall....
Next Fall I hope to go again!..... It's fun to see it all and I think
the fall is the best time...
Seems the spring is just what didn't sell in the fall....
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: coke_and_stuff on November 01, 2006, 09:30:57 pm
I plan on making a trip up there next fall.
Joey
Joey
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: sodaworks on November 01, 2006, 09:45:27 pm
Count me in next year as well.
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Post by: dr galaga on November 01, 2006, 09:47:48 pm
I should be going there on Saturday and getting there by noon.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 01, 2006, 10:17:29 pm
Last time we talked about this .. i was planning on attending the Chicago show, but now we have plans to be back in Minneapolis and not able to attend... someone please take plenty of pics!!!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: David D on November 01, 2006, 11:00:08 pm
I'm planning on going Saturday, I'm about 1/2 hour away from St Charles so it's really close.
I was also thinking about attending this Kane County Fairgrounds show on 8 and 9th before the show, but not sure, has anyone been to this?
Thanks-David
I was also thinking about attending this Kane County Fairgrounds show on 8 and 9th before the show, but not sure, has anyone been to this?
Thanks-David
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 02, 2006, 07:59:52 am
Never was able to attend the Fair gorunds... always heard a lot
of stuff changes hands before the Chicago Coin-Op show
at Pheasant Run.... Maybe next November for me....
of stuff changes hands before the Chicago Coin-Op show
at Pheasant Run.... Maybe next November for me....
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 02, 2006, 09:40:37 am
I've been there twice. Last year i bought a Vendlator 56 ST 7 up machine for 150 bucks and turned it few months later for 400 bucks. This show is hit or miss sometimes good things come out. Alot of junked out juke boxs. A couple of soda machines but not alot. Older pinball machines there is a ton of them. I will try to take some pictures of both shows so you guys can see the difference. I remember last year i want a Chicago Coin Band Box and i got to see before it sold right in front of me while i was looking at it for $3,500 in rough shape. 
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Pat Pixley on November 02, 2006, 04:50:59 pm
I know I said I would be there, But the mother inlaws birthday is Friday and the wife has planed a party for saturday night so I'm stuck doing party stuff
But I'm going to make it Next fall , THe Wife said I could
But I'm going to make it Next fall , THe Wife said I could
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: dr galaga on November 05, 2006, 08:16:03 pm
Anyone else going? 
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 06, 2006, 01:21:04 pm
I'll be there!! I plan on heading out Wednesday afternoon/evening, getting a good nights sleep and getting up bright and early Thursday morning to go and check out the Kane County Show with MCarter. I faired pretty well there last year. I eneded up picking up two Seeburg Teardrop Speakers in outstanding condition for a very fair price.
Then I plan on being up at the crack of dawn (5:30 am) to check out the parking lot pre-sale at the "Big Show". Last year I left with a Seeburg 147 "Trashcan", two W-56 Wall boxes and a Van Camps Hot Food Vending Machine. I will be leaving sometime in the late morning/afternoon of Friday to make the drive back home.
I lucked out this year and ended up getting a room at Pheasant Run. Last year I stayed about 8 miles down the street at a Best Western.
I'll take a lot of pictures at both shows and post them. Hopefully I'll be able to post the Kane County pic's on Thursday night and give everybody an update.
Hey Matt, mind towing a U-haul trailer??
Then I plan on being up at the crack of dawn (5:30 am) to check out the parking lot pre-sale at the "Big Show". Last year I left with a Seeburg 147 "Trashcan", two W-56 Wall boxes and a Van Camps Hot Food Vending Machine. I will be leaving sometime in the late morning/afternoon of Friday to make the drive back home.
I lucked out this year and ended up getting a room at Pheasant Run. Last year I stayed about 8 miles down the street at a Best Western.
I'll take a lot of pictures at both shows and post them. Hopefully I'll be able to post the Kane County pic's on Thursday night and give everybody an update.
Hey Matt, mind towing a U-haul trailer??
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 08, 2006, 04:11:46 pm
Today the Kane Show just sucked today. About 4 venders there hopfully wednesday is better.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: David D on November 08, 2006, 06:50:20 pm
I went this morning also and thought the same thing. There were very few vendors, I was there about 20 minutes... I've heard good things about this show, but I see no reason to attend again.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Ltransam on November 08, 2006, 06:56:20 pm
I wanted to be there .BUT I have just spent the last 2+ weeks in Chicago at the McCormic center setting up a booth (7days)& doing the Show ( 4days) then taking down the booth & Loading skids of Machines (3days ) I'm pooped .I justed wanted to come home .
Please take a ton of pictures ...
Ltransam
Please take a ton of pictures ...
Ltransam
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 09, 2006, 08:38:10 am
Who was it that got that Pepsi cooler (Heintz) for
a $100 a couple years ago? That was a sweet deal... I passed it a dozen
times, it had no tag so I thought it would be high! That was a steal!
Even took pictures of it.....
a $100 a couple years ago? That was a sweet deal... I passed it a dozen
times, it had no tag so I thought it would be high! That was a steal!
Even took pictures of it.....
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 09, 2006, 12:24:10 pm
That was mine and MCarter's friend Harrison. Yeah, that was a steal!
Welp, all three of us just got done with the Kane County Show. Not quite as good as last Fall's show but it was ok. The weather is way warmer and that makes it more enjoyable to walk around.
I picked up a few things...A "Wise Owl" Napkin Dispenser, A 1 Cent Coin Box/Coin Mech and a part for my J.F. Frantz/ABT US Marshal Gun Game.
Hopefully the show tomorrow will be better than last year!! 5:30 comes early but I'm ready to go!!
Welp, all three of us just got done with the Kane County Show. Not quite as good as last Fall's show but it was ok. The weather is way warmer and that makes it more enjoyable to walk around.
I picked up a few things...A "Wise Owl" Napkin Dispenser, A 1 Cent Coin Box/Coin Mech and a part for my J.F. Frantz/ABT US Marshal Gun Game.
Hopefully the show tomorrow will be better than last year!! 5:30 comes early but I'm ready to go!!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 09, 2006, 01:17:27 pm
We must have walked right by each other! (Several times)
I was out there for hours... So much stuff and I didn't buy a thing
till the show...
I remember the weather was good that year too....
What ever happened to the cooler?... You guys restore it?....
Post pic please... So I can get good and depressed that I didn't go..
Especially if a Quikold shows up!
I was out there for hours... So much stuff and I didn't buy a thing
till the show...
I remember the weather was good that year too....
What ever happened to the cooler?... You guys restore it?....
Post pic please... So I can get good and depressed that I didn't go..
Especially if a Quikold shows up!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: davethebirdman on November 09, 2006, 01:48:07 pm
Hello Brian
If you don't mind me asking howe much did you pay for your Wise Owl.
I have seen them come up on Ebay a few times and have fancied one.
Dave.
If you don't mind me asking howe much did you pay for your Wise Owl.
I have seen them come up on Ebay a few times and have fancied one.
Dave.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 10, 2006, 01:29:53 pm
Aghhhhh! Can't take it!... What have you guys found?...... Quikolds were probably 2 for $1...
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: dr galaga on November 11, 2006, 05:38:50 pm
I'm back from the show. Nothing great to report. There were some decently priced 60's squaretops in the parking lot. The only thing that I bought was some pop. The buddy that came with me almost picked up an EM pin, but he was thinking about it too long and someone else came in and bought it.
Pics of the show are in the gallery for your enjoyment!
Pics of the show are in the gallery for your enjoyment!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: dr galaga on November 11, 2006, 05:46:14 pm
Oh, there was a little drama. The lady in the booth of image 100_0572 got a little pissy that I was taking pictures. She snotaly (is that even a word?) asked why I was taking pictures. I told her for some friends that couldn't make the show. She then told me that I should ask before taking pictures. I told her "sorry" and walked away. I noticed that she was giving other people dirty looks that looked and walked away. Her stuff (soda displays) was probably all fake !
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Post by: Creighton on November 11, 2006, 06:08:39 pm
Great pics dr galaga!! Thanks for taking the time. Was the Frosty ST an orginal factory model?
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: dr galaga on November 11, 2006, 06:22:23 pm
I'm not sure, but I think all of the machines in the booth were restored.
[begin ranting] It took me awhile to take the picture due to the heavy crowd there...and vendors taking up the isle. It was hard to walk by (or even take pictures of) some booths since they (or their neighbors) had their goods sticking out so far out in the isle that you could only get a single-file line (for both directions) through! [end ranting]
[begin ranting] It took me awhile to take the picture due to the heavy crowd there...and vendors taking up the isle. It was hard to walk by (or even take pictures of) some booths since they (or their neighbors) had their goods sticking out so far out in the isle that you could only get a single-file line (for both directions) through! [end ranting]
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: coke_and_stuff on November 11, 2006, 08:50:28 pm
Thanks for the pictures!
Joey
Joey
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Jim on November 12, 2006, 06:05:22 pm
Brent,
Thanks for the photos of the show!
Thanks for the photos of the show!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 12, 2006, 07:23:25 pm
I put some pictures of the Kane County and Chicago show on Friday Morning.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Jim on November 12, 2006, 07:57:45 pm
Matt,
Where did you post them...?
Where did you post them...?
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Pat Pixley on November 12, 2006, 09:12:42 pm
Brett , Matt Those are some great photo's
looks like it was a great time there .
So what did you boy come home with ??
Again thanks for the photo's.
Pat
looks like it was a great time there .
So what did you boy come home with ??
Again thanks for the photo's.
Pat
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 12, 2006, 10:03:30 pm
Well i picked up the following:
Vendo coin changer non window.
7 up bottle carrier embosed
Wrigley Field Neon sign
Shipmans spin it peanut vender
Budweise Tapper Arcade Game
That's all i could afford this trip. Now its time to start saving for next fall show. I will post pictures in a couple of days.
Vendo coin changer non window.
7 up bottle carrier embosed
Wrigley Field Neon sign
Shipmans spin it peanut vender
Budweise Tapper Arcade Game
That's all i could afford this trip. Now its time to start saving for next fall show. I will post pictures in a couple of days.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Pat Pixley on November 12, 2006, 10:09:53 pm
ALL RIGHT CAN'T WAIT TILL THE PHOTO"S
Pat
Pat
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: David D on November 12, 2006, 11:18:04 pm
I posted a couple additional pics from the Chicago show in the gallery. Thanks-
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: davethebirdman on November 13, 2006, 02:52:47 am
I don't suppose anyone got theprice for the air meter on the stand. I saw one at my little bitty show last week and it was about $1200. Just wanted to compare prices.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 13, 2006, 10:06:26 am
Those air meters are going from anywhere from 950 for unrestored to 1400 for the nice redone jobs... I want one too.... They do make repops for around 495 that look pretty nice if you can't fork out the $1400!
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 13, 2006, 11:01:13 am
Aghhhhhhh!!!!!! I knew it!!!! I knew it, I knew it!
I go for a couple years in a row! see nothing that
I was interested in... Wife talks me into some house renovations!!! Haven't auction or hunted all year
Can't go to Chicago cause I'm putting on a back porch
on the house and what pops up at Chicago....
Sure enough not one... but two... TWO..Quikolds!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonder what they sold for... If they sold...anyone know that went ?......
ok......gotta go..... gotta call to see if the windows that we bought are in yet........
I think I'm gonna be sick........ two ...two Quikolds
not one .... two...... they looked solid too....two.......
I go for a couple years in a row! see nothing that
I was interested in... Wife talks me into some house renovations!!! Haven't auction or hunted all year
Can't go to Chicago cause I'm putting on a back porch
on the house and what pops up at Chicago....
Sure enough not one... but two... TWO..Quikolds!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonder what they sold for... If they sold...anyone know that went ?......
ok......gotta go..... gotta call to see if the windows that we bought are in yet........
I think I'm gonna be sick........ two ...two Quikolds
not one .... two...... they looked solid too....two.......
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 13, 2006, 11:52:55 am
ok.... after starring at these over and over.... and over...
the Orange Crush isn't a Quikold... But I would have bought it in
a HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!! (if the price was right)...........
But the Bireley's was a Quikold Standard..... Again would have bought it too
if the price would have allowed for gas to haul it home too.
I NEED them!!!! then I'm done.....
the Orange Crush isn't a Quikold... But I would have bought it in
a HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!! (if the price was right)...........
But the Bireley's was a Quikold Standard..... Again would have bought it too
if the price would have allowed for gas to haul it home too.
I NEED them!!!! then I'm done.....
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 13, 2006, 11:58:47 am
The Brileys went for 500 bucks and we bought it ! The Orange Crush i think went for 8 something.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 13, 2006, 01:30:48 pm
Good scores!... Wanna see it when it's done you did good... Was it at Chicago or the Park before... with the lighting look likes you bought it early..... Again good score..... Quikolds are hard to find..........
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 13, 2006, 02:49:00 pm
And Matt if you find a cap catcher that fits it or find a place that repros them let me know my 7up junior needs one... thanks....
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 16, 2006, 10:41:28 am
Dave -
I paid $170 for the Quizette Wise Owl Napkin Dispenser. I've been watching the Swami's and Madam X's go for a little less and on the flip side, a lot more! I figure I got a pretty good deal. Plus, I got to touch it and inspect it before buying and didn't have to worry about paying PayPal fees or shipping. I reckon if I had of gotten it off of Ebay it would of ended up becoming $200+ transaction.
As far as the show goes, I thought it was a very good show. A lot of stuff for sale and the prices weren't bad. As always there were some that were very "proud" of their merchandise and wouldn't budge an inch.
I faired pretty well though, here's what I walked away with:
Quizette Wise Owl Napkin Dispenser
JF Frantz/ABT U.S. Marshal Target Assembly and Pan
Seeburg Teardrop Speaker w/ vol control & on/off switch
Coca-Cola "Manhole Cover" Sign Base
Hamilton Beach #33 Jadite Malt Mixer
Gottlieb "Funland" Pinball Machine (May, 1968)
I paid $170 for the Quizette Wise Owl Napkin Dispenser. I've been watching the Swami's and Madam X's go for a little less and on the flip side, a lot more! I figure I got a pretty good deal. Plus, I got to touch it and inspect it before buying and didn't have to worry about paying PayPal fees or shipping. I reckon if I had of gotten it off of Ebay it would of ended up becoming $200+ transaction.
As far as the show goes, I thought it was a very good show. A lot of stuff for sale and the prices weren't bad. As always there were some that were very "proud" of their merchandise and wouldn't budge an inch.
I faired pretty well though, here's what I walked away with:
Quizette Wise Owl Napkin Dispenser
JF Frantz/ABT U.S. Marshal Target Assembly and Pan
Seeburg Teardrop Speaker w/ vol control & on/off switch
Coca-Cola "Manhole Cover" Sign Base
Hamilton Beach #33 Jadite Malt Mixer
Gottlieb "Funland" Pinball Machine (May, 1968)
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: davethebirdman on November 16, 2006, 02:33:37 pm
Brian
I think you did very well. I wish I had as an understanding wife as you clearly have.
I think the idea of a Pinball machine is growing on me. Has to be EM... I remember playing machines like that when I was a kid at the seaside.
Dave
I think you did very well. I wish I had as an understanding wife as you clearly have.
I think the idea of a Pinball machine is growing on me. Has to be EM... I remember playing machines like that when I was a kid at the seaside.
Dave
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 16, 2006, 03:38:42 pm
Yes, it does help having a wife who is either very understanding or that is into the hobby as well. I remember when we were dating discussing houses and what we each would look for in a house. I mentioned a basement with a gameroom. Her eyes got big and she said she'd LOVE to have a gameroom someday! I then informed her that I was already in posession of a pinball machine, candy machine and a Coca-Cola Machine and was just waiting for the gameroom to put them in.
EM pins are the best in my book. I'm partial to Gottlieb. Currently I have (3) Airport, Spirit of 76 and Funland and hopefully will be picking one more up here very soon.
They have the best sounds and have a ton of nostalgia built in. If you are handy with pop machines and jukes and have a basic understanding of electricity, they aren't that hard to work on.
EM pins are the best in my book. I'm partial to Gottlieb. Currently I have (3) Airport, Spirit of 76 and Funland and hopefully will be picking one more up here very soon.
They have the best sounds and have a ton of nostalgia built in. If you are handy with pop machines and jukes and have a basic understanding of electricity, they aren't that hard to work on.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 16, 2006, 03:44:51 pm
Here's my other two:
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: on November 19, 2006, 10:42:46 am
Hey Brian and Matt, thanks for the help loading the quickcold Bireleys, it will go nicely with my other ones, RC, Orange Crush and Barqs......... H
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 19, 2006, 10:18:17 pm
Hey Sodaman... sounds like you have a great collection of Quikolds going...
would love to see the RC one.... missed out on Pepsi one year a couple years back... right here in Missouri it was a last minute addition to an auction.. a friend bought it... very nice original... The only Quikold I have is the 7up junior missing a cap catcher would appreciate any help finding one or at least an image and measurements so I can get one made....
Anyone have any idea who made the OC that was at the show?.... sides don't look
like a Quikold......
would love to see the RC one.... missed out on Pepsi one year a couple years back... right here in Missouri it was a last minute addition to an auction.. a friend bought it... very nice original... The only Quikold I have is the 7up junior missing a cap catcher would appreciate any help finding one or at least an image and measurements so I can get one made....
Anyone have any idea who made the OC that was at the show?.... sides don't look
like a Quikold......
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: halehouse on November 19, 2006, 10:50:27 pm
Does this catcher work on the Junior?
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: BrianB on November 20, 2006, 07:25:52 am
No problem-o Sodaman! Thanks for transporting my pinball home.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: sodaworks on November 20, 2006, 08:22:23 am
(davethebirdman @ Nov. 12 2006,11:52)
QUOTE
I don't suppose anyone got theprice for the air meter on the stand. I saw one at my little bitty show last week and it was about $1200. Just wanted to compare prices.
Hello Dave,
Air meters are bringing some serious cash these days. I have a Eco air meter Islander that I picked up very cheap. It has the air and water reels built inside the stand. I turned down 1500 bucks for it last year. It needs to be restored.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: on November 20, 2006, 08:37:21 am
I need a couple of cap catchers for my Quikolds, if there is enough interest, maybe Matt would make them, he seems like an interprizing young fellow. I don't know for sure that the cap catcher is the same for a junior but I would think it would be.
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: on November 20, 2006, 09:10:16 am
Sorry Matt, I know you are overloaded with work already...........
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: MCarter on November 20, 2006, 10:03:23 am
LOL That's ok ! If someone has one we sure could look at the idea.
That's ok ! If someone has one we sure could look at the idea.Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: Eric on November 20, 2006, 10:44:18 am
The cap catcher is similar to the Westinghouse cooler
but I think the holes are at different widths....
The junior, standard and master non electric would be like this one pictured... The one halehouse found
is differnet from the models these are.... that style is usually on a model with the enclosed front but they used
the older catchers too... That larger cap catcher must have been on newer models....
Anyway... the cap catcher Sodaman and myself need
would be the Westinghouse cup type....
I'll measure the supports width to see.. but I was told
the repops for the Westinghouse Coke juniors don't fit...
but I think the holes are at different widths....
The junior, standard and master non electric would be like this one pictured... The one halehouse found
is differnet from the models these are.... that style is usually on a model with the enclosed front but they used
the older catchers too... That larger cap catcher must have been on newer models....
Anyway... the cap catcher Sodaman and myself need
would be the Westinghouse cup type....
I'll measure the supports width to see.. but I was told
the repops for the Westinghouse Coke juniors don't fit...
Title: Chicago Coin Op Show
Post by: on November 30, 2006, 10:14:36 am
Hi Eric, got your message, to answer your question, I got the Orange Crush QK in South Bend, IN and the Barqs around Richmond, IN. and you know about the Bireleys. I never thought about it until now, but I have an embossed Dr. Pepper Standard (embossed on all 4 panels and inside and outside both lids) and I have never looked for a label to see who made it. It's buried in all my other stuff and I have had it for 20 years who knows, it might be a QK... The Orange Crush cooler at Chicago looked a lot like mine but mine has a QK ID tag on it. I'll also try to get a picture of the cap catcher that came with the RC QK. I am curious about one machine in my collection, I know they say they made 200 of the VMC 81 RC and 7UP embossed machines, how many of the 7UP embossed VMC 33's?
H.
H.