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The Coin Return => Other Coin-Op's => Topic started by: Bob K on December 17, 2006, 06:07:07 pm

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: Bob K on December 17, 2006, 06:07:07 pm

Hi folks,

I keep a gumball machine in the office (filled with DARK CHOCOLATE M&M's

), and a fellow worker asked if I'd be interested in a parking meter. Apparently his father worked with the town many moons ago and bagged four of these old meters.

Not really my cup of tea, but can anyone bring me up to speed on this one? There is surprisingly little info on the net on these things.

Thanks,
Bob

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: collecture on December 17, 2006, 06:28:28 pm

That is one old meter!
I don't think I have ever seen one like it.
I like it though.
Sorry I can't help you Bob, but I am probably more in the dark about it than you.

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: Eric on December 17, 2006, 06:53:06 pm

Bob...
You may have to join oldgas.com for this one...
I have one but not as old as your mines'a 60s model...
bought it about 4 years ago at a auction for $25
your's is very cool..
Is he selling them?... I'd be interested in one if the price is right
Glad to hear from you.

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: Bob K on December 17, 2006, 06:53:32 pm

Thanks Tom.

One interesting feature is that (dirty) circular window on the left always displays the last coin inserted. Maybe to discourage slugs?

Bob

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: collecture on December 17, 2006, 06:59:23 pm

QUOTE

Is he selling them?... I'd be interested in one if the price is right.

Ditto

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: cvb141 on December 17, 2006, 08:02:45 pm

Very interesting.

Jerry

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: sodaworks on December 18, 2006, 12:30:24 am

I too would be interested in one to display in front of my resto shop.

Title: Parking Meters Anyone?
Post by: davethebirdman on December 18, 2006, 02:47:32 am

Bob

I'd be interested in one too if there are any left over.

Dave