Any gumball machine fans here?

[dr galaga]

My 10-year-old book says it's worth $60.  Looks like it is in real nice shape.  Bet the reserve is closer to $60-$75.

[Eric]

Hmmm....Those vary....I would think around $60... But make sure the wood is good.You can get all the plastic lenses replaced.
Ebay is tough.... people don't seem to ever put them under the right catagory.
I search all catagories it takes a while... but I usually find few to watch!
The Oak/Acorn I just got I typed in “Penny Machine” and it had a stand and
they said they would not ship. Well two days went by with no bids so I emailed them
asking if they would just ship the machine if I bid and that I didn't want the stand.
They replied they would so I was the only bidder because of them saying they
wouldn't ship...
 It would cost a fortune to ship that heavy stand and it turns bidders away.
This is the third candy machine I've gotten this way. So always ask...
Deals are there....
Eric

[Creighton]

Thanks guys!!
62.00 won't meet the reserve. Think I'll wait and see if I hear from him. Is the Rocket .5 decal available?
Creighton

[Eric]

Hmmm. check with Barbara at gumballkingsdecals.com she carries the most decals.
Crowriver.com carries some decals and parts!..... Does anyone else know of a
place for parts and decals?.....

Eric

[dr galaga]

Anyone in the Chicago area want six pallets of machines? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....86&rd=1

[Bob K]

Hey Eric, here's how the Hammerite green looks on my Acorn lid.  Thanks for showing a pic of yours and giving me the idea.  LOVE the color and the texture...     Feels like a durable finish, too.





Bob

[loman4ec]

I got my stand in the mail today for the topper. I live this little machine. I think I have a new hobby.

[dr galaga]

Quote (Bob K @ July 12 2005,9:11)

Now that would be a PC lid nowadays!

Oh my gosh!!! '>

[Eric]

That'll probably make that machine worth more.
Yeah the paint is real durable once it has completely dried/cured. And the texure is great really hard to screw a paint job up with this stuff.
Josh... Again great machine... Want to see the Northwestern when you get it. Is it a 60 model?
I agree this isn't a bad little side line to the pop machines.

I just found out that the seller luvgum on eBay is the guy that owns/runs the route in the town I grew up in. There's still Acorn/Oaks on this route. He doesn't live too far I'm thinking about checking out what he has... pre-restored wise.
Stuff looks great guys keep the images coming!

Eric