I told hubby I wanted a

[jasmine64]

gumball machine and he really thinks I'm nuts.

So I need guidance, point me in the right direction.

[bubba]

Where are you located?

[Kilroy]

The nuthouse?

Just Kidding  Jas 


What direction are  you looking for? A particular model or style?   Finding them on Ebay is a given,  bought avoid the $30 models painted red w/ Coke decals going for $200.

I have a Ford, the  round glass top on a silver base, that was found in almost every barber shop and corner grocery store when I was younger.  A search on earlier threads  here will turn up pictures of different models restored and or owned by others.

[Eric]

Acorns and Columbus are good ones Columbus' are a little more$$$ they're from the 30s 40s
the Oaks (Acorns) are from the 40s to now....
Columbus run $175+
Oak/Acorns run $35+

[Eric]

And another thing (speaking from experience) watch the condition of the globes I bought my first gumball machine with no globe thinking they'd be cheap ...$35!
Check crowriver.com he sells decals, globes, gaskets and other parts... Roger is a great guy.
Watch ebay check Acorn, Northwestern Machines and Columbus machines
or just type in gumball machine... they're cheaper and easier to restore than pop machines
... And just imagine a whole wall of machines......yessssss!
 

[bubba]

The nuthouse?

I was actually going to look up Psychiatric hospitals in her area.... 

[cormy]

He may have been trying to tell you to get a nut machine ??

[SIGNGUY]

Maybe a nice nut machine is what you want... I have this Cebco nut vendor on ebay right now!!!

[jasmine64]

Well I can do some research, I have until August I may get some funds for
anniversary. Or Dec for my birthday.

Guess I'll browse the threads.

I do like the acorn look. Not sure about a nut machine, havent given it much thought.

[Larry]

I have the same as Kilroy.  I bought a Ford gumball machine that dispenses the chickle flat gum.  The reason I chose the Ford is because it reminded me of my childhood.  I use to bypass the candy store and go to the shoe store because their gum machine was cheaper, 1c,  and it gave me more gum.  Mine only gives one piece for a penny, but that one use to give out more.

Basically, I would suggest that you think back to when you were a kid and try to remember the gumball machine that you use to buy from, and get one of those, whatever it is.