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OverviewRemember that colorful gumball machine sitting on the counter of the neighborhood candy store? Today, it and other coin-operated vending machines of all kinds are highly collectible for their nostalgic and historical value. Featuring photos, descriptions, and prices for over 300 machines, this handy guide will help you discover great finds just waiting at flea markets and antique shows! Ranging from common to rare, the machines are organized by category and shown in alphabetical order according to their common names. They date from the late 1890s to the 1960s and include specific designs that dispensed candy, gum, peanuts, tobacco, aspirin, breath pellets, matches, stamps, and cigars. Beginning as well as seasoned collectors will appreciate the useful hints for finding these machines, restoring and servicing them, common terminology, and information on specialized shows and collector associations. AUTHOR: John Carini bought his first coin-op vending machine at a flea market in 1987. Since then, he has bought and sold nearly 900 machines. John resides in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children._x000D__x000D_ Full Product DetailsAuthor: John CariniPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780764316586ISBN 10: 0764316583 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 September 2002 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Carini bought his first coin-op vending machine at a flea market in 1987. Since then, he has bought and sold nearly 900 machines. John resides in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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