about the machines than I could see in the picture that
he sent. I knew they were rare but did they work, were
the globes cracked, were there any dents or splits in the
bodies or lids, how good was the plating under all of the
dirt? When I finally got there and inspected them, I was
floored by the amazing quality. They both worked well,
had nice decals, and the condition of the plating was
incredible for machines that were almost 100 years old.
He asked me if I was happy with them and my answer
of course was "I'm thrilled". So I paid him and packed
my prizes in the car and the rest is history.
I hope that every reader of this article gets to have
the overwhelming feeling of excitement and nervous
tension at least once in their lifetime that I felt when I
made this incredible find. At times we all get frustrat-
ed, believing for sure that there is nothing great left to
be uncovered. I can't speak for the arcade, slot, or trade
stimulator venues but I am here to tell the vending col-
lectors that there is still incredible stuff to be discovered.
To all of those collectors that think there is nothing left
out there worth searching for, keep looking. You never
know what is hiding in the attics of America.
These are the last two Tales I have received since the last issue was published, so, once again,
it will be the last Tale Of the Hunt unless I receive something.from YOU!
Send tales to: Jack Freund, PO Box 4, Springfield. WI 53176 or e-mail it to JBGUM@msn.com
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