Coin Slot Magazine - #027 - 1977 - April [International Arcade Museum]
6.
Do not overpay for the machine unless it is a machine that
Interestingly, I happened to offer a
you find to be rare.
machine for sale that was relatively expensive. This machine
in terms of availability, was not commonly found in the U.S.
Therefore
7.
the
machine
was
worth
its
weight
in
gold.
Geographical location plays a very important role in acquir
ing the gumball machine.
As an example, you will find that
an Advance machine is not readily available in the Midwest,
but in the South is very plentiful.
Therefore the price ap
plied to identical machines may vary greatly depending on
location.
8.
Availability of gumball machines is primarily controlled by a
select group of individuals, so the source of supply is limited.
Most of the suppliers are not generally known to the public
or Coin-slot readers.
Therefore, you must be willing to ex
plore.
9.
Make sure that the seller advises you of the condition of the
machine, and whether or not parts are missing.
Do this be
fore the sale is made.
10.
Today, you should expect to pay a return penalty of approx
imately 15% of the original purchase price should you return
the machine within 10 days. You honestly cannot expect the
seller to package and restock a machine for anything less.
11.
Make sure, if buying outstate, the machine is insured, and
postage paid by the seller.
12.
To improve delivery, use certified checks, which will always
expedite your order.
Purchasing a bubblegum machine should be almost as fun as using
one.
Be smart and follow the above suggestions when you inquire
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http information about the one-penny
or acquire a one-penny wonder.
David
G.
Bassitt,
55391
or call
805
(612)
Terraceview
Lane,
to
purchase a
common cents.
wonder, write
Wayzata, Minnesota
473-3871.
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