Coin Slot Magazine - #032 - 1977 - September [International Arcade Museum]
by DAVID G.BASSITT
The Columbus Gumball
Machine, commonly
referred to as the "Star"
machine, was manufac
THE COLUMBUS
GUMBALL MACHINE
tured by the Columbus
Vending Company loca
ted at 2005-2013 East
Main St., Columbus,
Ohio from the early
1900's until the 1960's.
HOW TO ORDER
All parts used in "COLUMBUS" Machines may be identi
fied by a number and by name. When you order parts be
sure to write or print plainly.
FIRST.
It is interesting to note
that many of these
machines date back to
1908 while others
weren't made until
recently. Therefore, it
is possible for a col
lector to purchase the
Columbus machine
State the quantity of the part required.
SECOND, State the number and the name of the part;
also mention the model of the machine for which the part
is wanted.
THIRD, State the color or the finish of the part ordered.
TERMS: All parts are shipped f.o.b. Columbus, Ohio;
terms, 25% cash with the order, balance C. O. D. Send
either & postal money order or a Cashier's Check.
under the assumption
it is 50 years old, when
in truth it is only 20
years old and rough.
To give the collector
more insight regar
ding the Columbus-
you will note the two
photos devoted to
the introduction of
this machine. The first
photo, Model A, -
The 1 cent machine,
and Model B - The
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