Coin Slot Magazine - #079 - 1981 - September [International Arcade Museum]
Dear Editor:
I would like to know if you can help me identify this trade
Of course, when you buy a nice machine like WINGS for
$32.50 you can get a bit spoiled on pricing.
stimulator. It is a 1* gumball vender with cigarette reels. It has
Sincerely,
been repainted the original colors.
Editor
There isn't any name
anywhere on any part.
I have located a Caille Globe (page 46 Trade Stimulator book
# 1) in good original condition, but it is not for sale.
Also, I have located a coin machine called a "Namomatic"
Dear Editor
Within two weeks after a request I made for your magazine,
your prompt response was welcomed to receive and read. Most
(you type your name on a I1/*" diameter aluminum disc with a
interesting to me is your direct and informative information as
star in the center). It is in good condition, the price is $200.
well as a wealth of business associates involved in shows,
Since I have never seen one for sale before, does this sound
buying, selling, etc.
I have had in my possession for over thirty years, a Mills 50
like a fair price?
Auction prices for slot machines in this area are high. The only
Slot Machine as pictured on the Home Amusement Company
thing I have been able to buy this year is a Groetchen "Wingo"
ad of your May issue. It is the photo, first one on right of
trade stimulator in fair condition for $32.50.
" Smiling Sam" in the top row of three. It is aluminum cast with
Thank you for any help you give me.
natural wood base and sides in excellent condition. Inasmuch as
Sincerely yours,
each casting has a part number, I'm unable to find a serial as you
Jon Gooding
identify name and serials or models in your magazine. Papers of
directions are still glued to the inside of the removable panel.
Dear Jon,
I spent months and months during the winter examining the
The machine in your photo is the Groetchen ZEPHYR, a
quite successful 1939 trade stimulator. A July 1939 ad in
COIN MACHINE JOURNAL called it "a proven profit
maker".
odds 1 to 17 nickles with a double jackpot and slug box, quite an
unusual piece of workmanship. I guess this is what stimulates
one's interest Perhaps the missing center decal is the key to
identity.
We've never heard ofa NAMOMATIC stamper, but at $200
I also have in my possession a small "thumb" release gumball
it doesn't sound bad. Any machine that's interesting and works
is probably worth $200. But what about the aluminum discs?
Do you get some with the machine, or will you have to make
them?
slot "Imp" with the original "Lucky Strikes— Old Gold —
Wings — Camel" wheels. This takes a penny or a dime.
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