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jamiedpt
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I had previously posted when I found these three old machines in this thread http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/47747-vintage-oak-gumball-machines?in=user
I finished restoring them all, thought you would like to see the finished products. Just putting up one pic of each one.
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Fantastic restoration work!
Gonna stir up the Coke guys?
Ya...about that "fantastic restoration work;" it would've been fantastic had you not added new Coca-Cola decals to "enhance" these vintage gumball machines. IMO, you made them look like fantasy items, which in reality they are, since The Coca-Cola Company never produced a gumball machine, cash register or weight scale.
Unfortunately, too many of these "themed Coca-Cola" items are being bought by unsuspecting, novice collectors, thinking they've bought "the real thing." Hopefully, you "restored" these for your own pleasure and not to deceive someone in the future.
Very Cool jamie !!
Neat item for a Coke themed room.
While the many FANTASY items are frustrating to collectors anyone who does BASIC research will discover the truth!
How about doing some heavy engraved "REPRODUCTION" on the bottom to help a future collector.
Scott
Maybe "FANTASY COKE" would be more appropriate than "Repro".
Scott
thank you superslo, hedgewalker, scottvez, pickerknows, packrat-place .kerry10456 bratjdd ttomtucker EJW-54, Michael and BELLIN68
thanks chevelleman
Great restoration job! Themed jars always look great in the man cave!
thanks trevor