Any candy machine enthusiasts out there?

[Robin]

Hi there! I am brand new to your site and while I love old slots (and new ones for that matter) I was hoping someone could help me identify a candy machine we recently aquired. I have searched every site I can think of and I can't find anything like it. Pretty sure it's not a Stoner but I could be wrong. It has been restored and there are no manufacturers markings or serial #. It is a 7 pull machine and most machines are 6, 8 or 11 slots. Also, one of the slots is much wider than the others. At first I thought it was a gum and mint machine. It is a free standing upright about 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide and a little over a foot deep. Any ideas?

[nvmos2]

Nice machine, but why isn't it stocked with candy?
Every household should have an operating candy machine; it teaches the kids some valuable lessons and helps with the budget (unfortunately, the older the machine, the more the candy costs than the machine collects).
I have have a 5 cent Canteen 5 column vender that is still in use plus several counter top venders scattered around the house.

Probably everyone on this site has "candy" machines, since so many slots and trade stimulators also vended gum or mints, but vending is a big part of coin-op; there really are a lot of neat machines, big and small.

Back in early 90s, I used to run a vending route that had a couple machines that looked like yours; there are many makers of these generic vending machines; some are still in business, many are long gone. I have no guess as to made yours.

[Robin]

Ahh, thanks so much for your reply! You will be glad to know that the machine is fully stocked. I guess the make will forever be a mystery! It was for my own curiosity. I love the history as much as the item. We have a early 1950's National cigarette machine that came from a dance hall in Kansas City. They do take up a lot of room so I am on the hunt for a table top candy machine or I might think about an old slot. This site has certainly peaked my interest!