cigarette machine

[SLOTMANDAVE]

Does any one know of a price guide on vending machines? I have a 1937 Rowe imperial cigarette machine and would like to get some info. Happy New Year to all

[nvmos2]

There is a Rowe Deluxe from 1928 in Bueschel's Coin Machines.
The book's price guide (from 1995) for that one is $450.
Don't know how much they changed by 1937;
may be no comparison at all.

[SLOTMANDAVE]

THANKS ,I SAW THAT AND ITS NOT LIKE THAT ONE ITS A FLOOR MODEL, REALLY ART DECO AND COOL PAINT COLORS, .FROMWHAT I CAN FIND OUT THERE IS NO PRICE GUIDE ON VENDING MACHINES

[nvmos2]

There is a book from 2002; Coin-Op Vending Machines with Price Guide by John Carini.
I bought a couple machines from him over 25 years ago; don't know if he is still around.
I've never seen this book, but it has a section called Tobacco.
I would think that includes cigarette machines.

See ebay auction 190778506211.
You might just ask the seller;
1. Does the book include 1930s floor model cigarette machines?
2. If yes, is the Rowe Imperial listed?
3. If yes, what's price guide say it's worth?
That'll show how helpful he is.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

As far as I know, John Carini is still collecting and working on Vending machines.
I spoke with him a year or so ago. He is also a C.O.C.A. member, but not sure if
he follows this Forum group. I checked his book in the Tobacco & Misc. sections,
and there are no floor model Cigarette venders shown. Only two counter models.
A 1910's Gold Leaf, and a 1930's Penny Service - Cigarette Venders.

I also checked both of the Bill Enes books. The first publication of "Silent Salesman"
from 1987, shows several Cigarette Venders, but nothing by Rowe. Although, the
second publication of "Silent Salesman Too" from 1995, does show a Rowe "Special",
which is a large 6 column 15c counter model, that has a capacity of 150 packages,
(c. 1935), shown on page 229. The price guide at that time, listed it as $450.00

I have seen other Rowe Cigarette venders listed in Live Auctions in the past, but
not sure if I saved any photo's or info on them, but I will check some of my Auction
files, to see if I can come up with anything further.

[SLOTMANDAVE]

Thanks for the info every one but still no answers, I have that book and its not in there.It is just agreat looking machine and thought I would like some more info on it. I may try and contact the author of the book for info. Thanks Again

[nopepsi54]

I am familiar with the machine and I also collect these as well. If you consider selling let me know. I have a picture of one as well.

[nopepsi54]

Is this a picture????