!THANKS! Thanks to MR. P. and other members for all the great research. I tried to contact the museum at Smith College but they are closed because of the virus.......It will be interesting to learn how they created an image of the Holy WATER Coin-Op and the source of their research. ROGER :!?!: !PUZ...

Just Curious...........What's you bid ?? Great moneymaker. @&@ Holy Water Dispensing Machine 10 AD...... Hero of Alexandria, Inventor. For details and picture GOOGLE.... Smith College drop a drachma and be saved or "The world's first vending machine dispensed holy water" Let's hear you...

I just took another peek at the sale prices reached at the recent Morphy auction. I found lot # 1050 (ELEPHANT STRENGTH TESTER)...price realized $ 83,000 :!: :!: :!: I have a gut feeling that this machine originated in Europe....What are your thoughts regarding the price and country of origin ????? ...

I think that John T. Peterson hit the nail on the head when he posted that some insane Morphy prices were caused by two "MACHO COLLECTORS" bidding against themselves.
Check out lot # 2076 and let us know if you would have paid $ 10,880 for this simple coin drop.

If you review this entire thread you will see an array of predictions for the Morphy auction. Well, the results are in and many machines did not reach their estimates while others went thru the roof. In my opinion, the only "sleeper" was lot #1036 assuming you had the cash to burn. I remin...

Suggest you check out Morphy auction at end of month.......Item # 1141
Pictures can be deceiving but your case appears different. !PUZZLE

I agree with gameswat's inflation -adjustment analysis... basically, high-powered machines purchased circa 1985 should have appreciated by a factor of 3 by 2020. In searching the Morphy catalogue I find many machines estimated at $ 5,000- 300,000 :!: :!: I am familiar with most of these machines and...

In reply to gameswat.....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE..........In the world of securities we refer to it

as the "greater fool theory"...........all it takes is one person willing to buy it from you at a higher price.

P.S. Assuming I last till the auction next month....be assured that I will not be bidding.

GUESS WHO ???????????

MOONRIVER commented that more of the old American collectors have died off.........

As I look around, I must be the last one kicking having just reached ninety five.

Again, I will be truly amazed if the machines reach their estimated prices. ROGER