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- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:07 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Sorry -- Not For Sale -- Holy Water Vendor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1154
Re: Sorry -- Not For Sale -- Holy Water Vendor
!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...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:19 am
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Sorry -- Not For Sale -- Holy Water Vendor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1154
Sorry -- Not For Sale -- Holy Water Vendor
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...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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 ????? ...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:36 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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.

Check out lot # 2076 and let us know if you would have paid $ 10,880 for this simple coin drop.



- Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:17 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:12 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Is it me?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1172
Re: Is it me ?
Suggest you check out Morphy auction at end of month.......Item # 1141
Pictures can be deceiving but your case appears different.
!PUZZLE
Pictures can be deceiving but your case appears different.


- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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.
as the "greater fool theory"...........all it takes is one person willing to buy it from you at a higher price.

- Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:00 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
P.S. Assuming I last till the auction next month....be assured that I will not be bidding.
GUESS WHO ???????????
GUESS WHO ???????????

- Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4295
Re: More Money than Brains....
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
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
