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THE ERIE DIGGER “Electramatic”

From the early 1930s through the 1970s coin-operated games like this one were widely popular all across the U.S. in penny arcades, but also common in casinos, taverns, night clubs, retail store vestibules, and especially at fairs and celebrations.  Traveling carnivals almost always featured a mini-arcade of these crane digger games."This is a wonderful example of The Erie Digger "Electramatic" model, circa. Mid-1930s.  It is offered as a unique addition to enhance your home game-room or collection as a perfect companion piece to your Pinball, jukebox, slot machine, pool table, popcorn maker, video games, etc.The digger displays and plays wonderfully! It  looks great loaded with Holiday gifts, toys, novelties, and candies – and is a big hit with adults and children alike.The mechanical/electrical mechanism of this Erie ‘Electramatic’ is virtually new, having a new motor, switches, wiring, chains, and parts. Being a product of the Vintage Amusements restoration studio it is guaranteed for life 100% for parts and labor.It is meticulously finished in fresh Durbin Red enamel with birch trim and polished and plated metal work  It is a unique model which has the desirable “Skill Knob” feature: Twist the dial to position the claw In-and-Out, while the larger turning handle locates the claw position Left-to-Right.  These combined positioning controls result in much more player control and satisfaction than the more common Erie Diggers.The coin slide is a push-slide, 25c for one quarter play.The merchandise shown in some images is meant to demonstrate how these diggers looked with the window dressed as per the 1930s-70s and is not ncluded with the price, but is available,Shipping will be by a premium motor freight carrier in a special shipping crate for safe delivery.  A tracking number and tracking link will be provided by email along with an instruction sheet for unpacking and set-up of the digger.The low flat-rate shipping cost is $145. for delivery to a location in your area for customer pick-up (send me your zip code for exact address).  Add $75. for delivery to any specific address. 

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10c DIGGER for HOME GAME ROOM, COLLECTION, or COMMERCIAL LOCATION. Available NOW

Beautiful restored/enhanced condition and guaranteed 100%If you have ever considered an old style digger game for your collection, game room, office, or retail location then this one is the best looking and most dependable you will ever find.The mechanical/electrical mechanism of this Erie Digger ‘Electramatic’ model is virtually new, having a new motor, switches, wiring, chains, and parts. It is guaranteed for life 100% for parts and labor.The digger displays and plays wonderfully!This meticulously finished example is in fresh “British Green” enamel with lacquered birch trim, polished and plated metal work details.  It is a unique model which has the desirable “Skill Knob” feature: Twist the dial to position the claw In-and-Out, while the larger turning handle locates the claw position Left-to-Right. These combined positioning controls result in much more player control and satisfaction than the standard Erie Digger which make random stops.The coin slide is the correct, 25c, for a Quarter coin, which make this machine commercial-ready for your business store locationA wide variety of vintage and modern candies, merchandise and modern novelty items can be dispensed by this machine, The antique vintage merchandise shown in some images is for reference and  is not included, but is available.FLAT RATE Shipping in special crate is a low $145.00  by a premium MOTOR FREIGHT carrier to a terminal in your area for Pick-UP.  Send your zip code for exact physical address of pick-up location.  Residential delivery available for $75. fee.Better images are available for viewing on your PC screen upon request.  Questions welcome and answered timely:  direct email to - jim@jamesroller.com

$1,595.00
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