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PENNY ARCADE PEEP - "to be happy see what every married woman must avoid" #213
$ 26.37
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Description
Welcome to your memories of amusement park penny arcades.. Despite charging only a penny or a nickel, penny arcades were incredibly profitable in their day.
THIS miniature version of "To be happy, what every married woman must avoid"
Peep show Penny ARCADE machine
MEASURES 6 1/8" TALL, 1 3/4" WIDE AND 1" DEEP. I built this in 1:12 miniature dollhouse scale.
This is one of a third improved series of my miniature arcade games. Each one is handcrafted, nicely detailed, even has a a coin slide, and is one of a kind. If not already sold, you will see others for sale by me. just search for peep show or miniature arcade
These machines promised to be racy for their day but delivered way less.
he first ARCADE
machines
probably were made in the 1890s, and the first electric coin-operated
machines
in about 1910. T
he machines and the penny arcade was inspired by my past love and memories of Riverview Amusement Park, Belmont and Western in Chicago 1907-1967.
In today's different world, please join me with my love for these old machines.
Bid or buy today. Stay well. be safe.
LEGAL SCHMEGAL STUFF
You will not receive the background or floor
This is a custom designed adult collectible miniature. Miniatures are by their very nature somewhat fragile. They are not intended for children and not a toy. They are a potential choke hazard. Nothing is edible (unless you are a goat)
About me:
This cool arcade machine was carefully built by me, a miniaturist right here in the United States. I maintain a non-smoking, no pet environment. (unless you count my service goat). I have been building and displaying award winning miniatures since 1990 in several states.
I have 100% positive feedback and have been selling on eBay since 2006. . Please let me know if I can answer any of your questions. I hope that your experience with this item you purchase is as rewarding as my joy in designing and building it.
I would appreciate positive feedback if you are satisfied with your purchase. If you are not satisfied, please let me know and allow me the opportunity to make it right.
Payment:
Payment within 2 days is appreciated. Payment must be received no later than 5 days after the auction closes. If you cannot pay within this time period, please contact me with information on how you would like to purchase the item. If payment is not received, and/or contact has not been made within this time period, the sale will be canceled.
Packing and Shipping:
I make every effort to pack items carefully (using recycled & recyclable materials whenever possible) to ensure your miniature or other item arrives safely & intact. On small items, I generally ship via USPS, first class if under 13 ounces, which provides tracking. There are reports of USPS delays lately, but I have had heard of no problems with my shipments. Just be aware that delays could occur especially in weather or wildfire affected areas.