looking for a Scan-O-Matic Coin Viewer

lsica

Trying to see if I can find one that I can get by Christmas from a place that isn't just going to steal my money I know they do sometimes appear on e-Bay but I don't see any there currently, and I'm trying to make sure I can find one I can get in time (it's for a gift).

Thanks

habaraca

lsica

@habaraca said:

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golden

I remember those being sold back in the mid-1960's.

jacrispies

My grandfather still has the one he used when he coin roll hunted in his early teens. I fitted the inside with an LED and exterior switch because the existing bulb got too hot and the inside can be dark without it.

Haven't seen one for sale besides craigslist years ago.

lsica

@jacrispies said:
Haven't seen one for sale besides craigslist years ago.

They actually appear on eBay every few weeks, but I was hoping to find one that I could get shipped to me by Christmas

lsica

@jacrispies said:
My grandfather still has the one he used when he coin roll hunted in his early teens. I fitted the inside with an LED and exterior switch because the existing bulb got too hot and the inside can be dark without it.

I remember that about them too so I was planning on at least swapping the bulb.

jesbroken

Noticed tbis on google. In no way involved with seller.
Jim

https://www.dressflorida.com/static/3095/612a315085ba2dd568f2e767.jpg

jesbroken

Another $29.95

https://picclick.com/Vintage-Working-Scan-O-Matic-Lighted-Coin-Viewer-182952537394.html

Tibor

Had one of these back in the 60's myself. Mine was pure
JUNK,JUNK, JUNK!!! Wouldn't flip the coins half the time.
Dropped more than one coin into the viewing chamber.
Coins got "lost" inside of it. Do your self a favor and buy
a large magnifying glass. NO, I'm not kidding.