Description: GumballStuff™ About the Item: Recently barn find! Unbelievably rare and in outstanding condition. This one is for serious collectors.This listing is for American history. Gum/Candy programs long helped charities like Jerry's Kids, Kiwanis, etc. This is an extremely rare complete unit that was made specifically to raise money for children with Down Syndrome. 50-70 years ago it was normal to refer to afflicted children as being "retarded". The administrators of this program had the special embossed lid and water transfer decal advertisement raising money for Down Syndrome. It says "Retarded Children Can be Helped". These lids by themselves are the rarest variety but when it is coupled with this decal on a machine that survived in this great of condition, it really is unbelievable. The decal reads, "Help Retarded Children, has a picture of a sad looking boy, and advertises that the funds go to a Tennessee chapter of the charity. The word "retarded" may not be politically correct anymore but millions of dollars where raised for down syndrome through this program. Own this piece of Americana and you will have the rarest version of the Oak Acorn machine that I have ever come across. This is a piece for many types of collections including vending, Americana, weird history, political incorrectness, and could possibly be a museum piece to display how the world has changed. This machine also includes the original adjustable metal candy vending wheel and a made in the USA stamped Chicago lock and key.I currently have 1 more of these units in the 8lb version which is a few inches taller. If you collect sets and want both versions, I would entertain an offer to keep the units together.We also stock the original decals for your machines. Check out our store for more vending mechs, parts, machines, and product. GumballStuff™ has the largest inventory and variety of used bulk vending machines and new/used parts in the WORLD. There is no way for us to keep all of the different types of brands, models, colors, sizes, condition, etc listed online at all times so just contact us if there is something you have in mind but don’t see it listed. We specialize in commercial grade equipment like Northwestern, Oak, Beaver, Eagle, and A&A but occasionally offer other brands, as well. Also, we buy, sell, and trade so let us know if you have any old machines or parts you want to get rid of. Additional Notes: -> The eBay shipping calculator is set up to provide accurate calculations. Feel free to inquire about combined shipping on orders containing various small items or large items with small items! Save $$$ by remembering to buy filling product/merchandise/extra supplies along with your order. We can combine shipping and offer discounts for large orders on many of our items. Our Ebay store has nearly 1,000 items for parties, toys, gum/candy, machines, and parts for the FUN industry! If you don't see what you need, let us know and we will list new items or quantities just for you! We warehouse millions of toys, candy/gum, parts, and machines so it is impossible to get them all listed but we probably have what you need! -> The product you receive will be in 100% working condition when shipped! That's a guarantee! The only case it wouldn't is when explicitly mentioned or through a special order. -> We sell a plethora of vending-related merchandise! Add us to your favorites for easy reorders and quick access to our store for hard to find vending parts! Check out our store for product to fill your machines!
Price: 424.99 USD
Location: Plymouth, Indiana
End Time: 2023-11-30T14:04:21.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Reproduction: Original
Brand: Oak Manufacturing
