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Title: RC Allen Cash Register/Business Machine
Post by: smiles1007 on October 11, 2010, 01:41:01 pm

Here is another Business Machine my grandparents used at their place of business in the 1940-50's. It is a RC Allen Adding Machine with a cash drawer. It is in fair condition. Any information is kindly appreciated.

Title: Re: RC Allen Cash Register/Business Machine
Post by: KC on October 11, 2010, 08:54:06 pm

Is this yours?
http://www.instappraisal.com/antique-appraisal/antique-rc-allens-register (http://www.instappraisal.com/antique-appraisal/antique-rc-allens-register)

Keep an eye on this one - however it appears in much better shape
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-R-C-Allen-Business-Machine-Cash-Register-/190454654909 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-R-C-Allen-Business-Machine-Cash-Register-/190454654909)

Title: Re: RC Allen Cash Register/Business Machine
Post by: waywardangler on October 11, 2010, 10:57:18 pm

Quite common and yours does not appear to be in very nice shape.  I see many of these at sales since everyone has gone to computerized machines.

Title: Re: RC Allen Cash Register/Business Machine
Post by: hosman321 on October 11, 2010, 11:11:40 pm

$300 is a crazy starting bid for that ebay one. Even in PERFECT shape, they are worth less than $100. Bad shape, right around $30-$40. Cool pieces of history but they are gigantic paperweights and don't really have a purpose these days except for display.