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Penny Arcade Cards ? I'm remiss to say I'm not familar with them. Please fill me in.

Thanks guys,

I just added:

Miniature Plastic Helmets [BB and FB] , also Miniature FB Mugs

Ice Cream Cups [like the old Diary Queen type]

Magnets [not on TCDB]

Please keep in mind the site is really crude. A mix of old and new right now. I'm trying to get the pages set,  and arranged. Then I plan on adding pics, descriptions and links. ^^Under Construction^^ for awhile. Having fun however. Send any more suggestions, AND please send me sites that cater to any items, I would like to add as many links as possible.

Arcade cards, also called Penny Arcade Cards because the first machines cost a penny, were popular in the 30's through 50's. You paid a vending machine and got a random card dispensed, alot like the sticker machines in grocery stores now days. The cards were large, up to 5x7, so they dont fit in regular card sleeves, but I add them to my albums if I find one that matches the theme to a set of regular trading cards that I have. PSA has graded a few rare sports ones, but most are not cataloged and only cost a few bucks a piece. I always thought they should be considered trading cards, but collectors of these normally are adamant that they are different, mainly due to their large size.

https://www.tradingcarddb.com/ViewSet.cfm/sid/72856/1947-66-Exhibits-W461

these may be some of what came in arcade machines, although there are several smaller issues as well

mark

As a youngster I still recall going to the local exhibitions in the mid-60's and brought home some of these:

https://www.tradingcarddb.com/ViewCollection.cfm/sid/86455

including a Mantle, Maris, and Aaron among others... I do remember also by that time the machines cost a whole 5 cents. If one knew then .... I'd of tried spending a lot more nickels too!

So, Arcade Cards are listed here. Is there a link to any sites catering to Arcade Cards or interestig articles on them?