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Offered here fromthe dougfinds collection of curated fashion, accessories, clothing,collectibles, and unique finds is this original bright yellow newspapervending machine for The National Sports Daily, a short-lived Americansports newspaper published from 1990 to 1991.
This is the realthing—not a reproduction or a modern decorative cabinet. Its yellow metal bodycarries The National branding on both sides and the lower front door,with the newspaper’s eagle graphic, a front display window, and the original 75¢DAILY / 3 QUARTERS coin-price signage.
The manufacturer’splate identifies it as a News Merchant, Model EB-88, made in the USA byEB Metal Industries, Inc. of Whitehall, New York, serial number 4566.
Alittle history:The National Sports Daily debuted in January 1990 with an ambitious vision foran all-sports newspaper. Its run ended in June 1991. This machine is a tangiblesurvivor of that brief chapter in American sports and newspaper history.
Featuresand details
- Original yellow metal newspaper vending cabinet
- The National Sports Daily graphics on both sides and the front
- 75¢ daily price plate marked for three quarters
- Front newspaper display window and lower access door
- News Merchant EB-88 manufacturer’s identification plate
- Original commercial wear and patina
Conditionand operation:This machine spent years in personal storage after its newspaper-deliveryservice ended. It has visible scratches, scuffs, paint wear, and grimeconsistent with its age and former outdoor use. There is no key. Thelock, coin mechanism, and dispensing function have not been tested, and noclaim of working operation is made. It is offered as an untested vintagecollectible, restoration project, or display piece.
A distinctiveaddition to a sports room, newspaper or media collection, vintage storefrontdisplay, or garage with room for something a little different.
LOCALPICKUP ONLY.The buyer is responsible for pickup and transportation. No shipping is offered.
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