Big Wheel General Store
Bandon, OR
From collectors
The Big Wheel General Store building was built in 1936 after the Bandon Fire. Since 1987 it has been a family owned store. They have an extensive selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, souvenirs, collectibles, jewelry, specialty foods, homemade fudge, ice cream as well as a driftwood and artwork gallery.
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Admission: Free admission. Limited free street parking on street. More across the street on the pier.
Machine 1 is to the right when you enter into the store. Cost to press: 51¢ each design and you use your own coin. Designs are:
1) (V) Puffin with 'Oregon Coast'.
2) (H) Coquille River lighthouse with 'Oregon Coast'.
3) (H) Killer whale with 'Oregon Coast'.
4) (H) Face rock with 'Face Rock Oregon'.
G.P.S. coordinates: N43° 7' 10.6818" Longitude: W124° 24' 49.1502"
Google Maps coordinates: 4H9P+RF Bandon, Oregon
6/18/26: Out of Order.
7/16/26: Sign says "Out of Order use at your own risk misprints penny sometimes" but cranking the machine slowly with copper pennies yielded good results. Slowly is the key.
7/22/26: Pressed 8 coins without a single issue. I told the store employee that the machine works great and doesn't need to.be labeled as "Out of Order Use at your own risk misprints pennies sometimes", and she indicated the sign is a CYA thing so people aren't bothering them about getting their money back. BTF
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 - Inside front door | 4 | Penny |
| PennyCollector Oregon State book $4.95 (no sales tax in Oregon) | ? | Penny |
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