Mitch's Antique Slot Machines

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How to Fix Most Jams on Antique Slot Machines - DVD. Here is a DVD or thumb drive that shows collectors how to fix 90% of the jams which occur on most antique slot machines. It also has information on how to remove and reinstall the mechanism and how to cycle the mechanism when it is outside the machine.

Do you have an old slot machine? Do you want one? If you do, it might be worth the search, as some can be worth quite a bit of money. Slot machines built after 1930 are considered contemporary. Anything older is considered antique. The antique slot machines tend to have original parts, as replacement parts weren’t common. The newer machines from 1930 on, have more than likely been tinkered with and might have replacement parts. In the antique world, the more original parts and features, the better. Here are some tips to consider prior to purchasing one.

If you are interested in investing in an antique machine, look for one in original condition. Something relatively untouched or in mint condition is rare, however, they do exist. Once a slot machine has been restored, the value of the machine decreases. If you find slot machine from the 1930s or 1940s for less than $3,000, the chances are good it has been restored.

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We sell a limited number of original, vintage slot machines. From rare early uprights to the well known 3 reel machines, we repair, restore, refinish, buy, sell and trade coin operated machines. They all leave with the correct parts, fully and correctly functioning and ready to be played. We ship nationally and internationally. Antique and Vintage Slot Machines. The slot machine, was born in San Francisco. The first nickel slot was created in 1893 by an inventor named Gustav Schultze.

Now if money is no object, you may want to consider purchasing an 1899 Mills five-cent antique slot machine. This machine, in original, mint condition would sell for anywhere from $16,000 to $19,000. If money really isn’t an option, a Caille Brothers Peerless 5 Cent floor roulette slot realized $300,000 at auction.

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If you are interested in something a little less pricey, there is the antique Owl Slot machine from the Mills Novelty Company that sells for roughly $15,750. This free-standing, fully functional slot machine has a carved solid oak frame, ball and claw feet, and gorgeous metal housings. These machines are highly sought after.

If you are looking to purchase a wood machine, make sure to inspect for damage. The first wooden machines appeared on the market around 1906. The prices are as high as $19,000. Gaming experts and slot machine collectors agree that these machines are worth collecting, as they will only gain in value as time passes.

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There is a booming trade in antique slots. Motivated collectors are scouring this niche market looking for original machines, and anything that can be brought up to snuff. A restored slot machine can still fetch good money. There are highly skilled technicians that can restore your find.

The following are fine examples of antique slot machines

• Ten Cent Harrah’s Club Pace Four Reel (1950)
• Ten cent Mills Blue Bell (1948)
• Mills Diamond Front (1941)
• Five cent Mills Black Cherry (1947)
• Super Deluxe Club Chief Jennings (1946)
• Mills Bursting Cherry
• Five cent Watling Treasury (1933)
• 25 cent Watling Coin Front (1935)
• Mills Hi-Top
• Five cent Mills Roman Head (1938)

The price of an antique machine can be as high as $300,000 or as low as $1000. Whether you are looking to make an investment, find the holy grail, or a machine to match your decor, the market is strong, vibrant, and accessible.

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Allow us to expound. First, above all our avocation revolves around the sanctity of the antique slot machine. We
never have
and never will have anything to do with reproduction slot machines. Reproduction slot machines are the
the only
thorough, correct, and historically accurate process for performing complete,
to us by customers (prices for customer restorations vary by make & model). However, whenever we manage to find
natural progression of things. Since mint original condition is what we try to achieve, if we find a slot already in that
slots need to be restored involves a comprehensive inside-and-out treatment to efficaciously bring about one result
years ago. This involves having new paint spectrally matched to original paint chips by a factor of 100%. We
used by the original factory artisans. Slot mechanisms are completely disassembled then reassembled using original
This is the only proper way to do it
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Third, when we do a repair job, WE DO A REPAIR JOB. We have, no joking, the largest supply of original antique slot
your antique slot, and we'll repair and tune it to original factory specs.
Fourth, unlike the other guys we
do not charge for appraisals. This would run contrary to our basic philosophy of the
experience as well as on real-world market trends specific to the particular make & model you own. And we honestly
them in homes, under homes, in barns, and even hidden inside walls by people who thought they were still illegal. We
expressions to obscure French-Cajun dialects in places that are more than slightly off the beaten path. To say the