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Question
I have a slot machine I was hoping you could give me info on. It is a floor model, maybe 3 1/2 to 4 foot tall. It is a Royal Draw machine with payouts according to poker hands. It has a metal plate on the front of it that says "A Bally Product No. 22415". I was hoping you might be able to tell me a little bit about it, i.e. how old, value, etc. It is in working order. Thank you for any info.
These console machines were made in the mid 1940's through the 1950's.
Bally and Keeney were the major manufacturers.
They are neat machines but are not that collectible for a couple of reasons.
1. They are big & heavy and cost a fortune to ship
2. They are electric, most slot collectors was all mechanical stuff
3. Many people don't find these machines all that attractive.
Regarding value, your best bet would be to go to http://www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com and see if that site has any sales history.
My gut feeling is that the machine is worth only a few hundred dollars.
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4/6/09 Update
Karin: Someone just contacted me and would be interested in purchasing your machine. If you still have it and want to sell it please email me (Dave@IBuyOldSlots.com) and I will give you the guys email address.
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Expertise
My expertise is in the area of antique slot machines. Specifically pre 1940 era machines. I have an extensive price history list of slot machines that have been sold on eBay and other auction houses (e.g., Victoria Casino Auctions, Rich Penn Auctions, etc.). PLEASE, do not send questions about anything that is not coin-op related. I have no expertise in other items and cannot help you.
Experience
1. I run a discussion forum on coin operated devices (http://www.coinopcollectorforum.com)
2. I maintain a web site which tracks price trends for antique slot machines (www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com)
3. I published an 8 hour video tape on how to properly restore a Mills slot machine back in the 1990s
4. I published a book (Coin Op On CD) which was distibuted on a CD. This CD had many articles and thousands of photos of antique coin operated devices. It also had many videos of rare and unusual coin operated devices.
This CD has since been published on the web (http://www.ibuyoldslots.com/COCD/)
5. I have written articles on how to identify fake/reproduction slot machines.
Organizations
C.O.C.A. (Coin Op Collectors Association)
Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California
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