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Question
We have just acquired an old bell o matic , 10 cent slot machine and we' like to know if you know the approximate value and where we can get it cleaned up, or repaired if needed. It works fine now. Thank you , Kathi
Value depends a lot on condition. Without knowing more there is no way I can give you an idea.
Try going to www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com and look at Mills High Tops. You should get an idea of its value.
Regarding finding someone to work on it. That could be difficult. Not that many people know how to work on them. What area of the country are you in?
I produced a DVD which discusses how to fix most jams on antique slots. I also produced a 5 DVD set which documents the complete restoration on a Mills machine. That is probably over kill for you though.
Go to www.IBuyOldSlots.com and you will find links on Slot Machine Restoration and on how to unjam the machine (links are at the top of the page).
Dave
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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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