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Hi there. I hope you can help me. I have a Mills slot machine. The original owner told me that Bill Harrah gave this machine to her father as a thank you gift for working for him in Reno, Nevada. She was told it was from 1900. I am trying to verify the date of manufacture and type of machine it is for appraisal value.
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There is a piece of paper attached to the inside of the machine. It reads "No. 549806" in handwritting. There is also another peice of paper with the following "Mach No. Inspec No. Tested by." These numbers are very hard to read. Can you tell me the date this was made and anything else about it that will up me appraise it for my homeowners insurance. I appreciate your help. Oh, lastly I have attached a picture of the machine. Thanks
That machine is a Mills Hightop. My serial numberbook dates it at 1947. It is a fairly common machine. Your picture confirms it is a hightop and 1947 is the correct date for a hightop.
Go to www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com for help in getting its current value.
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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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