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Hi,
I have a 25 cent Bally Circus slot machine with tunnel
target from approx. 1973. It is in working condition, though
it has definitely been used. Was wondering an approx. value it might be worth?
You mentioned to someone who had a '65 Circus 5 cent slot
maybe $1000. Would my machine be worth as much? More? Less?
Thank you, Rocky
Hi Jerry, This slot used to have a lot higher value, but most slots have dropped in price. A lot of these have foreign coinage denominations on the glass, so check yours. If it does, the value would be say, $700, and if all english writing, still around $1000. Larry
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