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David,
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I've been told that I have a 'Revamped' Mills 5 cent Slot machine which had a separate Jackpot added. As this is my first and only purchase of a slot machine, how would I determine if the 'POT' will pay off and is not just for looks?
Thanks,
Mike
Mike:
I think you emailed me at my personal website. I read it while I was out of town but didn't have a chance to respond and then I couldn't find the email.
You have Pace revamp of a relatively early Mills slot machine.
The easiest way to see if the jackpot works is to manually force the machine to hit three bars.
To do this, remove the back door and play the machine. While the reels are spinning stop the clock (looks like a big fan) with your finger and then manually force three bars to appear on the pay line.
You may want to watch my YouTube videos on how to do this. Go to www.IBuyOldSlots.com to find the links.
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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