Expert: Rodger Knutson - 1/29/2011

Question
I recently bought a groetchen POK-O-REEL trade stimulator from vcaauction when i received item it was in non working condition due to some rust that caused binding took apart cleaned up now working decent unfortunately someone tried to lube with some sort of spay oil and by doings so ruined the real strips this is a poker theme machine and I cant find the correct reel strips only the cigaret ones I would also like to replace the springs my question is were can I get parts for this machine and for future others that I may buy just got in the coin op hobby and love it up to 7 pieces now and looking for more also besides ebay and on line auctions were else can I look for coin op any help would be appreciated thanks Albert Tortora

Answer
Hi Albert,

Yes, it does get in your blood and it takes you over but in a very good and pleasing way! There is only one guy right now that has a catalog on parts and reel strips for these trade stimulators. If you want to write me at Jackpot7@q.com I'll send his catalog to you and it has his contact information in there. Where to find them is a good question, outside auctions a want add helps locate machines, antique shops both on line and in person, collectors trade them and sell them, there is a collectors club on coin ops, called COCA at: http://www.coinopclub.org/ and also a forum at: http://coinopcollectorforum.com/index.php?sid=c52ef40e8b137ceffdcad514c2f34013 and a magazine that deals in coin operated machines: http://www.gameroommag.com/

Thank You

Sincerely
Rodger Knutson
http://www.coinslots.com