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Hi, I bought a slot machine from Bob Levy a couple of years ago and we developed a business and personal relationship thereafter. I don't know whether you knew Bob but I was trying to reach him with a question about one of my slots and was shocked to see that he had died. Question is: The jackpot paid off on my Bursting Cherry quarter slot and I pulled out the mechanism to free a few stuck coins. Now I can not get the mechanism to slide back into functioning position. What do I need to do to get it operational again? Thanks so much for you time. jan k.
Yes, it is a real shame that Bob passed away a few weeks ago. He will be missed.
The mechanism should slide right back into place. If it doesn't then check the vertical levers that interact with the escalator.
If you are still stuck go to my web page, www.IBuyOldSlots.com and click on the "How to unjam a slot machine" link. There are some videos which might help you out.
Good luck.
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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