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I have a 1929 Mills Poinsetta slot machine in working order I may want to sell. Could you tell me about what it's worth? Thanks
It is impossible to give a quote without a picture. I have done it in the past and been burned because, while the machine may be working, it may have serious issues. For example, the glass might be gone or broken, the paint on the castings might be horrible, the wood sides and base might be split or rotted. All of these things seriously affect value.
The Poinsettia is not a rare machine. Try going to www.AntiqueSlotMachinePriceGuide.com and do a search for Poinsettia. You will probably find a ton of examples with pictures.
For only $3.95 you can get the values because your machine is worth under $7,000
Good luck with it.
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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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