Expert: Rodger Knutson - 4/18/2005

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i bought a slot machine in 1993.its a five coin
pay line.it has an arm on it and also has coin mech inc.elmhurst,ill on the inside.

i was wondering what the value was
Answer -
Hi Bev,

I need a make and model number if possible, or e-mail me a photo if you can to;
jackpot7@ix.netcom.com
         873c  fl - 1470 make and model number

The Coin mech inc. is the maker of the coin mechanism only.
Thank You
Rodger

Answer
Hi Bev,

    If the model number is 873, then it is a Bally slot made in 1970, description is a 5 line pay. Five times the money, five times the fun. this multiple line concept, one of the greatest advancements in slots, was extended to pay diagonally from the top and bottom left. the first coin played the center pay-line, the second the top and the third the bottom. Price of this machine new in 1970 was $1,695.00. value of this machine can fit in 5 categories according to the latest blue book on them. $640.00, $1,190.00, $1,550.00, $1,700.00, $1,890.00. The high being brand new out of the box, the 1,700.00 being restored to new condition, 1,190.00 to 1,550.00 being good to better or great working machines with good glass, and 640.00 needing work but complete. My value using my standards would put the value around 1,200.00 to 1,300.00.
Hope this helps bev.
Thank You
Rodger...........
Oh by the way, this is a very nice and small machine, there great!
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