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- Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: eBay specials
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2996
Re: eBay specials
That merchandiser is near me in Norwich. It's a salvage dealer.
I think the price is optimistic, to say the least!
He also has a French crane which is a snip at £16k
I think the price is optimistic, to say the least!
He also has a French crane which is a snip at £16k
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:35 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: 1933 Mechanical Slot Machine Restoration
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3754
Re: 1933 Mechanical Slot Machine Restoration
Shame he replaced the original strips, they were fine!
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:44 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Media blast set up for home use
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2951
Re: Media blast set up for home use
Thanks for all the replies, if it makes loads of dust, then that's me out. I have finished machines in my workshop as well as stock for my business that would be a real problem if contaminated with dust, so it's a definate NO from me, but thanks
- Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:27 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Media blast set up for home use
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2951
Media blast set up for home use
Has anyone gone the extra mile and bought their own media blaster set up to do mechs and castings? I know someone less that a mile from me who powder coats for a living, but he is always super busy, with major contarcts with Birdseye and big buisness. I can see the look on his face when I walk into ...
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: 1930s Evans 'Galloping Dominos' on ebay USA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5684
Re: 1930s Evans 'Galloping Dominos' on ebay USA
I have one of these, great fun to play and very underated game imo, the coin heads are great, 7 mini escalators!
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: 50 years today
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8011
Re: 50 years today
Can vaguely remember emptying old pennies out out my piggy bank, for my mum to change at the post office!
My Question is, what prompted this change of coinage, we didn't enter the common market until 1973?
My Question is, what prompted this change of coinage, we didn't enter the common market until 1973?
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Jennings Witch and Black Cat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9720
Re: Jennings Witch and Black Cat
Worth £1200 max, the seller knows what he has!
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Vending machine advice
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12604
Re: Vending machine advice
So I thought you might be interested in the end product. First time I’ve tried using water slide decals. Scanned/made up some artwork and inkjet printed them. A bit fiddly to get on. I damaged one but adds to the slightly vintage look I guess. Tricky to get stuff to fit the machine. But ended up wi...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Clacton-on-Sea - The Pier Bally Machines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17226
Re: Clacton-on-Sea - The Pier Bally Machines
It's a Buckley Deluxe Digger.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Clacton-on-Sea - The Pier Bally Machines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17226
Re: Clacton-on-Sea - The Pier Bally Machines
Hi I had some dealings with the Harrisons in the early noughties. Mainly with Ted Harrison Sr.(RIP) One of the last vintage machines still in operation then was a very worn out Streamline Novelty Merchantman. I can remember the whole case was coming apart, but all the castings were there apart from ...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
- Topic: Why are some bandits so complicated?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2546
Re: Why are some bandits so complicated?
I agree Paul, that's what I love about Bandits, so well............. OK , Over engineered. I do agree, he use too much oil, other than that, cant fault him. I think the sound track to this is amazing, not ruined by some "elevator music" sound track and complete lack of speech adds to the m...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2716
Re: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
thank you pennymachines and tallstory. Dissembled the pump and soaked the washer in hot water and then applied some buttercream and works a treat. All the jackpot mechanism is complete and is revealed by a sliding door every play and hidden again at end of each cycle, so you have to play it once to ...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2716
Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
OK, so this just made it into my workshop today. Because of this Covid crisis, I thought I would try and restore something a bit different. I know nothing about Bryans machines as I have only restored Bandits in the past, so a few questions. 1. How do you get the mech out of the case? 2. It cycles b...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: See it Operate!
- Topic: Slot machines in your bedroom?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12162
Re: Slot machines in your bedroom?
Ha, seen this a few times, seems exclusive to collectors who live alone though
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Xmas 2020 a year to be forgotten
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3387
Re: Xmas 2020 a year to be forgotten
Best wishes to Tom and others on here.! Yes 2020, worse year for buisness ever. I have both parents alive but as in 80s, we dare not risk having them round for Xmas dinner. The only thing good is I completed 6 projects this year. I have had a taste of retirement and i think i can live with it Lol! L...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Where have all the slots gone?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 20360
Re: Where have all the slots gone?
yes i understand what you are saying. i decided in the best interest of this forum and all the collectors out there to send my advice as a private message. You have to do what you feel is right for you.
Good luck with the permit!
Good luck with the permit!
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Where have all the slots gone?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 20360
Re: Where have all the slots gone?
Brianh - sent you pm!
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9722
Re: More Money than Brains....
I agree with all that. Top prices will always draw others out of the woodwork, especially if it's an item where literally thousands were made. But there is another factor at work with the 1015 here.... the modern repros that play the 45s and CDs and now even Bluetooth. They look exactly like the ori...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Buckley Jewel Box Digger restoration
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22486
Re: Buckley Jewel Box Digger restoration
I have an original CAST IRON treasure Island trap door. PM for further details, measurements etc!
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Deluxe Buckley Digger project
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18669
Re: Deluxe Buckley Digger project
i have just acquired more repro trim parts (all starbursts for side and lower doors) as well as this Original cast iron Buckley treasure Island trap door. PM me if you need anything??