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by chris roadhog
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 615

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

treefrog wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:31 amAuctions are best IMO… Bring back a proper competitor to EH and not Spicers or Cottees; proper collectors' auction. |/XX\|
That's the spirit Mr Frog!
by chris roadhog
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 615

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

We need a live physical Slotty Auction/Meet at least once a year to get some young blood on board, i personally think the hobby is in decline.
by chris roadhog
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Williamson's Old Penny Arcade - Great Yarmouth Collectors Day
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Re: Williamson's Old Penny Arcade - Great Yarmouth Collectors Day

Cracking day out and made most welcome. Excellent arcade and a lovely lunch!
by chris roadhog
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Nice row of cast iron machines
Replies: 23
Views: 4688

Re: Nice row of cast iron machines

And we Thought Polaroid was the Bollocks in late 60s !!
by chris roadhog
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Myers double Road Test
Replies: 11
Views: 1241

Re: Myers double Road Test

Most of the TV stuff is absolute Tosh! When i did Antiques Roadshow, the presenter knew nowt about my machines and totally relied on a pile of Millers books and my info pre filming, then they come over as true professionals in the final cut. :HaHa:
by chris roadhog
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Myers double Road Test
Replies: 11
Views: 1241

Re: Myers double Road Test

pennymachines wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:29 pm Bear in mind the programme aired in Jan 2011 and the fellow said he bought it 20 years before that. £50 for a large, non-working, E/M machine was par for the course in 1991. I'm guessing he didn't buy it from a well-known vintage slot machine dealer in Hull.
PMS! That made me Chuckle :HaHa:
by chris roadhog
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 169465

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

not working !PUZZLED!
by chris roadhog
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 169465

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

lets see vid then......
by chris roadhog
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Spicers vintage slot machine auctions
Replies: 94
Views: 13529

Re: Spicers Auction 24.11.2023

Good Grief what a lot of work shifting those big machines! Someone ain't gunna be happy. Hope Steve's sale goes better tomorrow. It seems anything easy to lift is King at the mo.
by chris roadhog
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Nice Bunch of Sega Bandits for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1191

Re: Nice Bunch of Sega Bandits for sale

Pile of Shit (another Yorkshire saying). :D
by chris roadhog
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Wall mounting slot machines
Replies: 41
Views: 21410

Re: Mounting wall machines

I use Blue Tac !!ESCAPE!!
by chris roadhog
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:05 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Arena fixed!
Replies: 67
Views: 15640

Re: Arena fixed!

Password changed and working fine. :D
by chris roadhog
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Arena fixed!
Replies: 67
Views: 15640

arena

Post moved & merged - Site Admin.

Sorry but I still can't get on Arena?? Tried logging in and out but no good. Think your email went to my spam?
by chris roadhog
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Arena fixed!
Replies: 67
Views: 15640

Re: Saleroom roundups

Tried logging out then back in and just the same?
by chris roadhog
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Arena fixed!
Replies: 67
Views: 15640

Re: Saleroom roundups

Can't get on Arena. Asking for payment again?
by chris roadhog
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Old Penny Lane Family Entertainment Centre
Replies: 23
Views: 4254

Re: Old Penny Lane Family Entertainment Centre

Sorry to hear this Bob but it doesn't come as a surprise. You need to be in your own building or be rent free in a shopping centre. It's a labour of love otherwise.
by chris roadhog
Wed May 31, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 169465

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

In a nutshell, Leonard Shields was a genius. He built up a very successful business and could spend big! He lived the life while the demand lasted, including big house, new Jag and speed boat. (The Jag got stuck in the sand when launching the boat and the family watched on as the tide came in and co...
by chris roadhog
Tue May 30, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Mixed job lot for the brave
Replies: 9
Views: 1082

Re: Mixed job lot for the brave

brigham wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 10:16 am The Tuck Shop alone must be worth that.
My exact thoughts! Not sure this lot was listed well enough?
by chris roadhog
Tue May 30, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 169465

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

Here is a nice compilation of Blackpool in the 1960s. Some arcade machines and lots of nostalgia. https://youtu.be/kK15TOZkk6k The big floor standing dome top machine was called Pontoon and made by Shields here in Bridlington, They also did a football theme same machine. Their success all came to a...
by chris roadhog
Fri May 19, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Cromptons Double Falls
Replies: 9
Views: 943

Re: Cromptons Double Falls

My grandkids properly trained up! I thought of this in 1969 on Cromptons Penny Lanes and i was only 9 years old. :D
Thanks for posting it Stu. I realy must find a way of doing these tech bits myself. !!CHEERS!!