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[afkeyboard]

Hello, I am 15 and I am getting interested in this British penny machine hobby. Do any of you have any machines (preferably Pinball-related OR Payout) that you would like to sell, and that you could ship to the U.S.? Thanks!

Aidan Finnegan
Kings Park, New York

[andydotp]

G'day from Australia Aidan and welcome to the site.

I am in the same boat as you and find shipping costs to be very expensive. Keep an eye out on ebay (USA) - you'll be pleasantly surprised how many British machines ended up over your way.
Also, be mindful of the legality of ownership of anything coin-op as the states have differing laws..
Cheers,
andydotp.

[afkeyboard]

Hello, Andy. I am well aware of the legal issues that go along with these machines, although luckily for me I live in New York, where these things are perfectly legal.

[andydotp]

Hi again mate,
You're lucky, a friend of mine lives in a 'restricted' state but loves coin-ops..

[afkeyboard]

That's gotta suck. What machines do you own?

[andydotp]

Hi mate,
Look in the 'let's talk about slots' page, they'e all there, plus the Coronet thread that Badpenny offered his Grandies for but they still havcen't arrived..

[badpenny]

Hi afkeyboard ....

Have you any machines of your own?
As you probably realise when it comes to pinball most of those in Europe are either American imports or made under American licence. Obviously moving something like that is mega costly.

We have a couple of members to this forum who are experts in British machines and live your side of the Atlantic who could best advise you on the action for British machines in America. I dare say one of them will be along at some point.

As Andy has already said a lot of our machines did end up over there. I am still amazed at how many there are and have shipped back one or two myself. The cheapest and probably safest way to do this is to get to know someone who regularly moves containers and rent a tiny bit of space in one.

Best of luck

Badpenny

[john t peterson]

Hello Aidan,

I am one of the Yanks who collects British coin op and I too would like to welcome you to this zany community.

If you want to find a British arcade game that payouts out in coin of the realm, you need look no further than our own Ebay. British machines show up on Ebay-US with surprising irregularity. I would suggest that you start with an allwin. The mechanisms are quite simple and they are fun to play. It's also quite easy to find the old British big penny coins (1D) they use. Keep your eye peeled in the two categories of "arcade,jukeboxes & pinball" and "casino" with attention to "trade stimulators." Be patient; it may take a while but you will be rewarded with a game that introduces you to entertainment from kinder, gentler times as well as the camaraderie of kindred souls who pursue them. Good luck and keep us apprised of your progress.

Kind regards,

John Peterson
Your American Compatriot

[ilovemyjukebox]

Here's a British Allwin type game on eBay US at the moment. Which will probably go as lot cheaper there than here without the huge shipping cost

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Penny-Arc ... 3a7466520b

[afkeyboard]

Thanks for the link! The thing is, i tend to only consider Buy It Now listings, because then i have assurance that the item will be MINE!

[scottie]

I sent you a P.M. Here's the picture.
Scottie.

[andydotp]

G'day Aidan young fella, any luck with finding the machine of your dreams?
Please let us all know & post pics if you have any.
Best regs,
Andy.

[scottie]

hi
here is the imformation on a slot i have for sale


ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE

"BUCKINGHAM"

GREAT CONDITION

ONE COIN, TWO PULLS OF THE HANDLE....,WHAT A DEAL!!!

TAKES TWO PENCE COINS WHICH ARE THE SIZE OF THE U.S. QUARTER,I AM INCLUDEING IN THE SALE ANOTHER COIN MECH WHICH TAKES U.S. QUARTERS IF YOU WANT IT

I AM INCLUDEING TONS OF TWO PENCE COINS TOO!!!!

PAYS OUT IN TWO PENCE COINS ....OR U.S. QUARTERS IF YOU CHANGE THE COIN MECH


ALSO HAS A JACKPOT PAY OUT ON SPECIAL SYMBOLS WHICH IS ANOTHER COIN THE SIZE OF A KENNEDY HALF (THIS IS A HAND LOADED JACKPOT )

KEYS AND LOCK ARE PRESENT

LIGHTS UP

15 1/2 INCHES X 17 INCHES X 26 INCHES HIGH
scottie