Coin Slot Magazine - #069 - 1980 - November [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
jackpot grillwork suggests 1929 more than anything.
Incidentally, the variations between these models is explained
in detail in Coin Slot Guide No. 3.
Need a handle, eh? Any readers got one for our nameless
friend? Let The Coin Slot know.
Incidentally, Mr. Anon, thanks for telling us not to publish
your name. A lot of collectors are funny about that, especially
those in "illegal" states. We're glad to oblige, but please let us
know so we don't make a mistake and run a name when we
shouldn't have.
The Editor
Dear Editor:
I have ordered and received booklet #5 - Guide to Jennings
Machines. It has been of some use to me but it certainly doesn't
cover the machine I was chiefly interested in.
On the inside front cover you quote: "This coin slot guide will
help you enjoy repair and maintain the following machines."
Back view showing where the baseplate is missing to hold
One you have listed is the Twin Play Challenger Console Bell.
There is nothing in the booklet covering this machine.
I have one of these with cabinet, handle mechanism and
complete inside mechanism in perfect condition. I have the top
and back glass but need about 3 things to complete machine. I
need payout cup and casting that fits around jack pots. I need
Base Plate that holds mechanism and I need whatever type
esculator which fits this machine. It's a 5c and 25c play.
I'll enclose photos of what I have. Maybe you can help on the
missing parts.
Gus Schoapman,
208 S. Walnut,
Mt. Olive, 1L 62067
up the mechanism.
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mechanism, so while Coin Slot Guide No. 5 is not specificallyfor
the
CHALLENGER it does "help you enjoy, repair and
maintain" the CHALLENGER, but only as far as the Bell
mechanism is concerned.
We do have Coin Slot Guide No. 90 coming up that is
specifically for the Jennings CHALLENGER and its many
variants, but No. 90 is a long way off in the printing schedule.
But you'll find it'll fit the bill to a tee for your machine. In the
meantime, No. 5 will do the job machinery-wise.
Asfor the missing parts to your machine, thisprinting ofyour
letter will hopefully catch the eye of someone who has these
parts for sale or trade. Anybody out there... can you help Gus
Schoapman? If you can, write to Gus cjo The Coin Slot and
we'll forward your letter. In fact, if you ever want to contact
anyone listed in the letters section that's the way to do it—write
to them in care ofus, and we'll see to it the letter getsforwarded.
Editor
Dear Editor:
Re: Chip Nofal's taking you to task for not printing prices at
recent auctions, I'd like to express my views.
Yes, dealer's like Chip, and collectors iike me are interested in
selling prices of machines. But Chip's analogy of comparing
stocks and bonds to slot machines is not really fair. Every share
of General Motors Common stock is exactly the same. But, is
every one of the Mills Blue Fronts exactly the same? If we were
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Dear Gus:
Didn't mean to mislead you with Coin Slot Guide No. 5 for
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to say the average machine is worth $ 1,000—there are machines
of a superior grade that would be worth $2,000—and some real
clunkers that would be worth $500.
What has happened the past couple of years, is that a certain
machine is auctioned off for a specific price, and presto—every
dealer thinks that every machine he has of same model is worth
that price! His clunker Blue Front automatically becomes worth
same money as 100% restored machine—one with plated
mechanism, polished or plated castings, and professional paint
job.
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