Coin Slot

Issue: 1981 December 082

Coin Slot Magazine - #082 - 1981 - December [International Arcade Museum]
Asfor our opinion about the Sega MINI-SEGA machines
recently advertised, we think they're dynamite. Our Coin
Slot Guide No. 13 Mills/Sega VEST POCKET/MINI-
SEGA reproduces the entire Sega manualfor this machine,
and also makes the point that the Sega model is an
improvement over the earlier Mills machine. We think that
a MINI-SEGA is a compliment to any interesting slot
FOR THE
COUNTRY'S
machine collection.
LARGEST VARIETY
And our opinion of the Sega CROWN "Hightops" also
being sold these days, equally dynamite. But you should be
aware they are Japanese Sega machines and not Mills
machines. They are virtually identical except for small
details (some detailed in recent letters-to-the-editor we have
received) but play and hold up well.
You'llfind mentions ofthe Sega machines in all three "An
Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot
Machines" volumes, but no listings by individual machines.
That'll probably come some day, but to date most of the
collector concentration has been on American-made ma
chines. But that's not to say they are better. More desirable
as collectibles, yes. But a lot of the foreign machines look
good and play well, and iftheir owners like them that's all
that counts. As long as they KNOW they're buyingforeign
machines.
Sincerely,
OF WHOLESALE
COIN-OP MACHINES
* SLOT MACHINES
* ARCADE
* VENDING MACHINES
* JUKE BOXES
* RARE GAMBLING
* MUSIC
* TRADE STIMULATORS
* PINBALL
(312) 771-7446
The Editor
Dear Editor,
LOOK FOR ME AT CHICAGOLAND!
I recently had a chance to read a copy of the May, 1981 The
Coin Slot which I enjoyed very much. Enclosed you will find a
check for $25.00 for a one year subscription.
I recently purchased my first slot machine — a Mills HIGH
TOP — photos of which I have enclosed The machine is in
excellent working order including the jackpot which works well.
Being a novice I have several questions which I hope you can
J&R
Saloon
answer for me.
1. Can you identify specifically the model and year of this
machine?
Novelties
2. Regarding the exterior of the machine, does the color etc.
appear to be original? If not, what color was the original for
this machine?
3. The base has a crack (photos 1 and 2) which I would like to
replace. Will replacing it detract from the value and the
authenticity of the machine?
Photo 1
Continued on page 8
Photo 2
5$ Columbia
$
650
$1,250
5C F.O.K. Gooseneck
25$ CASTLE FRONT (restored)
50 Hightops
250 Hightops
$1,300
$ 1,000
1 $ 3 Jacks Rockola
$1,200
$ 700
1$
1$
1$
1C
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$
900
55
325
425
$
350
5 Jacks Rockola
Victor Gumball machines, each
Sparks Trade Stimulator
Scup Match Vendor (cast iron)
1 $ Mills Lollypop Scale
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Elgin, Illinois 60120
(312) 464-5661
December 1981
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Coin Slot Magazine - #082 - 1981 - December [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
4. Where can I obtain parts such as a new base, new reel
strips, and perhaps a parts/instruction manual?
5. The face plate devotes the following payout (payout 2).
Cherry-2 dimes
2 Cherries - 5 dimes
2 Oranges and bell fruit- 10 dimes
3 Oranges- 10 dimes
2 plums and bell fruit- 14 dimes
3 plums- 14 dimes
2 bells and bell fruit - 18 dimes
Photo 5
3 bells- 18 dimes
3 bell fruits- Jackpot & 20 dimes
Photo 6
The reels, however, have been altered as photos 3 and 4 show.
The reels contain dice, watermelon, and Bars in addition to the
cherries, bells, oranges and plums. The jackpot now pays out on
Photo 3 (left)
3 dice and/or 3 watermelon. I assume the reels have been
doctored to coincide with the extra slots that must have been
made in the payout discs (photo 5). The discs show signs of slots
being plugged and also extra slots being opened. I am trying to
determine is the payout plate on the front of the machine is
correct or was there such a HIGH TOP that paid out on dice and
watermelons? Can I purchase new payout discs or should I have
the holes in the present ones closed to create a payout to match
the front plate?
6. Photo #6 shows the trip levers for the payouts. There are
seven on my machine. Assuming one each for 2, 5, 10, 14, 18
Photo 4 (right)
and 20 coin payouts — this leaves me with one extra. Any
explanation for the seventh lever?
Continued on page 10
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(792-4263)
December 1981
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