Coin Slot

Issue: 1982 September 091

Coin Slot Magazine - #091 - 1982 - September [International Arcade Museum]
can answer for me.
Both my HIGHTOPS have a ball type handle instead
of the grip type. What is the significance of this?
The Sega Bell (which I believe to be of Japanese
manufacture) does not pay off in the proper amounts.
Was this machine designed for non-American coins?
When buying a slot machine, especially a Mills
HIGHTOP, how can you be sure you are really getting
an American made machine?
One other thought in passing. Do you think local
"Collector Clubs" would do anything to enhance the
hobby?
B.R.
San Jose, California
Dear B.R.:
Thank you for your questions.
First of all, the ball type, or club handle as it is more
commonly referred to, really has no significance other
than the fact that they were used on later machines.
The Sega Bell was indeed made in Japan. The
Dear Pappy:
reason it is not paying off correctly is because it was
I am in need of a little help. I have this trade
stimulator, but do not know what it might be worth. I
would like to know, so I could list it and its worth on my
home owners insurance. It is in fine shape. All works well
probably made for foreign coinage and the slides are
not right for American coins.
and has never been redone in any way. I hope you can
help me.
H.B.V.
Seattle, Washington
Dear H.B.V.
You have a lovely, unusual trade stimulator. It was
probably made by Groetchen in Chicago in the late
1930s. The Churchill decal inside is the company that
made the cabinet. They also made the cabinets for
several other machines. The name, ZIG ZAG, probably
came from the brand of cigarette papers that are still
on the market even today.
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The value of your machine is somewhere in the
$450-$600 range.
I have been collecting and restoring antique auto
mobiles; but just recently have started collecting slot
machines. I have the following questions I hope you
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Let me set everyone right on "foreign machines." A
Mills HIGHTOP is always an American made machine.
The thing that happened was they were modified for
foreign use once they got to where they were going.
Other than the obvious fact that the payouts are wrong
and the denomination tags are of a foreign coinage,
there really is no sure fire way to know if a machine has
been in Europe. A few other subtle indicators might be:
numbers on the reel strips; skill stops; missing escala
tor, strange coin entry; etc.
Your idea of local collector clubs, I believe, to be a
good one. As a wise man (my Pappy) once said "so how
can it hoyte?"
Readers:
I'd like to thank you all for your many questions and
warm response. Please don't quit now. Keep those
questions rolling in. Send them to:
Pappy Sez, Larry Lubliner
c/o Bandits
458 Central
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Coin Slot Magazine - #091 - 1982 - September [International Arcade Museum]
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FOR SALE FOR SALE F(
REUSABLE MILLS SIDE PANEL LEAF Stencils, Roman Head, etc.
style, Poinsettia style, F.O.K. style, $ 15.00 each. Postage paid. John
Yeager, Rt. 5, Box 79, Sherwood, Oregon 97140.
PACE (1928) 5$ SLOT MACHINE. (Page 227 Wallace Homestead
Slot Machine book.) All restored, beautiful — $1,100. Rush check.
Mr. Russell, 2404 W. 111 St., Chicago, IL 60655 (312) 233-3205.
KEEP NICKELS HANDY in an attractive old stock"Nickel Nudger"
machine. Wood and metal device holds $10 in nickels, dispenses 5
coins per nudge. $20 ppd. Slot Closet, 5929 N.Greely, Portland, OR
97217.
PINBALLCOLLECTOR^QUARTERLY: Filled with photos. Written
by collectors. History. Art. Repairs. Play. Classifieds. Free 20 word
classified with subscription. Send check or money order for $22
payable to Silverball Amusements to: Pinball, Box 137-H, La-
Grangeviile, New York, 12540.
SLOT MACHINE SALE — SelvimsSweetheart Q.T., $850; 25 C.O.K., $1,050; (2) 25 $2,100; 5 $1,500; 5C Jennings Victoria Vendor, $ 1,250; 10 Boy, $1,200; 10 Fields Five Jacks, $675; 25C Mills Token Bell, $1,100. All machines
are in original working condition. No reproductions. For more
information or repairs on your machines call or write: Bernard Gold,
P.O. Box 1306, Great Neck, NY 11023, (516)482-4603.
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WANTED WANTED W/
WANTED: B&W photos of existing old pinballs— cabinet, playfield
and backglass — for "100 Collectible Pinballs..." book being
written. The older the better. Pictures used will have credit line to
your collection. Or shoot B&W roll of your machines and send me
film. I'll process. It'll be the pinball book we've all waited for. Dick
Bueschel, c/o Zylke, 1939 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025.
WANTED: OLb~PENNY ARCADffMACHINES — fortune tellers,
strength testers, peep shows, iron claws, other old or unusual
games. Also related photos and literature. Joe Vojacek, 559
Blackstone, Chicago 60637, (312)752-6263.
LOOKING FOR WATLING 1 prefer restorable condition. Have to trade, restored: 1 ea. ROL-A-
TOP Coin Front & Checkerboard Front. Also other machines to
trade. Call (318) 334-5117.
MASTERS, complete or incomplete machines. One Penny Wonder,
805 Terraceview Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447.
WANTED GOLF BALL Slot Machines, or Golf Trade Stimulators or
Golf Antique Items or anything Golf. Russell, 2404 W. 111 th Street,
Chicago, IL 60655 (312) 233-3205.
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COLLECTOR SEEKING SETS of stereo view cards as used in
arcade machines. Brief description and price please. All letters
answered. Michael Carrick, 551 -H Foster City Blvd., FosterCity, CA
I SELL EVERY slot machine book that was ever published, send for
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Mr. Russell, 2404 West 111 th St., Chicago, IL 60655. (312) 233-
3205.
94404.
SLOT MACHINE COVERS: Durable cotton/dacron, tailor made for
each machine. Has 2 color logo on front and key pocket on back.
FREE BROCHURE w/dealer discounts Bob Zwicker, P.O. Box F,
Youngstown, OH 44507.
08534.
BRONZE MINIATURES of Bill Harris Western figures. Number7 of
100, sold asset or will sell individual figures, 10 in all. One Armed
Cowboy, One Armed Bandit, Indian, Miner, Mexican Bandito,
Buffalo Bill, Civil War Officer, Civil War Infantryman, Mountain Man
and Paul Bunyan. $350 each, F.O.B. Denver, Call Bill Harris for
details or to order. (303) 431-9266.
PUNCHBOARDS—We have thousands of old punchboards out of
the '30s, '40s, and '50s. They are colorful eye catchers for shows
and shops. Fast sellers! Send $15 for4 assorted and catalogue of
the unusual trade stimulators. Amusement Sales. 127 No. Main,
Midvale, UT 84047 (801) 255-4731.
SUPERIOR BALL GUM VENDCDR, Exc. $375.; Erie DIGGER
$700; L'lL DUKE $1,600; 50« GOLDEN NUGGET $1,450. "Lots
more slots." Bob Johnson, P.O. Box 825, Eaton Park, FL 33840
WANTED ANY QUANTITY of checks for Jennings Penny Club/
Grandstand/Club Vender series. Also need gumball chute and
cashbox for Penny Club. J. Sayer, P.O. Box 326, Pennington, N.J.
-Classified Ads-
PARTS EXCHANGE PAI
UNRESTORED or rough Victorian floor wheel machine wanted.
Also need: parts for Bally "Spark Plug," castings for "3 Jacks."
Buy/Trade. Slot Closet, 5929 N. Greely, Portland, OR 97217.
(813)665-8702.
PACES RACES and rare short track Baker Pacer (will take Mill's
Dice, Ray's Track, jukeboxes, rough uprights or slots or what have
youintrade). Forsale/trade...tradestimulator$165; pennyarcade
$195; Vest Pocket $375. Also have hundreds of parts for Mills,
Jennings, Watling, Q.T., Vest Pocket and horse races. WANTED...
Rol-A-Top handle, Q.T. casting and reels. Bob Wood, 225 Delray
Drive, Warrington, Florida 32507.
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ORIGINAL MERMOD FRERES cylinder box movement out of an
upright slot. Right hand crank. Also, coin operated Symphonian
vertical table model disk music box. Arnold Levin, 2835 W. North
Shore, Chicago Illinois 60645 Phone 312 - 262-5965.
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