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Mechanical Memories Magazine

Issue: 2012-May - Issue 66

That is my guess, but I did see what you meant. If there was a key, we could probably
open it and see if there was something we could do. There is another key lock on the
bottom where maybe the money would be? Almost looks like a drawer. There are 8
people watching this thing; I wish one of them would tell me what it is called and
when it was made.
J
Thanks, ****. I'm not aware of a specific name for these type games. They're
referred to as "amusement games" among collectors. My best guess is this game was
made in England (as you correctly identified) sometime in the 1950's or early 60's.
Most British games were "payout" games, like our slot machines. Unlike here in
America, the British had much stronger laws against "games of chance" (slots) and the
payout on British machines usually resulted in you just getting back the penny you
used to play the game. So, they really were amusement more than gambling.
Hi. And thank you for information that you provided and making me more aware
of what it does.
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J
****, Since there have been no bids, do you have any interest in a "buy it now"
transaction? I would offer $450 plus shipping if you're interested. Thanks.
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cant change it to a buy-it-now unless end the auction and re-list it. I also have it
on Craig's List for $650 or best offer With ebay there is the commission too (unless
you look at it on Craigs list and buy it from that) I had a guy write to me about a juke
box I put on eBay last year, and it was also on Craigs list. He wrote me first on eBay
and then he saw the Craigs List ad. So he came over and bought it (He was only 10
minutes down the road, so it worked well for both of us). I have an appointment right
now, so let me get back to you later today if that's ok?
J
That's fine ****. I'll wait to hear from your later. You're obviously an honest
seller so I'd have no problem buying from you directly, independent of Ebay. I'd pay
upfront, of course. Thanks.
I will be leaving for a meeting in less that an hour, and probably wont be home till
about 9:00 (California time). If you want to do this, we can handle it all in the
morning, or after I get home tonight if you wish (unless I hear from you before I
leave). I am a secretary for Homeowners Associations Board Meetings, and I have one
tonight. The pay me through Paypal on my PERSONAL account so that no
commission is taken out of my jobs by PayPal. Every once in a while, I sell boxing
items, and posters that I inherited when my nephew died to people I met through
eBay, and they pay me through this account also. They fist bought from me on Ebay,
and then I gave them lists of what I had, and I still have repeat customers from that (so
I have references if you need them). Through my personal account you have to mark it
gift or personal because if it is marked goods or ebay sale, they charge me double.
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If this is understood, you can send it to my personal paypal account at**** Don' t
write to me on that account though because I never check email unless I am expecting
something. It was only set up to get paid for my jobs. If you decide to do that, drop me
a line here and let me know. Then I will look in the other email account and go
tomorrow for packaging. I have a question though. How do we keep the balls from
rolling around during shipping since we have no key to open it up and remove them?
J
Hi ****, Good deal; we're on at $450. Plus shipping costs. Your plan about
having UPS pack and then checking to get the lowest cost shipping is much
appreciated. Tomorrow morning after getting your OK, I will make the Paypal
payment of $450 to your personal account, marking it as a present. Once you know the
packing and shipping costs, I will then send the remaining amount thru Paypal again,
all before you ship the game. Don't worry about the balls rolling around. They're
inside a closed space and will do no harm. I think you're right about it formerly having
some type of sign or top piece. The different coloration of the wood show where it
would have sat. Thanks for accepting my offer,****. I write articles for several coin-
op magazines, both here and in England. I think your game is going to be a future
article, assuming I can get some more information. If you need to call, my telephone
number is: ****. Thanks, and have a good meeting! Regards,
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Thank you. worried about the balls rolling around under the glass, but I don't
think the balls are metal, and I guess they roll in the game anyway. Yes .... once UPS
packs it, I will have exactly weight and dimensions to get quotes. That is what I did
with the wheat mill. This is the UPS Store. UPS themselves don' t pack. The UPS store
wanted $184 to ship it ground. I only got $130 for it. I ended up paying $20 for
packing at the UPS store and $52.30 for USPS parcel post mail. It went to Alaska.
They UPS store adds to the shipping cost to make money. Once it is packed, I can
check my UPS account, my Fedex account and Mail, and print the shipping and go
drop it off. I will let you know as soon as I get the prices in the a.m. Well, I am out of
here. I don' t have time to end the auction right now. I will do it when payment is
received. If anyone bids, I can still cancel it. Not to worry. Oh, and my phone number
is ****.
J
Hi ***, Plan #2. I just sent you the $450 which you will see in your Paypal
account. That should allow you to get to the shipping portion with no delay. My
Address: **** Thanks, ****
§_ I will go out in the morning and email you as soon as I find out who I am sending
through. If it is Fedex or UPS , I can have them email you with tracking updates. I just
cancelled the auction. There were 13 watchers now, but no bidders. If they wait till the
just before an auction ends like most seem to do now days, then they will lose out
most of the time. to you tomorrow.
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