Mechanical Memories Magazine

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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