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by paul
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Cottees Auction of coin operated machines
Replies: 65
Views: 12708

Re: Cottees Auction of coin operated Machines

Yes this auction has been talked about (or planned) since they last had a few slots for sale during lockdown (10% fees). I was talking a while ago to a gentleman loosely connected to them and they were toying with the idea of regular auctions, so guys it's up to you whether it succeeds or not. My ow...
by paul
Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Payout cup for Easypush wall pusher
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: Payout cup for Easypush wall pusher

HI , I think you will have to P.M. me with your tel number & I can get my wife to send a picture to you . I do not own a mobile phone.
by paul
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Payout cup for Easypush wall pusher
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: Payout cup for Easypush wall pusher

HI , yes I have one here [ Oxfordshire ] . it will need scrubbing up .
by paul
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Bolland's The Winner
Replies: 5
Views: 1231

Re: Bolland's The Winner.

This B.M.Co. machine I owned a few years ago (sold to an auctioneer) was just the front, so I had to get a case made. It was a HUGE thing (bigger than a 24 cup type). As jingle says - large balls. This one had about two inch wooden ones. The coin return was a very simple drop coin system. Seems to b...
by paul
Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: BMCo Looping The Falls identified
Replies: 19
Views: 2357

Re: Machine ID unknown

Hi, I had one very similar and reckon it's B.M.CO. Could be wrong though.
by paul
Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Recent finds
Replies: 5
Views: 1430

Re: Recent finds

The SKITTLES machine does indeed light up but is not working , as far as I can tell , it is complete so therefore a potential goer. the MIRRORS are 7 feet x 2 feet and are of wood
& metal contruction .
by paul
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Recent finds
Replies: 5
Views: 1430

Recent finds

DSCF1783 (1).JPG HI ALL , picked up these 5 machines the other day (a couple of allwins and a pusher to follow maybe). I was really surprised to also find a pair of large (8 feet tall) CRAZY MIRRORS. They originally came from showmen. I was wondering, are these sort things collectable these days?
by paul
Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Boland Black Beauty, Screen Stars, Brooklands, White City...
Replies: 209
Views: 98895

Boland Bomber Command

Topic merged - Site Admin. HI ALL, just finished tidying up this machine from a recent auction. Been after this one for a while. Nothing much wrong with it, works fine - all pretty much original. I had to stabilise the paintwork with a couple of coats of clear varnish. This seems to have done the t...
by paul
Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Inland courier services
Replies: 70
Views: 7288

Re: Courier needed

HI ALL. just a word of thanks to TOM [ treefrog ] for recommending ALLAN AMICUS COURIERS , he does a great service & very reasonable . I have always worried about couriers as some drop off at warehouses etc , then another courier delivers . allan is from site straight to door , so very pleased ....
by paul
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Inland courier services
Replies: 70
Views: 7288

Re: courier needed

yes I think I was lucky with a couple of ww2 machines -- but not sure yet ?
by paul
Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Inland courier services
Replies: 70
Views: 7288

Courier needed

Topic merged - Site Admin.

Hi all & good morning. Can anyone recommend a courier who could pick-up a couple of machines for me?
Regards Paul
by paul
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: eBay bargains, maybe
Replies: 16
Views: 7048

Re: eBay bargains, maybe

HI ALL,
I have had a couple of skittle machines over the years, TIP THE SKITTLE and SKITTLE LOLLY, more or less the same. The one I had in the small Cheddar arcade was a great favourite with everyone. I would recommend these for any arcade…
by paul
Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Spitfire Allwin
Replies: 8
Views: 5936

Re: Spitfire Allwin

Hi all,
Just had a look at this allwin on ebay. Was it made recently? I have noticed all Phillips screws & modern bolts on the mech? Although I already have one of these, something tells me to steer well clear…
by paul
Thu May 07, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: V.E. Day Celebrations
Replies: 13
Views: 7574

Re: V.E. Day Celebrations

Hi all,
Yes PM, it's a giant Olly Whales machine called DEFIANT. The other, smaller, one is indeed the SPITFIRE and the last one I purchased. I thought this one was rare-ish, but have since seen about four, one being a front that was on flea bay for months. It must have sold in the end.
by paul
Thu May 07, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: V.E. Day Celebrations
Replies: 13
Views: 7574

Re: V.E. Day Celebrations

Nice picture Cliff, I haven't seen a B.M.Co Aeroplane before with eight planes? Here is mine, plus another 1930s machine. I think that they must have done well in the arcades up to and during the war.
by paul
Wed May 06, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: V.E. Day Celebrations
Replies: 13
Views: 7574

Re: V.E. Day Celebrations

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by paul
Wed May 06, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: V.E. Day Celebrations
Replies: 13
Views: 7574

Re: V.E. Day Celebrations

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by paul
Wed May 06, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: V.E. Day Celebrations
Replies: 13
Views: 7574

V.E. Day Celebrations

Hi all, from sunny OXFORDSHIRE.
To celebrate V.E. Day, have any members got any pictures of W.W.2 related machines that they would like to show us?
by paul
Mon May 04, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Handan-Ni Domino identified
Replies: 7
Views: 3979

Re: Domino catcher?

Hi, yes, I used to own one of these - it's made by Handan-Ni and dates from about 1915 - 20. Great game.
by paul
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Time to ........
Replies: 75
Views: 33315

Re: Time to ........

I bought this B.M.CO machine awhile ago needing light restoration (been stored approx. 30 years ago). Slight downside for me is that it's on 1/2 penny coins. Still a nice find. It works perfectly.