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by speedwell
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Sparing a thought for the amusement arcade owners
Replies: 25
Views: 11587

Re: Sparing a thought for the amusement arcade owners

Jerry I am really sorry to hear about the impending closure of your arcade. All I can do is wish you well. These are sad times indeed.
by speedwell
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Arena subscriptions problem
Replies: 4
Views: 7267

Re: Arena subscriptions problem

Good morning . I have been unable to renew my arena sub. Is it the same problem as back in 2012 ? As usual I was trying to make payment through paypal.
by speedwell
Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Edgerton Double Loop identified
Replies: 26
Views: 15534

Re: Edgerton Double Loop identified

Sorry. Thanks Mr PM.
by speedwell
Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Edgerton Double Loop identified
Replies: 26
Views: 15534

Re: Edgerton Double Loop identified

Thanks PM
by speedwell
Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Edgerton Double Loop identified
Replies: 26
Views: 15534

Re: Edgerton Double Loop identified

Hi Daveslot. Did you source some composite balls or are using chrome/stainless steel? If the former could you let know where from? Also could you possibly upload a picture of the mechanism? Be great to see full picture of your machine.
by speedwell
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Novelty Merchantman Crane
Replies: 96
Views: 59879

Re: Novelty Merchantman Crane

What a fabulous Job! Stunning.
by speedwell
Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: Punctuation is important
Replies: 5
Views: 6825

Re: Punctuation is important

Just Brilliant.
by speedwell
Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Happy Birthday Pennymachines.co.uk
Replies: 19
Views: 9132

Re: Happy Birthday Pennymachines.co.uk

Yes. There simply isn't a better site anywhere regarding the machines we all love .Thank you. Brilliant job.
by speedwell
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Split from: Opportunity of the decade coming
Replies: 20
Views: 17547

Re: Split from: Opportunity of the decade coming

Over the last 18 months or so there has been a sad increase of posts that are abusive unpleasant and unnecessarily critical of other users. In particular there have been in my view unacceptable and unhelpful criticisms of Mr PM and his moderators and moreover expressed in unseemly terms. There has a...
by speedwell
Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Split from: Opportunity of the decade coming
Replies: 20
Views: 17547

Re: Opportunity of the decade coming

Mine was ironic too but you were there first with Nigel and Brigham. My comment was for others BP as I would never dream you would not have spotted the original import! Reminiscent of E.J. Thribb cf Private Eye ( and still going strong). This is much gentler than some posts that have sadly been post...
by speedwell
Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Split from: Opportunity of the decade coming
Replies: 20
Views: 17547

Re: Opportunity of the decade coming

Could it
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by speedwell
Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from South Devon!
Replies: 5
Views: 6156

Re: Hello from South Devon!

Yes, Welcome paxmanvalenta. You have joined the most knowledgeable and helpful site about vintage amusement machines. There are some great experts and superb resource sections within the site. Strongly recommend you pay the very modest fiver to access the Arena (see menu). Good hunting.
by speedwell
Sun Jun 10, 2018 3:48 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Australian Manufactured Coin Op Machines
Replies: 94
Views: 70817

Re: Australian Manufactured Coin Op Machines

Thanks Bob for all the interesting and informative posts as always. Great pictures too.
by speedwell
Fri May 11, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Rare machines in Australia
Replies: 18
Views: 12617

Re: Rare machines in Australia

No, but as always you bring to this site so much interesting information and pictures. Have you considered a weekly column?! Thank you for your great input. It puts many of us to shame. Must try harder.....
by speedwell
Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: BAC Medicine Vending Machine
Replies: 11
Views: 8519

Re: BAC Medicine Vending Machine

Ask any member.
by speedwell
Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: BAC Medicine Vending Machine
Replies: 11
Views: 8519

Re: BAC Medicine Vending Machine

I hope you found the link I was looking at. one of the machines ( sold ) was under item" Vintage 25 Cent The Ole Medicine Man Coin Op Machine Operated Vending" and another " vintage column condom coin operated vending dispenser machine ". If you type in the ebay name mcoffeyanddo...
by speedwell
Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: BAC Medicine Vending Machine
Replies: 11
Views: 8519

Re: BAC Medicine Vending Machine

I like the look of those. Found a topic on ebay " Vending machines for theatre " and then followed it through : some very interesting machines ( I suspect somewhere here all has been discovered and there may be other threads, so apologies if repetition or already referred to ).
by speedwell
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Sweetmeats postcards
Replies: 36
Views: 21700

Re: Sweetmeats postcard

Excellent selection! I partcularly like the Lord George Clowes card. Does anyone know any background details to this?
by speedwell
Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Someone's not a collector ?
Replies: 30
Views: 14645

Re: Someone's not a collector ?

Happy Christmas John. Peace and Health to you.
by speedwell
Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryan's worlborl picture
Replies: 16
Views: 6183

Re: Bryan's worlborl picture

Yes. That does make sense. I'll add another ball to my machine. I'd forgotten that the Bryan's Allsport usually came with 10 (no doubt for the same reason).