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by coppinpr
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Advice on Puritan Bell reel strips
Replies: 2
Views: 168

Advice on Puritan Bell reel strips

I'm making new reel strips for a guy and he's struggling to understand how they fit (so I'm struggling to understand what he's telling me). He says they are metal, which I think is indeed the case. They look to be held in place by two stubs that fold over the top of the "9". They also look...
by coppinpr
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Vintage screws
Replies: 3
Views: 245

Vintage screws

I really don't know if this is something some collectors might need for their machines or not and, although I do use this company I have never bought "vintage screws " from them, this company describes itself as "The home of vintage screws" so I thought I'd spread the word just i...
by coppinpr
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Bally Circus glass
Replies: 1
Views: 159

Bally Circus glass

I've never seen this glass or those symbols before. One of the hardest glasses I've had to build from scratch (AND the text is in Danish (I think). :o
by coppinpr
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mills Escalator Jams
Replies: 1
Views: 509

Re: Mills Escalator Jams

The first thing to do is eliminate the escalator as a cause then you can look elsewhere. Remove the escalator and totally dismantle it. If you have not done this before it will be very dirty. There will be wear on the inside where the coins rub, This can be a cause of jams but it's unlikely as long ...
by coppinpr
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Jennings Galaxy Rarer 50 Cent Model Identified
Replies: 1
Views: 272

Re: Jennings Galaxy Rarer 50 Cent Model Identified

Somewhat overpriced at $1700. Doesn't even have a jackpot unit, no UV lighting or fluorescent reel strips, poor replacement strips and award card, I wouldn't pay more than £800 tops. :!?!:
by coppinpr
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Calling all WHALES
Replies: 9
Views: 530

Re: Calling all WHALES

"Should be" but not "would be".
by coppinpr
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 170113

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

In the hugely successful "Big Bang Theory" a very nice,rare and valuable pinball shows up in scenes shot in the comic book store in more than a dozen episodes. It's a 1950 Genco "Rocket". It's never featured in the show but the many glimpses are tantalizing. Artwork by George Mol...
by coppinpr
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 631

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

yes i know what it is, what I meant was simply starting the auction at that point instead of wasting time bidding it up to a point where bidding stops and the item fails to sell, the old idea that reserves encourage more bids (which I guess is what Mr P means) is, in my view at least, no longer vali...
by coppinpr
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 631

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

watlingman wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:38 amWhere only you the auctioneer and potential buyers know your reserve
In reality "reserves" are a waste of time. If the item isn't going to be sold under that price then start the auction at that price. If it doesn't sell, the result is the same.
by coppinpr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 631

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

clubconsoles wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:43 amIsn't this you then, Paul??
ha ha, you got me there, to be honest, I didn't even think of those ads as I really only use them as adverts, 9 times out of ten I switch the buyer to direct sales, buts its true they are there, sorry
by coppinpr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 631

Re: Ebay prices getting out of hand

You could always list it on here as I’ve heard it’s got thoughts of members and at £5 a go I don’t think you will beat that! As I said, I do not use ebay for slot related items. This is for a small business I run. Yes the rate listed is 12.88%, but if you want any chance of selling an item it costs...
by coppinpr
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Ebay prices getting out of hand
Replies: 19
Views: 631

Ebay prices getting out of hand

I don't use eBay for slot sales, but I know lots of people do. I do use it a lot for other sales because I don't really have any other options, and believe me, the cost of selling on eBay is getting crazy. If you want to get your product seen at all it's going to cost you a staggering 22% (or more) ...
by coppinpr
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Jennings Continental Star Chief identified
Replies: 5
Views: 378

Re: Jennings Continental Star Chief identified

So you are finally sleeping on the streets then pc
my wife has had control of my wallet for years,she now has control of my house keys as well !SHY!
by coppinpr
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi there, Henry here!
Replies: 3
Views: 282

Re: Hi there, Henry here!

welcome to the forum, post some photos of your machines then you will be remembered forever(at least on pennymachines) !SMARTY!
by coppinpr
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Jennings Continental Star Chief identified
Replies: 5
Views: 378

Re: Unusual Jennings machine

your right of course, I really think I'm getting too old, I actually put "constellation" instead of "Continental" on the photo on my web site as well as here, im going to have to take things slower, I've just come back from a vacation and before i went I decided to hide my house ...
by coppinpr
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Jennings Continental Star Chief identified
Replies: 5
Views: 378

Jennings Continental Star Chief identified

The "Bonanza Casino" in Reno contacted my site asking if I could ID this Jennings machine they have on display in a glass case on their slot machine floor. I was pleased to be able to help. It is a Jennings you rarely see, a "Constellation" made I believe exclusively for casinos....
by coppinpr
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: We're pampering to the minority ...
Replies: 5
Views: 595

Re: We're pampering to the minority ...

as to the view of these protesters,it always seems to me they are more interested in being protesters than they are in being involved in a particular cause, this is often underlined by their lack of thinking the subject through. If you banned the riding of horses the horse would have no reason to ex...
by coppinpr
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: We're pampering to the minority ...
Replies: 5
Views: 595

Re: We're pampering to the minority ...

It is true all publicity is considered good for a cause, but in my view that is not always the case, it can also damage a cause as in this case. These people are instantly labelled as "cranks" and "stupid" by the vast majority, and many people on the fringe of this cause thinking...
by coppinpr
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: The Forum's yearly check up
Replies: 26
Views: 3609

Re: The Forum's yearly check up

oh well, not much point continuing with this thread then, clearly, No changes coming because everything is already perfect I definitely did NOT say questions like the ball size shouldn't be there,of course, they should, what I did say was there is not enough of that kind of question to keep the site...
by coppinpr
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Harpoon or Shaft ???
Replies: 24
Views: 1753

Re: Harpoon or Shaft ???

Thanks Mr. P....I'd rather deal with you than Gameswat,,,,Roger wouldn't we all :lol: for me, the whale bidder is the arrogant flashy bidder who ,in truth, just wants to be seen and heard to advertise his wealth. The most obnoxious example I've ever witnessed was on a cruise some years ago, the shi...