New to slots, need some help please

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Hi folks I'm new here (as you can probably tell by my post count). I've wanted a slot machine for as long as I could remember. I found one on craigslist and the gal wants $150 OBO for it. She said it's made by bally, but she's not sure on the model. I haven't had a chance to see it yet as she's 200 miles from me. She said it lights up, but the reels don't spin when you put in a coin and pull the handle. I've included the picture that she sent to me. On an older machine is it an easy fix for reels that won't activate? Any help or info I can get would be greatly appreciated.

-John
 

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Location?!?!

wow, even a state would be nice.
hurmm, go look and and see, Might be a good grab, but check it out first.
make sure looks complete.

Hi folks I'm new here (as you can probably tell by my post count). I've wanted a slot machine for as long as I could remember. I found one on craigslist and the gal wants $150 OBO for it. She said it's made by bally, but she's not sure on the model. I haven't had a chance to see it yet as she's 200 miles from me. She said it lights up, but the reels don't spin when you put in a coin and pull the handle. I've included the picture that she sent to me. On an older machine is it an easy fix for reels that won't activate? Any help or info I can get would be greatly appreciated.

-John
 
Even complete, it could be a money pit. Awhile ago, I posted here about one I picked up cheap that spent some time in Ireland. It looked complete, but it had "creative" wiring issues that looked legit but turned out to be a nightmare, and it took awhile to find a replacement relay.

Has Krusher pointed out, where you are located would be a help. Here in Tucson, the slot market is flooded and non working units are dirt cheap.
 
Sorry about that guys, I though I filled out the personal info thing. I'm in Sacramento, CA. The machine is located in Reno, NV. I know nothing about these other than drop in a coin and pull the handle. lol
 
Well..

We'll If its complete, Not spinning or taking coin could be some simple trouble shooting.
there could be some parts needing replacement It could go either way.
But for 100 It looks like a Bally EM, which was a earlier model, I believe it also is a 25+ year. as of now i would say 100 or less, Might be worth a shot.
as for not having more know how other than dropping a coin and pulling a handle.
You would be suprised what some internet research and following wires can do.
If you feel comfortable and ready for a PROJECT than I say go for it.

If It was closer and I was working, I would consider it myself as it seems fair if
as I have said before its "Complete"...
I guess it boils down to you and if you wanna give it a try or not..
If you want to learn go for it, whats the worse could happen it works or dosen't..
Might be a lil harder to find parts for, or cost a lil more but I think they would be obtainable.

I lost all my data (still trying to find a program to recover what i can off two hard drives Which a freak blue arc across my mobo 0'ed out.) so I don't have any of my old slot information anymore. nor the major forum I was on website.
I Still run www.voy.com/56616/ and I need to check on it, Slower but slot only forum which you may be able to look through the archives and find some info too..




Sorry about that guys, I though I filled out the personal info thing. I'm in Sacramento, CA. The machine is located in Reno, NV. I know nothing about these other than drop in a coin and pull the handle. lol
 
Thanks for the info. I'll check out the link that you gave me. Hopefully she'll still have it next week. I don't have too much time to run up to reno right now.
 
keep in mind.

Keep in mind too, Says takes dollar tokens, these arent the cheapest if you can find some out of circulation, Not sure how much money is a issue for you.. but they may have some with it??.. something else to ask them
Thanks for the info. I'll check out the link that you gave me. Hopefully she'll still have it next week. I don't have too much time to run up to reno right now.
 
If your new to slots get something like an IGT. They are less problematic than the ballys and parts are plentiful.
Slots can be an easy fix if you know what your doing but if you dont, good luck.
 
$150 would buy you a nice working pachislo (retired japanese) slot if you have some patience and look around, and they usually come with tokens. I have one for sale acually, but shipping would probably be a killer. Arcade auctions will usually have a few of them, not sure how close to Sacremento they come, try the super auctions website.
 
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