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| Pennybandit.co.uk |
| This page is dedicated to my fellow slotties |
Martin ( tant17 ) with his first slot machine ..A rather old
sixpence.
Cheers Martin
sixpence.
Cheers Martin
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John ( Johnnyshuttle ) and his two aristocrats
complimented by a very nice jukebox.
Cheers John
complimented by a very nice jukebox.
Cheers John
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Above is an excellent example of a Mills/Buckley aprox
1948 restored by its owner Paul ( tcentury21 )
Thanks Paul
1948 restored by its owner Paul ( tcentury21 )
Thanks Paul
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Found this article on an ebay members page Kenneth1600 .
mention .
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The above machine called Dozer ..if any one knows who
manufactured this machine could they please email me
manufactured this machine could they please email me
A GUIDE TO BUYING A REAL COIN
OR PENNY PUSHER ...
OR PENNY PUSHER ...
Penny pushers - Coin pushers - Sliders - Penny falls - Slot
machines - call them what you like! In the trade they are
simply known as pushers. These machines have been of
the last is a 6-player machine.
If you are thinking about buying one of these machines,
there are several factors to take into consideration. Is
space a problem? Why are single player pushers more
expensive than, say, a 6 player pusher? Is it going into a
house? 2p or 10p play? Are you willing to travel hundreds of
miles to find the right machine? Are you prepared to pay
hefty Carrier charges? Is it going into the garage? Do you
have a warehouse? Does it matter if it has some damage,
etc.etc.etc.
Okay, let's try and answer some of these questions. If space
is a problem and you intend putting the machine in a house
then a single player pusher is what you're after. This is the
very reason that single player pushers are more expensive,
they are more sought after because they will fit in a house.
A 6 player pusher would certainly be a great machine to
have, but how would you get one of these through a
standard door? Quite simply, it is not possible! The majority
of pushers are either on 2p play or 10p play. This may not
sound like a big issue - again it depends on the machine,
but a machine on 2p play which takes £20 to fill the
playdeck is going to cost you around £100 (if not, slightly
more) for the same machine if it is on 10p play. There are a
few exceptions of course as 1 or 2 machines operate on 1p
play or 5p play. Even so, 5p play machines with a big
playdeck could cost you a few pounds to fill too. Depending
on the type of coin mech. fitted, some machines can be
changed from 2p to 10p etc. with considerable ease. Some
can't without expensive kits. Some can be programmed via
coin recognition. If this is important to you, check with the
seller whether or not this can be easily changed. If you are
really desperate to find a single player pusher, then be
prepared to travel or pay a Carrier in the region of £80+ to
get the machine delivered. If your luck is anything like mine,
the machines I'm after are always hundreds of miles away!!!
If the machine is going into a garage then you may be able
to get something bigger, a 2, 3 or 4 player machine
perhaps? Another thing to remember though is the more
playdecks you have, then the more it is going to cost you to
fill it - of course you don't have to fill all the playdecks either!
If you are lucky enough that space is not an issue, or the
machine is going into a warehouse or very large shed or
something then you can have virtually any machine you
want. Are you fussy about the machine? Does it matter if
there are some scores or scrapes on it? Does it matter if
working order and with no damage (apart from maybe
minor scrapes) is going to cost you more money than a
machine with some damage. If you are mechanically
minded, a lot of these things can be easily fixed (or made
better). For example:- if there are no keys and the machine
is all locked then the locks can be drilled out and new locks
fitted (an inexpensive item, readily available from ebay for a
few pounds). Blown fluorescent tubes can be easily found at
most good electrical shops and make the machine look a
lot better. Does the machine look grubby after purchase?
Don't despair - give it a good clean and if you feel
competent, dismantle it a bit and clean it up - it will look a
million times better when you are finished and you will
appreciate it more and be proud of it! Does it really matter
if there are a few chips out of the black wood effect on a
corner? Would a touch of black paint not make it look ten
times better and cover the majority of it up? These and
other little things are all worth thinking about, easy repairs
that don't cost the earth to remedy. One thing to think of
though - does the machine you're interested in have a
feature? And more importantly, does it work? Is this
important to you? The reason I say this is that some older
machines with features that don't work can be just about
impossible to fix. For example:- a feature that pays out a
certain amount of coins when you get a coin through a
bonus trap (usually set off by the coin triggering a micro
switch) is normally linked to a small pcb with IC's (silicone
chips). These IC's are more often than not pre-programmed
and if something goes wrong with them and you need a
replacement, on say a machine that is a few years old -
FORGET IT! Unless you are VERY lucky then you will not be
able to find a replacement. Apart from this, pushers, on the
whole will go on for years and years and years, as at the
end of the day the main thing that makes them all work is a
motor and in the worst case scenario if it does go Kaput, a
replacement motor can usually be found - a contrast to
modern fruit machines which are all controlled by IC's and
pcb's. Another point worth remembering:- CONDITION.
Everybody's idea of condition is different! Someone that
describes a machine in very good condition might not be
your interpretation of very good condition! Study the
pictures carefully. If there is something that takes your fancy
on eBay and there is something that you are unsure about
or want to ask about or important dimensions etc. then don't
be shy to use the 'ask seller a question' button and ask
away. The majority of sellers are honest and will answer
your questions - beware of the ones that don't - they
probably have something to hide! Finally if you get one of
these machines, don't send granny to pick it up in a Corsa
with the back seats down!!! They are very heavy machines,
if you are collecting make sure you have the correct
dimensions, make sure it will fit in, a suitable vehicle and a
strong mate or two to help you lift.
I have been collecting these machines for around 2 years
now and the knowledge I have gained about them in that
time is vast. I have written this guide for anyone new to
pushers, interested in pushers or looking to make their first
purchase. The opinions are all mine and I realise they might
not be everyone's views. Remember these are all electrical
items and electricity can be dangerous. If you are in any
doubt at all or are not competent with DIY and electricity -
DO NOT DISMANTLE or interfere with these machines.
The article above belongs to Kenneth1600 ( eBay id ) Click
here to find the original article or to contact Kenny about
this article.
Thanks to Kenny for allowing me to publish his page
..cheers Kenny .
machines - call them what you like! In the trade they are
simply known as pushers. These machines have been of
the last is a 6-player machine.
If you are thinking about buying one of these machines,
there are several factors to take into consideration. Is
space a problem? Why are single player pushers more
expensive than, say, a 6 player pusher? Is it going into a
house? 2p or 10p play? Are you willing to travel hundreds of
miles to find the right machine? Are you prepared to pay
hefty Carrier charges? Is it going into the garage? Do you
have a warehouse? Does it matter if it has some damage,
etc.etc.etc.
Okay, let's try and answer some of these questions. If space
is a problem and you intend putting the machine in a house
then a single player pusher is what you're after. This is the
very reason that single player pushers are more expensive,
they are more sought after because they will fit in a house.
A 6 player pusher would certainly be a great machine to
have, but how would you get one of these through a
standard door? Quite simply, it is not possible! The majority
of pushers are either on 2p play or 10p play. This may not
sound like a big issue - again it depends on the machine,
but a machine on 2p play which takes £20 to fill the
playdeck is going to cost you around £100 (if not, slightly
more) for the same machine if it is on 10p play. There are a
few exceptions of course as 1 or 2 machines operate on 1p
play or 5p play. Even so, 5p play machines with a big
playdeck could cost you a few pounds to fill too. Depending
on the type of coin mech. fitted, some machines can be
changed from 2p to 10p etc. with considerable ease. Some
can't without expensive kits. Some can be programmed via
coin recognition. If this is important to you, check with the
seller whether or not this can be easily changed. If you are
really desperate to find a single player pusher, then be
prepared to travel or pay a Carrier in the region of £80+ to
get the machine delivered. If your luck is anything like mine,
the machines I'm after are always hundreds of miles away!!!
If the machine is going into a garage then you may be able
to get something bigger, a 2, 3 or 4 player machine
perhaps? Another thing to remember though is the more
playdecks you have, then the more it is going to cost you to
fill it - of course you don't have to fill all the playdecks either!
If you are lucky enough that space is not an issue, or the
machine is going into a warehouse or very large shed or
something then you can have virtually any machine you
want. Are you fussy about the machine? Does it matter if
there are some scores or scrapes on it? Does it matter if
working order and with no damage (apart from maybe
minor scrapes) is going to cost you more money than a
machine with some damage. If you are mechanically
minded, a lot of these things can be easily fixed (or made
better). For example:- if there are no keys and the machine
is all locked then the locks can be drilled out and new locks
fitted (an inexpensive item, readily available from ebay for a
few pounds). Blown fluorescent tubes can be easily found at
most good electrical shops and make the machine look a
lot better. Does the machine look grubby after purchase?
Don't despair - give it a good clean and if you feel
competent, dismantle it a bit and clean it up - it will look a
million times better when you are finished and you will
appreciate it more and be proud of it! Does it really matter
if there are a few chips out of the black wood effect on a
corner? Would a touch of black paint not make it look ten
times better and cover the majority of it up? These and
other little things are all worth thinking about, easy repairs
that don't cost the earth to remedy. One thing to think of
though - does the machine you're interested in have a
feature? And more importantly, does it work? Is this
important to you? The reason I say this is that some older
machines with features that don't work can be just about
impossible to fix. For example:- a feature that pays out a
certain amount of coins when you get a coin through a
bonus trap (usually set off by the coin triggering a micro
switch) is normally linked to a small pcb with IC's (silicone
chips). These IC's are more often than not pre-programmed
and if something goes wrong with them and you need a
replacement, on say a machine that is a few years old -
FORGET IT! Unless you are VERY lucky then you will not be
able to find a replacement. Apart from this, pushers, on the
whole will go on for years and years and years, as at the
end of the day the main thing that makes them all work is a
motor and in the worst case scenario if it does go Kaput, a
replacement motor can usually be found - a contrast to
modern fruit machines which are all controlled by IC's and
pcb's. Another point worth remembering:- CONDITION.
Everybody's idea of condition is different! Someone that
describes a machine in very good condition might not be
your interpretation of very good condition! Study the
pictures carefully. If there is something that takes your fancy
on eBay and there is something that you are unsure about
or want to ask about or important dimensions etc. then don't
be shy to use the 'ask seller a question' button and ask
away. The majority of sellers are honest and will answer
your questions - beware of the ones that don't - they
probably have something to hide! Finally if you get one of
these machines, don't send granny to pick it up in a Corsa
with the back seats down!!! They are very heavy machines,
if you are collecting make sure you have the correct
dimensions, make sure it will fit in, a suitable vehicle and a
strong mate or two to help you lift.
I have been collecting these machines for around 2 years
now and the knowledge I have gained about them in that
time is vast. I have written this guide for anyone new to
pushers, interested in pushers or looking to make their first
purchase. The opinions are all mine and I realise they might
not be everyone's views. Remember these are all electrical
items and electricity can be dangerous. If you are in any
doubt at all or are not competent with DIY and electricity -
DO NOT DISMANTLE or interfere with these machines.
The article above belongs to Kenneth1600 ( eBay id ) Click
here to find the original article or to contact Kenny about
this article.
Thanks to Kenny for allowing me to publish his page
..cheers Kenny .