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Price Guides
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- SLOT MACHINE APPRAISAL SERVICE
A slot machine expert can provide you an appraisal on their letterhead for $65 which would include replacement cost (for Insurance) and Market Value, what it should bring at auction or private sale.
Send your name, location, and phone number to durham@GameRoomAntiques.com.
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Reference Books
- SLOT MACHINES by Marshall Fey
The complete and colorful story of coin-operated chance machines from the time they first became prevalent in the early 1890's up to the slot machines operated in today's casinos. Harback, 296 pages, in color, Shipping $39.95
To order go to: Reference Books for Slot Machines
- COLLECTOR'S TREASURY OF SLOT MACHINES AND TRADE STIMULATORS Book Review - $12
This 480 page hardback book contains the advertisements of slots and trade stimulators
from 1925-
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY - $10.95
by Tom Gustwiller. This is the most comprehensive identification guide on counter
machines ever published, 500+, includes slots, dice games, roulette,
cast iron, horse racing games, coin drops, one wheel games, hb, 250 pg. published in 1995 with prices.
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- 1930s MILLS SLOT MACHINES OPERATOR'S COMPANION - $7.00
This 190 page hardback reproduces Mills product brochures, line folders, display advertising from Billboard and editorial matter from Spinning Reels, the company's monthly trade journal and basic operator instructions. Includes vitually all the Mills slot machines, trade stimulators, payout pinballs, and skill games. Such favorites as the QT, vest pocket, golf ball slot, furturity, bonus, and even a Mills scale and crane. (Hard-to-Find)
detailed pictorial guide and step by step process of repairing a slot machine, 100s of detailed photos, written for the collector. pb, 198 pg.
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- 1940s MILLS SLOT MACHINES OPERATOR'S COMPANION - $7.00 shipping
This 190 page hardback reproduces Mills promotional mailings, display advertising from Billboard, and editorial extracts from Spinning Reels, the company's monthly trade journal and some adjustment and parts information. Includes all 1940s Slots, console slots, Q-Ts, vest pocket, jack-in-the box stand and more. (Hard-to-Find)
To order, go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- WATLING SLOT MACHINES OPERATOR'S COMPANION - $7.00 shipping
This 190 page hardback reproduces Watling catalogs, brochures, line folders, broadsides, patent drawings and basic operating instructions. It also includes mock-up photos of the initial Rol-A0Tor line, family photographs and representative correspondence. Watling machines from the turn of the century to the 1940s are covered, including color wheel slots, operator bell, gypsy fortune teller, target skill machine, gooseneck slots, Lincoln slots, baseball slot, scales, square pinball, and of course the entire Rol-a-top line. (Hard-to-Find)
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- Reel History: A Photopgraphic History of Slot Machines with Price Guide - $29.95
Reel History contains over 425 quality black and white photographs (some never before published), accurate identification by manufacturer, proper name, nickname and introduction date. Printed on quality, heavy gloss paper, 456 pages, handy 5 ½” x 8 ½” format, paperback with color cover.
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- BACK ISSUES OF LOOSE CHANGE MAGAZINE - DVD Edition - $44.95
For over 21 years, Loose Change Magazine was the flagship collector magazine for the antique slot machine hobby. There is an incredible wealth of information in these timeless magazines on slot machines, jukeboxes, pinball machines, and gumball machines, and all things coin operated. DVD edition
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
14 BACK ISSUES OF LOOSE CHANGE MAGAZINE - Print Edition - $39 plus $9.50 shipping
These issue cover the following slots: Futurity;, Liberty Bell, Treasury, Little Duke, QT, Vest Pocket, Paces Races, Mills Dice, Roulette, IGT-S, All about Jackpots, Reel Strips & Slot Payouts, and more - All in Very Good Condition
Go to SECURE ORDER FORM to order now.
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- COIN SLOT MAGAZINE BACK ISSUES
During the 1986-90 period, the premier coin operated machine magazine was The Coin Slot Magazine. Each issue was approximately 70 pages, chuck full of great information, much of it not available elsewhere.
Eight issues of Coin Slot Magazine - $39 plus $9.50 shipping. Go to SECURE ORDER FORM to order now.
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Out of Print Books
The following books were published several years ago and are good for detailed reference. They are sometimes available at out-of-print web sites listed after each entry.
- SLOTS 1, ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE TO 100 MOST COLLECTIBLE SLOT
MACHINES Book Review
by Dick Bueschel. Written for the collector, contains photos and a description of most popular slots, history and
collecting hints. More detail on individual machines than any other book. pb, 165 pg, Original 1978 edition, slightly worn.
Go to: Out of Print Slot Machine Books web page
- SLOTS: Volume 1, 2, 3 and 4
ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE TO 100 ADDITIONAL SLOTSBook Review
Each volume has 100 additional slots
Volume 2, 3, & 4 - Out of Print
Go to: Out of Print Slot Machine Books web page
- LEMON, CHERRIES AND BELLFRUITGUM Book Review
This 352 page book written by Dick Bueschel in 1995 is A full color history of slot machines from 1885-1995:
Go to: Out of Print Slot Machine Books web page
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Other Slot Machine Reference Books
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More Out of Print Books
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- Scroll down for repair manuals for 1955 - 1999 slots.
- Don't want to repair the slot yourself, go to: Slot Machine Repair Service web page
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How to Fix Most Jams on
Antique Slot Machines - DVD
Here is a DVD that shows collectors how to fix 90% of the jams which occur on most antique slot machines. It also has information on how to remove and reinstall the mechanism and how to cycle the mechanism when it is outside the machine. The only tool required is a screw driver.
Every slot collector should own this.
The following machines are covered:
- Mills Castle Front style machines (good for all Mills 1930s/40 "Silent" type of slot machines)
- Mills 1920s Gooseneck style slot machines
- Watling Rol-A-Top style machines
- Watling Gooseneck style machines
- Pace Comet
- Jennings Chief
The segments vary in length from about 15 minutes to 20 minutes each. So, the total is probably about 100 minutes.
Price is $39.95 plus $4.95 shipping
Go to SECURE ORDER FORM to order now.
We accept all credit cards and Paypal.
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Mills Slot Machine
Restoration on DVD
A collector videotapes the complete restoration of a Mills Castle Front slot machine.
It is an incredible amount of work, but the end result was an 8 hour video which documented the entire process.
The video is put on the following five DVDs.
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Disc 1 |
Mechanism Disassembly
Includes discussion on how to clean the parts |
96 Minutes |
Disc 2 |
Mechanism Reassembly including how to lubricate all the parts. |
125 Minutes |
Disc 3 |
Cabinet Disassembly/Reassembly
Castings Disassembly/Reassembly
Discussion on how to refinish cabinet, strip castings and paint castings.
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93 Minutes |
Disc 4 |
Reel Bundle
Brakes
Gold Award
Includes Disassembly and Reassembly
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93 Minutes |
Disc 5 |
Jackpot Disassembly / Reassembly
Escalator Disassembly / Reassembly
Finishing Touches
End Result
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100 Minutes |
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Price: $99.95 plus $5.95 shipping
We accept all credit cards and Paypal.
Go to SECURE ORDER FORM to order now.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for production and delivery
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Antique Slot Machine
Restoration & Repair Guides For
- Mills Slot Machines - $44.95
detailed pictorial guide and step by step process of repairing a slot machine, 100s of detailed photos, written for the collector. pb, 198 pg.
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
- Jennings Slot Machines 37.95 plus shipping
detailed pictorial guide and step by step process of repairing a slot machine, 100s of detailed photos, written for the collector. pb, 155 pg.
To order, go to go to: Slot Machine Books Web Page
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- Repair Service for Mills, Jennings & Watling slot Machines if don't want to repair the slot yourself,
go to: Slot Machine Repair Service web page
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Columbia Slot Machine Manuals
Below are listed the Buy It Now manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Vest Pocket Slot Machine Manuals
Below are listed the Buy It Now manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Scroll up for repair guides for pre-1955 slot machines.
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Bally 1964-1980 Slot Machine Repair Guides
The manual is "The Complete SERVICE MANUAL FOR Electro-Mechanicals, 1964-1980" Book Review
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includes the best of 7 Bally factory manuals, Includes trouble shooting, lubrication, schematics, diagrams of basic components, and useful hints from an owner operator. Spiral bound, pb 112 pg.
To order, go to: Marshall Fey Bookstore
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Bally 1980-1986 Slot Machine Repair Guide
The Complete SERVICE MANUAL FOR Series E: 1980-1986 SLOT MACHINES
Includes the best of 5 Bally factory manual. Includes trouble shooting, lubrication, schematics, diagrams of basic components and useful hints from service personnel. Spriral bound, pb, 64 pg
To order, go to: Marshall Fey Bookstore
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Bally Pro Series Operators Instruction Manual
This 1993 reprint (FO 5020) provides set up information, diagnostic tests and functions, machine operations, mainenance, repair and adjustment, and troubleshooting, and parts catalog. pb, 60 pg. $39.95 + $8.95 Shipping (Does not include schematics) - To order, go to Secure Order Form
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Bally Pro 5500 Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Bally Pro 6000 Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Bally Game Maker Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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IGT S+ Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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IGT S2000 Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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IGT PE Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Sigma Slot Machine Repair Guides
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Other Slot Machines
Ainsworth Aristocrat Slot Machine Repair Guides
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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More Bally Manuals
- Bally 1034 - 1974 Schematics - $79 (#12360)
- Bally 1090 - Schematics - $59 (12361)
- Bally #2400 1973 Manual for standard 3 reel slots - $79 (#12433)
- Bally #2600 1986 Manual which covers 3, 4, & 5 reel slots - $79 (#12436)
- Bally #5000 1977 Schematic & Operating instructions for Lowboy-Intermediate, late & wide body machines - $79 (#12469)
- Bally #742A 1964 Schematic and operating instructions - $79 (#12478)
- Bally 809B 5 Coin Multiplyer - Schematic only - $59 (#12483)
- Bally 889A - Schematic only - $59 (#12484)
- Bally 937-1 Lucky Twin - Schematic only - $59 (#12485)
- Bally 968 Super Bars - Console slot Schematic only - $59 (#12486)
- Go to Secure Order Form to order above books (Shipping $5.95)
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More Schematics
- Automatic "21" - 1973 Schematic chassis circuit card layout - $59 (#12534)
- Evans Bangtails - 1946 Console Slot schematic and operating instructions - $89 (#12548)
- Bally Clover Bell - 1949 Console Slot Schematic & Operating instruction - $79 (#12966)
- Bally Club Bell - 1941 Console Slot Schematic $59 (#12968)
- Bally DeLuxe Draw Bell - 1947 Console Slot Schematic & Operating instruction - $79 (#13022)
- Buckley Daily Double - Console Slot Schematic only - $59 (#13008)
- Country Fair - Console slot schematic only - $49 (#12989)
- Exhibit Chuck-A-Lette - Schematic only - $59 (#12951)
- Jennings Challenger - Console slot Schematic only - $59 (#12941)
- Keeney Big Tent (model D) - Console slot Schematic only - $59 (#12877)
- Keeney Bonus Super Bell (1-way or Single) - $59 (#12893)
- Keeney Bonus Super Bell (2-way or Twin) - 1946 Console slot Schematic & operating instruction - $79 (#12894)
- Keeney Bonus Super Bell (3-way or Triple) - 1946 Console slot Schematic & operating instructions - $79 (12895)
- Keeney DeLuxe Red Arrow - Console Slot Schematic only - $59 (#13025)
- United Distributors Circus (console slot) - Schematic only - $59 (#12956)
- Go to Secure Order Form to order above books (Shipping $5.95)
Instruction Guides & Schemtics
The following instuction guides were issued by Mills, Jennings, Pace & Keeney in the 1940s. They are brief operation instructions and detailed photos of the mechanism. Shipping $8.95
Go to Secure Order Form to order above books (Shipping $5.95)
- Evans Races (approx 100 pages, service manual, parts & wiring diagram, also some information for Evans Casino Bell, Galloping Dominos, Bang Tails, Paces & Lucky Star. $69.95
- Bally Triple Bell Slot Consoles - 12 pages - $29.95 (Illustrations of mechanisms and part names only)
- Mills Four Bells Slot Consoles - 8 pages with only part of the wiring diagram - $29.95. Another one with full wiring diagram (#13142) - $79.95
- Keeney's Keenette, Track Time, Keen Kubes, Keen Bell - 10 pages (no photos) $29.95
Bally Clover-Bell Operating Instructions (17 pages) - $29.95 may not be complete
Keeney Bonus Super Bell Insturction Manual with service information (39 pages) plus wiring diagrams for Super Bell and Draw Bell - $79.95
Mill Jumbo Parade instructions (7 pages) and wiring diagram - $29.95
Baker's Paces Service Manual, 11 page reprint inside an old issue of Loose Change with detailed schematics of parts and how they are put togehter. - $39.95 plus $4.95 shippin.
- Go to Secure Order Form to order above books (Shipping $5.95)
Other Books with Operator Maintenance and Parts Information:
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Vest Pocket Slot Machine Manual
Below are listed the Buy It NOw manuals (if any are available) on Ebay.
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Slot Machine Repair Service for Pre-1955 Slot Machines
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Phone: 202-338-1342
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Gameroom and coin machine books do not issue updated price guides. Most books are published only once and then become out of print. Books labeled "new" have recent price guides. All other book have price guides that are several years old. Since all price guides should be used only for relative pricing, these price guides are still useful and valuable.
Please call if you any questions because books are not returnable or exchangeable.
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