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Reproductions "No matter how thin you slice it, it's still baloney" Well, unfortunately there are enough reproduction slot machines out there to do a separate page about. Every category of antiques has its repros, and slots are no different. What I mean by a repro is not an original machine with a few minor new parts on it. There are times when a machine is missing a part or two and the only thing available to make it functional or presentable is a new part. If it's a major part, such as a front casting it should be reflected in the price. A reputable dealer will know what he/she is selling you and pass on this kind of information. A full repro machine is completely new, from the new metal castings, the new wood case, right down to the entirely new mechanism. And new definitely does NOT mean better. Repro machines are usually sold for about the same price that you can obtain an authentic antique slot. The repro. will not go up in value, or even hold it's own for that matter. They are readily available because they are being made today, in any quantity desired. There is a finite supply of authentic slots and this is where value comes into play. Originals have value, repros dont. We are always interested in purchasing original slots. But we don't service, sell or purchase reproduction machines. The following list contains some of the more commonly seen and most prolific repros out there. If your interested in more information about how to tell if the machine your looking at is a repro, call me at (410) 817-4421.
Mills "War Eagle". Mills "Golden Nugget" Mills "Roman Head" Mills "Lion Front" or "Wolf's Head" Mills "Castle Front" Mills "ExtraBelle" Mills "High Top" Mills "QT" side vendors Watling Treasury Jennings "Light Up" chief
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