Antique Slot Machines Price Guide

I have collected some machines representative of the machines I played. Being from Galveston, I am primarily interested in gambling pinball machines, antique slot machines and consoles, how they work, pay out percentages, repairing and restoring them. I prefer electromechanical consoles and pinball machines. You can find a wide range of slot machines for sale at prices ranging from $300 to $1,200. Pay Special Attention to the Shipping. Another major factor to consider when collecting slot machines is how much you’ll spend on shipping. The average slot machine weighs around 200-250 pounds. You’ll also find that some games weigh even more than this.

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Wood slot machine stand Fabulous Las VegasWood slot machine stand with decorative front mirror door that has Fabulous Las Vegas printed on it. Locked, without key. Has a switch on the left side and 2 American plug sockets on the back. Working condition untested. Excellent visual condition. 70,5 x 56 x 45 cm. Gameroom Show sells pre-1940s vintage slot machines in excellent, working condition. These rare antique slot machines are also known as “one-armed bandits” because they were originally operated by one lever on the side of the machine as opposed to a button on the front panel, and because of their ability to leave the gamer impoverished. Gameroom Show sells multi-slot machines, Watling.

A quick search on eBay reveals some interesting results for antique slot machines. Few people would believe that archaic devices with minimal spinning reels and a handful of symbols could be worth a small fortune. Collectors know better. Slot machines from the 1930s and 1940s can fetch a pretty penny, depending on their condition, brand name, and rarity. For example, an Antique 1930s Mills War Eagle 5 cent Nickel Slot Machine can fetch as much as $2,595 on the market. These contraptions are typically a little worse for wear, and they may not have all their original working parts. In the United States, there are rules in place which regulate the sale of antique slot machines, and certain states may not qualify.

If you’re looking to spend a small fortune, you may be on the prowl for an antique 1899 Mills 5c Dewey slot machine. This device retails for $16,800, and it is in its mint, original condition. These devices were expertly crafted, full of intricately detailed artwork and mechanical parts. If the sticker price is a little steep, you may wish to consider the Mills Novelty Company Owl Slot Machine antique at a price of $15,750. These slot games are worlds apart from the video slots we see nowadays at land-based casinos and online casinos. These are fully functional freestanding machines with ball and claw feet, solid oak carved frames, and beautifully-furnished metal housing. It’s always important to check for damage, especially with the wood items.

Specs of Antique Slot Machines

The Antique range of slot machines are extremely expensive, and can retail at $19,000+ apiece. The original machines were created around 1906, and have a devout following among slot machine collectors and gaming experts. Many slot fans choose to refurbish their antique slot machines, to keep them in pristine condition. The antique slot machines business is a roaring trade, with a niche market of highly motivated buyers and sellers. Only the most skilled technical experts in slot machine restoration professionals can work in this arena, since customers are highly specific and detail oriented when it comes to these high-priced antiques. The typical weight of an antique slot machine ranges from 75 pounds through 100 pounds. Their dimensions are typically 16” x 16” x 28” in height.

There are many examples of popular antique slots, including the following:

• 1941 Mills Diamond Front
• Mills Hi-Top
• Mills Bursting Cherry
• 1938 Mills Roman Head 5 Cent
• 1946 Jennings Super Deluxe Club Chief
• 1935 Watling Coin Front 25 Cent
• 1947 Mills Black Cherry 5 Cent
• 1933 Watling Treasury 5 Cent
• 1948 Mills Blue Bell 10 Cent
• 1950 Pace Four Reel Harrah’s Club 10 Cent

The price of an antique slot machine may range from a few dollars to as much as $50,000 +, depending on its condition, rarity and how much the buyer is willing to pay for it. Many antique collectors seek these devices as decorative pieces, or as investments for posterity. The most common brand is Mills, both with its Golden Nugget slot machine and its Orange Front QT slot machine variants.

Slot Game Variety Over the Years

Believe it or not, various slots enthusiasts consider any slot machine created after 1930 as a contemporary slot machine, and not an antique. These contemporary machines are largely comprised of replacement parts, and many of them have been fully restored and tested. The cost of these machines is less than those with a limited number of replacement parts. If you’re looking to buy an antique slot machine, it is best to select a machine that is relatively untouched, and in its original mint condition. Once restoration work has begun, the perceived value of the machine diminishes. If you find an e-commerce platform selling a 1930s/40s slot machine under $3,000, it is likely a contemporary machine with replacement parts.

The strict definition of an antique is a collectible object that has a high value because of its considerable age. In the United States, the Customs Service regards antiques as items that are at least 100 years old. With slot machine games, antiques are considered old-school slot games – typically the 3-reel classic slots. Nowadays, players can enjoy sophisticated HD slots with 5 spinning reels and hundreds of paylines. Video animation, 3D technology, and a virtual presence are worlds apart from the physical nature of antique slot machine games. Online slot games offer a modern-day perspective on this age-old pastime. You can still experience the classic slot titles online, except that now you have far more variety in every way.

A vintage arcade 'Select Em' Gaming machine C. 1940, American, by New century, with original keys and fittings, mahogany-cased and wall hanging, height 46 cm, width 26 cm, depth 16.5 cm

A vintage Mills Novelty Co. 25 cent slot machine, made in Chicago, USA

A 1930s vintage coin operated arcadeAmusement machine, original painted board and case (needs restoration), used ping-pong balls with blower attachment. Height 185 cm, width 60 cm.

A vintage wooden hi-ball machine with hammer, C. 1930, original paint finish and rubber headed hammer, penny in the slot. Dimensions 210 cm x 6 cm.

An arcade golf machine 'Play Golf' by Chester Pollard C. 1930, English make, threepenny bit coin operated. Oak case with glass front and painted cast iron fairway (4 holes). Height 170 cm, width 11 cm.

An original arcade Mutoscope 'What the Butler Saw' C. 1910, SN3087 penny in the slot girlie photo reel. Reproduction iron stand. Height to top of stand 143 cm.

A 'Theatre of Mystery' working model, possibly from an English pier arcade C. 1935, coin operated, penny in the slot. Height 91 cm x 1 cm.

A vintage English stereoscope arcade machine C. 1920s, battery light with coin operated operation approximately 20 twin stereo cards. Original lenses and glass door. Needs restoration, shade deficient.

A Victorian 'Mills Perfect Muscle Developer' arcade/fairground machine, cast iron and nickle plated components with wooden frame 'Test your Strength' dial, penny in the slot. Height 1,70 cm

A 1970s vintage Kasco 'Gun Smoke' arcade machine, painted cowboy cabinet, coin operated with rifle on pivoting pedestal, with receipts, instruction manual and parts list with circuit diagrams. Dimensions 175 cm x 20 cm x 0 cm.

An Allied 'Sea Hunt' arcade machine 1972, twenty cent coin operated ball in play. Plywood and stainless steel angle iron legs. Height 183 cm, width 70 cm.

A vintage arcade machine 'What is your lucky number', one penny coin operated, painted blue, wooden base (glass needs replacing). Height 155 cm.

A 'Try Your Skill' penny in the slot arcade machine 1920s-30s. Three brass tracks with instructions on the front glass. Dimensions 67 cm x 8 cm

A vintage arcade Flip Ball Domino machine C. 1920-30, coin operated with brass fittings, knobs and levers. Dimensions 72 cm x 8 cm

An American 1920s bell vintage cast metal fruit machine, one-armed-Bandit' three reels no. 238768, raised flower and leaf motif, original painted details. Height 62 cm.

An American 1920s vintage cast metal bell fruit machine, one-armed bandit, three reels with stylised eagle pattern motif, original painting. Height 66 cm

A vintage arcade skill ball machine, one penny coin operation with flip handle, painted red wooden case. Dimensions 22 cm x 2 cm

A large rare American 1940s Panoram short film movie player with 'Soundies' film reels, stylish mahogany veneer cabinet made by the Mills Company for use in bars and restaurants. Mainly showing 1.6 cm popular jazz and dance band films. I…

An oak cased vintage skill ball with clowns arcade machine, coin operated with knobs and handles. Dimensions 74 cm x 7 cm

An orange painted wooden case skill ball arcade machine, custom made with central revolving pin wheel. Height 75 cm, width 45 cm

An old cast alloy frame and painted plaster HMV dog, the frame formerly part of an arcade machine. Dimensions 30 cm x 5 cm. HMV dog height 18 cm.

A 1920s vintage American 'little Duke' one armed bandit fruit machine 19A, cast metal with painted stylish decoration stamped number 20198 (needs attention). Height 63 cm

An old painted wooden house pistol shooting arcade game. Glass sides with a row of cats to shoot at. (needs overhaul), height 162 cm.

An original American coin operated Mutascope arcade machine. Made by the international Mutascope Reel Co. New York . Hand wound flipping photo card reel. Patent 1896 on ironwork stand. 800 approx cards. Height 136 cm.

An arcade 'Lolly Crane' by international Mutoscope Reel Co. New York, the 'Electric Travelling Crane' cast metal fittings, pulleys, stainless steel rods and slides etc. Height 174 cm.

Vintage amusement park ride seat, potentially the 'Paddle-pop lion', approx 78 cm high, 103 cm long

Vintage Penny Slot machine 'The clock' oak case with white metal fittings

An early 20th century oak Penny slot arcade machine, height 75 cm, width 39 cm, depth 25 cm

An ebonized chrome mounted oak cased penny arcade stereoscope, circa 1920s together with a collection of stereoscope viewer cards of nudes etc (separate power cable). 94 cm high, 33 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A miniature 'Las Vegas' fruit machine. 31 cm

A good 19th century French provincial elm dining table, with plank top and single frieze drawer raised on tapering legs. Length 2,20 cm width 75 cm

Two cast iron Arcade 1930s Racers, Green example repainted with replaced wheels. Both L. 18 cm

Patent Gold Changer Express by W & T Avery. Cast iron & brass, circa 1890. 37 cm

sovereign changing machine, 52 cm high

sovereign changing machine, 42 cm high

Peerless coin operated weighing machine. White enameled column with tiled platform base. One penny cost - operating, with enamel shield plaque, 'Your Doctor Says Weigh Yourself Daily'. Height 170 cm

Mills Counter Top Trade Stimulator. Cast iron with hunting scenes to sides. Complete. Near functional. Height 48 cm

Thomas & Wales Penny slot machine. 'The Greyhound Stadium.' functional, unrestored. Height 60 cm. Width 43 cm. Diameter 27 cm

Wooden cased Players Navy cut coin operated (6d) cigarette dispenser (Brecknell Munro and Rogers), 1928

A child's amusement ride in the shape of a giraffe 117 cm (height)

Garretts Bijou Gold Changer, c1900, iron money changer, 28 cm tall. A pioneering change machine…

An English 'Penny Arcade' Slot machine c. 1950's, horse racing, 'Win and Place' oak construction, nickel plated mounts working when lotted. Height 78 cm

A large fibreglass circus tiger amusement

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An Indian circus amusement in the form of a duck

Mutoscope No. M.N.41, international Mutoscope reel Co, Inc, New York ; red and green painted metal case, brass turning handle, coin-operated mechanism, base coin-collecting tray, the side door opening to reveal one Mutoscope reel subject No…

A cast iron coin operated arcade weighing scale by the United Vending Machine Co of Cleveland, Ohio, with enamelled instructions, the case labelled, American Talking scale, in unrestored condition. Sold with associated records. Height 197 cm…

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A coin operated arcade weighing scale by the British American Novelty Co, with wooden case and cast iron base. In unrestored condition height 174 cm width 46 cm D80 cm

Wurlitzer 1946-47 Bubbler Jukebox, model 1015- 78 RPM, the most successful Jukebox of all time. In the years 1946-1947 over 60,000 were sold. In near new and original working condition. Here is a chance to own the 'King of Jukeboxes'…

Jukebox, AMI model JAH 200, includes approx. 200 records

Slot Machine - 10 cent Coin Operated Electrically Illuminated 4 Reel One armed bandit style in perfect working condition. 'Riviera' by Nutt, Muddle & Sons, Sydney. 74 x 40 cm

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AMI Model 1 wall mounting juke box

Seeberg Wall-o-matic Music Selector wall mounting juke box

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Wurlitzer Model 1450 Juke Box, 1951-3 USA