What is your age?

[SLOTMANDAVE]

Where are you from andydotp Maybe I can turn you on to some collectors in your area?

[MJFHouston]

43 and love collecting and learning about slot machines

[andydotp]

In reply to SLOTMANDAVE:
Thanks, I really appreciate that.
I live upside down from most of you guys and where slot ownersip carries a mandatory AU$10k fine per machine and a magistrates' immediate order for destruction of confiscated machines. Antique or not.
I do however have a letter from the Govt Regulator to keep up to 20.
Messrs Packer and Mathieson have exclusive rights in good old Melbourne town yet I happen to own the very first Aussie-made three reeler, The Middlehurst Coronet. The machine that's made them and Len Ainsworth (Aristocrat) very wealthy.
Regards,
andydotp

[Openwater]

I am 30 and been collecting since I was 25.

[bikerjrn]

I am 61 and have been working on slots since 1970.The first Pony Express,Arrington and Antique Gambler auctions were definitely crazy.We have always had our ups and downs in this business.

[RameGoom]

59, just moved from Chicago to Ft. Collins, CO.

[saloonkpr]

Haven't seen age of Slot Dynasty yet ?? Ming Dynasty ???

[thepennyarcade]

61, but I look younger when I get my hair colored and highlighted, :>)
all 3 kids want 1 or more of my slots but I suspect as novelties and not as a hobby

[oldtimeslots.com]

I am 56 and a stained glass artist of 40 years. Got my first Mills slot machine in 1994 and by 1996 repair and restoration of old mechanical slots was added to my full time business. I am not a collector but a dealer and regularly have around 40-50 machines in inventory, most of my time is spent repairing and restoring for others. I love working on machines every day!
Thanks for all your hard work on this forum Dave.
Bill

[kentdun]

I am 52 and ben collecting for about 17 years.
I understand the concern over a decline of people interested in our hobby. I have heard this in the past about antiques in general.
Ours is not a inexpensive hobby. With the economy in the state it is in younger people haven't had the money to start new hobbies/collections. Most of the people giving their ages are middle aged and older. Probably have a stable job and a house. In other words disposable income.
As the economy improves I believe interest will grow in the hobby. At the same time values of machines will also increase.
This is just my 2 cents. Would be happy to hear others opinions.