How to choose a restorer - for very old machine

[koolego]

Hi there.

Mark is my name I am new to this forum and to coin machines.

Slot machines have been in my family history for a very long time now and I can recall a lot of great and happy memories with them when I was young but that to extent of knowledge.
Recently, while cleaning out my dad shed I found a very old poker machine or slot machine as they are called in the US.

I was planing to restore the machine myself however after researching I have found the Mills to be worth a lot of money so it would be better to get a professional to do it. In the US their is lots to companies and people with extensive experience however here in Australia no one specialise in this type of work.

I don't not really like the idea of sending such an old item like this over seas as items get lost in the post and the trip could do more damage.

Could anyone provide ANY TIPS as to how to ascertain and locate someone with the ability to do a high quality job?

[Badpenny]

Hi Mark .....

PM sent.
Badpenny