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I've found a Mills Wizard Trade stimulator that I really want to purchase, but I know there are reproductions out there and I'm afraid this might be one of them. I'm fairly new to this and I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers as to what to look for to verify this is an original machine.

Thank you!!!!

Brandie

Brandie:
Yes, the Wizard Fortune Teller has been reproduced in large numbers. There is usually one of them in most live auctions.
They are also listed on eBay, by persons that know exactly what they are, but don't say so in their descriptions. Although
there are surely a few nice restored originals out there, it is best to stay away from something that looks 'Too New', when
you are new to the hobby. On the other hand, there are sellers that don't know what they have, because they were snookered
when they purchased it. If the machine you are looking at, appears to be too fresh, it is best to stay away. If you can send me
a couple of photos of the machine, to my direct e-mail, at (slotdynasty@sbcglobal.net), I should be able to tell you if it is an
original or not. Assuming you are referring to the later model with the cast front, I have seen many of them repainted in the
incorrect color schemes.
Bill

Bill, I just emailed you. It will come from Brandie.Knight@sig4you.com.
Again, thank you for taking the time to help me. It means a lot!

xooxbrandiexoox wrote:Bill, I just emailed you. It will come from Brandie.Knight@sig4you.com.
Again, thank you for taking the time to help me. It means a lot!

Brandie:
Got it, and replied. We'll know more, when the additional photos you requested arrive. The single
pix does not help, as the entire machine is painted incorrectly, and with wrong colors. TTYL.
Bill