Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all reading.

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Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all reading.

Postby shortrackskater » Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:57 pm

Hello all
So I check eBay time to time looking for Mills Vest Pockets. I've restored 3 so far and I have about 5 more parts machines.
Today I see a new listing for a non-restored VP. He's asking a ludicrous $769.99 or "best offer."
Fine, whatever, ask $10,000 for it. People never look or research when they get these machines even though it's quite easy.
But what I noticed was that, again, it's being called a "trade stimulator." :roll:
Here's his description:
This is an excellent original machine. All original. It works flawlessly. Some wear to paint. Comes with the ORIGINAL keys (not shown). Overall a beautiful piece. This is a trade stimulator. It is not a traditional slot machine.
VP's are not and never were trade stimulators. They pay out coins. I send him a friendly message stating that fact. It was NICELY worded. That only thing "negative" I said was that it was NOT a trade stimulator. I then explained the difference. I then sent the message.
One minute later I get this:
"Please stop being an arm chair expert and go away"

Wow! So instead of replying with anything angry, I simply told him my 15 years experience with them, and sent 5 photos of my machines, parts, etc. I also sent him a photo of the ID tag that his "beautiful piece" machine DOESN'T have. I told him to have a great weekend.
Here's the eBay listing. Can everyone BOMBARD him with friendly messages saying this is NOT a trade stimulator? His seller name is steviewonder2002 and I don't think it's Stevie Wonder! :lol:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353467329332?
I'd love to see this self righteous, pompous ass man get corrected.
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby collector1 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:35 pm

done real nice, even put a picture of a repair manual vest pocket slot machine. hope it gave it a real nice touch.
please look at this ebay item .eBay item number:265128981253
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby Mark 68 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:15 pm

I just sent Stevie Wonder a message! Thanks for making it so easy with the link!!!
Ha Ha
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby jmisatu » Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:52 pm

The picture of the Vest Pocket repair manual is no longer on the Ebay listing.
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby shortrackskater » Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:18 am

Thanks all!! Hope a few more people message him. I have to check the listing and see if the seller...er... Vest Pocket "expert" changed it. :roll:

Just checked... nope, it's still a trade stimulator in his description! Need a few more people to click the link and send him a message, from actual experts.
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Postby gsx11r » Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:45 am

Hi
Message sent ! :roll:

Stephane
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby shortrackskater » Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:21 pm

Thank you!!!

I think I was royally insulted when he called me the "arm chair expert."
Grrrrr!!!! Especially after all the time I spend on my Vest Pockets and other machines, not trade stimulators, that I have.
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby saloonkpr » Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:28 pm

Why Waste Your Time... people Like this ..Just Not Worth It...Your Blood Pressure WILL Thank You ....
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby collector1 » Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:05 pm

This is the picture of the manual I sent.
Don't raise your blood pressure over this as it is his blood pressure we want to give a rise because he insulted a fellow member.
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mills vest pocket slot machine.jpg
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Re: Rant about an A-HOLE seller, and a REQUEST of all readin

Postby shortrackskater » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:47 am

I'll try to settle down. :|
I feel better that all of you replied. :D
I was just trying to HELP the seller in having a proper listing and was just taken aback when he replied to me so quickly.
I will now return to sipping my regularly scheduled morning coffee.
Sunday coffee and "my" forums (coinopcollectorforum and newlifegames) are alway relaxing.
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