If you're going to Chicagoland Show....

[cpdretired]

was the vegas butcher there with his bastardized machines?

Fred was there. I just walked by his booth without paying much attention. I wouldn't buy anything from him as he is ruining the hobby.

[Midcoast Vintage]

it amazes me that he would show up considering all he has done to hurt the hobby, and, how many people he has burned.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Freddy Kruger was there, with very few machines. One Jennings Chief light-up, w/blue plastics.
Two different gumball & candy venders. Plus 4 or 5 of his Phoney-Crap trade stimulators. The
Dandy Vender had a recast jackpot, that didn't belong, and homemade cards. A Cardinal with
incorrect award card. A New Deal w/JP, no award card, and incorrect colors. The only one he
had that was totally correct, was a Daval Gum Vendor w/JP. Maybe some of the Heat is starting
to penetrate his thick scull, as this is the first show that he hasn't had an entire booth full of junk.
Did any of our Forum members stop at his booth, to execute a 'ream-job'? Some that have tried
in the past, just get a 'dead stare', and a 'duhhhh'.

[mrcoin]

I stopped in at Freddie's booth, several times. The last time I did,
I took some photos, or pretended to do so. The butcher finally approached me with his pitch that he would make me great deal. I replied that I wasn't buying anything. I was writing an article for a major publication, as I picked up one of his business cards. He smiled and got a little excited, but that didn't last long when I told him the article was about exposing assholes that make up fake machines that never existed out of spare and/or recast parts and Iwanted to make sure I spelled his name correctly. The look on his face as I said that was priceless. I wish I had a photo of that, but I was immediately told to leave his booth and never to return, etc. Etc.
I will wear the banning as a badge of honor forever.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

I stopped in at Freddie's booth, several times. The last time I did,
I took some photos, or pretended to do so. The butcher finally approached me with his pitch that he would make me great deal. I replied that I wasn't buying anything. I was writing an article for a major publication, as I picked up one of his business cards. He smiled and got a little excited, but that didn't last long when I told him the article was about exposing assholes that make up fake machines that never existed out of spare and/or recast parts and I wanted to make sure I spelled his name correctly. The look on his face as I said that was priceless. I wish I had a photo of that, but I was immediately told to leave his booth and never to return, etc. Etc.
I will wear the banning as a badge of honor forever.

BRAVO! Great Job! You've got me rolling on the floor.
I would have loved to see the look on his face as well.
Wonder if he'll remember you, when you return at the
next show, to interview him for "A.H.part two"?

I noticed that someone is selling one of his Fake machines
on eBay, that he must have realized he got snookered with.
It was one that he had at the last Chicago show, as I noticed
a ding in the case that matched the pix I have on file. The
bad thing, is most people don't realize til it's too late after
the sale, to make him take the crap back.

[cpdretired]

Well, I'll be out in the parking lot at about 4am anyway.

Were there any sellers that early? I got there at 6:30 but there were fewer sellers setup than previous November shows.

[cpdretired]

Freddy Kruger was there, with very few machines. One Jennings Chief light-up, w/blue plastics.
Two different gumball & candy venders. Plus 4 or 5 of his Phoney-Crap trade stimulators. The
Dandy Vender had a recast jackpot, that didn't belong, and homemade cards. A Cardinal with
incorrect award card. A New Deal w/JP, no award card, and incorrect colors. The only one he
had that was totally correct, was a Daval Gum Vendor w/JP. Maybe some of the Heat is starting
to penetrate his thick scull, as this is the first show that he hasn't had an entire booth full of junk.
Did any of our Forum members stop at his booth, to execute a 'ream-job'? Some that have tried
in the past, just get a 'dead stare', and a 'duhhhh'.

Were you at the show Bill?