golden nugget real?

[5 cent player]

Hello,

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/at ... 51719.html

I just came across something that I thought would make for a good conversation here on the forum the machine here seems to always inspire information and wisdom that will help the new folks like I still consider myself. I was cruzing craigslist in major citys and came across this Golden Nugget in LA. From the discussion's here it looks legit to me, but i would love to here from the expirts. One of the things I noticed that would lend it to possibly being original is of course the base, the base is chrome and wraps around the entire bottom versus the small exit for coins. in addition to that the Golden Nugget Marquis on top looks to be covering what used to be a mills bonus window which I have heard they used at the Golden Nugget with the bonus mechanism portion removed.

What do you all think????

Apply standard disclaimer, this machine is not mine and I have no connection to it and would not benefit in any way from purchase or sale.

[TheFatman]

I agree with the wrap around payout skirt. This is the way they were. As far as the coverd up bonus high top, the best thing is to ask for the pics of the inside without the mech in it. As far as I see, looks good so far. A good thing to check would also be the serial #on it. You can get great help here in that regards.
Dave F

[watlingboy]

Yes, it is real. No one has ever reproduced any of Nuggets with the correct full front coin tray.

Watlingboy

[5 cent player]

I know this next question is a tough one, but would a fair price be on this for both parties, i will be in the area soon and might reach out to the seller in a week or so. Thanks for the help on this.

[TheFatman]

And the correct answer for this is what any one is willing to pay. There is a window but ultimatly it is what it is worth to a buyer. If your happy with a figure ... thats great.
Dave

[watlingboy]

Not sure that was what he was looking for. All of the originals I have seen were painted with a gold metal flake paint. Since this has been repainted incorrectly, you can try to use that as a bargaining chip. $3500 to $4500 would be a fair price. His price of $5500 would not be that out of line if it was a really nice unrestored original.

Hope that helps.

Watlingboy