Real or Fake

[bkgarcia]

I am looking to buy this Mills, they told me it is orignal,

[watlingboy]

They lied.

Watlingboy

[bkgarcia]

Are you sure it's a fake , and what do you see to say that, thanks

[MONTI]

I agree with WATLING BOY, the Mill's War Eagle was one of the most reproduced slot machines in the 70's and early 80's!

[watlingboy]

Don't ask the question, then question the people that tell you it's a fake. The back door is repro, the wood case, wrong handle, castings, wrong reel strips and that is without seeing the inside.

Watlingboy

[nvmos2]

Are you sure it's a fake , and what do you see to say that, thanks

Go to the Board Index for this forum;
then go to the 10th topic: Tips on Identifying Fraudulent Machines;
then click on the first thread under that topic;
then click on the link.
A lot of good info there.

[mrslot1]

Fake, looks like an early version from Bill Harris! 1980's looks like that anodized plating!

[MONTI]

Fake, looks like an early version from Bill Harris! 1980's looks like that anodized plating!

AH Yes My Friend!
Memories of Royal Bell Ltd. out of Arvada Colorado!

[gamblingman]

Don't ask the question, then question the people that tell you it's a fake. The back door is repro, the wood case, wrong handle, castings, wrong reel strips and that is without seeing the inside.

Watlingboy

With all due respect to Watlingboy, I am a bit disappointed in your answer to "why" you thought this slot was a fake. Those of us that have been around here for a while, know and respect your experience and observations. I personally have learned a lot from what you have written about different machines over the years. Even though I don't collect slots any longer, I still have an interest, and I still like to learn. The person asking is new to the forum (just joined today) and likely had no idea of where to look on the forum for tips....nor did they know of your experience and knowledge. I sincerely believe the question was in no way intended as an insult, or a question of your expertise, but rather a chance to learn as a new person coming into the hobby.

I can pull up numerous posts where the topic revolves around the importance of educating new folks to the hobby regarding the repros and fakes, and the likes of the Vegas Butcher. We point them to this forum and tell them how much information and expertise is here waiting for them. This was a chance to shine, and to educate another new soul. Essentially saying "because I said so" is no answer, and takes me back many years to someone that couldn't be bothered with a "dumb kid" asking so many questions. I ended up ignoring what they said, and learning many lessons the hard way, and on my own. Keep in mind, there may be 40 other "lost" souls looking at the same slot, and having the same questions. Some of them will probably pass through this forum without posting....but they will be picking up the information none the less. Anything we can put in writing, will be here for folks to see in the future, but they have to know they are welcome.

Again, not trying to start anything, and I'm not trying to be critical. I'm trying to suggest we all think about how we answer things and do a better job of helping and educating. Even some of us "old folks" learn from this forum every day of the week.....

[bkgarcia]

Don't ask the question, then question the people that tell you it's a fake. The back door is repro, the wood case, wrong handle, castings, wrong reel strips and that is without seeing the inside.

Watlingboy

I was just asking you what you saw that was fake ,so I could inform the owner lol, I was not question you