Jennings witch

[briank]

Ive had a Jennings 5c slot for years and recently traded it for another Jennings. While looking on the net for different Jennings variations I came across the Jennings Witch slot that I really like (victoria a is the official Jennings name I think.) I know it is rare but what is one valued at and did they make any besides in 5 cents? Is there a good book on the market for the early Jennings machines?

[Frank]

There are quite a few report Witches out there - a real one will have S/N 100,000 to 100,050 - it was a Jennings 100,000 commemorative, but was considered bad luck and didn't sell well.

[gsx11r]

Hello
SN: 100,500 and not 100,050 !Just 500 Witch was made !

Good luck for find one ; and there are a lot of reproduction , so , be careful !!
And be sure that the Mechanism is complet !!
Look at this address for more info about Victoria (B) ,(in French , sorry !! ) :
http://retro-jackpot.fr/com-phocagaller ... s/victoria


Stephane

[mechanic]

I had number 100,024 and restored it. I sold it many years ago and the last I heard it was in Cleveland area. Got the proof too. Still have the inside tag with the serial number on it. Forgot to put it back on. OOPSY !!!!!!!!!!!!! Even have some before and after pics

[Dave]

Mine is 100,056

I bet 90% of the Witches out there are Model B's with faked witch castings. Fortunately, the bottom back door on a real witch is different than on a Model B and you can use that to identify the fakes (as well as look at the serial number).

Be very careful when buying a Witch, real ones are worth quite a bit. The last few fakes that have sold at VCA brought very low prices.

Dave

[briank]

Thanks for the info so far...I wouldn't want a restored one but what kind of money do they bring? Can anybody recommend a Jennings book for the older slots...20's~30's?

[Dave]

Here is what the last legitimate one sold for at auction., $17,000 + the juice. That was 10 years ago. I don't know what the going price is since they rarely go to auction and just pass directly between collectors.

It was restored.

The fakes bring about $1,000 + the juice. That was last year.

FYI, here is my original which is not for sale.

[briank]

Looks like I will be getting a repop.......maybe eventually a real one.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Mine is 100,056

I bet 90% of the Witches out there are Model B's with faked witch castings. Fortunately, the bottom back door on a real witch is different than on a Model B and you can use that to identify the fakes (as well as look at the serial number).

Be very careful when buying a Witch, real ones are worth quite a bit. The last few fakes that have sold at VCA brought very low prices.

Dave

Dave:
I think you are being a bit modest. My vision, is that at least 96% of the Witches are "FAKESTERS". The biggest majority
of them were slapped together in the Southern California. Every VCA Auction, since Sidlow took over, has had at least
one on the block. Then when Morphy took over, there was one in his first auction, which hammered at $1,000 plus juice.
Morphy has been rejecting most of the Fake machines, ever since. Especially the dreaded "Golden Magget". And better
yet, the Vegas Butchers 'Fantasy Crap' Trade Stimulators. This is 'Good News', especially for all the newbies that are coming
in to our hobby on a regular basis.
This Forum Group is one of the best places on the net for newbies to ask questions, and hopefully get high grades on their
homework, so as not to get burned by the Sharks. Even some of the 'old-timers', have payed much more than they should
have, (myself included), because of something known as "Auction Fever".
Bill

[standardchief]

There is a Witch for sale on eBay for $8500. Serial number 100159.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jennings-Slot-M ... SwHoFXtPY4

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