Mills operators bell original tin reel strips

[sam2002]

Restoring a slot machine looking for tin reel strips

Thanks

[JHSS-1944]

Sam ; Squirrel & Connie of California, should have the original strips but, you'll pay out the ying yang for them. I swear he never sells anything due to his high prices.
jeff H.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Hey mechanic........Look, the Wonka-man has a new name! Very interesting!
You're right Jeff. Steve's prices are waaaaaaay-out-of-line. It's been that way for many years.

A quick story:
Back in the 1980's, I needed an Original side vender for a Jennings "Operator Bell", which I was
sure that Steve had. At the time, original side venders were going in the neighborhood of $350
or so. I called Steve, and he had one. I says "how much", he says "$850", I says "I don't want the
entire machine, just the vender", he says "that's it", I says "thank you, goodby". I found a nice
complete original, several weeks later, for around $250 & change. The shame of it all was, I
could have drove the 'less than 30mi.' to Steve's shop to pick it up. Oh well!

[JHSS-1944]

he also has a bad habit of wanting you to call him on the phone. even though you explained exactly what part you need in the e-mail. my working hours , the long distance phone call, & if you didn't understand my e-mail , talking to me on the phone won't help.
Honestly don't know a single person who has bought anything from him. but he's been in business for tons of years.
And his restoration prices are double what the machine is worth.
"but, he seems like a nice guy ....."
jeff H.

[sam2002]

Steve is a good guy . His prices are very high so it makes it difficult to dish out the dough for parts , unless absolutely necessary .
I'd bet he has more stock of parts then any other person in the hobby . It is to bad his prices are so high .
He is very knowledgeable with slot machines and someone once told me he could tear one of these down and put it back together blindfolded. That wouldn't surprise me if he could!
Anywho still looking for those strips if anyone has any leads I would greatly appreciate it !