American Restoration

[cpdretired]

Rick does it again. This episode aired on the History Channel 9/26. It is not on their website at this time. A customer brought in a Mills Horse Head Bonus slot for restoration. The owner said that it was not working properly. I can't remember the exact price that Rick was charging but it was close to $3500.00. Rick took the mechanism to Las Vegas Antique Slot Machine for repairs. The highest price on Dave's list for this machine is $2400.00. That is for a properly working restored slot.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Pure Insanity! Well, I guess someone has to pay for the commercial breaks, and obviously it isn't going to be Rick.

[drwstr123]

Ol' Rick wanted $10K to restore a go-cart...albeit a crude model T replica. He settled for $9K.

[SLOTMANDAVE]

The prices Rick gets are far from real but it is great show to watch and there are some people out there who will pay crazy prices to get work done ,I just wish they would come to me!

[millslot]

never fails to amaze me on these types of shows, when their buyin something its worth nothing and when their selling/appraising something its worth 2/3X actual value. But i still love watching em

[youngjedi]

I just saw the episode. Rick charged 3800 for the restore. I was surprised...considering the machine is valued at around 3000 to 3500 restored.
Ive restored a few of these machines and never charged my customers that much.

Charlie

[cpdretired]

Premiere Date:May 07, 2013 - 10:00-10:31PM ET

When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine–one that dispenses golf balls instead of coins. Both items present Rick and his team with what look like insurmountable problems.

[buzzojoe]

I'm sorry, but I can't even watch that show anymore. I watched one episode a few months back only because Rick's hot but slutty bimbo wife was doing a photo shoot for a birthday present for the stupid billy goat looking goof....

[cpdretired]

I'm sorry, but I can't even watch that show anymore. I watched one episode a few months back only because Rick's hot but slutty bimbo wife was doing a photo shoot for a birthday present for the stupid billy goat looking goof....

Come on Joe one more time. Then we can talk about how he overcharged and screwed up the paint colors.