Vegas Chop Shop Creation?

[flipper77]

cpdretired mentioned the Frankenstein Superior Confection creation in the infamous Vegas area. I snapped a quick picture as he was unloading and asked him about this machine. The seller commented that this was a legitimate Superior machine - when I asked didn't these come with a gum vender on front rather than the false jackpot, he again repeated this was a legitimate model. I know Superior machines fairly well but I did not challenge the seller and I seem to remember seeing a similar Superior on eBay a few years back. Is this "mostly" authentic with exception of the tavern strips and award card?

The sad rest of story here is that seller Fred (won't mention last name) is a respected long time slot collector and knows Jennings machines very well. He has been a good source for Jennings parts. But his "creations" (he had several other Frankenstein machines on display) taint his reputation - I would be hesitant to buy any machine from him at present. Nvmos2 took better pictures of the machines inside and hope that he can post for comment.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

This Jerk-Off will flat-out LIE to anyone that asks him about his machines. I have heard many stories from other collectors.
Superior made both a Gumball, and a Non-Gumball version of this machine. That is NOT a Jackpot on the front, in spite of
what he wants everyone to think. It is there to display a trinket, like a pocket watch, or whatever else the proprietor choose
to display as the top-winning item. This Clown has 'Jackpot-on-the-brain'. His latest antics, are slapping a recast jackpot on
every thing he gets his hands on. Many machines he puts them on, either never came with one, or is an incorrect one from
another model. The only thing that is a Jackpot with him, is all the BS that flows from his Jackpot-Mouth!
Therefore, the machine in your pix above, is Totally Incorrect. No Jackpot - just a window full of pennies. Homemade reel
strips & award card, and incorrect paintjob. I saw him buy 2 or 3 of these machines about a year ago, and wondered how he
was going to Bastardize them. Now I know. It's not going to be too long, before there are not enough original machines left
in existence for the new collectors, after this Jerk gets done with his Fantasy Escapades. I can't understand why he is even
allowed to have a booth at the Chicago show, as it would be rare to see more than 1 or 2 of anything, that wasn't a Junk Repro.

[superior7450]

To All,
It is a total disgrace for any one to do this butcher act to any machine or trade stimulator.
The real sad story is that some would do this ( for there personal satisfaction) then try and sell it to a uneducated buyer as a original.
Plus that this person did it to a Superior machine as they are few and far between.
Just remember friends that someday the person that did and does this will get there's.
All I ask is to spread the word on this IDIOT.

[Midcoast Vintage]

Is Fred aware of this website?
Does he know that the EDUCATED slot community is aware of his actions?
If not, perhaps alerting him that we are wise to actions will wake him up.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Is Fred aware of this website?
Does he know that the EDUCATED slot community is aware of his actions?
If not, perhaps alerting him that we are wise to actions will wake him up.

I am sure that Fred is well aware of what is said in this Forum, and I can care less.
Even if he isn't registered, he has enough Kissin-Cousins that follow us, and relay
everything that is said about him. Like I have said before, he doesn't give a s**t what
we say. He thinks it's funny. He told me so, years ago. He has totally destroyed so
many nice original machines, than I can count.
And you can't wake up a Zombie!
Also, Mr. superior7450, this won't be the only Superior that he will destroy, as I
have seen him buy 2 or 3 of them on eBay awhile back.

[superior7450]

To All,
You know what educated collectors should do is when they see the BUTCHERS work at a show or for sale is to stand at his booth and tell everyone LOL!
Kill em with the TRUTH!
Thanks

[TheFatman]

Is this an original lock as it is listed? All I have seen has the Mills stamped into the brass.
[attachment=0]lock mills.JPG/attachment]Dont see it anywhere...... hummm

271450983821 Item #

Whats the bolts holding it onto the plate.
Just dont know .... must be an original original or something like that .... or i am wrong ... wont be the first time.
Dave

[atac]

The lock looks original. That is the older style with rivets that hold the body to the base. They have been pounded out to rekey the lock--usually they are flush.

[TheFatman]

Thanks for the info ..... have not seen them before. That is what the seller said too.
Dave

[superior7450]

To All,
On ebay ( flea bay ) there is a superior baseball machine LOL
the bent coin guy can not give up on this kind of stuff it seems!
Another Superior machine that has been destroyed.
I hope by collectors that know what name brand trade machines should look like to post the truth about guys like this that destroy a machine.
Thanks,
Superior7450