Did I get ripped off?

[JMarleyboo]

I just purchased a jokers wild vintage cast iron slot machines poker game. It is runs by electricity. I have never seen anything like this nor am I a collector. The machine was not really in working order but it is in very good condition. The seller told me that it needed a new power cord ( I could see that the wire was broken going in to the body of the machine. It did try to run when he plugged it in but the cards wouldn't really roll well. I bought it for my husband as an anniversary gift. The seller said it should not cost much to fix. I paid $325.00. I can replace the power cord myself. Saw one for parts on ebay in much worse condition for $177. Did I get ripped off?

[mechanic]

This machine is usually painted black so already its a better than average machine being red. Biggest downside on this machine when working is that it is noisy as hell!!! a very annoying boom when handle is pulled. Problems are usually bad relays. Nice machine overall!!

[cpdretired]

Hi,
If it's just the power cord I hope that this is the fix. I keep track of eBay sales trends. The last one that sold on eBay was 3/13/2010. It was in working condition and sold for $300.
The lowest sale was $256. & the highest was $600. If it's the power cord you paid a fair price.
Ron

[SLOT DYNASTY]

JMarleyboo:
No, you didn't get ripped off. The price you paid is very fair, from some of the others that I have seen sell. Yours is in somewhat excellent condition overall, not to
mention your electrical cord problem. Hopefully that is the only drawback. If you have any other electrical problems, any pinball restorer should be able to locate
any further problems that need adjusted or replaced.
First of all - even though this machine is on the large size, it is not a Slot Machine. It is considered a Trade Stimulator, as it does not have a automatic pay out.
These machines were made by United Enterprises, in Staten Island, NY, beginning in early 1971, and were only produced for less than two years. Even though most
of these machines all look alike, there was a few changes in the case features during their mfg. time. They came in several colors. Yours is more in the maroon shade,
which is odd, but they did have a bright red, blue, silver, yellow, wrinkle black, wrinkle green, etc. Saw a white one once, but it may have been a repaint. They also
came in only 10c or 25c play, as far as I know. Yours also has those extra do-dads painted on the case, which was not put on many models.
Good luck with your new treasure. They are fun to play. Maybe this will entice you to become a coin-op collector.