Either way, the machine should not be labeled a Mills, or, a Bell-o-matic, as neither had anything to do with it, just as if
you buy a BOYD COTTINGTON PLASTIC POSER-MOBILE HOT ROD... IT IS NOT A FORD... FOMOCO HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAR.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASTLE-FRONT-SL ... 4ad4e7131c
HERE is the tricky wording, which makes no sense:
Mills Castle Front Slot
Mills Castle Front Slot is in FLAWLESS working and looking condition!! Made in 1987 identical to the antique slot from the 30's except the payline cherry.
THESE ARE NO LONGER PRODUCED: RETAIL PRICE was $2895.00
The machine is re-manufactured by Royal Bell. It was originally made by MILLS BELL-O-MATIC in the Royal Bell, Ltd facility in Denver in the early 90's
1) it is not a mills.
2) states made in 1987, then, later states made in the early 90's...well... which is it?
3) states "identical...". it isn't . mills castle NEVER came with silver reel strips. (he does mention payout is incorrect, so, obviously he knows SOMETHING about slots. also, repro cashbox is not IDENTICAL, and machine probably has repro flat back door and modern drawer lock.
3) states "re-manufactured+. this is a fancy / false term do disguise "REPRODUCTION". then, states; "It was originally made by MILLS BELL-O-MATIC in the Royal Bell, Ltd facility in Denver in the early 90's". MILLS BELL-O-MATIC, NOR MILLS, WAS NEVER LOCATED IN DENVER, AND WAS NEVER MANUFACTURED OR ASSOCIATED WITH BILL AND ROSANNA HARRIS, OR THE ROYAL BELL COMPANY IN ANY WAY.
Besides the problem of "unknowing OR unscrupulous" sellers spouting their bogus knowledge, is THE PROBLEM OF EBAY MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REPORT FAKE MACHINES (OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS ON THEIR WEBSITE), EBAY ALSO TURNS A DEAF EAR AND FAILS TO TAKE DOWN FRAUDULENT MACHINES, OR OTHER FRAUDULENT LISTING. THEY SIMPLY DO NOT CARE. NOR,DO THEY CARE WHEN A HIJACKED ACCOUNT IS REPORTED TO THEM, THEY STILL LET THE AUCTION PLAY OUT.
