by Midcoast Vintage » Wed May 21, 2014 8:47 pm
cargo, and, logistics, as well as the problem of the electrical circuits, the fragile silk screened glass tops which many times are cracked and / or peeling, and, often times, the veneer is peeling due to dampness from basements, or, water damage from being stored in garages, bar room cold storage areas, etc.
parts are harder to find for them than for standard machines.
another BIG factor is, although many of them had beautiful cabinets, the thrill and sex appeal of pulling the handle and seeing the reels spin right in front of your face is non-existent on the consoles.
turning your arm sideways to push down on a handle is just not as appealing.
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Midcoast Vintage on Wed May 21, 2014 11:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.