by rtmccurdy » Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:41 pm
It does seem ironic that the seller is using a Mills Black Cherry (with who knows how many internal reproduction parts) as an example of a machine that would be "investment grade." (Obvious new & incorrect cabinet, award card (probably), repainted, etc.) Since the Black Cherry is one of the most common survivors from the 1940's it is quite easy to find an all original example in near mint condition for under $1200 depending on the denomination. There would be even more if the fake Golden Nugget phenomena had never occurred! What bothers me more is the huge number of repro War Eagles, Castle Fronts, Bursting Cherries, Rol-a-Tops, and Jennings light-ups appearing on eBay, Craigslist, and other selling sites every week.