Where to find machines.

[Union Lake Dave]

Would like any advice on where to find antique slots other than E-Bay and auction houses. How about flee markets? I have searched the Internet until my pointer finger is numb...any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Dave]

Forget flee markets. Very unlikely you will find anything decent.

Auctions, like VCA, are not bad but, like all auctions, show up a day ahead of time to check out the merchandise and if you don't know machines that well find someone that does.

Chicagoland slot show is a good place which has lots of machines (much fewer than years ago though). Chicagoland is a good place to meet dealers and other collectors.

Get to know as many people in hobby as you can.

[cpdretired]

Only a 6 or 7 hour drive for you. There are several motels once you exit I-88. Check out the show it's worth the overnight stay.

http://www.chicagolandshow.com/

[millslot]

As mentioned above, Chicagoland is a great place to find machines. Also, I like to check craigslist periodically, every so often you might come across some good machines right nearby (or in the surrounding areas)
Anyway, Good Luck!