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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S and S-plus Reel Games => Topic started by: 65ImpalaSS on September 10, 2014, 01:06:28 PM
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Greetings everyone,
I'm new to the site, as I've been doing some research into a local slot machine that is for sale.
25 cents slot machine. Needs work. Coin return needs fixing. Had a lot of fun with the slot machine. Just needs someone with a little knowledge of machines to fix it.
http://images.craigslist.org/00U0U_2yNavuHK43q_600x450.jpg (http://images.craigslist.org/00U0U_2yNavuHK43q_600x450.jpg)
Manufacture date: 3/89
They are asking $200. I can probably talk them down a little, but should I be concerned about buying a S vs. a S+...? I have confidence in my ability to fix "things" if the parts are available.
Jeff
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I would shy away from it. A bill validator is a very nice feature to have. With the date and the look, I think it is a "M" model. Wish it showed a picture of it turned on and the inside.
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I actually like not having the bill validator, more old-school. I have requested some additional pictures. Stay tuned...
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I think that's an early S+ -- might be an S. Don't think it's an M.
If it's an S+, go for it -- should be easy to fix. If it's an S, I'd be a little more hesitant -- parts for an S (non-plus) are harder to find.
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Other picture from add...
http://images.craigslist.org/01212_4VBHYa4RLNX_600x450.jpg (http://images.craigslist.org/01212_4VBHYa4RLNX_600x450.jpg)
Should be getting additional pictures tonight...
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Pics 1-5 out of 10
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Pics 6-10 out of 10
No good shots of the board. Can you tell with just these...?
Jeff
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would it be funny if it only missing the coin out of coin mech :24: depending where you live you might get a nice s2000 for a few bucks more
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Pictures 6 and 7 answer the mystery. It's an IGT S (non-plus).
As buybestslots above was alluding to, picture 4 shows that there's no sample coin in the coin comparator. The machine will not accept coins unless a sample coin is inserted in the comparator so that it knows what coins to accept and reject. The problem could be as simple as that.
I personally would probably shy away from it, but I'm also spoiled by living in a legal state with access to relatively cheap slots.
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wife says I have a buying disorder,
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Anything I buy has to be at least 25 years old...
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I'm betting they took ALL the coins out to sell it and it has a dead CMOS battery or something of that nature. It's a $200 gamble on something you may have a very hard time getting parts for if it's more than a battery or sample coin
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I would stay away from it also. Finding parts for an S can be difficult, and if you ever want to change the game to some other them, you would be hard pressed to find the software for it.
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I'm being told it hasn't been plugged in for about 10 years. They have countered with $150. I might be willing to "gamble" at $100...
Jeff
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A lot of times I hold out on buying a slot and just wait a few days. In most cases, it will still be sitting there and the seller will usually lower their price.
I'd take everyone's advice here and hold off...
Maybe a $100 is ok ... IF they throw in that brass pitcher set!
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For $150 or even $125 you might be able to sell the parts to vet your money back if it's not fixable, but you could probably buy a good S2000 series for $400+ and not have to mess around with it. You can always remove the BV and cover the hole, I do
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My advice is at 150 or less and not much $ cost to get it-GO for it. It would not be a Big loss if it does not work out but that is why they call it gambling. You would be able to sell parts from it if it does not work out. As a first, No but the price is good for you and convienent evidentally. -Why not-?. You will learn from it and may even come out on top with something you can get working. Just my idea-given what you said. 150 is good but 125 would be even better.
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It's only a 1/2 hour away. I've countered with $100. Stay tuned...
Jeff
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They accepted my offer of $100 (not including the brass pitcher set :no: ), and I pick it up bright and early Saturday morning :applause:
I'll let everyone know how it turns out (and beg for parts?).
BTW They paid roughly $700 for it when purchased "back in the day"...
Jeff
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not bad can,t get hurt for 100
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You can change games easily in the old S slot. There is someone on Ebay that sells the RS game chips, and has a pretty complete list of titles. Then you can use any S-Plus glass kit, as long as you can get the particular RS chip. I have some old S games, they run well, at least for me, and are easy to change out games.
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Aw come on. "S" slots are not that hard to fix.
When you get it call Larry and he can walk you through some of the questions you may have.
His number is 702-363-9998
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Picked up the machine this morning, and it is in great shape...
http://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=229063&part=2 (http://web.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=229063&part=2)
As expected, it had a 61 error code when I plugged it in. Hit the self test button and, as expected again, I got a 12 error code. I had ordered a new battery on Thursday, after we agreed upon the price, but it won't be here until Tuesday/Wednesday.
As Tom Petty wrote, "the waiting is the hardest part". Stay tuned...
Also, it didn't come with a jackpot reset key. Are these universal that can be bought on ebay, etc.?
Jeff
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All Electronics sells those 1/2 AA Lithium batteries with wire leads for $3.50 each.
The IGT reset key remains the same.
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Yes, the JP keys can be bought just about anywhere...
Here's our listing:
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://www.centralvalleyslots.com/igt-jackpot-reset-key.html[/font]
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Got the battery installed last night, put a quarter in the coin comparitor, and voila, she runs like a champ...! :applause:
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Hey hey, congratulations! Glad it was a simple fix to get it running.
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And your addiction has started!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Is there a 12-step program...?
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But not every one has the room for 12 slots in there home. :WeirdEyes: :crylaughing:
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Is there a 12-step program...?
There is a 3 step program...
1. DO NOT EVER, turn off the lights in the slot room, they multiply in the dark.
2. Don't ever say, I'll just get one glass kit, so I can change them around, you'll end up with more than you can imagine.
3. Admit that you are addicted so you don't fool yourself into buying another one, once you own up to your addiction, I am not responsible for what comes next... well at least you will go into the purchase knowing that YOU ARE addicted.
Here are just a few excuses to buy another machine.
1. If I have two of the same, I can swap parts whenever one goes bad to see what needs to be fixed.
2. Hmm, I really like the sounds the new machines make, can I make mine do that? NO? Then there's only one way to fix that.
3. Gee, I don't have a poker machine, that gameking has MANY games, I only need to buy that.
4. Those video slots are cool, my game king slots don't look like that, just look at the variety...
5. You mean there's a newer version of that game that I really like... Oh wait, it doesn't work on my current platform....
6. That machine I played in the casino is really cool, but I bet it costs more than a car... Wait, it ONLY costs how much?
7. If I buy this platform, I can have access to a lot more games...
8. I really like the looks of those new transmissive LCD reel games...
9. Somebody offered me a slot at a really good price, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity that I just can't pass up.
10. ...
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I need to keep away from the "rabbit hole".
Repeat after me, I only need 1 slot machine, I only need 1 slot machine, I only need 1 slot machine...
I only have room for 1 pinball machine, 1 MAME cabinet, and 1 slot machine as far as electronics go. Plus the pool/ping pong table, pop-a-shot, dart board, etc...
Jeff
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There is a guy in Vegas selling his new $450 Foosball table for $100. Surely you have room for a Foosball table.
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I feel that is an ok price to get started .... the best thing is that you have such a great support system here you can go too wrong. Get the machine ... look at all the repair logs that have been created for that machie ... then ask any and all uestions. There is a huge amount of friends here that are wilng toshare their knowledge and experience with you to help you on your way. i .. am more into the Electro Mechnical Bally machines and older slots like Mills, Jennings and Watlings and Pace .... but ... you are in the right place. Welcome home... :applause:
dave F
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BTW, I contacted IGT, and they tracked my machine as sold to AC Coin & Slot in March 1989. They were the exclusive distributer of IGT slots. Unfortunatelt, AC Coin & Slot closed their doors last year so my search has ended. Looks like my slot was most likely used somewhere in Atlantic City...
Jeff