ancestor to pachinko?

[mudfud]

Dewey Coin Company Youngstown Ohio Agate Game Pachinko - eBay (item 400022406347 end time Jan-10-09 17:58:57 PST)

item 400022406347

is this agate machine a precursor to pachinko?

I considered bidding, but it's almost 6 feet long, and now I see why the japanese made upright pinball.

[hanabi]

That looks very much like the old bagatelle type games I see on ebay from time to time, although you don't usually see them coin operated

nice find

[pinball wizard]

that game is typical of the bagatelle type machines that were the first pinball machines made in the U.S. in the 1930's. i have never seen one 6ft long,but it does look to be longer than the typical counter top games of the day.the price seems right though,maybe i should bid.

[mudfud]

I asked the buyer about the size and weight, since I have a fedex account.

this was the reply:

I can't say exactly until it's boxed up, but itwill be approx 70" x 36" x 30" and weight is around 55lbs.

if I had the room, I'd probably bid on it, too.

[DrDark]

I bid

[mudfud]

do let us know about it if you get it. i'm very curious.

[hanabi]

Yes, it would be great if a PT Member won this one and could post about how it plays etc etc

Good Luck

[DrDark]

GOTIT

[pinball wizard]

I asked the buyer about the size and weight, since I have a fedex account.

this was the reply:

I can't say exactly until it's boxed up, but itwill be approx 70" x 36" x 30" and weight is around 55lbs.

if I had the room, I'd probably bid on it, too.

i asked about dimensions too.i was told it was 35"X15". that size would compare with my five star final game.they must be planning to double the length when they box it up.probably why their shipping quote was twice what it should be.

[DrDark]

If the seller gets back to me I will pick it up today.
Report to follow.

[hanabi]

If the seller gets back to me I will pick it up today.
Report to follow.

Congrats!!

[johntofva]

Congratulations, it looks like you got it for a good price.

[new in town]

CONGRATS ! ! !

[ocpachinko]

Internet Pinball Machine Database: Dewey Coin Machine 'Agate Game'

...you can visit its relatives here (try advanced search for 1931-33)

[dattia]

WooHoo!

[Bigdog]

Congrats! Now, just implement a few changes per the folks on this site:

1) Strip it down to the wood, remove the pins, re-stain it, and put a new design on the face.

2) Add a couple of new tulips for more exciting play.

3) Put in a couple of new winner lights for more exciting play.

Just kidding...

Nice pickup!

[DrDark]

I spoke to the seller. I'm making a pickup on Saturday morning.

[MrGoodBurn]

Congrats! That is one cool machine you picked up, and dirt cheap too!

[mudfud]

do post detailed pix when you get it. i'm jealous.

[pinball wizard]

that is a nice machine.good thing you are close enough to pick it up,because shipping was way overpriced on that.i would also be interested in seeing pictures,so please post.