1st Pachi Possibility Perchance?

[Sigrah]

Hello All,

I was doing my daily search on CL and this showed up about an hour away from me. I have e-mailed the seller for close-up pics. But wanted first impressions and maybe an idea of what it might be. I looked at the museum and it looks like a Mizuho to this very untrained eye.

Thanks as usual for the wonderful help.

Ron

[JACKSJE4]

Hard to tell with such small pictures. How much is the seller asking?

[hanabi]

You're going to need some good clear close-ups, especially of the cell face

very difficult to see if any water staining, etc

[Sigrah]

Hard to tell with such small pictures. How much is the seller asking?

$50 bucks.

[JACKSJE4]

Thanks! If the cell is in great condition and all of the pieces are there, then it is probably worth about $50. Won't know for sure until we get some larger photos.

Jeff

[Sigrah]

Here are the close-ups. Well, better quality pics anyways.

From my untrained eye, looks like some water stain issues.

[luckydog]

first time i've seem stand brackets like that, it must be tilted back slightly

[JACKSJE4]

I agree about the water stains. Looks kind of bad. Also, the jackpot see-saw cover is missing from the back. The machine will still work without, but it would be nice to have.

If you still want the machine, I would offer $25 and see what they say.

Good luck!

Jeff

[mudfud]

sometimes it's hard to tell what's water stain and what's on the glass.

can you get the seller to open the door and take a picture? tell him/her about the latch behind the left side (as you face the machine). this will give you a clearer picture, before you drive an hour.

[Lddrizzt]

first time i've seem stand brackets like that, it must be tilted back slightly

Those are upside down shelf brackets bolted to it.

[Moparformances]

the back mech looks the same as the "three star" i just parted out

dirty yes water stained??? hard to tell... i agree with the doc ask for another pic with the open door

or take a gamble and a

[Sigrah]

Hi,

I received this response this morning with the attached pictures:

"Ron,
The discoloration wipes off leaving only the slightest bit of staining, only noticeable when you're looking for it. I was able to do some test cleaning with a paper towel, so I've attached a before and after shot."

Thoughts?

Ron

[mudfud]

it's not bad, really. probably more dirt stains on the cell than water stains. I think there are some faint ones around the arcs of nails at the top, but they are not that noticeable.

see if he'll take $40. tell him there are 2 plastic covers missing on the back.

good luck.

chewy

[JACKSJE4]

[1930artdeco]

Hi Sigrah,

You are correct that is a Mizuho. It is fancier than mine so I am assuming late 70's or early 80's.

Mike