currency conversions ????

[deckio007]

hi

I see sumone on ebay is selling a BLACKJACK and says he done a 10 p conversion so it accepts 10 pence coins

Is this possible and if so how if any one has any ideas >>> ???

But is it true that sum machines accept the different currency if they are the same size as a token >>> ???

cheers

[luckydog]

We don't discuss any coin conversions on these machines.

That makes them gambling devices and illegal

[deckio007]

oh really didnt know that ,,, even if its for private home use ?

[cwstnsko]

It may or may not make it illegal at your location or for your intended use, but the information could be used by sombody to make a machine illegal where they live or for their intended use. One concern is that if these machines become widely percieved as illegal gambling devices, it could result in legal action which could make our hobby illegal in many areas.

[jwegger]

Just like sunny California.
The main reason they are illegal in here is they are classified as slot machines by the gaming control board.

[fronzdan]

It may or may not make it illegal at your location or for your intended use, but the information could be used by sombody to make a machine illegal where they live or for their intended use. One concern is that if these machines become widely percieved as illegal gambling devices, it could result in legal action which could make our hobby illegal in many areas.

Someone should shut down the guys SELLING info on token conversions on ebay for this very reason.

[noobie]

I have a better idea. Let's stop electing officials who think they can ban everything we do in our own homes.

[fronzdan]

I have a better idea. Let's stop electing officials who think they can ban everything we do in our own homes.

Good point noob....

but then I'd rather use tokens in the machines at home anyway and use the money I'd save in quarters to buy more machines.

[noobie]

It might be easier to save quarters if you were feeding them into the machine.

[Mike]

I tried that with the quiz machine I own. Trouble is, the wife nips in and takes money whenever she needs change for parking etc! Take it from me, tokens is best.

[deckio007]

i just think its a good and fun way of collecting , and saving money if it accepted real money not just tokens ! here in the uk if a gambling machine is for private home use it is not illegal

Any way i just won a high grade gamera slot so looking forward to getting it sum time next week

[Mike]

Was that the one from 777 Heaven on Ebay? If so, nice price!

[deckio007]

yes m8 i won it last nite i couldnt belive it i thought it would go for at least £200 lol

[Mike]

I hope you enjoy it, it's supposed to be a v.good machine, from what I've read.

[luckydog]

High Grade Gamera is at the top of my want list

But, No more room

[Mike]

High Grade Gamera is at the top of my want list

But, No more room

Still, you've not done bad so far! How many machines is it - 30+?

[luckydog]

29 and holding

[scooby_doo_m2002]

ahhhh give it up lucky, move the stove out and you can fit it in the kitchen.

[drcrippen324]

no no not the stove you need that but they make great bedside tables lockable too

[bf_of_pf]

Someone should shut down the guys SELLING info on token conversions on ebay for this very reason.

Ironic that ebay removes pachi auctions that don't put in enough legal disclaimers about NOT being easily converted to coins, yet those conversion auctions plaster the scene multiple times a day.