I've got my work cut out for me
I just bought a $50 non-working pachislo on Craigslist. Turns out the only problem was a hopper jam caused by a sticky liquid that had dried and fused a number of the tokens together.
The machine is a 1995 model, although it appears as if it's actually a half-century old. All the non-galavanized or unchromed parts are heavy with rust, the chrome itself is pitted and rusted like an old vintage pachinko frame. Some of the buttons stick, and there was heavy dust, webs and insects throughout the interior and exterior.
The pluses:
The hopper now works and so does the machine.
The belly glass bulb was thought to be out and I found that the starter just required fastening. All the lights appear to be working.
Other than the grime and some cosmetic damage, it appears intact and restorable.
I got approximately 500 tokens out of the deal.
I received a $5 rebate in quarters after removing the belly glass.
Attached are some photos taken after blowing the machine out and an initial wipe-down:
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