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[logan]

....Thinking of buying a fruit machine after i move into my new flat in the coming months,what are the things to look out for not to get swindled etc.? as i havent bought one yet:bigeyes02:

[eyleyro]

In terms of the machine itself, not my arena. But having bought a few in my time (and been lucky) I would say this: Check dimensions very carefully, getting them upstairs whilst not impossible takes 3 people and a wide enough staircase to do it. If your flat has narrow doorways you might be snookered. You've also no idea how heavy they are until you actually try and move one. Bargain for 120kgs, and 2 people to move it. Oh, and whilst you can get them in a saloon car with the boot tied shut, it's not a fun trip and probably not great fot the machine either on it's back, so I wouldn't go fetch one unless for spares/repairs more than 50-75 miles or so, but that's my preference. If they deliver so much the better, though most companys state 'will not take a machine upstairs'.

Good luck!

[mrmystery83]

Oh aye and make sure they accept returns in case owt goes wrong. If you buy it from a private sale try and view it before you part with ya hard earned cash. I bought one from a supposed great company which i've now discovered has a knackered speaker and i can't get anyone to repair it. A good after sales service is always good.

[logan]

Thats some great advice guys,thanks!

[mrmystery83]

No probs mate anytime