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Essential Guide to ... Second-hand machines
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AZTEC COIN
Continued growth for Aztec Coin
Aztec Coin continues to serve operators with an ever-increasing range of high quality products .
A ztec Coin was established in 1997 , and 16 years in the business has seen much evolution from the company ’ s humble beginnings . Owner Richard Monk previously gained much experience at Stretton Leisure - a well-respected operator within the Greenalls group of companies .
Following his tenure at Stretton , Monk set up Aztec Coin from a single garage , selling three to four machines a week . Bigger premises followed , and with this , larger stocks of mixed kit could be held , as well as additional storage for over 200 pool tables .
From 2000 to 2008 , Aztec enjoyed a healthy trade and distribution of exclusive lines of product added to the company ’ s portfolio . A third move followed to a bespoke unit in Widnes with very modern facilities and of high quality .
Aztec continued to serve operators well with mixed product concentrating in more
AMG LEISURE
n the current
Iclimate , more operators than ever are looking to freshen up their estate without the large costs that buying brand new bring . This is where AMG Leisure can help provide cost effective high performing equipment that has been prepared to the very highest standard .
AMG has two separate workshops , each with their own expertise . The Ripon workshop specialises in the gaming arm of AMG ’ s operations . The engineers all have
AMG not cutting corners
AMG Leisure has always aimed to provide the best standard of used equipment wherever possible without compromise or cutting any corners . many years of combined experience in the sector , site prepping multiplayers , fruit machines and anything gaming related . “ Between them there probably wouldn ’ t be a gaming machine in the marketplace that they haven ’ t worked on at some stage ,” said AMG ’ s David Bowman . “ Whether its reel-based or PC-based , the engineers have the required skills to make sure the machine is prepared to the very best standard in the marketplace .
“ When an AMG salesman takes an order they will ask the customer preferences on set up , such as price of play or pay out percentages . This is then placed on the order form where the engineer will set the machine up according to the customer ’ s wishes . The idea being when the machine arrives to the customer its ready to start earning straight away .”
depth on supplying Cat C , SWP and digital jukeboxes . “ Our new premises opened up new opportunities to work with operators from all over the northwest in our central and easily located warehouse ,” Monk said .
“ This year sees many exciting developments . We are ready to launch our new website that will allow trade operators to log in and see each and every piece of our stock in detail and our online discounts and product information should prove of great use as more and more operators search online for equipment . We will also have a tech helpdesk for support and service issues free of charge to existing customers .”
Monk added : “ On the transport front we have cemented a deal with a local haulier who ensures we can move our kit quickly in caring and professional hands and with regards to workshop facilities we have invested in a dedicated spray booth ensuring our kit is turned out to the highest possible standard . We offer credit terms , deliver locally free of charge and our warehouse is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday - all are welcome .”
Aztec Coin recently struck a deal with a national operator , and shortly the company will see a steady of stream of late and high quality redemption , video and crane products .
“ We also have access to used X Putt machines - an interactive golf game that is held in high regard and is a fraction of the original price ,” Monk said . “ We hope to build our reputation further in the coming months and watch this space for the availability of sought after stock with many hard to find pieces on route to us . Thanks to all our customers who have supported us so well for so long and please any old contacts get in touch with us .”
The second workshop specialises in the FEC arm of AMG Leisure ’ s business and is based in Kings Lynn . This is where all of the novelty , redemption , cranes and pushers are site prepared . The engineers in Kings Lynn have all worked in busy FEC centres in the past with a combined experience of 50 years in the job . Over the past six years AMG has earned a high reputation on site preparing this kind of equipment with some large national companies making AMG their second hand supplier of choice .
In both workshops , AMG inspect every second hand machine that arrives prior to it being site prepared . This is to access whether it needs any spares parts or is missing anything essential to the machine . Once the workshop is happy with the machines condition and if the machine hasn ’ t already been sold , a picture will be taken and placed on AMG ’ s webpage .
“ This has become an invaluable tool for AMG and its customers as searching for second hand machines has never been easier ,” Bowman said . “ The website shows the machine picture , specification and , most importantly , price .”
CROWN LEISURE
Keeping evergreen favourites operational
Serving gaming and amusement markets across the UK , Crown Leisure continues to play an important role in the used machines sector .
With a UK-wide presence in the amusement and gaming industry , Crown Leisure ’ s key role as a supplier of quality new equipment is complemented with a used product and part exchange service .
According to Kevin Temple of Crown division Deith Leisure , there is currently strong demand for a select few popular refurbished gaming products , but this demand is not always matched by supply .
“ We have a part exchange service , but not a lot of products are currently coming back to us ,” Temple said . “ This might be due , in part , to the economic downturn , but it is also the case that some products are too good for operators to part with .”
According to Temple , some of the most popular used products are Bullion Bars from Astra Games , Triple 7 cabinets from Barcrest , Slam-a-Winner from Benchmark Games and Bay Tek Games ’ Big Bass Wheel .
“ With our part exchange service , a customer might want to buy four Triple 8 cabinets and trade in four Triple 7 cabinets . We will perform a full , in-depth refurb and restoration and send it back into the market with a full warranty .”
Coinslot JUNE 14 - JUNE 20 , 2013