Would you attempt a blackjack machine?

Originally Posted by BurlyGuys

I wouldn't even think about it. This would go right in my shred pile. As a gambling machine it is probably illegal for me to sell for it's original intent.



Let's say it weighs 500 pounds. That's fifty bucks in my pocket and I'm done. Let's say I put two hours into dismantling it. 10 pounds aluminum and 10 pounds copper? Let's assume so just for grins. 10 x .50 = $5.00. 10 x 2.95 = $29.50. I got 34.50 extra minus the difference in shred, so now my total payout is 48 + 34.50 = $82.50. Assuming there is that much in higher quality metals, which I doubt. Oh, also I would lose the weight of the wood sides, which is substantial, if I disassemble. My yard would take that unit whole without question, but once I start pulling stuff off their not going to want the wood.

I don't see the upside to dismantling.

I know others will disagree with me. This is just what I would do.

I have considered doing that exact thing because I know how heavy they can be. The 2 remaining bill acceptors will bring $30 each even in untested condition. They appear to be easy to remove too.