Q: This antique Mills Novelty Co. slot machine has been passed down through my family. It’s in good condition and working order. It has five reels of playing cards. The sign on top says “Drop Five Cents in the Slot” and lists “Rewards paid in merchandise” for two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, etc. What is it worth?

A: This is a Mills Novelty Jockey poker trade stimulator from about 1900-1905. It sat on a countertop at the store. The customer put a nickel in and pressed the lever to see which cards came up. The payout, based on the poker hand that came up, was a certain number of 5-cent coupons that could be used to buy merchandise. Value of your slot machine depends on condition. In perfect condition it could sell for $3,000 to $5,000.