Private slot-machine ownership is a legal and practical question before it is a decorating decision. Laws can distinguish possession, sale, transport and operation, and an antique exception in one jurisdiction may not exist in another.
1. Seat height
Make seat height part of the written buying file. Record the evidence, note anything that still needs confirmation and decide in advance what finding would make you renegotiate or walk away.
2. Foot ring
Comfort and stability matter more than matching upholstery. Set the machine at a usable height, keep the center of gravity secure, protect the floor, and make sure a stool or base does not block cabinet access or ventilation.
3. Weight rating
Plan the move as a heavy-appliance job. Know the actual loaded weight, keep the cabinet stable, protect controls and doors, use adequate help and secure the machine in the vehicle so one hard stop cannot turn a collectible into a repair project.
4. Floor protection
Lay out the machine, stand and seat together before buying furniture. Confirm load ratings and aisle clearance, and leave enough room to pull the cabinet forward or open a door when it eventually needs service.
5. Clearance
Treat the stand and seating as load-bearing equipment, not decoration. Check rated capacity, footprint, tip resistance, playing height and floor protection, then leave enough rear and side clearance to open service doors without moving the whole room.
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