Buying LoTR

I have been looking at prices of LOTR and I think you should expect to pay at least $4,000.

#4 13 years ago

BEN

TZBen

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14y 62,050 1,544 13

keep in mind that with only one pin you only have one choice when you want to play. It's a little like only playing one video game for a system.

#5 13 years ago

thokennedy

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Royal Oak, MI

14y 19,900 401 4 16

3k will be a tuff find - as this is a very popular game. I don't want to discourage you for trying - but I was looking at one point and couldn't find anything less than the 3800 mark.

#6 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

Have you played any pinball at CP Pinball? They are just east of St Louis in Illinois and have about 80 machines. That way you could see if others fit the bill and/or spread your wings a little so you won't get tired of your one.

www.cppinball.com

#7 13 years ago

KEN

fusion301

Inactive member

Somers Point, NJ

14y 53,900 2,119 13 7

I managed to snag a HUO 750 plays LOTR for $3100 - this isnt typical, but you might be able to find something in that range or a few hundred more. Post up on RGP also.

#8 13 years ago

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Brokedad

Also remember there is a regular and special edition of this game. The special edition has gold legs, trim, backglass, etc. There is also a shaker motor option most people prefer.

Good luck on your hunt. The best deal I could find was $5000 for a NIB special edition machine with shaker motor and free shipping.

#9 13 years ago

KEN

fusion301

Inactive member

Somers Point, NJ

14y 53,900 2,119 13 7

If your only getting one - LOTR is one that keeps you coming back for more....This is my last pin - I said that a few times.

#10 13 years ago

JJD

coasterguy

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Brokedad.... where was that deal I want it....

#11 13 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

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15y 72,650 5,822 8

Perhaps you may find a deal in late winter? - Jan./Feb. ?
good luck with your LOTR search - a fine game

#12 13 years ago

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Brokedad

I found it using www.dogpile.com coasterguy. That search engine does all of the major ones inclusive. I can't remember now what I did exactly for search terms.

#13 13 years ago

ALX

donjagra

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14y 72,100 3,402 10 34

My conversation with the wife went something like this, "Honey, I know I said that I only wanted the one, but I think that I really need the second one before the baby comes. It will be my last chance to spend money on myself."

She said, "If I let you have the second one, can we make a rule that you can only have two in the house at any time?"

And I say, "Fair enough, two it is."

#14 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

http://www.leboncoin.fr/sports_hobbies/159082322.htm?ca=7_s

My wife and I had that conversation. For me it was 3. I found space for a fourth.

#15 13 years ago

thokennedy

Inactive member

Royal Oak, MI

14y 19,900 401 4 16

thats funny to hear others talk about it...for me the 2nd one was the hardest one to get my wife on board with. I think once she realized it wasn't a typical 'phase' for me, and that she enjoyed them too, the 3rd and 4th ones were just a matter of finding the space.

#16 13 years ago

LIO

lb45

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Larodde

14y 57,150 858 10

I've reached ten machines , and the wife has a pinball "overdose" - i should find now a machine for her to pass through this situation. ...

For LOTR : it sounds we have the same level of prices for LOTR in France - please find a recent ad made by a professionnal : (4400 USD )

#17 13 years ago

JJD

coasterguy

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LOTR now or wait to see what TRON has to offer. I just can't help to think that Tron could be an amazing pin theme.

#18 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

Is Tron anything more than a pipe dream? I mean, it premiers next week and I haven't seen anything from Stern about the pin.

#19 13 years ago

JJD

coasterguy

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I was told may 2011.

#20 13 years ago

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Brokedad

http://www.ioffer.com/i/lord-of-the-rings-pinball-machine-special-edition-look-177664179?source=eisi

I can't find that post again ... but here is a zero play special edition floor model for $5253 with a mention of free shipping allowance.

If you are seriously interested it might be worth contacting them and make an offer. No idea on this deal or seller so you are on your own there.

#21 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

May huh. I wonder why so late. In 6 months the movie will be on DVD and probably forgotten.

#22 13 years ago

JJD

coasterguy

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I dunno that's what I was told from what I would call a good source. We'll see.

#23 13 years ago

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salimus78

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Harrisonburg, VA

13y 35,400 18 1 1

Nice find brokedad! I will send them an offer, it might be worth paying a little extra for something that mint and collectible. I have never been to CP pinball seal, but I actually made plans to go there with a buddy from work next Friday. I just wanted to make sure I tried all the machines out there before I settled down with the right one Kind of like college you know?

#24 13 years ago

BRI

gweempose

13y 154K 20,211 37

I've never been to CP Pinball, but I have heard that they keep their machines in meticulous condition. You couldn't ask for a better place to try out a bunch of different A-list games.

#25 13 years ago

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Brokedad

The shaker is readily available. I'd install one. With it being prewired the installation would be a breeze.

#26 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

The hardest part of installing a shaker in the new Sterns is drilling the holes to mount it. The wiring is as easy as plugging in the connector.

#27 13 years ago

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Brokedad

Being in Alaska SC knows all about drilling (many things)

#28 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber