They've got a nice catalog online at https://www.morphyauctions.com/auctions/past-auctions/coin-op-advertising-5/

Who is Jon Torrance?

Interesting. Where can you find auction results?

http://www.torrencecollection.com/index.html

https://www.newswire.com/news/morphy-auctions-welcomes-respected-industry-talent-jon-torrence-as-5907200

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/AuctionResults.aspx?auctionid=313&ClosedSessionsOnly=1

He just moved out near me from Clovis CA.

I saw part of his collection at his house. Just beyond words the pieces he's got in there. He helped me work out some issues wth my Sega Jumbo.

Holy cow!

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281071

Sega Jumbo
Final Bid: $25,830.00

WOW, what a collection!

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281044

Midway White Lightning
Final Bid: $11,070.00

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Yep, up up and away

I am familiar with Torrence, think Barret Jackson. These guys are appealing to a very high end crowd. Classic cars selling for 100x more than street. Same deal.

They market in The Robb Report. They spend about 20k on the ad alone to my estimation.

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1000% more than street. Same deal.

Sure.

My internet got so overwhelmed loading pages it locked up. I give up.

Tony says, those prices are redrum.

This tells it all. Anyone want to bid on this?

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What seems to be a few decent deals that came out of yesterday's auction.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=279729

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=276369

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=276327

Wonder what the Hawaiian Beauty sold for?

It was very nice.

The 1950 Gottlieb Mermaid sold for $15000!

But a lot of the other pinball games went fairly low - probably because not many pinball people knew about it.

Yikes!

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281051

LOL, without keys. You can tell people who don't know squat about games when they make a big deal out of a game having the keys.

Lot #194: 5¢ Keeney's Submarine Arcade Machine.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281048

Housed in a fine cabinet painted in a fantastic array of colors partnered with a nautical WWII theme. While the submarine is constantly submerging in and out of the water as it moves left and right, use the gun to fire a stream of steel balls at the three targets. Points can accumulate up to 90,000. Very few examples of this are known to be in circulation. Circa 1941. Eight keys are provided. Only three known examples. Museum quality.

Final bid: $36,900

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Lot #1: 10¢ Genco Two-Player Super Basketball.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281009

This arcade machine consists of two manikin basketball players, one in red shorts and the other in white with a green jersey. The Super is one of three versions of this model produced, having a match and replay setting with up to a 16 credit win. There are 4 vertical red and green hoops, points ranging from 2-8. The top 2 hoops are worth up to 10 points. Housed in a fine wood cabinet with the base painted green and yellow. The background is a retro basketball stadium set behind an adhesive cork floor, showing some cracks to the enamel. Wear throughout. A very fun and competitive game. Circa 1954. No keys are provided.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium): $19,200

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While not as obscure as the rest of the stuff, that Gottlieb Fire Queen looked real nice and went for $553, a pretty nice deal. Wish I knew about this sooner :-/

Lot #26: 5¢ International Mutoscope Atomic Bomber Arcade Game

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281090

An Atomic-Age arcade game where players take over the role of a bomber pilot to drop bombs on enemy cities. Players look through the viewfinder and as the scene and clouds roll along, they turn the knob to center the sight over targets and press the button to drop bombs. This game was introduced to the market in 1946 by International Mutoscope Reel Co. The cabinet displays some restoration while retaining original decals, back glass, and many other elements. Three keys are provided.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium): $5,227.50

"Let's Practice! Test your aim now! Drop and atom bomb..."

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This Rock-Ola World Series is a nice piece. Whoever walked out of there with the $1050 Frontiersman got the deal of the day.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281068

Is it wrong i want the catalog now? Damn glad I didnt know about this auction till after the fact.

I have some of the previous catalogs. They are always fun to look through.

I almost pooped myself when I saw the price on this.
http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/10__Midway_s_Shooting_Gallery_Arcade_Game__-LOT281234.aspx
I have one in similar condition. One has to keep things in perspective though. This auction isn't the new price guide it's just a best case scenario situation. Though to find now but it wasn't long ago you could find one fairly easily for under $1000.

I was at the auction. The Catalog was $50.00.

So what did you buy?

Prices on a lot of woodrails and EMs looked pretty good if you weren't after coveted titles.

There were way more pinballs if you go through the online listing. Some great bargains and some titles went unexpectedly high.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/catalog.aspx?auctionid=313

Can't believe how much playfield wear the Mermaid had and it still went for $15000!

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Dragonette sold for $4300.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/5__Gottlieb_s_Dragonette_Double_Award_Pinball_Mach-LOT276319.aspx

Shock to see Humpty Dumpty nearly hitting $5000!

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/5__Gottlieb_s_Humpty_Dumpty_Pinball_Machine_-LOT279589.aspx

Would have liked the Target Pool - looked nice.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/10___25__Gottlieb_s_Target_Pool_Pinball_Machine_-LOT279737.aspx

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Were all these games from the Torrence collection?

I am proud to say I was at the auction a couple of days in advance (filming, not buying) and had the chance to play and view all items. What an amazing collection! Most of it was restored with a lot of love and attention to detail. The auction broke 15 world records! Jon Torrence is an amazing man and once I make it to millionaire, I'll be buying his stuff blind folded. On a side note: also visited Pinball Hall of Fame after meeting up with Tim Arnold.

Such a beautiful woodrail!

Lot #30: Rare 10¢ Gottlieb Hawaiian Beauty Pinball Arcade Game.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281225

Gottlieb manufactured only around 900 of this particular game in 1954. It features lovely tropical graphics on both the playing field and the eye-catching back glass. Chipping and flaking to the image is evident on the back glass. The cabinet and playing field show age and use related wear. No keys are provided.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$3,465

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Very interesting layout with 3 pops between widely spaced flippers - seems like always a chance to nudge and have it pop back out of there. Spanish Eyes on steroids!

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Ditto. I sold a project Hawaiian Beauty with repro backglass and plastics. Could have been (and hopefully will be by buyer) a beautiful restoration, but I just have too many projects and not enough time for them all.

HB was a friends grail game. After putting some time on one he said it's a looker but just an ok player. The split playfield bothered him a little.

Lot #62: Rare 5¢ Gottlieb Diamond Lill Pinball Arcade Game.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281223

Another rare game produced by Gottlieb that features the artwork of Roy Parker. Only around 700 of these pinball games were ever produced. This example is in great condition as evidenced by the vibrant back glass and playing field. Circa 1954. One key is provided.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$1,071

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Lot #193: 5¢ H.C. Evans Bat-A-Score Arcade Game.

http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=281051

As this baseball themed arcade game was manufactured in 1948, it is in near pristine condition. The housing cabinet is superb with curved glass and has a clean interior field, containing two animated manikin baseball players- a pitcher and a batter. The player is given 10 pitches for every nickel and can receive up to 200,000 points. The objective of the game is to hit the steel ball into one of the 5 levels at the rear, the lowest level being a foul and the highest, a home run. The light up display is very active while in operation, moving the player from one base to the other. Unlike most baseball arcade games, the steel ball is not rolled but thrown overhand This game is challenging and fun but definitely requires skill. Thankfully on free-play for endless amounts of practice and amusement. Two keys are provided. This machine currently has a 1¢ coin mech. The cabinet may have had a professional restoration, but the interior looks to be in gorgeous, original condition. A holy grail title to all advanced collectors. Less than five known examples.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium): $61,500

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Has everyone looked at the items in this auction?!!

Hundreds upon hundreds of fully restored games! Could be over million $?

Anyone know how often auctions like this come up?

Wow!! just wow!