Defender
Williams, 1982Quoted from Pballnewb:Unsure if I need to remove the backglass for transport and put it in a protected sleeve of some kind or should i leave it on when i fold the back ?
As long as there's nothing rubbing the back of the backglass keep it inside the head for transport.
The games were designed to be shipped freight and handled carelessly; I can't remember the last time I've seen/heard a backglass breaking inside the head.
Quoted from Pballnewb:yes i have. of the ones i have watched the head is folded onto the play field glass protected by cardboard and shrink wrapped down.
I don’t think Defender has hinges, so just be aware that it can slide and the only limit is the wires. Ensure it doesn’t slide too far down and pull on the connectors. Bring some cardboard for the top as well as to protect the cabinet as you strap it down.
I use the little cardboard corners that many appliances come with, they work great and prevent the straps from digging into the cabinet and head.
Quoted from coolwhs:As long as there's nothing rubbing the back of the backglass keep it inside the head for transport.
The games were designed to be shipped freight and handled carelessly; I can't remember the last time I've seen/heard a backglass breaking inside the head.
Defender is not the game you wanna handle carelessly. He’ll be stuck up a creek if the backglass breaks! You could wrap it in a towel if you want, but best bet is to just carefully set it on the floor in the back standing up. The back of the glass probably has the paint lifting after all these years so anything touching it may rub artwork off.
If it’s not flaking then wrapping it should be fine
Heading down now to pick it up. I am sympathetic to the people who worry I will damage this rare pinball machine. However I believe these people underestimate my skill set. I am sure i can get the machine working and cleaned up.
BUT, I plan on drilling the lock and posting pics again. When i do that. I will accept offers for defender. The highest bid over 8k. The machine would need to be picked up by 7/26 (this tuesday) with cash. If no bids. I will bring it home and work to bring it to life. Then list again for higher price.
So if you don't want this "noob" to touch YOUR machine. Here might be your chance to stop it.
I will advertise it after the pics are taken. Or you can DM me now if you dont even want me drilling the lock..... location of machine is 30-40 minutes east of hartford CT......sorry no better warning than 2 days.
Quoted from Pballnewb:Heading down now to pick it up. I am sympathetic to the people who worry I will damage this rare pinball machine. However I believe these people underestimate my skill set. I am sure i can get the machine working and cleaned up.
BUT, I plan on drilling the lock and posting pics again. When i do that. I will accept offers for defender. The highest bid over 8k. The machine would need to be picked up by 7/26 (this tuesday) with cash. If no bids. I will bring it home and work to bring it to life. Then list again for higher price.
So if you don't want this "noob" to touch YOUR machine. Here might be your chance to stop it.
I will advertise it after the pics are taken. Or you can DM me now if you dont even want me drilling the lock..... location of machine is 30-40 minutes east of hartford CT......sorry no better warning than 2 days.
Amazed you didn’t take that 8 large and run. If something happens you’ll be kicking yourself and stuck empty handed!
You could get two great DMDs for that price.
Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Quoted from Pballnewb:Heading down now to pick it up. I am sympathetic to the people who worry I will damage this rare pinball machine. However I believe these people underestimate my skill set. I am sure i can get the machine working and cleaned up.
BUT, I plan on drilling the lock and posting pics again. When i do that. I will accept offers for defender. The highest bid over 8k. The machine would need to be picked up by 7/26 (this tuesday) with cash. If no bids. I will bring it home and work to bring it to life. Then list again for higher price.
So if you don't want this "noob" to touch YOUR machine. Here might be your chance to stop it.
I will advertise it after the pics are taken. Or you can DM me now if you dont even want me drilling the lock..... location of machine is 30-40 minutes east of hartford CT......sorry no better warning than 2 days.
Good luck
Quoted from Pballnewb:Heading down now to pick it up. I am sympathetic to the people who worry I will damage this rare pinball machine. However I believe these people underestimate my skill set. I am sure i can get the machine working and cleaned up.
BUT, I plan on drilling the lock and posting pics again. When i do that. I will accept offers for defender. The highest bid over 8k. The machine would need to be picked up by 7/26 (this tuesday) with cash. If no bids. I will bring it home and work to bring it to life. Then list again for higher price.
So if you don't want this "noob" to touch YOUR machine. Here might be your chance to stop it.
I will advertise it after the pics are taken. Or you can DM me now if you dont even want me drilling the lock..... location of machine is 30-40 minutes east of hartford CT......sorry no better warning than 2 days.
You just don't get it. It does not matter if it works. It will change the offers you receive by exactly nothing. You spend $ on new boards and then it's probably mostly working... Anyone can do that and it may cost you 1500 for the boards and you sell it for what.. 9500? makes little sense unless you want to keep it... Cosmetic condition is king, working state is so easily resolved these days... adds little value on a rare machine.
Quoted from snyper2099:You just don't get it. It does not matter if it works. It will change the offers you receive by exactly nothing. You spend $ on new boards and then it's probably mostly working... Anyone can do that and it may cost you 1500 for the boards and you sell it for what.. 9500? makes little sense unless you want to keep it... Cosmetic condition is king, working state is so easily resolved these days... adds little value on a rare machine.
Dude won't listen. He thinks he knows more than everyone on here.
Quoted from Pballnewb:Heading down now to pick it up. I am sympathetic to the people who worry I will damage this rare pinball machine. However I believe these people underestimate my skill set. I am sure i can get the machine working and cleaned up.
BUT, I plan on drilling the lock and posting pics again. When i do that. I will accept offers for defender. The highest bid over 8k. The machine would need to be picked up by 7/26 (this tuesday) with cash. If no bids. I will bring it home and work to bring it to life. Then list again for higher price.
So if you don't want this "noob" to touch YOUR machine. Here might be your chance to stop it.
I will advertise it after the pics are taken. Or you can DM me now if you dont even want me drilling the lock..... location of machine is 30-40 minutes east of hartford CT......sorry no better warning than 2 days.
Well? It's been 2 days, lets see some pics.
Quoted from jake35:Dude won't listen. He thinks he knows more than everyone on here.
You dont know me. The last thing i think is that i know more than anyone here. I spent half my life afraid to try new things. Now after learning to do my own plumbing/electrical/electronics/computers/networking/programming/little carpentry/car repair etc. For the last half of my life i am not gonna be afraid to try new things. Its not arrogance its a sense of adventure and learning.
Some of you i have talked to for many hours for advice, bullshitting About life and being told there is plenty of friendly people on pinside who will help with advice etc, i feel confident to open the machine to at least post pics.
I had NO idea if the electonics were all chewed by mice. I didnt want to ask a price. have someone come and waste their time driving here and then run away because of the shape...it would waste your time..mine...and the admin of the estate who has to open to house and wait with me.
Also to the other post. I never said i got a bid of 8k.
Pics coming in few minutes. Woohoo no mice nest.
Cabinet pics.
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German rott. She does the rottie rumble better than any rott ive seen. I love all dogs. But shes special.
Quoted from Pballnewb:Anyone interested who can come pick it up TODAY in few hours from now 3pm est. with highest bid over 6k. Can own it.
If I didn't already own one, I'd be standing there loading it in my SUV right now.
Looks to be in alright shape all things considered, any more details on the backstory you can share? How did your folks end up with it, how long has it been sitting there untouched, such a rare find, I'm always curious to hear more if there are details to share. Condolences on your loss but glad you found your way to pinside, the game will really be appreciated by a collector one day if it is something you choose not to hang on to. All the best.
Quoted from Pballnewb:Why the dog pic you ask. Because shes awesome.
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Better shape than I expected.
Weird that the pop caps have some sort of white overtaking them. Some sort of plastic mold? Cabinet looks beautiful, really nice!
Hopefully someone buys it and you can get yourself some nice projects or a great modern game with those funds. Then befriend the buyer and go visit the Defender when you want
My mother passed ~3 months ago. One of my sisters had run a business which decades ago rented out entertainment items like those bounce houses (those inflatable houses kids jump in)... water dunk tanks....cotton candy machines...pinball machines...arcade machines. Stuff like that. To be honest im not sure why she gave it to my parents. I believe cause im one of 7 kids which means alot of grandkids. It was probably to keep the grandkids entertained... it was in the basement for 20 - 25 years.
Thank you anyone who offered advice or knowledge, love learning new things. Now you all can stop holding your breath !
Wife trusted me to fix the defender and knows I get obsessed with stuff once i get it in my head. So once we sort out life stuff she wants me to get another cheaper broke pin to fix. Isnt OCD fun.
Everybody wins! A pinsider that I'll assume had probably wanted a Defender for a long time finally got one, a new member made a splash and found an awesome new hobby to be a part of, and I got a chance to dream about owning a Defender of my own someday 
Congrats, guys!
Cant wait till Im ready to buy another pin. then I can start a fight by asking which pinball machine is best.
Quoted from Pballnewb:Pinside member doghouse is now the new owner of the defender.
Thanks, again Ernie, for an easy transaction. I'd had my ad up on Pinside looking for a Defender for over 6 years (!). I took the ad down yesterday and paid the fee. I will post pics once the machine lands here and we have a chance to go through it.
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