I am still on the hunt for a really nice Alien Poker. (in SW Ontario hopefully)
I made the mistake of getting a Bally Atlantis as a filler pin and just regretted it and ended up selling it. (it was still fun...)
Best to hold out for the machine you really want at the end of the day.

I am still on the hunt for a really nice Alien Poker. It's hard to find nice looking machines from 1980....
I almost had a deal with a seller in the US but the shipping would have been half the value of the machine. I can't say I want one that badly....
I will just keep trolling the classifieds and someday.... I'll be the second person to call.....

I have seen one and a Fire! at the bowling alley in Simcoe a while back. They were on the market for a short time. They have a local that does the machines at that location. I could look into it the next time I am in the area.
I also remember seeing one of the limited smaller cabinet ones at ToPEC the last time I was in the basement if you're into retail. But they do take some trade ins...

I e-mailed the White horse lanes to inquire into being put in contact with the owner of the pins. If/when I hear back I will see about getting you all in touch.
If the guy is doing a location split he may be interested in rotating the pins out and getting some fresh titles.
That's about the best I can do for now.
Now if either of you has that DE Checkpoint ramp I'm looking for it sure would make a nice gift

Well the Bowling alley for the 8 Ball Deluxe and Fire! was a dead end. The guy had pulled out and sold off since my last visit. The owner did ask me to come by and check out an EM he has for $400 so I guess it wasn't all that bad. at least I got a line on a future project. right now I have to focus on DE Checkpoint. I had my former arcade tech bud come by and drop a few hours in it on the weekend and it's playing great and I only have to swap out a slingshot coil to get it all up and running.

Sometimes I wonder why anyone would even bother with kijiji with the sky high prices point and click is getting.
although Hot Hand has not moved off $500
I am watching to see what the Dance machine goes for. I have a feeling it will be cheap compared to some of the prices I have seen others offering their machines for.

Am I high?
Who in their right mind trades in or sells to a retailer of any sort and expects a fair shake unless you are related to them or saved them from certain death. May as well try the pawn shop down the street.
At least now you know the guide price when you market for private sale.

I myself did trade in my Wizard! For High Speed. But I got the Wiz for free and my former arcade tech buddy was really not into fixing EMs. I really don"t play my machines too often and EMs need some pretty regular play to keep the corrosion away.
On the bright side HS has been issue free since I got it from TOPEC.

I can see the point that retailers have overhead.
When I went to pick up my Higj Speed I saw the massive amount of torn down pins on site.
My tech buddy asked if they would sell him one for a project he got a very fast flat out NO. They go out the door rehabbed by them or not at all.
What are they going to do with 4+ F14s? Sell one for a project and keep them coming back for the parts they may need...

My opinion is its a bit of a common machine. They seem to be available pretty regularly.
Not commenting on playability.

I see FG way more than Shrek.

Probably values all those taken souls....

I try the local electronic repair shops in my area when I don't have a trip to London in the near future.
I got the parts I needed for a little more plus the local electronic repair guy doesn't work on pins so he offered to refer those clients my way.
There could also be a more robust part you can swap in.

Too much glare in the photo to see if the CP ramp is decent.
Impossible to find....
At least I am close and already brought 1 CP back from the dead.

Keep your wife happy. (Elvis HUO)
She won't mind so much when the next 80s Williams (Alien Poker in my case) shows up when it's time.

I would just be patient and strike fast when you find a minty one.

If you do go book for extra time. Ottawa only has 2 seasons. Winter and construction.

I ran into Meegis at VFW. He and some guy that looked like Peter Griffin were beating the tar out of each other all day.
That guy can go a few rounds.

Wow really? I thought there were less Magnetos than Wolverine models produced. Would have thought the opposite on price.
Sure Wolvie is a more popular character but with the magnets in the machine it seems to fit Magneto.

They are actually not too badly priced in Michigan. Just has to be worth the drive, exchange and taxes.

I have never heard anything good about owning Hercules.
I can only imagine the cost of having to replace a bumper cap or plastic.
18 square feet of gone to a 79 SS.
Damn near a pool table.
Just my 2 cents.

I choked when I read the price. Until I read the ad.
GLWS

Ooooh Yeahhh
Ooooh Yeahhh

Gets annoying after a while.
Fun game though.

JD has always been on my short list.
Loved the comic books.
That being said I avoid it cuz it's a widebody. Too much bs with my doorways.

With Alien Poker its all about the pf wear.
Watch for the shooter lane mark along the bottom of the drop targets.
Otherwise a good 1k. More if it's nice and has bulletproofed or new boards.
Can't expect alot of play out of a 38 year old board set. My 40 pin connector was a spider nest waiting to ground me out.

Probably just time to buy a car.........

I played the 3 insert proto of JJ PotC.
The ball was getting hung up on the ship in the back right.
Toy Story? Wtf? Kids don't buy pins. May aswell make a Wishfart pin.

I played TNA and personally found it pretty open and nothing really happened in the 2-3 games I played.
Seemed pretty meh.

Not saying I suck at pinball (but I ain't no wizard either) but come on do something. If the casual player isn't seeing the flash and pomp then forget it and move down the line to the next pin at the show.

In my area its Tuff powder coating in Harley. Anyone here local is just marking up and sending there.
Tuff will also want to sandblast to ensure no contamination / job done right.

My brother uses them for his dragster.
I have a set of legs and a lockdown bar that could use some freshening up.
I am in if you want to try to package up a bigger lot.

He now drags at Sparta 1/4 mile 60s Ford Flacon.
He used to do 1/8 mile all over northern and eastern ont and this end of Quebec.
Too much travel and wear on the rv.

Try Als Garage Band.
That's my #1 Gottlieb.

I have bought from ToPEC but never had them do service.
I did have Mike (the rip off artist, Mr Sketchy from then Dundas) do a PF swap for me. He got as little of the machine as needed, provided a receipt and I was at his door the day he said it was done.
His wife said he was out and I showed my receipt and took my pin and left, fast.

I like to be that jerk that likes to watch the ball at eye level and press my unwashed plumbers crack into the aisle.

Still nothing without a Karl Urban signed translight.
Or alternately you could get Stallone but it would lower the value without Rob Schneider signing....

I trust Fiddy. Bonus is his kids will be great playtesters. Help you find any potential problems.

My wife really likes gotg. I just don't like little severed heads in my pins.
No funhouse, no red & ted, no freddy, no wheel as bobbleheads are out of proportion.

I'll gladly pay you tuesday for a pinball today".

I know I've heard that before.
I saw it on robot chicken. He'll eat some spinach and go to town on ya if you don't have his money.

Nice score.
I've owned HS. Get freeplay40s clear repo ramp. Much more robust.

Fun to play to get the light/siren going.
Great superbands candidate.

Just get the MI pinheads to bring your buy to VFW.
Maybe you could get Brock to 'hold' a purchase for you. There must be a parts building(s) somewhere nearby.

I have also seen threads where Tim Arnold at the PHF in Vegas will hold your order if you are going to Vegas (I am sure a donation would be in order). I am heavily considering ordering a PP bg and shipping it to my wifes holtel while she is there.

You seem like a nice enough guy initially......

I have an suv.
I brought home Alien Poker from a trip to my techs place.
Can't say for sure about going to VFW this year yet.

Elvis is the King
(of the B sterns)
At least in my opinion.

Is it just me or is there no jailhouse rock plastic?
Didn't see it when I zoomed in.
1st and only plastic I pulled (while intact) and replaced with the mod. Ten bucks usd from pinball life, I went with red.

Yeah, they made really nice games. Alien is also very slick.
Too bad they went bankrupt.
May as well buy a Zach.
Oh wait, there's more parts available for Zacks!

Rapid Fire never hit the big bucks. Just not quite a pinball.
I would guess 1.5-2k

I just have to ask
Is hyperball the same?
If not which is 'better'?
Rapid fire, hyperball
Whatever, at least a EM is still a pin.

Call it rare and out of print and ask for trades for other rare arcade items.........
I am sure there's someone out there with fond memories.

Parts are not compatable.
Hyperball was the better made machine.
At least that's what I got from the articles I read.
Plus you can just use ball bearings to save $ on balls.
Cheap to led, no staying power in a collection unless you have children playing, LOUD.

As long as it's not gambling rehab.

FT it's a fun game with a good theme and wide appeal. Looks good in color.
A solid mid priced game.

Not a Bad Cats

Ah hello,
She's telling you to buy a wide body.

If you are looking for a Rock On, I know where there's one that's on again off again (working wise, not the easiest for my tech to fix)...

Brantford, Colby's on Colburne had a Star Trek last tine I was there. Been there a while (years) if it's still there. It was over a year since the person that tipped me off about it.

Maybe they are looking shake things up?
At least you could play one.

Thanks for posting that link.
If there is no civil suit I will be impressed.
I can't deal with companies that condone or keeps (makes excuses) to employ people like this.
Womens rights come a long way baby,
And there's no putting the cork back in that bottle.

Had High Speed for a while.
Still liked Checkpoint better.

They are both ramp dependant.
At least CP has the shaker motor, the cool key start button and the choice of music.
And of course 'winners circle'.

And most likely cheaper.....

Hey it's not Alberta
Ask 5.5K and take the 1st 5K sucker that shows up.

Would a
Should a
Couldn't afford it then....

Looking for a Bad Cats in Ontario to pick up the upcoming civic weekend.
Must be 100% working.

I have dealt with tommy for board repair aswell.
Great flat rate, quick turnaround, pics if you request.

FIRE SALE!!!!!!!

My wife really wants a DK.
I don't want one that bad.
I think I will wait and see if a 1up is coming.

I would personally list it on the whats for sale in Michigain (no scammers) thread and ask to meet in windsor or sarnia. (just a thought).

Nascar and I could help you...

He's self employed. Its a employee meeting.

Isn't there a Sopranos listed in Windsor for $5500???
"Gimme the f**kin Money"

The dude at the end of the rainbow does exist?

I could hold a few for ya buddy!

Like, end of the rainbow great?
Or Meh, it's finally gone great...

I agree.
Why sink a bunch of money into something you are not going to keep? (at least 4-5 years after fixing)
The buyer pool keeps shrinking the more the price goes up.
When you start getting to NIB price it better all be new, the boards all still have aged components, no warranty.

There is a difference between value and 'perceived' value.

With the GM strike I heavily considered re-listing Nascar.
Sometimes it's better to show your spouse it's for sale.
Lucky for me I served my EI waiting period and then got a job.
With a full claim I can honestly go to any job and tell them I will quit and go back to the old job the day after they settle. Makes it a bit hard to get hired.....

I am personally off work due to the GM strike. Hard to make parts for cars that are not being made.
Oh well, have a full EI claim, hard to find day work at over 20/hour....

The king of the B Sterns.
Where an LE didn't have more features....

I have Nascar. No GP.
I don't ship.

Sorry,
Excuse me,
Pardon me.
Most violent black friday in years.

I can agree that I have heard of some 'issues' or 'undocumented issues' with machines coming out from the cloud of cigarette smoke in the direction of London.

Personally, I have never done business with him, but he was nice enough to point me at the right seller when I was looking.

Here to provide information, not validation.

Just google: pinball harassment
Nitro is the first 3 links.
Looks like nothing has been done,
Typical.

I've owned CP and HS and Checkpoint would come back 1st.
1 less flipper, 4 choices for music, 2 multi modes, etc.
Plus you can legit say you have a DMD pin.

Not my side of London.
If you get really stuck and I can go a weekday morning (I work afts).
Hopefully, someone in London can help you out.
Lets hope he has the skid, cardboard, and plastic wrap.

Is 'Chalet Sauce' code for something....

Try Popeyes' the invasion is going well.

Yes, Yes, YES!
But is it better than:
Oh yeah. OH YEAH

Played a wwf at P1 the ring was a cool feature. But not really wow, more like finally they figured out they could put a ring in there.

Have my Nascar listed on Pin Rev.
$3550. Come by have a look, play, take it home.
Had it listed a few times now.
Buyers start thinning out at 2K+

You just need to hire the right native for the job.

Growing up this game was parked next to my mojo: Alien Poker.
Hard to play with all the moaning and groaning going on next door.

Heavy Metal.
I used to subscribe to the magazine.
If I just had a spare 12K under a couch cushion...

I have to see one and play one first.
If Burton and Cyb made the machine I may have to start considering overtime.
Once the whole work thing begins.............

I had an inquiry on Nascar.

But that's all.
Still not shipping.

Don't invest all your disaster relief in one title. Get an arcade too.

Rochester NY?
Went to a pin show there once many moons ago.
A very boring drive on a toll road.

Probably easier to meet out on the lake and do a boat to boat x-fer.

Cue miami vice soundtrack.

9am tomorrow or sat?

He's the only one I know with a fruit crate Whoa Nellie Big Juicy Melons.

I was like 'how about that for at home? Look at the awesome fruit crate art."
The wife was like "Ahhh, no".

I used to go to the food terminal once a week. Saw lots of fruit crates. Good memories....

Alien Poker left today
Now have enough for a nib pro

Elvis has an appointment tomorrow
May have enough for a nib LE

Feel like a fat kid at a candy store.

Watch shipping wars
What damage? Just sign here...

Anyone have an Aerosmith jacky shooter rod or Stern Topper?
Shoot me a PM.

I know someone who made money.
But he bought when the dollar was par nib.

You have to be truely careful on what you buy if you are trying to make money. Especially NiB.
I stuck to Aerosmith, only because music pins go rather fast, it has many good features learned from earlier machines, my wife and other women like the music better than say Iron Maiden (don't get me wrong I like IM the band).
I did see the ball flying everywhere and anywhere. I just bought plenty of spare parts. Plan to hold this one at least 5 years.

While I walked around the showroom I saw plenty of hemmorage titles.
Kept wondering what 'sucker' or 'rube' is going to buy that?

If I have seen it or its LE on the sale threads already, a few times, trouble.

Lost way more on the AD&D and Warhammer.

My brother drag races.
May as well flush it.

Pretty sure there is a DP pro in the P1 showroom.
If you really want it.

I worked for the Japs,
Take the union any day.

I tipped him off about the MI Blackout.
My relatives are in Ohio....

Then you can appeal to gamblers with kids.
Who needs diapers....

Anyone have a Stern Aerosmith topper or 'jacky' shooter rod?
I want just the right mods.

Take it out to the playfield.
One on one,
High score wins.

On Blackout naturally.

Someone out there have a Stern Aerosmith topper???

Just cutting in

Not to worry, that co-op strike was only like 6 months.
And they still got screwed later.

2021 Stern Price increase.
Buy now before even more pinflation.

Ontario, land of the inflated pin.

The insanity continues.

Wow, and I thought $tern prices were up there.

I loved my shaker Elvis.
The king of the B Sterns.