below i have listed 4 possible machines that are available ARE THEY GOOD DEALS

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#1 11 years ago

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dannyboy

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11y 1,750 4

Hi Guys,

Im looking to purchase my 1st Pinball machine and i cant decide what to do for the best. Im wanting to buy a machine that will give me fun as well as a good investment. below i have listed 4 possible machines that are available but i am not sure if any of these are good deals please can you advise me. Thanks

Im looking at a

Theatre of Magic, Used but nice conditon £3000 OR $4250

williams Indiana jones in nice condition with new cab decals playfield striped and rebuilt all metalwork polished to a shine

Stern Simpsons party pinball machine Only Home use! Little Playing surface recorded.

they are both priced £2500 or $4250

Also i have seen a Medieval Madness in used condition fully working but cabinet showing sign of use with bumps scrapes and dints. Although playfield recently polished and waxed led's fitted and new rubbers and balls.

Priced around £5500 $8250.

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#2 11 years ago

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Monster_Bash

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12y 79,800 2,564 23 17

On that list I think MM is the no brainer for both fun and value.

Fun Wise
MM
TSPP
TOM
IJ

Value
MM
IJ
TOM
TSPP

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#3 11 years ago

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Astropin

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11y 125K 8,905

Id either crab the IJ or the MM and base my decision on the condition. Both are tons of fun and you will never lose a money on them if you take care of them.

If you have the means grab both.

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#4 11 years ago

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spfxted

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Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

If you have the money, go with MM. If not...TOM...

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#5 11 years ago

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ajb1138

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11y 23,900 65 4

Another option: you could go with two of IJ/TOM/TSPP if you're willing to spend MM-type money. All are excellent games.

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#6 11 years ago

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spfxted

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Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

Quoted from ajb1138:
Another option: you could go with two of IJ/TOM

Not a bad idea either...

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#7 11 years ago

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Jor0822

Inactive member

Sunrise, FL

11y 20,150 66 1 27

MM, TOM and IJ are all good deals. I would go with TOM because I can play that pin for hours. I have never played MM and I am not a big IJ fan.

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#8 11 years ago

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spfxted

Pinside member

Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

You know what opinions are like. Play them all and tell us which you liked best...

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#9 11 years ago

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kidpinballwizard

Inactive member

11y 27,150 449 1 11

dont buy TSPP it is very difficult for a your first pinball machine, IJ gets old,both TOM and MM are amazing pinball machines,if I were you i would go with MM because you can sell it for more.

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#10 11 years ago

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dannyboy

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11y 1,750 4

Ok thanks for the advise, I would just like to stress that the MM cabinet is very rough around the edges still looks cool but far from mint do you still think it isnt to much money or will loose money if i paid the £5500 or the $8250!!!!

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#11 11 years ago

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jamespin

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Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

13y 45,400 735 8

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Quoted from dannyboy:
Ok thanks for the advise, I would just like to stress that the MM cabinet is very rough around the edges still looks cool but far from mint do you still think it isnt to much money or will loose money if i paid the £5500 or the $8250!!!!

That's about what they go for in europe. You could lose money unless you are into shipping overseas.

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#12 11 years ago

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ccotenj

Inactive member

11y 77,150 7,231

buy whatever machine YOU like best, and forget about the "investment" part...

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#13 11 years ago

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MinusWorlds

Inactive member

Boston, MA

11y 103K 3,502 4

The TSPP offers little in terms of value. Value wise I'd give the edge to IJ based on your description.

Thats from an investment perspective only. MM would be my second choice.

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#14 11 years ago

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Redeyes

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Lancaster, PA

14y 65,800 1,166 4 69

Seems like good prices on the IJ and MM(if the playfield is good?) Id get one or both of these. Other pins are priced for fair market value but certianly not a great deal

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#15 11 years ago

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spfxted

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Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

Condition, condition, condition. (and what YOU find fun to play)

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#16 11 years ago

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jlm33

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Villejuif

11y 152K 5,892 7 169

OP
Quoted from dannyboy:
Theatre of Magic, Used but nice conditon £3000 OR $4250
(...)
they are both priced £2500 or $4250
.

Fluctuating exchange rate...

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#17 11 years ago

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Taxman

In Memoriam

11y 90,950 6,228 34 30

I saw that. Nice way to phrase it

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#18 11 years ago

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dannyboy

Inactive member

Unknown

11y 1,750 4

nice spot!!

Guess that makes ij a real bargain $3750 then thanks

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#19 11 years ago

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jalpert

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14y 70,050 7,517

Keep in mind guys, it's his first and only game. TOM is about as deep as a divot, a horrible only game to have IMO.

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#20 11 years ago

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CDogster

Pinside member

11y 28,900 93 1 7

TSPP has a lot of value due to the original artwork, sound effects, deep rule set and replayability. I've seen the average price actually go up over the last 3 years a total of $400.

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#21 11 years ago

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SealClubber

Pinside Moderator

14y 127K 11,060 246

From what you describe, the IJ is probably the best deal. I sold mine for more and it needed new decals. The MM may be a good deal too. I don't follow their prices anymore.

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#22 11 years ago

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jlm33

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Villejuif

11y 152K 5,892 7 169

IJ is good. TSPP is great. MM as well but way too expensive.
ToM... not bad. But it would not be my choice for a single pin.

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