Lets not forget the Futurity twins, Lido and Bikini in the high end mix.
Quoted from bingopodcast:Hey brandsilence, good to hear! So, depending on your location in the US, and the type of game you want to buy (features), as well as condition and if it is working or not, you can expect to pay anywhere from around $150-$1200 or more, depending on title.
Some games like Golden Gate, Silver Sails, and Bounty command a higher premium than other games (upper-end of that scale).
For a good condition bingo, always look for playfield wear, lockdown bar/instruction plate wear, and backglass appearance. Fully working, you want to test the game. Remember that the game will lock you out of certain features after a period of time, and some games will prevent you from using the feature until a specific time. Be sure to read the score/instruction card as they spell it out nicely. Play a few games to ensure you understand how it works.
For a project:
Inside, you want to rotate the little fans on the mixer (at the top of the back door, generally), and control unit (bottom middle of backbox), and ensure that the first cam or two rotates. Look for burned wires - not discolored, as you'll find that commonly - but I mean charred wires, and rust.
A bit of rust on the coin door won't hurt a thing, nor will a bit of rust on the siderails. Most bingos that were operated will have some grease or oil deposits floating around, won't hurt you - of course, the cleaner the better.
You can also check around for obvious cut out units.
That's generally what I look for in a project. Well, that and a solid cabinet.
If you ever have a question, feel free to shoot me a message - I like to think I'm easy to reach and am more than happy to help someone new get a machine and get it going!
