Is this the machine for sale in Annville, PA? If it was I emailed about it and seller told me they had done their research and wanted at least $1000 for it.

To me Black Hole is a $1500 to $2000 machine any day of the week (in nice condition) but market on Black Hole machines took a dive about 3 years ago and I have seen nice ones for under $1000 in the past couple years. I sold a project Black Hole last year for $450 and it took me almost a month to get it sold.

The machine you described above sounds like a $750 to $800 machine in my eyes but Black Hole prices are kind of all over the place these days. I know I wouldn't pay a grand for the one you talked about above!

taylor34 has one for sale in mfs. Backglass has some flaking but take a look at that playfield. Nice, really nice and he's only asking $600. That bad boy would have been mine but he's a bit too far.

OK - thanks for letting me know. I decided against the one here in PA once she told me at least $1000. I currently own a pretty nice one but figured if I could grab a second one that might be nicer for around $800 or so I would take the plunge. But I know Black Hole can be a tough sale sometimes so I don't want to overpay for one.

Personally I love the machine but with all the talk about new titles coming out and all the good DMD machines on the market earlier machines just are not bringing the prices they did 3 or 4 years ago.

Depending on what area you are from the machine you talked about above is likely in the $800 price range. Maybe $1000 if you really want one and are not concerned about paying a little too much for one.

Hopefully you will get a few more replies. Price point on Black Hole is harder because it is a cool old machine. I was really upset to see them selling for under a grand over the past couple years in pretty nice condition.

At least $800. I went to look at one about a month ago and it was in nowhere near the same condition and that guy was firm at $800.

Paid $1900 for mine. Inserts perfect, factory installed mylar covering most of the PF (no bubbling). Perfect backglass. Cabinet awesome original condition. Not sure if I overpaid but am enjoying every game.

If you are buying it to play and enjoy I wouldn't worry too much about price under around $1200. To me Black Hole is way under valued and it is a different machine with good art and the unique two level playfield. I don't remember what we paid for ours but I know it was not cheap when we bought it.

It is a shame but earlier SS machines just are not bringing what they should these days. When we got into the hobby about 6 years ago Black Holes were bringing more than they do today? Great machine - why the drop in price is beyond me!

I sold a very nice condition, fully working Black Hole almost a year ago for $1000 and it took me a bit to sell it at that price. I like Black Hole and have owned it more than once but in both cases, I sold it for $1000. I wouldn't pay more than $500 or so for the condition you're describing but that's just me.

I'm sure there will be those who say that my pricing is off but my experience tells me that this is a game that doesn't usually sell for more than around $1,000 or so unless it's in ultra-nice shape.

Dave

Bump for current prices

For BH that’s working? $1800-$2200

Awesome game. I’ve had one for several years. Always a non-pinhead favorite... and one of my favorites as well.

Great game, can be a challenge to keep working 100% though, that has some bearing on value as most people don’t like or know how to constantly work on their machines. Awesome game though, plays well, looks great. Early classic.