Chad,

Price depends on area but, check the ss ramps for broken welds. Right one can be had easy for $80 but left one is tougher to find.

The diverter drivers (metal) on the bottom are often worn out but those can be purchased on marco for pretty cheap.

They are all pieces of garbage, send me the sellers info, so I can help him dispose of it

Serious note, look at the boards, look for acid damage and CN120 and 121 connectors for burning. Look under play field for hacks, go into test mode, look for credits DOTs and go into switch mode, test each switch using a finger. Cycle all lights and solenoids, test display and sound. That should sum it up.....

I think the most common issue is wear at "The Sanctum"

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Check carefully for broken plastics. While they are supposed to be re-run sometime in the near future, they are nearly impossible to find at the moment (with the exception of the slingshot plastics). The game should have three little Mongol statues, and two Phurba daggers (one on each ramp diverter). Reproductions are finally available, but their cost should be factored in if they are missing. Also make sure the mini-playfield is working properly, and that the drop targets are all dropping/resetting like they should.

Mongols:

http://www.planetarypinball.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=PP&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PPS-03-9248

Phurbas:

http://www.planetarypinball.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=PP&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PPS-03-9249P

Pretty much what everyone else mentioned, especially the sanctum wear. But I'd also like to add to the list; make sure it has 4 rings, 3 Mongols and 2 phurba daggers. All of them are cosmetic except the rings actually serve as indicators for venegence mode. Good Luck!!

Well looks like I was a little bit slow... lol

LOL! I forgot about the rings, though.

Here is a chance to get the missing Mongol if ya want:

ebay.com link: Shadow Pinball Mongul Figure NOS Excellent Condition

I don't think you'll find one without sanctum issues unless already touched up. Just use woodfiller , sticker and Mylar.

I am NOT ripping on you, partner, but they are way cheaper on the link gweem posted...

No offensive taken what so ever. Planetary pinball website is blocked here at my work.

We never answered his question of what are price ranges currently, I would say an average game right now with the prices all over the board would be $1800 to $2300 in good shape with sanctum wear, no errors, some minor dings in cabinet.

I'd say that's right in there. I think there were two in varying conditions last week for sale
in WI advertised at $1900 and $2K respectively.

What are the rings you guys are talking about, I am interested in this machine for the future and want to know for down the line.

Divertors should not actually hit the ramps!

Replacing them is actually pretty simple. Just loosen a hex nut and pull the divertor out.

Chud, I am struggling getting the parts to separate. I have the hex nuts out...and the piece will not come off of the shaft...?

Skip to about 4:30 and he explains how to do it. I replicated the exact process and it worked for me.

It's actually allen screws, my mistake, that you loosen to get the divertor out. Is that what you were asking me about or have I missed it completely?

helps very much! Thank you!

They have been on there for quite some time. I inquired on them this Spring. Pretty rough shape.

Nice ones go for close to 3K now!!! I know of 2 that sold for 2800 and 2900.

UNREAL. When he got to the part where I am stuck (screws are loose but the damned thing won't separate) he skipped to it being done! lol I will start my own thread for this. Sorry for the jack, OP

I agree. I just payed $3K for mine. For a long time I was in denial and refused to pay up for one. I let a near mint one go for $2500 about six months back. It took a while for it to sink in, but I finally realized that it isn't a $2K game anymore (at least not in the kind of shape I was looking for). Very nice Shadows are getting harder and harder to come by. I feel very lucky that I ultimately found one, as it just sort of fell into my lap.

Damn I thought this was a bang for the buck game! Someone needs to update that list, its on there at 1200$!

I still think it's a great bang for the buck title, but it's obviously gone up in price a ton over the past year. Bear in mind, the one I purchased is about as nice of an example as you will find that hasn't been completely restored. It has new head decals, a great cabinet, virtually no Sanctum wear, no broken plastics, newly plated wireforms, and a chromed gun. Given the condition, I actually think I got a decent deal in today's market.

There are a lot of game averages that do not look right to me either. This is the biggest one. At what point will the prices on this site update to reflect true market value. Or is it a slow update in an attempt to keep prices down?

The price guides and websited that I use to use in order to get a ballpark est. of machines worth are all over the place lately. An uptrend is too hard to follow?

Great game almost always has sanctum wear.

If there is one in the world for 1200 I would like to know where it is.

Oh for sure! It is a great machine and well worth it, especially in nice condition. You are just hearing some sour grapes on my end. Living in California prices are already high to begin with. Last year anything on the bang for the buck list would have about 200-300$ tacked on it out here. Nowadays anything on that list is almost double around these parts. Out here we have people trying to sell Harley Davidson for 2,800-- Back to the future for 1,800--- and High Speed for 1,500. Not the same seller mind you, three separate ones.