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I have some of the previous catalogs. They are always fun to look through.
I almost pooped myself when I saw the price on this.
http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/10__Midway_s_Shooting_Gallery_Arcade_Game__-LOT281234.aspx
I have one in similar condition. One has to keep things in perspective though. This auction isn't the new price guide it's just a best case scenario situation. Though to find now but it wasn't long ago you could find one fairly easily for under $1000.
Quoted from o-din:Interesting as pinball machines were for the most part, not the items of choice at this auction.
The EM arcade market is a different group of collectors. The Fire Queen that is fairly coveted by pinball collectors probably stood out as too modern and lacking charm for this crowd.
Quoted from cait001:Was reviewing something in this old thread, and I just wanted to point one thing out about the craziness of auctions..
this sold for $1280 https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/1__Pace_Mfg__Co__Whiz_Ball_Counter_Top_Arcade_Game-LOT277323.aspx
but you can still buy it for $465 from Ed Smith http://www.esnarf.com/4283k.htm
Ed's is a nice reproduction. I wonder if the Morphy game is an original?
I just think there were some big egos with deep pockets at the Torrence auction.
1960 Midway Shooting Gallery - Torrence auction $7380
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/10__Midway_s_Shooting_Gallery_Arcade_Game__-LOT281234.aspx
1960 Midway Shooting Gallery - April 14 this year in nicer condition $3600
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/10__Midway_s_Shooting_Gallery_Arcade_Game_-LOT458912.aspx
The nicer one sold for $3780 less!
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