I am a total newbie so forgive the ignorance.

I read quite a bit on here before looking at the F-14 Tomcat today. I noticed the mylar coming off in many areas at the inserts. I didn't see any lifting but also didn't take the glass off and look closer. It played fast and seemed to operate properly. They are asking $2200.00. The story is they bought it a few years back for $1500.00 and paid $2000.00 to get it working. How long can I expect to play this before the need to redo the playfield arises and whats it worth in the current condition? Anything else I need to look for aside from the obvious corrosion, broken wires, burned areas, etc?

Thanks in advance for the help.

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Thanks for the quick replies. So let me get this right, all the wear showing is "only" the insert decals and not the mylar, so no worries about soon to be insert lifting?

I appreciate all the opinions, keep them coming. Any indication by looking at the pics that I will have playfield part replacement issues soon, or is it just a little worn?

Thanks for this comment, just what I was looking for. Not worried about pristine, just don't want to take it apart anytime soon for anything major related to the payfield.

If I get it for the "right" price, any special transportation tips so I can get it home safely in the bed of my truck?

I appreciate all of you, thanks.

I offered 1400.00 and was denied. They have $3500.00 in and wont sell for less than 2000.00. My search continues, thanks again everyone.

Looking for a first pin and wanted a system 11 in the top 100. Found a guy yesterday with a Pin Bot. He and I discussed a full restoration like the last one he completed below. He can complete it in about a month. It comes with a year warranty. How much should I pay for this fully shopped?
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Nice, I like your attitude.......

Montgomery, TX, North of Houston, TX.

Thanks for the advice. The market here is limited on pins unless you wait forever or buy at only 2 retail locations for 3K and up. This guy actually restores and sells them to the retailers at times but prefers local personal sales. I talked to him a while and can hear the passion as he speaks. I may not be good at much but have a knack for reading people. He wants 2500.00 and for everything he will do, including the year warranty I think its fair. I just wanted others opinions in case I am way off. Thanks again for all the advice, I appreciate it.

I am going for it. Thanks for all the great advice. Love this place..........