For sale: Attack from Mars

Which dictionary are you using to define phenomenal.

I can’t find a matching definition for phenomenal in the Webster or Oxford dictionary that corresponds to your pins condition

If purchased is the loose screw on inlane plastic on this “fully restored” machine included or is tightening that an upcharge?

#3 2 years ago

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ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,333 268 14

That playfield (or what little you can see of it from your photos) looks like it could use a cleaning

The decals are all faded.

A few of the inserts appear to be ghosting.

The cliffy protector on the SOL hole appears to be bent up, which usually indicates the hole is blown out and wasn't properly repaired before the cliffy was installed.

This is fairly nice example, but not mint.

#4 2 years ago

DAB

Pinhead1982

Pinside+ Addict

Sidcup

15y 95,050 2,160 10 15

#5 2 years ago

R.K

PinballGalore

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 78,050 1,018 12 11

Why anyone would trade a remake LE for a faded original is beyond my understanding, never mind the rest of the obvious reasons to rather have a 4 yr old game vs 26 yr old

#6 2 years ago

DGV

The_Pump_House

Quoted from PinballGalore:
never mind the rest of the obvious reasons to rather have a 4 yr old game vs 26 yr old

I would rather have the original myself condition being equal

#7 2 years ago

ACE

pinzrfun

Pinside+ Frequent

Belleville, MI

11y 90,300 4,305 20

Looks like a coin door lock bar hole was poorly filled in to the right of the coin door too.

I liek hi gh priced games w no playfield pics - adds a bit of mystery to the purchase.

#8 2 years ago

R.K

PinballGalore

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 78,050 1,018 12 11

If it was anyone else making it other than CGC I would prob too, but damn they’re Good at what they do

#9 2 years ago

ZUM

Mr_Tantrum

Fort Worth, TX

8y 140K 12,519 3 6 83

A mint AFMr LE might go for that price (or a nicely restored AFM), but as others have pointed out I think you may have set you expectations a little high based on condition. I think $8 to $10K is what the market may bare if you can find the right buyer.

#10 2 years ago

Ryguy80

Pinside member

Spring Valley, WI

2y 51,550 303 2 17

Always wondered how people determine how many coats of clearcoat to apply. Why 5? Why not 3...or 10?

#11 2 years ago

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PilotPinball

Pinside member

3y 21,050 61

An original should definitely fetch more than a re-make just as a real Ferrari is worth more than a rebadge. That said, if AFMs are going for $14000 I think a lot of nicer originals would be for sale.

#12 2 years ago

DAD

PtownPin

Pinside member

6y 97,400 7,407 67 2

Clearly you're completely delusional, and probably haven't had any success selling a game.

#13 2 years ago

Monk

Pinside member

7y 93,800 1,911 21

Quoted from PtownPin:
Clearly you're completely delusional, and probably haven't had any success selling a game.

For reference: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-pinbot-127

#14 2 years ago

MJM

mjm697

Pinside member

Buffalo, NY

10y 60,300 1,162

Is this a joke? I’m serious? is it! Am I getting punked?

#15 2 years ago

JAM

NPO

Pinside member

12y 133K 7,652 3 17

As an original owner, GLWS, hope it sells for more, makes mine worth $20K, any other platitudes of price pumping that I didnt think of...!

#16 2 years ago

DSS

Haymaker

Pinside member

Rockford, IL

9y 125K 6,511 15 16

lol

#17 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

THe AFM remake is by far the worst playing of the remakes.

WHomever gets to make this trade is getting a deal!

#18 2 years ago

MSY

Dr_Gonzo

Pinside member

Loveland, CO

13y 54,050 962 7

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
THe AFM remake is by far the worst playing of the remakes.
WHomever gets to make this trade is getting a deal!

Yep, it's a clunkfest. I bought my original about a year ago after playing the remake. No comparison

#19 2 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,039 19 30 1

Haha its the Pinbot guy

#20 2 years ago

ZAP

ryanbrooks

Pinside+ Addict

Oklahoma City, OK

6y 87,800 1,143 20 1

Katmanzu read my words carefully. Please. Pay attention. You need to add some pics to your listing if you have any desire to get some interest in selling this game. Take a pic of the MPU. Is there any acid damage? Take a dozen pics of the PF with the GLASS OFF and good lighting particularly showing high traffic areas (shooter lane, in lanes, Stroke of Luck scoop). Take a pic of the bottom side of the PF, and as indicated by another member, show the condition of the area around the scoop. How blown out was it before the cliffy was added. Take pics of the inside of the cabinet. How were the lock bar holes filled?

I’m not talking shit or trying to be an asshole when I say this, but your asking prices for your AFM and Pinbot aren’t going to happen. Pinball prices are insane right now, but not where you’re at. Sure, some AFM’s bring $14k and there’s a handful of Pinbots worth $9k, but yours aren’t unfortunately. A clear coated PF does add some value, but not as much as the clear coat costs, and many people (myself included) have great disdain for many cleared PFs because often times the play like junk afterwards.

I’m just tryin to share some insight. I’ve been in pinball all my life. Seriously, all my life. Pinball people are…well, we’re just weird as all hell. We’re fickle, trite, often times conceited and can be just plain mean.

GLWS

#21 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Quoted from TheLaw:
Haha its the Pinbot guy

This guy rules. Remember he started his Pinside career by calling a guy who has been around here for years a scammer for refusing to sell him a Tron LE?

If it weren't for that "deal," Corroborated by the Tron seller, I'd be positive that this guy is a work.

For years people have always said we "gotta get new people into the hobby." Well we did! And it's glorious.

#22 2 years ago

Monk

Pinside member

7y 93,800 1,911 21

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
This guy rules. Remember he started his Pinside career by calling a guy who has been around here for years a scammer for refusing to sell him a Tron LE?
If it weren't for that "deal," Corroborated by the Tron seller, I'd be positive that this guy is a work.
For years people have always said we "gotta get new people into the hobby." Well we did! And it's glorious.

I didn't realize it was the same guy as the Tron debacle. He's off to a great start.

#23 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Have the prices on these spiked this much in the past 2 years? I sold the one I did a full playfield swap and cabinet wrap on for $6400 less than 2 years ago. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-attack-from-mars-50

#24 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Quoted from Monk:
I didn't realize it was the same guy as the Tron debacle. He's off to a great start.

And the shitty $9000 Pinbot that ignited the birth of a whole new generation of Price Police thinking they invented all the same old price police jokes about coke in the coin box and their game must be worth $30K.

This guy is a 3 threads in and he's already a Pinside legend!

#25 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:
Have the prices on these spiked this much in the past 2 years? I sold the one I did a full playfield swap and cabinet wrap on for $6400 less than 2 years ago. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-attack-from-mars-50

Yes. You gave that game away, even then. DId it sell in 10 minutes?

TOday that's probably worth $12K +.

#26 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
Yes. You gave that game away, even then. DId it sell in 10 minutes?
TOday that's probably worth $12K +.

I usually list my games Monday Afternoons and have them gone over the weekend.

My current Stars for sale is actually the longest for sale pin I've ever had after 2 trade cancellations. Got the next trade coming to me tomorrow for an easy transaction at least.

Edit: And to asnwer your question it took about 4 days to sell.

#27 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
Yes. You gave that game away, even then. DId it sell in 10 minutes?
TOday that's probably worth $12K +.

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:
I usually list my games Monday Afternoons and have them gone over the weekend.
My current Stars for sale is actually the longest for sale pin I've ever had after 2 trade cancellations. Got the next trade coming to me tomorrow for an easy transaction at least.
Edit: And to asnwer your question it took about 4 days to sell.

Actually, looking at my old for sale ads I try to price things reasonably (it's a hobby, not a business) and have given away a few machines apparently. $6200 minty Simpsons with Color DMD, $6,000 TNA, $8200 Medieval Madness. Those all since the start of COVID.

#28 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:
I usually list my games Monday Afternoons and have them gone over the weekend.
My current Stars for sale is actually the longest for sale pin I've ever had after 2 trade cancellations. Got the next trade coming to me tomorrow for an easy transaction at least.
Edit: And to asnwer your question it took about 4 days to sell.

You should just bring that Stars to Allentown.

#29 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
You should just bring that Stars to Allentown.

I thought about it, but I want to leave room in my car to bring the good stuff. I brought Rick and Morty last year to freeplay and want to do so again this year... although I might put it up for sale/trade. Would like to bring AFMr LE or LOTR for freeplay as well.

Stars is now pending sold with a trade tomorrow.

#30 2 years ago

GMK

grantopia

Pinside member

Fairview Park, OH

8y 99,600 3,561 8

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
You should just bring that Stars to Allentown.

Played a Stars at allentown last year for the first time and loved it...for some reason 2K+ is a hard pill for me to swallow to own one but I'm also a cheap ass...would love one though.

#31 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Quoted from grantopia:
Played a Stars at allentown last year for the first time and loved it...for some reason 2K+ is a hard pill for me to swallow to own one but I'm also a cheap ass...would love one though.

I have found that there is the most interest in stuff from 1985 and newer. Once you get anything older than that the demand goes way down and there are less collectors chasing pins of that vintage. Stars is a ton of fun though. There is a local one near me at Crabtown USA (Glen Burnie Md) that I can play anytime.

#32 2 years ago

MOO

snakesnsparklers

Pinside member

9y 92,800 4,828

This guy has made 3 threads and hasn't posted a single response in any of them so don't waste your time trying to give him advice

He also has an impressive thumb up/down ratio!

#33 2 years ago

RUM

Rum-Z

Pinside member

Adrian, MI

13y 150K 3,968 29

Quoted from snakesnsparklers:
This guy has made 3 threads and hasn't posted a single response in any of them

He's Postin' and Ghostin'

#34 2 years ago

DGV

The_Pump_House

Quoted from snakesnsparklers:
This guy has made 3 threads and hasn't posted a single response in any of them so don't waste your time trying to give him advice
He also has an impressive thumb up/down ratio!

Dudes already a legend.

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#35 2 years ago

DGV

The_Pump_House

Quoted from Monk:
For reference: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-pinbot-127

The wire bundle to the left of that pinbot still gives me nightmares.

#36 2 years ago

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kklank

Pinside+ Frequent

Glen Ellyn, IL

10y 99,050 3,483 61 1

Take this ad down or raise the price to a 100k.

#37 2 years ago

BMJ

Jack8765

Pinside member

Naperville, IL

5y 58,650 222 8

If only he had an original High Speed with no legs to sell for the trifecta. Could almost taste the Tron LE at that point.

#38 2 years ago

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gjm

Pinside+ Addict

9y 75,550 1,292

Quoted from Jack8765:
If only he had an original High Speed with no legs to sell for the trifecta. Could almost taste the Tron LE at that point.

Or the $6000 Funhouse...

#39 2 years ago

JAM

NPO

Pinside member

12y 133K 7,652 3 17

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:
Have the prices on these spiked this much in the past 2 years? I sold the one I did a full playfield swap and cabinet wrap on for $6400 less than 2 years ago. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-attack-from-mars-50

Yeah, you gave that away if you did a swap with brand new cabinet decals.

#40 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

minneapolis.craigslist.org link

Quoted from NPO:
Yeah, you gave that away if you did a swap with brand new cabinet decals.

Mirror blades, animated saucers... backboard decal, cliffys... color dmd, leds, and the original dmd as a spare.

#41 2 years ago

LXL

Isochronic_Frost

Saratoga Silverball

7y 221K 9,389 108 1 1

This guy is on a roll, the 25k tron “scam” thread, that outrageous clown puke Pinbot and now this AFM?? He clearly took his 25k loan, overpaid to hell and is trying to flip some games to make money before the repo men come by lol

#42 2 years ago

J_G

Jason_Jehosaphat

Pinside+ Frequent

Minneapolis, MN

6y 80,800 2,525

Same approach.
Same results?

#43 2 years ago

APP

aaron6920

Pinside+ Frequent

Dorchester, IA

3y 62,050 492 18 12

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:
minneapolis.craigslist.org link
Same approach.
Same results?

Wow that is outragous

-1

#44 2 years ago

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nicoy3k

Pinside member

Acton, MA

3y 66,050 3,025 1 14

8k game all day.

#45 2 years ago

DGV

The_Pump_House