I think a few more detailed pics close up of the pf would help.

Seems to be in sweet shape.

Eh, ive seen it shopped for less. Its neat but its a cut down space jam.

Probably too much competition at $4500 with newer and possibly better games. It doesn't come up for sale, but it seems like it doesn't attract too much attention when it does. I thought it was entertaining when I played it at the PHOF, but honestly for $4500 I would be seeking out other late model games. Maybe it will bring the money once tax refunds come out?

Coming from a collector that has fixed and sold a lot of machines over the years... selling machines is not always just about "what you can get" at any specific time. It also has a lot to do with location, condition, how you present the game, and the overall timing and market conditions as well. It's a hard sell right now at 4K when you can buy a NIB for a little bit more.

If you wait for a local show, throw some LEDs in it, and slap 3900 on it, you may have a shot at selling it. It's a family friendly game but if anyone is specifically looking for a basketball themed pin, 95% of the time, they are going to buy NBA Fastbreak for 2900, not this for 3900.

If you say so. Why even ask for opinions if you already had your mind set on the price? Personally, I would much rather sell a pin anywhere else BUT ebay but, to each their own. Fees on there suk. I’ve sold around 75 machines but only two on ebay and that was quite a few years ago when fees were less.

Nope, but the price you listed it for is damn close to much better and newer game like Star Trek pro, Kiss pro, Walking Dead pro, or similar newer Sterns. I was trying to explain why it will not sell for close to 5K. If you are not in a hurry, just wait for months and hope some one looking for the game will pay a premium for it. I really don’t see it selling for 4K so if you are not keen on selling it for less than that, just hang on to it.

The problem isn't so much other Sterns but NBA Fastbreak. I love basketball and pinball, and NBA Fastbreak is a much better game in my opinion for sub $3k. So despite the rarity factor and the theme being awesome for me, I think even I wouldn't pay over $4k for one, and even then I'd have to try it out more as the first couple times I played it I didn't like it at all (and felt so empty). Now if NBA Fastbreak climbed to $4k, then your game is a lot easier sell.

To put it this way, I just bought a Big Buck Hunter, another rare game for sub $4k. That theme is probably equally appealing to pinball people as NBA, and the production numbers probably aren't much more (and it's a better game than NBA). It has the same problem as NBA, even though it's rare, it doesn't matter as the list of buyers is equally rare. Look at AMH, only 150 made and it's down to a $5kish game now...rarity isn't helping most of these titles.

Rarity could be on your side though eventually, and maybe someone will pay that much as you're probably the only one for sale in the US right now. Just have to find the right buyer. Good luck, as long as you don't need the money right now you're bound to find someone eventually who wants one bad enough to pay a little extra for it.

PHOF had one when it first came out. Played it out of the box. No one will post NIB stern pricing on here but a NIB pro is not 6k out the door, especially if you pay cash...

Which after ebay and Paypal fees is how much? Like I said earlier, you should settle for what you get offered. I hate selling big ticket items on ebay. It's risky. What if the buyer says the game is "not as advertised" when they set it up and demand their money back? You could hold out for max$ which takes who knows how long... NIB yes, it would be much more than 4K. THIS ISN'T NIB though. It's got wear and was routed. I was NOT saying 4850 or whatever the hell you are asking is comparable. Neither is 4K.

A ROUTED, USED STERN for 4500 FROM THE LAST 10 YEARS IS GOING TO SELL A 1000's TIMES FASTER THAN A ROUTED NBA FOR 4500. You see? If you present it well at a show and advertise it well, it could sell for 4K... just NOT an easy sell when you can buy a much better USED Stern for UNDER 5K.

The other problem with this game is at it's core, it's essentially the same game as Space Jam... which is no where in hell near $4K. There are a lot of great machines for $4K. I see NBA as the "last resort" or "last option" way down that list.

Done trying to explain to someone who asks for pricing advice why and how pins sell or don't sell. Don't like what Pinside people are saying to HELP you? Just do your own thing. Just figure it out on your own.

sterns pro's are not 6k NIB. I just bought Iron Maiden pro NIB for $4900. $5050 shipped to my door.

Where do you but your NIB games from?

IFPA You get a price break for being ranked in the top 1000 , once per year. But even at that. But they were also $4900 flat at MGC show special if you picked them up at the show. They are only $400 more from most distributors.

Yes but those are MUCH better games, not even close..

Most buyers think ST and WD are better, that's why they're selling and your game is not.

I'm actually kinda interested in NBA, but not nearly enough to meet your asking price.

Since stern has that price locking system and distributors are publicly not allowed to give price breaks, that's not possible. Do check your distributors around your area and you can find them well under 6k.

This game isnt worth 4500. Not a chance. 3 months for sale should have proven that by now.

I would have to agree. I spent over two years trying to find a collector quality NBA and this one came up for sale around the same time I found a cq one. Part of the problem is the sellers basketball is completely worn and that part is un-obtainable(good luck finding one). I believe this was the machine that was located at an army base for some time? I suspect the shooter lane(please post a pic) is marred up as well and the machine is what I consider to be in routed-condition. It is a very rare game but the condition and price are not reflective of the current market. I would end the listing and re-list later for a more reasonable price considering the condition of the machine. I value the sellers routed NBA at around $3600-$3900. Good luck with the sale-it is a really fun game and has become a favorite amongst my guest that visit.

If these went to China they’re well hidden! I’ve scoured Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou looking for pinball. It’s not real popular over here.

Here is my guestimate in regards to NBA: I guess that Stern made 100-150 total machines for the run. 30-50 to China?(Special made for China)maybe located in wealthy homes?, 50 to Canada/Northeast region(seems to be where most are located?) and 50 to various OP's that put them on location and they are now beat. This game west of the Mississippi is very rare.

Only chiming in as you asked for opinions. You shouldn't really base a used game off of current NIB prices, by that same logic Avengers or WPT should be worth 4,500 but they clearly aren't. Used Prices are primarily dictated by popularity, not by what stern is charging right now. I'd say 4k might yield a sale.. GLWS brotherrrr

Wonder how this compares to Fastbreak? Looks like a nice game one day I'll own one..

Fastbreak is the best basketball game out there.... I would rank them Fastbreak>Shaq Attack>Space Jam>Stern NBA>Hoops

I’m no expert, but I tend to agree. Keep it priced as is to allow for some wiggle room.

Is this the same gameplay as Space Jam? Looks like it.

I can clear up this with one statement. if your game is priced right it will be gone within a month tops. I've sold all mine within two to three weeks, a month tops however their priced accordingly. If you're still holding on to it after a month reduce the price if you want it to sell. Otherwise keep hoping that an idiot with more money than brains will come along.

I think we've been officially shut down! Seriously, GLWTS.

Cute how you included Kobe in your description. He's been dead less than 12 hours. How do you sleep at night.

Yep, i guess he is trying to capitalize on his death. It was overpriced before and now it’s a deal? Pretty sad way to try to sell it

wow - that's despicable.

What a horribly sleazy thing to do.

I doubt kobe dying will change the value of this one anyway and since this game has sat for months you are obviously priced high.

I had to take a double take at the listing description. Who would do that? Sad...

Just look at the rest of the thread. Should be fairly easy to tell this seller doesn’t give a shit and is trolling.

Similar to all of the goofs trying to sell Ali pins for $5k+ when he died.

I honestly came to marketplace after the Kobe thread for some distraction, some solace and saw the blatant new title of this POS trying to sell his wares and couldn't believe it. Some people have no bottom.