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Game - for sale
For sale: Pirates of the Caribbean
Added: 2017-07-19 22:00:00 UTC
• Re-listed: 1 time (September 1st, 2017)
• Ended: September 10th, 2017
Condition: Fully restored (full original status)
Price
$ 5,100 (OBO)
Open for offers
For sale and pick up in Evanston, IL (first suburb north of Chicago). No stairs involved with moving. You can back your vehicle right up to it. I can help you load.
Full web page of pictures here:
http://www.missilecommand.org/Pirates_Of_The_Caribbean/Pirates_Of_The_Caribbean.html
Every time I look at this game, one word immediately comes to mind... "STUNNING".
This game, especially the playfield, is absolutely gorgeous.
No wear spots, no broken or cracked plastics, everything 100% working.
I can't prove it, but I believe this is a never-commerically-operated, home-use-only game. Acquisition story: I got a call from a local youth center. I was told by the director that an elderly rich woman donated the game. Her husband had bought the game new in box and it got very little play at home. The husband passed away and the wife had no interest and thus donated it. The director said it sat virtually unplayed at the center as the kids primarily played active sports in the gym. With the game getting no use, and the center wanting to use the space for something else, they decided to sell it.
The playfield and parts are so bright and rich in color, it looks amazing. Where it was kept at the youth center was not exposed to sunlight, so there is no cabinet art work fade at all. All the plastics, including the clear plastics, look brand new.
The inside looks great too, all VERY clean. The "goodie bag" that comes with the game, which includes the manual and some plastics is still originally stapled inside the game. There are no burnt PCB connectors and a new fresh button cell battery was installed in April 2017.
The game plays like a dream, and it plays as fast as can be.
That all said, I also want to be totally honest about flaws, as almost every game has some and this game is no exception.
The outsides of the cabinet have had a few minor scratches. They have expertly been touched up and are unnoticeable unless you are looking at a very close distance (two feet) with a bright light.
And while I acknowledge the cabinet did have some scratches, they were all on the outside. I did not see any flaws on the inside or the playfield or playfield parts.
Come see it, try it, you won't be disappointed. It's a great looking and fast, great playing game.
Price specified or agreed to is "net" price. Meaning that's what I want to end up with. Payment can be cash, check (personal check ok), money order, cashier's check. I have read of some nasty paypal schemes and other paypal issues recently, so sorry, not accepting paypal payment in any form on this transaction. You have several other options for payment. All payments must "clear" before game can be taken.
Game is 100% working. DMD clear and bright.
Game has LEDs installed throughout.
Of course, new, premium pinballs installed.
Two keys for door lock and two keys for head lock included.
A manual (in perfect condition, never opened) is included.
Preventative maintenance done (#1): All connectors on PCBs have had solder reflowed to reduce the chance for cold solder joints.
Preventative maintenance done (#2): Four (4) metal leg protectors installed. This will permanently protect the cabinet body artwork from leg damage (see picture below).
Short of putting the legs on the machine and adjusting software settings to your preference (the game is currently set on free play), this is a 100% turn-key unit, ready for immediate home or commercial use.
The only game of interest to me in a trade would be Safe Cracker, which I know I would need to add money to even the trade out.
I just have to say it again... This game is STUNNING.
Joe (joemagiera at Ameritech dot net)
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