DP not enough, Id want more details of “restored” for 8k...
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Not sure I understand this. Funhouse is one of the first WPC games. Also, there were many Funhouse diamond plate playfields installed, but not all.

From ipbd...
Reportedly, about 200 of the first playfields made were manufactured with "Diamond Plate" covering. Additionally, several years later and due to dwindling replacement stock, a set of NOS replacement playfields was manufactured which also had the Diamond Plate covering, although these are also reported to suffer from having the red color 'bleed' around the center playfield clock.

Just had a look at my machine, it's a WPC and has a DP too. I'd be surprised if it isn't the original. I got it as a project, but playfield was in good shape with no wear. It fixed up really nice.

I think you'd be lucky to find a nice one for 4K though. I think nice ones usually go for more than that.

The bulk of them went to sample games. The rumor is around 200 of them were made - and those had System-11 in them, however I know for a fact that they were still putting DP and System-11's in the production run as well, but I do not know for how long. My guess is they used parts until they were out and switched various parts over time early in the run.

One way to tell would be to find out what the serial number is on the machine, it would at least given an indication where it was in the run.

Worth 8k? Doubtful...

I agree... approx 200 original DP versions made.

I own a repo PF. It's labeled DP. I'll redoing my FH with it, new repo plastics, new ramps and 5-decal set. Funhouse is/was our first game purchased in 92. It would probably be the last to leave.

I got mine in 96. It's the first prod machine ran signed by Pat. It actually has the LS Topcoat on it, there's maybe less than 10 of those in existence and maybe only 3 or 4 or so accounted for over the years. Pat told me they were experimenting with different coatings back then, but didn't know if there was more than those 2 kinds or how many of each. What I do know is that my machine was routed, but the pf is in really good shape considering. Only 1 spot (the normal kickout spot) rubbed through on it, so LS Topcoat must not have been too bad.

The 2 picts of the game aren't enough to completely see its condition. However, it looks real nice! I would guess this game is worth somewhere between $5000-$6000

If he won't come down, just keep looking. Restored FH's come up all the time for 4-5. A DP playfield isn't going to really mean much in a HUO environment (in terms of wear).