TFTC is an outstanding game. DE best pin by far. Full of modes, multiballs, great animations & lightshows. That decision isn't even debatable IMO.

Happy hunting!

I own time machine and it is fun but not good 1 pin collection game. Also, in my opinion it is a $1800 game.

I’ve owned both.

Time machine is gorgeous and fun to play, but gets super repetitive fast.

TFTC is much deeper and has modes. Very fun pin.

I’d go tftc

Time Machine definetly gets old after a while. I haven't owned TFTC, but it seems to have plenty of modes.

Spot on! TFTC really is the total package. Spinners, drop targets, inverted ramps, deep ruleset and excellent graphics on the DMD, even has a shaker motor. Great audio, Plus it stays true to the the EC comics artwork. It's the one game I regret selling. If it was a B\W pin the price would be ridiculous on this title.

TFTC for $2500 is a steal, Time Machine at $2500 not so much.

Geez not even close ! Tales all the way
Fun theme, modes , hard shots for long lasting in a home.

Tales sounds a little under priced while Time Machine sounds a little overpriced.

Best move is to probably buy both.

I would see if you can get him down a little on a package deal and snag both. 4500 sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

Get Time Machine.....ummmm can I get the name of the guy with the TFTC? LOL

Seriously, I really enjoy TM, but this is seriously no contest. Unless TFTC came from the bottom of a swamp, $2,500 is a really good price and it is a better game than TM.

TM is alot of fun, but at the prices you are talking the winner is TFTC.

I like Levi's thinking. $4,500 for both would be great. TM is a really enjoyable game. Has a Williams Sys. 11 vibe.

I don’t think I’d pull the trigger on another tm for over 2k

I sold
My tftc like 5 years back for $2500. So at that price now, it’s a decent deal.

I own a Time Machine, and I agree with what everyone else has said. It's not deep enough for a only pin collection unless you REALLY love the theme. It's a great game, but it isn't going to keep your interest for long. TFTC is a better game overall.

I love the tales from the crypt at work. There are many many pins from different eras and manufacturers. TFTC is one of the few Data East I legitimately enjoy! Very catchy music and fun modes.

I have a Time Machine and for the novice player it's really a blast. Great music and really draws them in. But if you have a memory of Tales from the Crypt, and want to have something more challenging, TFTC is a better game. That being said, just how clean is the Time Machine? If it's REALLY nice it would warrant the $2500 asking price. It has to have PRISTINE ramps and fantastic playfield with next to no planking. Backglass has to be original with mirrored finish, cabinet has to be fantastic.

You normally see a 6/10 to 7/10 TFTC for 3000-3500 on Pinside and other sources. I'd love to have one at some point, and have other DE games. Just haven't had the stars align yet.

Good luck with your search! Agreed at $4500 for the pair, IF WORKING, I'd do it. Top flipper in TFTC could be a busted wire or bad or maladjusted EOS switch (did they use those in TFTC?)...

Yes they did. Lower left flipper stopped working on ours recently and it was due to a worn out EOS.

Time Machine is a great machine, set it for three ball, give it a little pitch and it will give you a run for the money! TFTC might be deeper but the theme just isn't for me. Owned my TM for 3 years now, just gorgeous, I would not sell it for $2500

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Did you get repro ramps? If so, source? Yours looks fantastic.

Love mine, bolted to the floor.

TFTC has outlasted my SS,BSD,TZ,TAF of that theme ..but could be I don't have much into it from years ago..and we still love to play it, and it hasn't given me any issues. (yeah, I screwed up on selling TAF)

Original ramps!

Whoa.