Batman (The Dark Knight)
Stern, 2008
Iron Man
Stern, 2010
Pirates of the Caribbean
Stern, 2006
Spider-Man
Stern, 2007Hi I am new to pinball machines and wanted to get 2 for my game room. I found a great dealer near me and have negotiated a price on 2 machines! I'm not to sure which ones to get, I've narrowed it down to these 4....little background...I have 3 girls ages 7, 9 & 11.
Pirates of the Carribean
Batman
Iron Man
Spider Man
Let me know what you guys think!
Thanks!
Spider Man is the best choice for all. Noobs and youngin's can have some fun on it and more experienced players have some good depth to explore. POTC is an otherwise good choice but not if SM is available!
I'd stay away from ironman with young kids. It's too fast. Well, maybe start them out on a fast machine, now that i think of it. It may pay dividends in the end.
BDK i know nothing about.
Quoted from Mouldman1:I found a great dealer near me and have negotiated a price on 2 machines!
Since you're new to pinball I have to ask.... What kind of prices on all those machines?
I think everyone on pinside would agree, as a first time buyer, from a dealer, we don't want to see you get ripped off.
Those are some strongly priced titles as-is and DO NOT want to see you pay PRIME retail...
Quoted from fattrain:Since you're new to pinball I have to ask.... What kind of prices on all those machines?
I think everyone on pinside would agree, as a first time buyer, from a dealer, we don't want to see you get ripped off.
Those are some strongly priced titles as-is and DO NOT want to see you pay PRIME retail...
under 10K for the 2...comes out of a collectors collection.
Quoted from spfxted:Under 10k for POTC and spiderman?
He seems to be a reputable guy, have friends that used them. The machines are, according to him very clean. He's getting these from a client of his that needs the extra cash so I'm assuming a quick turn around. He originally quoted me 5k for the POTC and I negotiated the "under" 10K # with him for another.
So I guess with the above being said, no matter which two you pick, make sure Spiderman is one of them....
Quoted from Mouldman1:the pins he's selling me are commercial use...does that effect the price?
HUO = Home Use Only
It means used only in a house and not in an arcade. These are generally in MUCH nicer condition than ones that have spent 18+ hours per day turned on and beat up kids in an arcade.
Routed
It simply means it did what they were meant to do. They earned money at different locations.
I have seen routed examples that are REALLY nice and ones that are REALLY bad. It all just depends how they were maintained.
Make sure to look real closely around the playfield for any broken plastics as well. Sometimes, they can be tough to find and can help you possibly negotiate a better price as well.
(a full plastic set can be up to $200)
I haven't played them yet. I have seen other examples of machines that he sells and the ones I am buying are in equal condition, which they all looked perfect....the machines were in a private collection and never in an arcade.
Quoted from Mouldman1:I haven't played them yet. I have seen other examples of machines that he sells and the ones I am buying are in equal condition, which they all looked perfect....the machines were in a private collection and never in an arcade.
So, according to fattrain, about $8,000 or so should get the Spiderman and POTC. Are you in that neighborhood?
Quoted from spfxted:So, according to fattrain, about $8,000 or so should get the spiderman and POTC. Are you in that neighborhood?
He stated 10k for two of them above. (which is why I said SM better be one of them)
Quoted from Mouldman1:under 10K for the 2...comes out of a collectors collection.
EDIT: My Bad, he said Under 10k
Agreed. Definitely pick up the SM while you can still get it at that price.
You WILL NOT be disappointed!!! Welcome to the addiction.... err... Club!!! 
Quoted from spfxted:Whoa, we almost have the same Karma!
You over-took me now... 
Two great tastes that taste great together!
Enjoy them; welcome to the Pinside MM1!
Quoted from Mouldman1:i want IM also!!!! I guess im HOOKED!!!
That is a good skill building game, from what i hear. I have very limited time on one that was in bad shape, so i can't speak to that from personal experience.
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