I have budgeted myself to no more than $1,000 for a pin. And that includes anything needed to fix the machine and any transportation costs. Here are the totals I have put in on the four pins I have;
1972 Williams Superstar - Purchased 2009 for $150 - rubbers, ball, LEDs $100 - Total $250
1978 Bally Star Trek - Purchased 2009 for $350 - rubbers, ball, LEDs, caps $200 - Total $550
1979 Game Plan Star Trip - Purchased 2009 for $150 - new CPU, rubbers, ball, LEDs $300 - Total $450
1990 Data East Back to the Future - Purchased 2013 for FREE - new CPU & display board, rubbers, balls, parts, LEDs $800 - Total $800
It's a nice diverse collection covering different manufactures, styles, and game play. EM, Old School SS, New School SS, and a Cocktail Table Pin. Keeps me Happy!!
Right now I am in the market for a mid 1980's pin. Looking for Skateball, Robo-War, Road Kings, or Blackout. Also looking for a 1991 Cactus Jack's and a 1965 Paradise to round out the collection. Anybody have one of these for under $1000?? Let me know. Thanks!!