I'm from Australia and I have found this family guy pinball for 5500 which is 3600 usd.
Is it worth it or not?
I'm from Australia and I have found this family guy pinball for 5500 which is 3600 usd.
Is it worth it or not?
Looks really dirty but should clean up decent with the exception of the PF wear at "I" and "N" of Pinball. Not to uncommon for a routed game but calling it out as that would effect price and resale. I only see one board being shown. It makes me wonder why they took a picture of that board but not the others. I'd investigate to make sure all is good there and if it's working correctly then it's not a bad deal (probably a fair starting price), especially for your region.
Thanks
Quoted from 85vett:Looks really dirty but should clean up decent with the exception of the PF wear at "I" and "N" of Pinball. Not to uncommon for a routed game but calling it out as that would effect price and resale. I only see one board being shown. It makes me wonder why they took a picture of that board but not the others. I'd investigate to make sure all is good there and if it's working correctly then it's not a bad deal (probably a fair starting price), especially for your region.
The guy took pictures of everything, I just didn't want to send 55 pictures.
That was the final price he could do so you would say not worth it too much?
3600US plus shipping from USA to Australia?, thats gonna be a lot. FWIW they were 3,500US brand new and that really wasn't that long ago...
Quoted from silver_spinner:3600US plus shipping from USA to Australia?, thats gonna be a lot. FWIW they were 3,500US brand new and that really wasn't that long ago...
No it's 5500 aud to buy it, it's here in Australia but so people is usa know it's 3600 usd if you convert it
If I understand correctly pinball machines are harder to find & more expensive in Australia so I think I would go for it if I was OK with the theme & gameplay.
Quoted from mgpasman:FWIW, I have passed on a FG pin that was cheaper and looked better, but the market in Europe is not comparable to USA (and Australia for that matter).
Quoted from mgpasman:FWIW, I have passed on a FG pin that was cheaper and looked better, but the market in Europe is not comparable to USA (and Australia for that matter).
All good
Quoted from too-many-pins:If I understand correctly pinball machines are harder to find & more expensive in Australia so I think I would go for it if I was OK with the theme & gameplay.
Quoted from too-many-pins:If I understand correctly pinball machines are harder to find & more expensive in Australia so I think I would go for it if I was OK with the theme & gameplay.
So not a amazing deal?
Quoted from Tizza:So not a amazing deal?
I don't know "values" on newer pins but according to my research it looks like it should be a $4200 to $4600 machine here in the US. So I would think anything under $4000 would be a great deal in Australia but since I don't know the market I can't say for sure.
Regardless of "how great of a deal it is" the most important thing in my eyes is if it is a machine you plan on keeping do you like the title & gameplay. If you are buying it to "flip" sometime down the road $3600 doesn't seem like a bad price but if you are buying it to keep than $3600 seems like a great deal.
Quoted from Tizza:So not a amazing deal?
For amazing it would have to start with a 4.
This is regular price range (5-6k) for a stock standard player's condition working FG down here.
Wear at the pinball inserts would indicate heavy routed use.
Quoted from Tizza:So not a amazing deal?
You cant compare US pricing with Australia, as it would cost double by the time you ship it, pay shipping GST etc.
what I can say is that seller sells the bottom end of the market, wants cash no Tax Invoice etc. Operates from Home, doesn't sell parts and doesn't have a full time tech who works full time.
Quoted from Tizza:Thanks
The guy took pictures of everything, I just didn't want to send 55 pictures.
That was the final price he could do so you would say not worth it too much?
I'll agree with To Many Pins. It's hard for us in the US to advise on what is a good or great deal as the market is very different where you are at. In the US, I'm sure there would be a buyer for that game at $3600 but to me that would be more along the line of a fair price based off it's condition and previous use. If in the US and someone bought it at that price I wouldn't feel like they stole the machine nor would I feel like they got taken. Just feels like a fair price for both the selling and buyer. It also feels like a price, as a buyer, I would expect some minor issue. Like the PF wear and probably some cabinet blemishes.
Quoted from 85vett:I'll agree with To Many Pins. It's hard for us in the US to advise on what is a good or great deal as the market is very different where you are at. In the US, I'm sure there would be a buyer for that game at $3600 but to me that would be more along the line of a fair price based off it's condition and previous use. If in the US and someone bought it at that price I wouldn't feel like they stole the machine nor would I feel like they got taken. Just feels like a fair price for both the selling and buyer. It also feels like a price, as a buyer, I would expect some minor issue. Like the PF wear and probably some cabinet blemishes.
I understand thanks for the help
Seems like a “good” deal to me.
Free tip: if you don’t jump on “good” deals and only wait for “great” ones, you won’t be buying too many games. The good deals don’t last, and the great deals disappear like a fart in the wind.
Family guy does not come up too often for sale. It’s a really fun pin and at that price it won’t last long
Yes they do sell fast, purchased mine Christmas Eve 20 minutes after it was listed here on pinside. He had lots of interest from others but I was first in line.
Quoted from Eskaybee:I don’t know if people were getting confused by the aus price difference, but $5500 usd - this is NOT a deal. $3600 usd, this is a very fair deal. Not great, not bad. But very fair.
And FGY is a funny bad ass pin. Very cool game, with really good code and rules.
I said 5500 aud which is equivalent to 3600 usd
No way would be paying 5500 usd
I'm just waiting for OPs post of I went back to get it and it sold. Seems like a good deal to me if you like the game.
Quoted from Eskaybee:I don’t know if people were getting confused by the aus price difference, but $5500 usd - this is NOT a deal. $3600 usd, this is a very fair deal. Not great, not bad. But very fair.
And FGY is a funny bad ass pin. Very cool game, with really good code and rules.
Eskaybee , I think you’re the one confused. It’s $5500 AUD ($3621 USD)
Quoted from ToucanF16:eskaybee , I think you’re the one confused. It’s $5500 AUD ($3621 USD)
No, that’s what I meant. The first posters in this thread were saying it’s not a good deal. At $5500 usd, they’re right, not a good deal. At $3600 usd it’s a very fair deal. I owned a FGY for 4 years, so I say the OP goes for it.
good deal for where i live, go for it, looks in great shape, little dirty, fun game if you like the show at all.
Quoted from guitarded:Damn. This thread has me thinking I should go buy that FG in the bar down the road from my place.
Threads like this is how the price of a family guy reaches $5,500 USD.
Quoted from Monk:Threads like this is how the price of a family guy reaches $5,500 USD.
Back in February, I found a mint one out on Long Island for a friend of mine, $4,500.
It really is a fun and polished game.
The one local to me has some issues, and I was thinking maybe $2k-2200 should get it bought...this thread has me wondering though!?
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