Newburyport, MA
What pin would you buy? Currently in my collection is an AFMr and a WCS '94. Looking for an older, fun pin to add to the lineup.
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Since I already own a Hardbody, I'd look for a High Speed. There are also many EMs that would be good choices. Target Alpha would be near the top of my list.
Quoted from krustykramer:Meteor?
I'm here to say it: Meteor blows.
The definition of a one shot game.
Games I've bought for under $1500 and really enjoyed are Fire! and Black Knight. Those are actually the first two I bought. Black Knight has nostalgic value though. Non-pinhead visitors also really seem to like Fire! with the ladder and fun call outs.
Quoted from Zablon:Down payment on a R&M.
Can you even get a reasonable non EM machine for $1500? I mean there's a trashed Xenon on here for $1200!
If you aren't afraid to do a little work, there are plenty that can be had.
Quoted from FatPanda:If you aren't afraid to do a little work, there are plenty that can be had.
Think it is highly dependent on where you live and your time. The vultures are out in full force and for instance where I live, it's pretty dry. You on the other hand live near ground zero, so I think your perception is skewed a bit 
Quoted from CrazyLevi:The definition of a one shot game.
You're playing the game wrong. Drop targets all day.
Quoted from Powdevil:There’s a guy in the northeast selling a Sorcerer at $2k. Very good game for the money.
Dude said $1,500!
This isn't 'Nam man, there are rules!!
I bought my Secret Service for less than $1,500. Sure, it gets panned by the experts, but I think it's a fun machine for the price.
Good luck finding a High Speed anywhere near $1,500.
"Maybe" a Maverick, although those seem to be closer to 2k.
Is condition important, or just playability?
Quoted from Zablon:Think it is highly dependent on where you live and your time. The vultures are out in full force and for instance where I live, it's pretty dry. You on the other hand live near ground zero, so I think your perception is skewed a bit
The market is very fierce where I'm at. Just gotta be at the right place at the right time. Most good deals get snapped up within 30 minutes. I've made my fair share of drives for games <$1k myself. They're out there. You just need to keep your eyes open for them. 
This thread proves the old adage:
"How do you get a bunch of advice on Pinside on the best game for $2,500? Ask for advice on the best $1,500 game."
Quoted from CrazyLevi:This thread proves the old adage:
"How do you get a bunch of advice on Pinside on the best game for $2,500? Ask for advice on the best $1,500 game."
Just like, "why get a Pro when you can save a few more grand to get the Prem?!?!?!"
F14 is a game that you can actually get for $1,500, and absolutely kicks ass.
Quoted from BeaglePuss:F14 is a game that you can actually get for $1,500, and absolutely kicks ass.
True. But if you are solid on 1500, I say buy either Shaq Attaq or Sharkey’s Shootout for 1500.
You should be able to find one of those 3 for around that price.
If those are not old enough: Flight 2000 but it’s kind of a maintenance dog, Fast Draw is great EM, or maybe Firepower?
Quoted from BeaglePuss:F14 is a game that you can actually get for $1,500, and absolutely kicks ass.
Forgot about F14. I vote that!
Quoted from RonSS:I bought my Secret Service for less than $1,500. Sure, it gets panned by the experts, but I think it's a fun machine for the price.
I just traded a pin for Secret Service a few months ago, awesomely fun pin with great callouts.
Making the jackpot shot while 2-3 balls are flying around is a bitch but I pull it off time to time and the lightshow is great.
Quoted from herbertbsharp:Pinbot
When is the last time you saw a Pinbot for 1500.....it's been like 4 years for me.
Quoted from Frax:When is the last time you saw a Pinbot for 1500.....it's been like 4 years for me.
I bought mine off pinside 5 months ago, with a spare playfield for $1450. Just needed a flipper diode.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/archive/84327
Quoted from dozer1:Big Guns
Jokerz
Road Kings
Lots of early SS games and EMs, not too many system 11's for 1500
How about a nice condition Gorgar?
I got two of those for less than $1500. Just got my Big Guns for $1200 last weekend. A few issues but it's in pretty good shape, and only going to get better. I got my Jokerz! for $1300 and have put a little work into it, but it's in pretty nice shape too. I enjoy playing both and love these Sys11 tables. I'd really like a Taxi, Bad Cats, and Diner to round out my collection.
Quoted from herbertbsharp:I bought mine off pinside 5 months ago, with a spare playfield for $1450. Just needed a flipper diode.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/archive/84327
You drive to pick it up? For me that would've been like an 1850 game, but I see what you mean.
Quoted from Time:I just bought a decent shape #SF2 for just about this price
Yeah, but you're stuck owning a SF2.
Find a broken 3k game . Pay 1500 and spend another 500 on parts . Maybe thats the way you could score a Pinbot or High Speed ( both worthy titles ) .
Get to be smarter person doing the repairs as well !
Shane
Quoted from Mr_Frog:Just got my Big Guns for $1200 last weekend. A few issues but it's in pretty good shape, and only going to get better. I got my Jokerz! for $1300
Nice way to have cool games for 1500! Pay 1200 then shop it out and LED it. You are right in there on price and have a game that looks and plays well.
Quoted from Frax:You drive to pick it up? For me that would've been like an 1850 game, but I see what you mean.
Yeah, I think it was 3 hours each way, pretty standard drive in these parts. I see what you mean too, that price is a bit lower than typical.
Quoted from RonSS:Good luck finding a High Speed anywhere near $1,500.
I got mine for $1,200 and it worked 100%. I ven had to only drive 75 minutes from my house to pick it up.
Space Station, Firepower, Space Shuttle... maybe a Black Knight, Pinbot or Paragon if they are broken or thrashed.
Quoted from MikeVarney:I got mine for $1,200 and it worked 100%. I ven had to only drive 75 minutes from my house to pick it up.
Nice! How long ago? Seems as though everything is made of gold lately... or at least the sellers think it is.
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