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If you saw a underpriced machine at a yard sale.....

By Dr-Willy

9 years ago


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    #47 9 years ago
    Quoted from nixyknight1:

    I would say...1k? Hm! You see that small hole on the wood. Thats a problem...its got wood worm! Its junk...yadda yadda...
    Its really dated! 80s! Yuck! Nobody buys 80s stuff now...its so cheesey...and look at the theme! You should trash it.....then i would lift the playfield and say....look at the mess...all those wires should be neat and tidy! Hopefully its a woman.lol
    i would then pull out a $50 and say.....thats probably double what its worth but i can use the glass.
    hm ehhhh ok...sold
    K thanks byeeeeeeeee.....
    Return to battle soldier

    You sound like Rick Harrison on "Pawn Stars". That guy would find a way to knock the "Mona Lisa" if someone walked into his shop with it!

    #48 9 years ago
    Quoted from mcclad:

    I had someone who offered a machine to me at a really low price. I wanted it badly and told the person that I would pay double his asking price. I then got a runaround for a day or so. When I contacted him to finalize the transaction, he backed down and said, "No way to our previous deal. Do you know what this thing is worth?" I knew, he didn't. But after my higher offer, he found out and refused to sell the machine to me. If I saw a MM at a yard sale for 1K I would pay the asking price. I would not even bother to talk the person down. I would be afraid that someone would come up and ruin the deal for me like I did to myself when I tried to pay a more than fair price to a guy that was jerk. I would get a written receipt or bill of sale and pay the 1K and bring it home with a clear conscience. After all, it is not being stolen, and the seller was not forced to name his or her own price.

    Yup, this is exactly what I think would happen if you offered to give the person more than he is asking. Instant red flag pops up in his mind. Pays the money, loads the game, and get it on home. Then, if you have a slightly guilty conscience, go back later and throw him some extra scheckels.

    #49 9 years ago
    Quoted from wayout440:

    I've yet to see a pin at a yard sale. I'll let you know what I decide to do if that ever happens

    My brother got a really rare EM game, "Bristol Hills" (110 units made) at a garage sale. It was nice too, and he got it cheap! It makes up for all the games we overpay for IMHO.

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