I think the wear would have killed it for me, but if it's now working, it will be just as much fun to play as one without wear

I think it's a fair price. I wouldn't have paid much more.

I don't think you can do much about the wear and trying to match it will result in a mess.

Here are some wiring schematics from the Dynamo site - http://www.valley-dynamoparts.com/dynamo_schemas.asp

Damn that thing has seen some use...

From the Dynamo website -

MY PLAYFIELD IS DAMAGED BEYOND ANY HOPE OF REPAIR, CAN I PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT? The answer is yes for coin-operated and Pro Style 8-foot and 7-foot tables, no for 6-foot tables. Playfields are available in the Webstore, but are the most expensive part of the table, and they are expensive to send because they weigh over 150 pounds and must be shipped flat (shipping typically runs in the range of $200, automatically added to the playfield price). Be forewarned: an Air Hockey table that is “in great shape, but just needs a new playfield” might not be as good a deal as it sounds.

With that wear, I would have passed. You would be lucky to get back what you paid for it because if that and because of how big it is.

But, if it's something you bought to enjoy rather than resell, it is an inexpensive source of competative entertainment.

Yeah- wear is pretty extreme... if it plays well and you enjoy it you will get your 200 out of it in fun. Just don't look to flip it!

Well, I just had an air hockey table pop up in my area for $300:

newyork.craigslist.org link

Then I thought to check your area, and there's a whole bunch of them:

lasvegas.craigslist.org link

Looks like you can easily upgrade if you want a nicer looking one.

If you're going to keep it and use it and aren't worried about resale I think you did pretty well. Those are so easy to work on and fix. If you get it up and running and near like new for a $4-500 investment I'd say that is a win.

That's a pretty huge impulse buy item to get home lol! I had to rent a trailer when I bought my dynamo air hockey table.

The wear would have been a deal breaker for me, but for the price you did ok. The good part of that wear is you can let guests and neighborhood kids beat and play the crap out of it and not have to worry about damage.

Enjoy it, then sell for $50.

If you find joy and it doesn't break you, then great purchase.

Usually if you have to ask if an impulse buy was a good one---it wasn't...

I'm with ya....If I would have had the money in my pocket and stumbled on it at a sale? I would have had to have it too!

I don't think you did bad if you wanted it to play or use as a work bench like you mentioned. They're fun! And when you get tired of it? Have a sale...Someone else will have to have it.

I love it when my tools float around the table. If you can't reach something just give it a minute.

Just have fun with it.

Our air hockey table gets a ton of use by my kids and guests alike.

Air Hockey is a tough sale but oh so fun if you have the space and the buddies to play it with.

The one at the rec center I hung out at as a kid was worn right thru to the air channels. Not the best player but still worked! If you keep that one waxed up and make sure your paddles and pucks are good you should be fine. If anything I like tables that are a little broken in.