So, fellow Pinsiders,

A Jurassic Park has come up for sale locally, and the asking price is $1750 CAD [roughly 1658 USD]. The machine works 100%, and the playfield is clean with no wear. The topper is also included.

Apparently the average sale price on Ebay for this game is around the $1550 mark, so I'm assuming the asking price for this particular machine is pretty good considering the excellent condition of the complete package.

This would be the first pin to find it's way into my home (seeing as I'm extremely picky with the condition of a machine before I even consider a purchase, which is why I have been looking for what seems like ages). I've done my research, and from what I gather, this game is great as a 1st machine, and also a worthy companion in any collection - well suited to players of any age and skill group. It's also praised as being D.E's crown jewl, so I'm seriously considering this particular example, and would LOVE to hear everyone's thoughts/comments, cautions/concerns, experiences with J.P etc, etc.

Biggest concern is it being gone before I even get a chance to look at it. I've already contacted the seller though, so the ball is in his court now.

Thanks so much. You folks are wonderful!

-Colin

Excellent thoughts from all, and a big old thank you so much!

I'm still waiting a response from the seller, but I will definitely do everything in my power to knock the price down if I do get the chance to see the game in person. I am not going into this with an emotional attachment to the idea that I WILL get this machine, so I have no problem walking away from it if I feel that for whatever reason something anywhere along the line is less than satisfactory.

I will keep you all posted of any progress/updates...

Great info folks, so thanks again!

Turns out I've been waiting for a response from the seller as he's trying to sort out a shipping option for someone who wants the machine out of Province. He told me that if the whole shipping process makes the deal "Unnapealing" than he would rather someone like myself come and take a look at it in person.

It might sound harsh, but I hope the shipping process DOES make the whole transaction "Unnapealing" for the seller.

Keep your fingers crossed my fellow Pinsiders - as I wait patiently for another response from the seller.... hopefully no immediate news is good news, and I will at least get a chance to view the game myself!

Hey Santeh,

The seller never got back to me again since his initial reply. I'm assuming he did follow through with the out of Province sale, or he's just taking his sweet time deciding if it's worth the extra effort dealing with a customer who can't physically look at the game in person?

I plan on sending him one final email if I don't hear from him in the next day or two - at least to get some closure on things if nothing else.

Either way I'm content knowing I still have the cash on hand I can use down the road for another machine (when the right one presents itself).

-Colin

Okay fellow Pinheads,

Good news!

The seller isn't going to bother with the hassle of shipping his J.P. out of province, soooooo, we're just in the process of setting up a time when I can tke a look at the game in person.

I'm pretty excited seeing it's been over a week since I heard from the guy. I naturally expected that it had long been sold, but it looks like good fortune has swung my way this time 'round.

Keep your fingers crossed on this one folks! I really hope she's in the condition he says she is!

Well,

It's been a loooooooooooooong time coming, but today my first step towards pinball nirvana came true (no longer just a dream, but a reality)! I'm the excited owner of a fine Jurassic Park!!!

I couldn't be any happier - really...

My wife and I met up with the owner today who was extremely warm and hospitable. So much so, he let us play a number of different games in his collection of 25 pinball machines! The majority of his games were from the 70s and 80s, but did he ever have that basement rec room filled to overflowing (and I mean overflowing. He had bits and pieces of machines upstairs in his living room that he was currently working on - and wouldn't fit downstairs with the rest of his collection)!

I was able to ask him lots of questions and play several games on the J.P. Everything seemed so right, and the game was in great condition. To top it all off he even offered to deliver the game to my home (approx. 2hr round trip) tomorrow at no extra charge! In addition, we were able to settle on a price 150 bucks less than he was originally wanting!

Needless to say, as soon as we got home the lady and I found ourselves busy cleaning up and making a spot for J.P's new home!

Thanks once again for everyone's input and support throughout this whole process! It made the initial purchasing journey so much easier for me!

-colb

ps: There's a Junkyard just around the block I found recently, and managed to take a look at yesterday which is in pristene(sp?) condition. I've obviously purchased the J.P. and don't currently have the spare cash laying around for a second pin, BUT, the thought has crossed my mind......