Getaway: High Speed II, The
Williams, 1992I've been looking for a nice one for about a year, and I found it this weekend; 8 miles from home. It's in the garage now with a light bulb keeping it warm. The friend who normally helps with the stairs into the basement is out of commission after bringing in Christmas decorations.
I just wanted to share my excitement/impatience with someone who understands.
Herg, I'm 20 min from stone ridge. If you want I can come by tomorrow night and help you bring it in. We have friends in that area we need to go see anyways. Can't tonight or I would. I have a nice dolly.
the_pin_family,
Thanks for the offer. I have a few more friends I plan to ask, but if they're unavailable, I might take you up on it.
DCFAN,
Yes, they still had a TOM and a Harlem Globetrotters. The machines belonged to the husband, who's now unable to play them. The wife is selling them.
The TOM is not as nice as the HS2, but it's still above average playfield. Small cracks around the inserts, but no chipping, and no other playfield wear that I saw. Cabinet was a little beat up. I'd call it a 7. The trunk had a corner broken off. A few broken plastics. I didn't play it, but she said while her husband was there, they had the machines serviced once a year, and the HS2 shows it. It's not worth the $4750 asking price, but I didn't have the heart to tell her.
If I was 7 years younger I would be quickly offering to help you get that machine in its rightful place, especially since I am just a few miles east of you. However, in 2005 I started to have back problems and have to be real careful about lifting things. My left leg will go numb sometimes if I am not careful. There are so many things around the house that I used to do that I have to think twice about now before attempting.
Sorry, I am of no use. 
I own a dolly with straps, but I must not have Gorilla strength. 
I haven't attempted to take one down solo, but I did try going up a single stair by myself, and it was too much. Seems like less risk in just showing some patience and waiting for someone to help. It's relatively easy with two people.
DCFAN,
For that price I'd consider selling my TOTAN. 
Of course, it's not worth that much, and I'd have to get more than it's worth to sell it.
I got one down stairs myself but did have back box off. Strapped to HF hand truck. It's doable but not fun.
Quoted from herg:the_pin_family,
DCFAN,
Yes, they still had a TOM and a Harlem Globetrotters. The machines belonged to the husband, who's now unable to play them. The wife is selling them.
The TOM is not as nice as the HS2, but it's still above average playfield. Small cracks around the inserts, but no chipping, and no other playfield wear that I saw. Cabinet was a little beat up. I'd call it a 7. The trunk had a corner broken off. A few broken plastics. I didn't play it, but she said while her husband was there, they had the machines serviced once a year, and the HS2 shows it. It's not worth the $4750 asking price, but I didn't have the heart to tell her.
How much do you think that TOM was worth? I may go check it out.
My best estimate on the TOM would be $3700. The PF is very nice, but it's not CQ, which it would haveto be to go for $4750.
BTW, I still need to move the HS2, but I had a change of priority. My wife and I got our first baby 5 weeks early. Both baby and Mom are doing well, but the pinball machine can stay in the garage for a few more days.
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