i hate to be a downer, but i don't think it is possible to find a dmd in that range. even the low end (Lethal weapon 3, shaq, super mario brother, etc) are in the 1500-1700 range.

keep a look out, be patient and something might come along.

Freddies were around $900 a couple summers ago. Not so much anymore though. It can be done though. I've solda tmnt, lw3, and teed off, all for less than your budget and all in the last year. No one was banging down the door to get them either

A couple of summers ago is ancient history in terms of pinball pricing.

I agree. How nice of a machine are you looking for? I have a Comet that works but has issues-$800. I also have a Big Guns in nice condition for $1200.

What issues are you having with your comet?

Just keep your eyes peeled and you will find a deal. I would sell you my Freddy but thw wife won't let it go.

Nite bump.

I didn't think it would fit in my basement either, but it does. I have a low ceiling at 85 inches. My BG measures 82.5 inches set-up and running. That's shorter than 7 ft. How short are your ceilings?? Did the Keebler Elves build your house?? J/K

Measure up!! It all depends on the leg levelers.

Gottlieb's are still in that price range. Sold my Waterworld in there....and I miss it

selling my mousin around soon, its a little over that number but not too much... im in nebr tho

I told her if we get one more something has to go. But I think it would be out of the price range your looking to spend right now.

Zen how much are you looking to get for your mousin around? I would like to put that next to my bad cats.

Probably not appropriate to put in this thread price and photos, I will be making a listing for it soon and can post it here...dont want to derail Ops thread is all

Sounds good I will keep a lookout for it.

I have a SF2 I may sell. Works but needs some switches tightened and new ramp flipper motor installed.

Prices I paid for my last 6 pins in order, all within the last year:

$0
$1300
$0
$100
$1200
$500

Titles I got in no order:

Whirlwind
Riverboat Gambler
Dr. Dude
Party Zone
Rollergames
Firepower 2

Don't let the high price worshipers discourage you - plenty of nice deals still to be had. People seem to have an ego about claiming how high prices are and pounce at the chance to rain on your parade, but I live in a high price region (Long Island) and have yet to really feel any effects of "Pinflation." Just learn to hunt and follow up on any leads you get from friends/family and be ready to go make a pickup within 24 hours.

Best of luck on your search!

-BB

But how much work did all those games need and what kind of shape were they in?

They were all fully working except Firepower 2, which I had to quickly resell since I was out of room All were mylared except Rollergames. Riverboat was diamond plated and is in absolutely amazing condition after being novused. None of them required any major board repair or cosmetic overhaul. I'd say I put less than $100 in parts into each game for the ones that needed to be shopped.

I tried to pay for both machines that I got for free (cash was physically in my hand). Both times it was handed back to me along with this line:

"You're doing me a huge favor by getting this thing out of my house. Don't worry about it."

Being ready and able to go get a game within 24 hours is such a huge factor of getting good deals on stuff, especially with non-pinball people who want their space back.

I couldn't agree more I picked up a free fish tales this year that was fully working they just wanted out of the house. You just have to be ready to do a speedy pickup.

Someday for me. I wouldnt even mind helping someone else out with an ASAP pickup incase it ever comes up.

Pinball Circus is coming up October 12th & 13th. Last one there was around 12 extra games brought in and most were for sale.

You might want to make it to the event and see what will all be there.

LTG : )

Agreed. There are deals out there. I haven't paid big bucks really for anything. I just refuse to. I can wait until a better price comes along. Most I have ever spent on a pin is $2,000 and I have the two pins I wanted the most currently in my collection. My last 6 pins in no particular order.

Dr. Who
Gottleib Atlantis
Spy Hunter
Congo
The Shadow
Judge Dredd

I paid an average price of $870 for each of these pins and the most expensive one was $1,750.

Nobody is saying deals aren't out there but isn't there a difference between scouring the internet/wherever for the deal and expecting a pinsider to cut the OP a deal on the game? I think that's where all the naysaying is coming from. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

And i bet you're going to cut the next owner a smokin' deal on these when it comes time to sell, right? If not, you're not being fair to the guys that bought at market and are trying to sell at market.

PM sent ZEN THX>

I may sell my lwjp but not super soon. So I didn't think it was worth mentioning yet.

Is that too short to lift the playfield all the way (which needs a few more inches than the back box when it pivots up)? I've got a similarly low basement ceiling, and have to move the pin to one spot in the basement with an extra inch to lift the PF...

There is a LW3 in Round Lake on CL for $1,500- matches your request perfectly.

These all still avail

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/games-for-sale-in-ia-sf2-x-files-nascar-de-simp-huo-sc

I would say around $1500-$1600. I enjoy mine too much tho to sell at that price.

2k? Is it LED'd and shopped?

I've got a beautiful Breakshot I'm going to be putting up for sale soon. I haven't taken any pics yet but I can if you have any interest.

what you wantting? how do you like it? i was looking for one some time back- but they were all like yours states away, never had one come up local

I'm thinking $1900. The cabinet is extremely nice with only a few very minor blemishes. The playfield is also nice. No wear that I can remember. The best part is the inside. It's about as clean as they come. You might think this thing was never on route.

I am envious of all you fellow Minnesotans finding these great deals. It's like the anti-Craigslist when you're citing these low prices!