Medieval Madness
Williams, 1997Looking at an MM tomorrow. Seller won't provide photos -- presumably to weed out tire kickers. Seller said it is very clean, some new plastics, protectors, no LEDs, no wear spots and that it is a beautiful machine.
I am familiar with playing MM, but not familiar with what to look for when buying. Any suggestions on specific things to watch out for and any price estimates would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lots of things:
Draw bridge, make sure it functions and isn't loose(sloppy)
Castle gate, check for cracks.
Check opto at front of drawbridge.
Check popper weldment on left side behind ramp.
Check Merlin scoop and weldment. Merlin scoop can have a ton of wear.
Check moat (green subway). Make sure it's in one piece.
Check princess diverter.
Check catapult. Make sure it functions properly. Also check target at front of catapult entry.
Check troll assemblies for cracks. Also make sure the carriage is tight and not sloppy. Check to make sure trolls register hits.
Check backbox for any burnt connectors. Especially GI.
I'm sure there's more. I'll think of them shortly.
Thanks alex - good points that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.
Quoted from herbertbsharp:how does not providing pics weed out tire kickers?
I don't know -- it's just my best (optimistic) guess. The only reason I'm entertaining this is because it's about 15 minutes from where I live. Otherwise there is no way I'd be driving any substantial distance to check out a pin I don't even know exists -- and I won't be showing up with money in-hand.
I think alexlevy pointed out the big ones. Definitely get under and check the green moat for cracks along the bottom and where the ball drops in when it enters through the castle wall.
Look for playfield damage where the ball makes contact when launched and along the back circle.
Check the functionality of the exploding castle.
Dragon wings are often broken albeit easily replaced.
Alex has good points.
For PF wear areas, be sure to check the orbits, merlin, in front of troll switches, flipper drag, bare wood area under side castle entrance, and all of the inserts for the kings men and shield.
Merlin hole is often routed out. Catapult plastic is often broken. Insert lights if out are often just in need of reflowing.
Check backglass light tub as I have seen 2 with some melting/cracking.
All the usual borad stuff for games of this era.
good luck. update us afterwards
Be careful, not showing pics and knowing you will be coming with 10k+ in cash makes my spidey-sense tingle, like TZBen said.
Quoted from Whysnow:Alex has good points.
For PF wear areas, be sure to check the orbits, merlin, in front of troll switches, flipper drag, bare wood area under side castle entrance, and all of the inserts for the kings men and shield.
Merlin hole is often routed out. Catapult plastic is often broken. Insert lights if out are often just in need of reflowing.
Check backglass light tub as I have seen 2 with some melting/cracking.
All the usual borad stuff for games of this era.
good luck. update us afterwards
Also look for wear by the left orbit where the ball kicks out from the moat/castle.
Quoted from Deaconblooze:Sounds like a good way to get your name in the paper.
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:Be careful, not showing pics and knowing you will be coming with 10k+ in cash makes my spidey-sense tingle, like TZBen said.
Yeah sounds odd seller can't provide pictures. Even it were a few pics of the game. I would be leery unless it is someone you know or another pinhead knows.
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