seattle.craigslist.org link

If you drive an hour from Seattle you can pick up these. They have been re-posted for like a year now.

Agreed...I've seen that ad many, many times. At least take the time to show us what we might be getting for the money. I think I saw a response to that ad one time where the poster said "who the hell is Keller?" I thought that was pretty funny.

Dave

You guys think you have it rough with that $500 freedom of '76? That's a steal in my area. Here's what people think their pins are worth in the San Francisco Bay Area.

sfbay.craigslist.org link

sfbay.craigslist.org link

Looks like it just dropped from $1000 to $800. At this rate, it will probably take a few weeks to get to the "real" price.

And he removed the part about it being worth $6k.

Pirates of the Caribbean dead mans chest pinball machine! Yes it works and all lights light up and everything. I have a lil kid now and don't really have the room anymore. I told myself I would NEVER get rid of it but more important things are going in my life now and now it can be yours. I am only asking 800

Spanish Eyes - $4700

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-achat-et-vente-divers/laval-rive-nord/pin-ball-machine-williams-spanish-eyes-vintage-1972/1018708374?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

I swore his price did go down to $6750 at one point, not sure why he's decided to go back up $1k, especially since the ad has literally been up there for 2-1/2 years:
http://bestofcraigpinball.blogspot.com/2014/01/keller-h20-is-back-price-lowered.html

While Keller "appears" to do similiar restoration as HEP, he's still asking too much. Clearly this owner overpaid and is going to wait his entire life to get what he paid for it.

To be fair, that price is in Canadian funds :-$

holy crap movingpictures , that's funny lmfao !

roanoke.craigslist.org link

(NOTE: This is heavy so I'll have to hire an extra hand to help deliver it.)

Storage units in the background for the win!

That playfield and backglass look good (backglass is usually roached in that title). A little cabinet paint and some metal polishing and that wedgehead would clean up nicely. I don't know about $2500, but I'd give that a go for $200 if it were working, but the whole (pinball sitting at storage so I can't plug it in, it's sold as-is) says it all.

What will it cost if you move it yourself?

Also, bwuh?

Cash only, if you ask for my personal paypal and or mailing address information I will report you to homeland security for internet fraud.

Someone should dick with him, say you're from nigeria and you need this pinball right away, I can send paypal funds immediately
"Call/text Charlie (540) 519-0662"

He's obviously behind in his rent.

EATPM - $4500

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-achat-et-vente-divers/longueuil-rive-sud/machine-pinball-a-vendre/1019099901?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Dixieland - $285 - just look at the pictures of this dungeon of terror

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-oeuvre-d-art/laval-rive-nord/machine-a-boule-pinball-dixieland/1018554871?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Done !

I couldn't agree more, and concur with 100% of your post, but I have a Big Guns that looks near mint. And it's much newer & totally heavier than Jack in the Box. $$$$$

That is pretty creepy. The alien statue might be cool in other circumstances.

Maybe. This is not a wedge head tho.

This one has faked me out more than once:
cnj.craigslist.org link

Title is "Eight Ball Deluxe Pinball machine vintage - $450"

What an awesome deal! Let's check it out!

"EIGHT BALL DELUXE PINBALL BY BALLY BACKGLASS"

longisland.craigslist.org link

This guys back with the same two overpriced "excellent" condition machines.

I offered him fair prices for both almost four months ago.

This one's hilarious. $12,500 for a 20 year old machine machine that cost around $4000 new. With the headline
"just been reduced to"

inlandempire.craigslist.org link

And I am sure that's not a photo of the actual machine, but rather one from the internet.

Yep, it's a photo of one of treasure cove's restoration project photos, not actually a photo of the machine as-is by the seller.

And the rebuttal...
inlandempire.craigslist.org link

I love when people point out ridiculous CL ads with another CL posting...would love to see the expression on the medieval seller when he saw the rebuttal post right above his...

May have to go check this one this weekend *snicker*-not that far from me; be good for a laugh (or two)....

Must see it to appreciate.....the tar coated cab and how many people have smoked around this thing.

This ad will NEVER die. I'm tempted to give him "10 dollors" and then proceed to stomp on it into a thousand plastic pieces so I never see it on CL again.

minneapolis.craigslist.org link

Hahaha...

2 tips:

1. When you do a craigslist search, add as many "NOT"s as you can... (minus sign = not)
2. Use "asterisk" as a way to say (anything ending up to here, remove)

search:

pinball -193* -194* -195* -196* -"plug in" -etc -etc -etc

Gets rid off all the "grandpa-mode" EM machines from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s that I don't care about

-mof

I don't.

I hate that crap. It just serves to clutter CL even further with more crap. Do these people really think they are doing some kind of community service or something? Those posts are just as bad, if not worse, than the ad that they are responding to.

Caveat Emptor.

Disagree. All depends on the post.

I've seen 2-3 really useful ones in the last year that gave useful hints to other prospectors:

"The machines were kept outside in a shed with rats and a leaky roof, do not waste your time looking at these"

As for the ones where people complain about some aspect of the seller's character or their price? I agree those are not always helpful.

-mof

losangeles.craigslist.org link

$3,000

up for sale the amazing spiderman pinball machine only 7,625 made 1980 . it needs a little repair work .the score board lights work but the play board dont they flicked of and on last time i plug it in .also needs new flippers/ rubber band contacts , rings, fuses ,ect i have the key too open it also great little project to restore its in pretty great shape for its year 7.5 /10 theres one on ebay for $3,599.00

Oh, I agree completely with the example that you gave! Hell yes, if someone else already went to see it and described something like that, that's helpful.

But that's not the example that was posted here.

a few rebuttal posts don't clutter up CL, most make me laugh...
what clutters up CL is companies like Urban Americana who post dozens of crappy items up for sale every day and put 100s of keywords at the bottom(including "pinball") so the come up with generals search queries

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Pinball - $3699 (Los Angeles) pic map video gaming - by owner

Sep 17 - Three tier wood and glass doors bookcase - Wood frame with glass doors - $1495 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Primitive Pie Safe - wood - $495 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Vintage Lucite Swag Lamp - hanging - $245 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Mid-century modern set of six chairs - metal and wood - $495 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - AKAI 910 Stereo Receiver - 1973 Stereo Wars - $279 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Thomsen's Candies Buggy/Carriage/Cart doors - wood - 1905 - $495 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Mid-century, brown leather chair - $1200 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - 19th Century French Painting - Portrait - $2000 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Industrial/medical/lab metal table - stainless steel - $199 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Industrial wood, workbench - $465 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Industrial, metal stools - pair - $230 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Gray sofa/couch/chaise lounge - Gladmir/Kagan style - $750 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Stickley Oak Bench - circa 1910 - $1895 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Gustav Stickley - oak chair - original - $1200 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Industrial wood and metal frame bench - $165 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Score Keepers metal scoreboard - folding - $345 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Wood City of Los Angeles sign - $345 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Industrial steel bookcase - $1290 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Mid-Century, chest of drawers - $595 (Urban Americana - Long Beach ) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Early 1900s Eastlake Hutch & Secretary Desk - $1100 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Pair of Don Loper Midcentury Table Lamps - $175 (long beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Western, wagonwheel chair, 1950s - $399 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - JBL floor standing, theatre/stereo speakers, pair - $1650 (Urban Americana - Long Beach) pic map antiques - by dealer

Sep 17 - Vintage Medical Cabinet - $725 (Urban Americana - Long Beach
Sep 17 - Brand New Avengers Pinball Machine - $3295 (Fullerton) pic map video gaming - by dealer

Report them. It's basically spam at that point. They're using CL as their storefront, and it's kind of an abuse of the system.

Yeah, ads that list keywords that have nothing to do with the item being sold annoy me too.

here is there list of keywords...rat bastards

Vintage, urban, industrial, chic, shabby chic, antique, recycled, re-purposed, used, furniture, housewares, interior design, decor, interior design, reclaimed, crate, textiles, rugs, nursery, drought tolerant succulents, lighting, hutches, tables, chairs, cabinets, boxes, lights, signs, books, bottles, cameras, records, turntables, stereos, lamp shades, plants, paintings, posters, pillows, racks, book cases, letters, leather goods, sporting goods, fans, ladders, wood, Stickley, garden, trees, benches, stools, bookcases, boots, clothes, dresses, wedding, metal, boat, Mid-century, modern, Danish, barnwood, porcelain signs, advertising, photos, frames, shrubs, Long Beach, design, wicker, sunglasses, kitchen, pottery, pinball, games, gaming, carnival, rock, jazz, blues, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Bauer, McCoy, Hager, glassware, glass, decorations, gifts, Monterey, California, phones, radios, prints, bowls, cans, containers, props, sets, landscapes, movie, movie lighting, classic, consignment, vendors, wall hangings, office, home, yard, garden, couches, end tables, hutches

That is the most egregious ad I've seen in a long time.

Jurassic Park Pinball *****GREAT DEAL***** - $3750 (Belmont)

nh.craigslist.org link

Re: Jurassic Park Pinball *****Great Deal***** - $3750 (loserville)
You call this a "great deal"? You should be ashamed of yourself.

nh.craigslist.org link

I want those JP apron cards though. Where did they come from?

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/free-custom-jurassic-park-instruction-cards

Now if this doesn't make our Laser Ball seem like a steal I don't know what will lol

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/fs-elvis-touchdown-laser-ball-flip-a-card-lucky-ace#post-1899907

Here's a beauty - 1974 Dolphin. "Lost interest and need the space". What he forgot to mention is that he also lost all the paint on the backglass along with his interest!

rockford.craigslist.org link

That does look like a nice JP though. It is now $3250 so maybe the CL shaming the sell worked a bit.

This has been up for over a year. I've emailed him several times in the past that I'll mail him $10 if he throws it away and permanently deletes the post. So far he hasn't got the hint.

minneapolis.craigslist.org link

apparently not enough because he's still double of what he should be.

Just saw this listing. Person's asking $25 for a box... annarbor.craigslist.org link

A bargain, considering someone else was asking $200 for an empty box a while back.

nice box!

But, it comes with a "tune up kit"....