Quoted from pinden007:I was considering offering $200 since it didn't look too bad. I have no idea how to fix anything that could be wrong with it but it's the game I had when I was 12.
annapolis.craigslist.org link
Thoughts?
$200 max for a nonworking EM
Quoted from pinden007:I was considering offering $200 since it didn't look too bad. I have no idea how to fix anything that could be wrong with it but it's the game I had when I was 12.
annapolis.craigslist.org link
Thoughts?
That's Coin-Op Warehouse. A few of us live nearby that can go take a look, if needed. The fact that it didn't sell on their Facebook page, and they put it on CL means that you can probably get away with offering (a lot) less.
Quoted from pinden007:I was considering offering $200 since it didn't look too bad. I have no idea how to fix anything that could be wrong with it but it's the game I had when I was 12.
annapolis.craigslist.org link
Thoughts?
*looks* in good condition, though the PF is behind some glass with glare, and far away. Not knowing how to bring it back to life might be a dealbreaker for you at any price though, unless you're willing to pick at it for a year while you learn.
Quoted from EvanDickson:*looks* in good condition, though the PF is behind some glass with glare, and far away. Not knowing how to bring it back to life might be a dealbreaker for you at any price though, unless you're willing to pick at it for a year while you learn.
Yea. Maybe I should focus on working ones. lol
It's further away then I thought too. For some reason I was thinking north of Towson - about an hour.
If they just wanted to free up the space and for $50 or $100, though... 
Quoted from pinden007:How can anyone make a decision if they don't know what AS-IS is.
"If a seller is states that they are not sure if a pinball machine works properly, that means 9 out of 10 times in the case of the machine, it does not work, or at least not 100%."
" The term, AS IS, as applied by a proper seller is a standard invoice procedure, AS IS by flipper, means they they are trying to abdicate all responsibility, and immediately show ignorance of technical aspects of pinball"
- TBK
Get used to it.
You or another inspect the machine, if you are interested make an offer, and negotiate, if not, walk away.
Probably more than half of all deals made in this hobby are "AS IS" machines, in fact, those are normally the best ones.
I only negotiate, if it is worth negotiating, not just if it is overpriced.
Owners should think outside the box, because NIB sales were not always the norm, and are will return to previous levels within 2-3 years.
This one makes it really easy to decide:
ebay.com link: pinball machine
It's a Simpson playfield, but supposedly 60s pinball machine. Let's make a poll on what this could be.
Quoted from StrangeSubset1:This one makes it really easy to decide:
ebay.com link » Pinball Machine
It's a Simpson playfield, but supposedly 60s pinball machine. Let's make a poll on what this could be.
An april fool's joke?
Quoted from StrangeSubset1:This one makes it really easy to decide:
ebay.com link » Pinball Machine
It's a Simpson playfield, but supposedly 60s pinball machine. Let's make a poll on what this could be.
Hahahaha! Man... how are some people so dumb when it comes to selling things?
It's like this interaction I had with a CL seller a couple of weeks ago. I'll spare the details of the game in case it's a Pinsider, but the ad was just the name of the game with zero pics and no description. The exchange was basically this:
Me: Hi there. Is the ___ machine still available? I'm very interested.
Seller: Yes.
Me: Sweet! Do you have any pics you could text/email me? Here's my contact info: ____.
Seller: Yes.
Me: Thanks! I look forward to checking it out.
That was it for like a week, and then I finally got a text out of the blue with some pics, and the game looked rough. The condition combined with the terrible communication turned me off completely. I didn't even bother responding... though I was tempted to just write "No."
Quoted from StrangeSubset1:This one makes it really easy to decide:
ebay.com link » Pinball Machine
It's a Simpson playfield, but supposedly 60s pinball machine. Let's make a poll on what this could be.
The game title is "Mystery Box" pinball.
Happens all the time on CL, sometimes without any photos.
Hmm. EBay doesn't have a reporting method for 'Image clearly not the thing being sold'.
Ahh. That Image isn't his (well, it's unlikely. TinEye.com finds it many places, but this one http://rocket9.net/ both looks like it isn't just an aggregation of cool pictures, AND claims that everything on the site (not very much) is the site owner's own photos. So, probably the source.
Now, the owner of the picture can report the doofus for stealing the image. Sadly, I don't see any way that we can do so.
You know, I get that EBay doesn't want to investigate 10 million claims from every moron in the galaxy, but it really would be nice if they had a way for users to report obviously fraudulent listings.
sanantonio.craigslist.org link
$3000 for a 1972 Nip It partially covered in brown vinyl. Game weighs about 800 pounds and takes four people to load it in a truck.
Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:sanantonio.craigslist.org link
$3000 for a 1972 Nip It partially covered in brown vinyl. Game weighs about 800 pounds and takes four people to load it in a truck.
Must have some bodies in it to be that heavy. 
Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:sanantonio.craigslist.org link
$3000 for a 1972 Nip It partially covered in brown vinyl. Game weighs about 800 pounds and takes four people to load it in a truck.
The vinyl comes off. It looks to be in good shape. And at 800 pounds, there's $10k worth of quarters in it, so you'll come out ahead.
Fake auctions are on the rise again folks, well beyond sources of CL, Mr. Pinball, and many other sources trying to cash in on the current "pinball craze". I am not talking about people pleading their case for cheap pinball machines due to cancer, anniversary, or their dying children either. I have been watching quite closely lately.
Silverball Mania Backglass - Ebay
https://goo.gl/7etjLU
There are multiple problems here with this example auction.
This one was reported, which was a new bogus seller, using a paper drawing scan of the backglass from another internet source.
Not representative of the item being sold, or the item at all, which is not allowed on Ebay.
This is news to me that there were Silverball Manias in existence in 1976, two years before the concept project was started in 1978.
The game did not start production until 1980 by Bally.
You cannot ship a backglass for $13, unless it is a mistake, ship it as a broken bag of glass diamonds, or they are a #! $@ing geniuses.
I have not figured the last way out in nearly 30 years.
It was also pretty impressive it was one his father's wall without some type of frame.
Watch your backs, as people are getting burned, and make sure you are covered by Ebay money back guarantee, if you like to take stupid risks, want to submit reimbursement claims, and waste your time.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:Silverball Mania Backglass - Ebay
https://goo.gl/7etjLU
There are multiple problems here with this example auction.
This one was reported, which was a new bogus seller, using a paper drawing scan of the backglass from another internet source.
Not representative of the item being sold, or the item at all, which is not allowed on Ebay.
This is news to me that there were Silverball Manias in existence in 1976, two years before the concept project was started in 1978.
The game did not start production until 1980 by Bally.
This auction is live again. Same fake seller
Quoted from CoolCatPinball:This auction is live again. Same fake seller
Look at this on eBay ebay.com link
Whoops - Scribbles, the link you posted is to a (valid-looking) auction from a user with over 4K rep.
The one you meant to link to is:
ebay.com link: Bally SilverBall Mania Pinball Backglass From 1976 looks cool on any wall
kansascity.craigslist.org link
Pinball wanted - I will lowball the shit outta you
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)
looking for attack from mars twilight zone addams family tron ghostbusters monster bash will pay 500 dollers
Quoted from dozer1:kansascity.craigslist.org link
Pinball wanted - I will lowball the shit outta you
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)
looking for attack from mars twilight zone addams family tron ghostbusters monster bash will pay 500 dollers
At least he's giving numbers up front so he can be ignored more quickly. That's a plus.
Quoted from dozer1:Pinball wanted - I will lowball the shit outta you
This is a joke response to the "Paying Top Doller for Pinball Machines" ad that periodically resurfaces on KC CL. You'll also find "Paying Medium Doller" and "Paying Toppest Doller" as other responses.
Quoted from mhkohne:Whoops - Scribbles, the link you posted is to a (valid-looking) auction from a user with over 4K rep.
The one you meant to link to is:
ebay.com link » Bally Silverball Mania Pinball Backglass From 1976 Looks Cool On Any Wall
Oops, I sure did.... crap....lol
Here's a good one. $1500 for this EM. Where do people get these prices? To me that would be a $450 game if it was in decent working condition. Crazy the prices people ask for. I wonder if for that price I get the flower pot and plant on top of the machine.
Quoted from darcangeloel:Here's a good one. $1500 for this EM. Where do people get these prices? To me that would be a $450 game if it was in decent working condition. Crazy the prices people ask for. I wonder if for that price I get the flower pot and plant on top of the machine.
richmond.craigslist.org link
Well, that's actually a reasonably desirable pin, so it's not as far off as you would think. It's hard to find one of those under $1k.
Quoted from Monk:This seems a little on the high side.
buffalo.craigslist.org link
Yup, $6k for a Bally Kiss is way out there.
Quoted from ForceFlow:Yup, $6k for a Bally Kiss is way out there.
Well if you are looking for a better deal there is this one. It might be the same machine as I can only find in on my phone. Crazy prices.
Quoted from ForceFlow:Well, that's actually a reasonably desirable pin, so it's not as far off as you would think. It's hard to find one of those under $1k.
Odd, I wonder why, is it a super fun game or something? maybe I need to take a second look 
Quoted from darcangeloel:Odd, I wonder why, is it a super fun game or something? maybe I need to take a second look
Target Alpha is a classic - it's like the High Speed II of the EM world.
If it's restored, in perfect working order and in good cosmetic shape with little to no flaking on the back glass, $1500 might be a fair price to a collector.
I think people have also seen the recent articles in the news on Pinball "resurgence" and jump to the conclusion every machine is worth thousands! I still like negotiating with folks who say they see them on Ebay all the time... they know what the machine is worth, but they only look at the "Buy it Now" price NOT what machines have actually sold for!
It's fun bursting their bubbles. 
Quoted from Colsond3:This one is so odd. Touch a pecker for an HH?
philadelphia.craigslist.org link
Well, you could pick up a fine street girl for a few bucks and bring her along to play pecker wrecker. And there you go, you have yourself a HH!
Quoted from Malenko:touch his pecker on Nutt road?
pass.
Hah, didn't even see the road name.
So...is that a hard pass? 
Quoted from ForceFlow:Hah, didn't even see the road name.
So...is that a hard pass?
the hardest of passes.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:I think people have also seen the recent articles in the news on Pinball "resurgence" and jump to the conclusion every machine is worth thousands! I still like negotiating with folks who say they see them on Ebay all the time... they know what the machine is worth, but they only look at the "Buy it Now" price NOT what machines have actually sold for!
It's fun bursting their bubbles.
Correct. There was also an article yesterday on Bloomberg regarding the resurgence of Barcades (craft beer / custom cocktails, video games, and pinball machines).
losangeles.craigslist.org link
Not really funny, just wanted to see if its just me or does the LED lighting on this game look awful?
Sorry to the seller if he is a member here, but tone it down a bit...
Quoted from cosmokramer:losangeles.craigslist.org link
Not really funny, just wanted to see if its just me or does the LED lighting on this game look awful?
Sorry to the seller if he is a member here, but tone it down a bit...
LEDs don't always photograph well so it's hard to say.
Quoted from cosmokramer:losangeles.craigslist.org link
Not really funny, just wanted to see if its just me or does the LED lighting on this game look awful?
Sorry to the seller if he is a member here, but tone it down a bit...
In the seller's defense, I can see 3 and almost 4 joyride lights lit up on the backbox. I think this means it was a long exposure, which means the light exposed in the image would be 3-4 times brighter than you're going to see with your eye. So it's probably not so gouging up close.
Quoted from cosmokramer:Not really funny, just wanted to see if its just me or does the LED lighting on this game look awful?
I think he could have used a little more blue....
Good humor here. Again, I think too much 'pickers' and 'pawn" watching. Cut the price in half and its still a little high.
ebay.com link: FREE 3 Gottlieb Pinball 5 Williams Pinballs and AMI Jukebox
Quoted from 0geist0:LEDs don't always photograph well so it's hard to say.
Quoted from EvanDickson:In the seller's defense, I can see 3 and almost 4 joyride lights lit up on the backbox. I think this means it was a long exposure, which means the light exposed in the image would be 3-4 times brighter than you're going to see with your eye. So it's probably not so gouging up close.
probably right, I just looked back at my LAH photos and it really looks color bombed in the pics but not in person...carry on
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