More Craigslist laughs.

batonrouge.craigslist.org link

This is about the third time this one has been listed. (but the first time with some pics that tell the story) The second time I saw this one listed I almost went and looked at it but now after seeing the pics glad I didn't

#4809 6 years ago

RAE

bob_e

Pinside member

Milford, MI

10y 99,150 4,248 17

3 games all or nothing deal $8200
HIGH SPEED, CUE BALL WIZARD, HOT SHOTS

detroit.craigslist.org link
One Williams and 2 Gottlieb pinball machines. Good shape. Will only sell all three of them together... will not separate. Cash only

#4810 6 years ago

PUF

Puffdanny

Pinside member

7y 101K 2,854 19

I saw that I was going to offer him 2800

#4811 6 years ago

???

RonSS

Pinside member

6y 91,050 3,841 1 1

Quoted from PoBoyPinball:
This is about the third time this one has been listed. (but the first time with some pics that tell the story) The second time I saw this one listed I almost went and looked at it but now after seeing the pics glad I didn't
batonrouge.craigslist.org link

I think a fire would fix that right up!

#4812 6 years ago

MJS

Matesamo

PinballRI

Warwick, RI

7y 117K 1,292 112 1

There are some very specific trade requests in some of these posts!

"Cash only but may consider a partial trade for a late model Yamaha gas golf cart that is fuel injected plus cash.

#4813 6 years ago

WVM

waveman

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 63,550 209

$4000 for a Firepower with heavy playfield wear

sfbay.craigslist.org link

#4814 6 years ago

JAH

PoBoyPinball

Pinside member

Quoted from waveman:
$4000 for a Firepower with heavy playfield wear
sfbay.craigslist.org link

Ya but it doesn't need mush

"This machine has been in the family for 21 years. I have not completely restored it but, not mush needs to be done."

#4815 6 years ago

GIR

girloveswaffles

Pinside member

Norwalk, CA

11y 116K 8,133

Quoted from waveman:
$4000 for a Firepower with heavy playfield wear
sfbay.craigslist.org link

"What the Hell is this?!? A nine-teen-eighty Williams Firepower for $4000? ... that's to F&$%#*g High!"
Marshall Lucky (resized).jpg

Quoted from PoBoyPinball:
Ya but it doesn't need mush
"This machine has been in the family for 21 years. I have not completely restored it but, not mush needs to be done."

People shouldn't post Craig's list ads when inebriated.

#4816 6 years ago

MAX

mbaumle

Pinside member

Gloucester Township, NJ

8y 119K 4,199 18 32

Not a Craigslist laugh, but definitely a laugh. Listen to the guy's appraisal for this "Star Explorer" pinball machine.

#4817 6 years ago

AMK

amkoepfer

Pinside member

1500-2000???? I think there may be 2 extra zeros.

#4818 6 years ago

KEV

Scorch

Pinside member

Bixby, OK

10y 55,800 437 3 9

Quoted from mbaumle:
Not a Craigslist laugh, but definitely a laugh. Listen to the guy's appraisal for this "Star Explorer" pinball machine.
» YouTube video

One of the next videos up is "Star Explorer Pinball Machine I saw at a Garage Sale for $50.00"

#4819 6 years ago

DAD

PtownPin

Pinside member

6y 97,400 7,406 67 1

Quoted from mbaumle:
Not a Craigslist laugh, but definitely a laugh. Listen to the guy's appraisal for this "Star Explorer" pinball machine.
» YouTube video

That machine looks like a real POS....$2000....funny!

#4820 6 years ago

JMO

kst8cat

Pinside+ Frequent

Kingman, KS

9y 107K 952 40

Wow, that's funny. I actually own a CB Charlie which is the same layout as Star Explorer, just different artwork. Not worth anywhere near $1500, believe me.

#4821 6 years ago

JAQ

vdojaq

Pinside+ Frequent

Crystal Lake, IL

11y 101K 6,032 24 1

Quoted from kst8cat:
Wow, that's funny. I actually own a CB Charlie which is the same layout as Star Explorer, just different artwork. Not worth anywhere near $1500, believe me.

Nor $150

#4822 6 years ago

JAH

PoBoyPinball

Pinside member

I bought the DD (Demolition Derby) once for my nephew thinking he would play it. Turn out he likes playing the full size games better. I think I gave $40 bucks for it and by the time I put new rubbers bulbs made some rails for the plexiglass and paint I had more in it then it was worth. I think and don't ask me how I got $150 out of it when I sold it.

IMAG0084 (resized).jpg

#4823 6 years ago

JAH

PoBoyPinball

Pinside member

Found a few pics of him, 1 he need a chair for the DD but he was good with the full size still on the dolly.

IMAG0085 (resized).jpg

IMAG0376 (resized).jpg

IMAG0377 (resized).jpg

#4824 6 years ago

JMO

kst8cat

Pinside+ Frequent

Kingman, KS

9y 107K 952 40

Quoted from PoBoyPinball:
I bought the DD (Demolition Derby) once for my nephew thinking he would play it. Turn out he likes playing the full size games better. I think I gave $40 bucks for it and by the time I put new rubbers bulbs made some rails for the plexiglass and paint I had more in it then it was worth. I think and don't ask me how I got $150 out of it when I sold it.

I bought mine off craigslist and and even though I did not pay much for it I kind of regret it because it needs a little work. I need to put new rubber and leg levelers on it which is no problem. But the main thing is that a scoring display is not working, and I'm worried I may not be able to find a replacement. Hate to put too much into it, so I may have to sell it with the bad display.

#4825 6 years ago

STV

VDrums2112

Inactive member

Salem, IN

12y 64,150 552 284

Quoted from wantdataeast:
Aztec EM & Stars that need repair for $5200
"Pinball machines games, both work but could use repairs $5200"
cincinnati.craigslist.org link

People are just stupid!

-Steve

#4826 6 years ago

KAT

merccat

Pinside member

7y 101K 2,613 10

Quoted from mbaumle:
Not a Craigslist laugh, but definitely a laugh. Listen to the guy's appraisal for this "Star Explorer" pinball machine.
» YouTube video

Uuhhh, wait the flippers are wired together? That can’t be right.

#4827 6 years ago

MJS

Matesamo

PinballRI

Warwick, RI

7y 117K 1,292 112 1

Quoted from merccat:
Uuhhh, wait the flippers are wired together? That can’t be right.

Nope, that's how the home units were, both flippers activate when either button is pressed.

#4828 6 years ago

KAT

merccat

Pinside member

7y 101K 2,613 10

Quoted from Matesamo:
Nope, that's how the home units were, both flippers activate when either button is pressed.

How aweful!! Hell he would have to pay me at least 250 to take it.

#4829 6 years ago

MPL

ThatOneDude

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 82,550 2,607 4 1

Quoted from merccat:
How aweful!! Hell he would have to pay me at least 250 to take it.

Looks like a fairly trivial mod to fix it: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/star-explorer-1977-modification-for-independent-flipper-action

I keep an eye out for these going cheap in decent condition, just like Zizzles. They can be a good "intro to pinball engineering" system that I am not going to sink much money into. And I'm not going to cry if the kids ruin it, either. :/

#4830 6 years ago

USA

sd_jameson

Inactive member

Yuba City, CA

6y 30,900 23 10

$3,000 for a HUO Paragib? Seems like a good deal but I can't seem to find any information about the game so I don't know for sure...

Paragib (resized).jpg

#4831 6 years ago

AMK

amkoepfer

Pinside member

detroit.craigslist.org link

Been in his warehouse since 89. It was just at an auction on tuesday, same pic used. Auction was on the other side of the state

#4832 6 years ago

REY

nascarrey

Pinside member

Downers Grove, IL

7y 74,800 1,679 10

Quoted from amkoepfer:
detroit.craigslist.org link
Been in his warehouse since 89. It was just at an auction on tuesday, same pic used. Auction was on the other side of the state

The one in Battle Creek off I-94? Bidergy?

#4833 6 years ago

AMK

amkoepfer

Pinside member

nashville.craigslist.org link

Orbitbid

#4834 6 years ago

JPM

jmountjoy111

Pinside member

Williamsburg, KY

10y 109K 3,431 84

Price reduced to $5K from $7500. Better hurry!!! This one should go fast

B9E3BE0D-DEBD-4FD8-809D-F03FF5B5C543 (resized).png

6867C78F-CC59-4C64-B0B5-DBDA846414EA (resized).png

#4835 6 years ago

WOT

Atari_Daze

Spd

Houston, TX

7y 141K 10,052 7

Quoted from jmountjoy111:
Price reduced to $5K from $7500.

Can't believe it didn't sell at 7500!

#4836 6 years ago

???

Biffbar

Pinside member

6y 42,050 271

I always wonder what these guys paid for their machines. Some probably overpaid, by a lot.

#4837 6 years ago

BAS

pinostalgia

Pinside member

Little Rock, AR

6y 58,300 537 10 6

Quoted from Bugsy:
dallas.craigslist.org link
$3,000 for a Motordome and that image is laughable.

is $700 for a good condition motordome reasonable?

#4838 6 years ago

DEN

jibmums

Pinside member

12y 96,900 3,958 16

ebay.com link: 1977 Evel Knievel Bally Pinball Machine Great Working Condition

Sign taped to lockdown bar says "DO NOT TOUCH".....for $7500, don't worry, no one will.

#4839 6 years ago

RAE

bob_e

Pinside member

Milford, MI

10y 99,150 4,248 17

Quoted from amkoepfer:
Orbitbid

what was you bid ?
do you know winning bid?

#4840 6 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 111K 2,309

Minor restoration needed is all...
wausau.craigslist.org link

#4841 6 years ago

AMK

amkoepfer

Pinside member