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New to buying Pinball! Can I get help assessing a machines value? (CLOSED)

By Wilberto757

3 years ago


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#13 3 years ago
Quoted from Wilberto757:

Expert advice such as yours is exactly why I wanted to make this post. That was a very thorough look at the machine and I appreciate it because I am unfamiliar with some of the errors and small problems you quickly noticed. Would it be okay if i reached out to you in the future if have some more general questions about a machine?

Best thing is to post a thread like you did and put the machine name in the title. Then generally you will get good details such as from mbeardsly and many of the other Pinsiders, who never cease to amaze me with their ability to spot issues in pictures and videos that I never catch.

Some time ago there was a T2 local to me for $3,500, it was all in great shape and fully working (no credit dot). I thought that was a good price based on what I have seen for these recently. I wish I could have bought it (no room). Its a fun machine I think, and cool-looking.

#22 3 years ago

Just to confirm, after tracking T2s for a while in the hopes of getting one some day, I agree that $3,500 is OK for a top example - no credit dot, everything working, nothing broken, all good or new plastics, near-perfect playfield and plastics, nice cabinet.

#26 3 years ago
Quoted from GLSP3022:

For $3500, I'd expect the power supply to be recapped and new bridges. These WPC era games are known for the dreaded "reset issue". I'd expect rebuilt flippers, new rings, Make sure there are no burnt connectors in the backbox or alkaline damage from old batteries.
I'd say $2800- $3k is more realistic.

Yes, agree, $3,500 is the top end - everything done as it should be. Thanks for reminding me of the details for when I want to look at one, I'll have a nice list to check!

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