OP agree with rai on this ... for reference I sold a really nice POTC for 4500 not too long ago that was in very nice condition. It had LEDs, Matthew's Guard and a ColorDMD in it. Here is a url to my listing https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/archive/70952
Show your "friend" the archive listing on Pinside for what machines really sold for as opposed to what people are trying to sell them for on eBay! Or at least show him the completed listings on eBay that shows what machines sold for.