The pictures you posted make it look in nice condition and I think you are getting a good deal. Pinside estimate is $3500 to $4000 and you don't often see them below $3000 without issues. The spinner sticker is easy to replace and less than $20. You can repaint the gofers if the wear bothers you.

https://pinside.com/pinball/archive/no-good-gofers

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/31-2957

The key area to watch out for is under the slam ramp. Wear there devalues the game dramatically, IMO.

Fade wouldn’t have anything to do with the ramp. Have a photo?

I agree with pinlawyer that wear under the ramp devalues the game but if it is playing correctly and a bit of chipping in that area is the only issue $3000 is still a fair price. Anyone asking 3500+ really shouldn't have much wear there.

Here is under my slam ramp for reference, notice the scrapes on the left and right side. I would consider mine a players machine, it was a well routed re-import. There is an arch of chipped paint like the ramp had come free at one point and spun all over. The usual places for marks are where the flap of the ramp touches the playfield and where the two posts come down. When you get it you can put felt under the ramp to prevent any further damage.
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My spinner had almost no legible text when I got it, this is what the new decal looks like when installed.
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I would pay 3k in the condition you describe.
If after you get it, you decide it isnot for youthen let me know. I would take it, so keep that in mind.

3k is fair imho

This guy sells them:
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1054-flashinstinct

Several decals come in the set. It's on my to-do list for mine.

3K is a steal, you could resell for more in a heartbeat.

3K all day

3k is a fair price. I would stick with it.

Yup. Pull the trigger.

Oddly enough, I was on my way to look at/buy this exact game when I got the call from the seller that the game had been sold. Needless to say, I wasn't too happy with the seller telling me to come on over and then have him calll me back 25 minutes into my drive saying "sorry, the game has sold" I'm thinking you were probably still there when he called me. Not sure what he would have done had we both been there at the same time.

I found the seller to be flakey as I tried to get there Saturday to look at and he wouldn't commit to a time. I had pretty much written it off and then he called me this morning and said "if you're still interested, come on out".

Hopefully, it'll be there when you go to get it tomorrow and he won't just hand you back your deposit and say "sorry about that".

Dave

Next time just buy the game on the spot. Don’t bother with down payments. Saves time and any second guessing by the seller.

Great price. Buy it and if you want to move it later, use it as a trade offer. People are always looking for these machines.

Let us know if the deal goes through or if the seller flakes on you. Pictures would be great too so that we can all admire your new machine.

The overlays made for that area are pretty good, too.

I was just past Brookfield square at around 12:30 when he called me. If you were still there at 12:45 and he hadn't called me, I'd have shown up while you were there. As it happens, had I not been out grocery shopping with my wife when he called, I'd have had an earlier start and I'd have been there when you showed up.

When he called me to tell he had sold the game, I asked him why he would tell me to come when he had someone there already. He told me that you had said you'd be there between noon and 2 and that he didn't think you were going to show. Ultimately, it was a crappy move by the seller to waste my time telling me to come when there was a chance someone else would show up. It could have been very awkward, to say the least.

Hopefully, things go smoothly today and I'm happy you got the game.

I just sold mine for 3200 last month. It was comparable in condition.

3- 3200 is about right for the condition

Congrats!! It’s a great pin, enjoy

Another tip. You should take apart the spinning disk and clean out the black dust. It's amazing how much is in there. Also be sure to clean the spinner optos (Q-tip and some alcohol). I just shopped mine about 6 months ago. So I may have a few tips on cleaning.

Great machine. Enjoy it!!!!

Congratulations, it's a fun game. If you are ordering parts you might want to pick up a new nylon bushing for the slam ramp. They get worn over the years and then the ramp doesn't come down evenly, it tilts to the outside causing it to hit the playfield.

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/20-8790-5