San Francisco, CA
Nicely done, Steve!
-mof
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It would be nice if we had a single resource that could update basic needs for our community. Perhaps someone with web space/server that could make weekly updates to basic info such as:
* Board Repair experts
* Clear-coats (who can do them)
* Who is open to trading machines (posting which machines are in rotation in your collection)
* A list of REAL Wishlist machines that people are ready to buy so we can help each other score machines, when the machine is a little too far away to drive out and kick the tires. If I knew that 72Devils up in Sonora wanted a Flash really bad, and one was <30 minutes away from me, I wouldn't mind scouting the pin for him so he wouldn't waste his time on a 4 hour drive down.
* A list of all pin leagues
* A list of Interested people open to opening a league in a certain zipcode where there isn't one...
I don't think we need a Facebook group for this. I don't need daily updates on that kind of stuff. But knowing that it's updated weekly by someone in this group would make the information more relevant. And it wouldn't be easy to update here, unless Steve wanted to make ANOTHER thread, and kill this one, and then RESERVE the first 10 posts for this kind of info, and just be the moderator for all of it...
So I'd like to be able to find all that information right now (above) in one place, and be more helpful and networked. Anyone care to volunteer moderating a web page for this? Or perhaps we jumpstart a new thread and RESERVE 10 posts at the top just dedicated to NorCal resources/interests?
Ideas?
I realize NoCal is a BIG place, and you have to have 8+ sections to cover different regions for this kind of stuff.
-mof
This. http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/california-cl-finds-haunted-house
Bookmark that thread, and let's keep all nice finds up there as they pop.
I hope someone grabs that nice WW...
-mof
Anyone know who brought the lovely Sorcerer to PAGG? I only got to play it 2-3x and was interested in it...
The two games I play most in my collection right now are Space Shuttle and Black Knight... Trying to discover what that next Early Solid State pin is to hunt for...
Sorcerer might be it...
thanks,
-mof
1 week later
http://user.xmission.com/~daina/classified/data/machines_for_sale_recent.html
John in Oakland is offering a nice Firepower for $4900... Really?
Can't imagine who he thinks his target audience includes. I am having trouble imagining the set of people that will spend $4900 on a machine that normally sells for ~$800. 6-to-1 normal price. I happen to think 2-to-1 is about the max you can "ask" for an old machine in amazing condition ($3,000 for a $1,500 machine for example), but I would guess that it's more like 3-to-2 that people will actually pay (a 50% premium max?). I might pay $2250 for a $1500 machine in amazing shape, but not much more...
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:this guy right? http://pinballpickers.com/
Yes, I just watched a few of his videos, and he's done some great work on restoring the bodies and polishing the chrome on a few machines. His work looks good, and he claims to replace every last part on his machines. I can understand him restoring a Diner and an Evel Knievel, in terms of title choice -- I can imagine high-end buyers for those titles -- but for Firepower???
He's extremely smooth on the sales side. Reminds me of listening to the shopping channel back in the 1990s... I think he says super, sweet, cool, look, incredible, uh-huh, and new, at least 15 times in each video. Look at how super sweet and cool that is -- incredible! It almost sounds like someone looking at porn. He's good at pitching on video, that's for sure.
-mof
Quoted from SKILL_SHOT:he wanted $1100-1200 for BLACK PYRAMID he still hasnt sold it and is down to $850 obo.
It's funny there are two pins that seem to never sell in CL:
Black Pyramid
Nightmare on Elm Street
I've seen ads for two of each for at least 2 months, really sad to watch them sit up there on CL forever -- so unwanted.
-mof
SORCERER!
After 4 weeks of being "done" buying up pins, my doctor says I officially have the sickness again, and I am now in the market for a Sorcerer. I have no f****g idea where I'll put it. I'll have to figure that out later.
1) Anyone know anyone with a Sorcerer?
2) Anyone know who brought that Sorcerer to Pagg, and was it for sale?
thanks!
-mof
Quoted from loren3233:& we have a winner.
???
-mof
Quoted from loren3233:see post page 3
See what post?
-mof
Quoted from dsuperbee:I do know someone with a Sorcerer, it was the one at pagg, and its not for sale right now
Ok, thanks for the good info.
-mof
1 month later
Hello!
I've been advised to have board work done on my project 1985 Williams Sorcerer.
Are there any amazing board work guys in Norcal?
I apparently have a non-pulsed column driver on 1J8-6. Symptom: When in switch mode, jumping 1J8-row-6 (such as the right flipper) with anything on 1J10 causes all 8 numbers to appear sequentially in descending order (44,36,28,20,12,4,etc)...
more pics here:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/right-flipper-scores-d-lane-sound-switch-causes-tilt#post-1016128
thanks!
-mof
Quoted from phishrace:Not sure if Chris Kuntz does board work, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call.
http://pinballpirate.com/
Interesting...
I didn't know he sells machines as well...
http://pinballpirate.com/pinball-machines-for-sale/
What's his account on Pinside?
thanks!
-mof
EFFING hilarious.
Considering the degree of poor spelling and grammar we are looking at right here, this guy clearly NEEDS to stay in his momMa's basEment much much longer and take some online classes to work on his Engrish skillz.
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:Sold
And for you cry baby CL CHEAP BUT HOLES go ahead and flag it again
Ok for you people waste my time and offer BS lowball offers,,, that doesn't offend?
Waste a sellers time sending pictures when you HAVE NO MONEY!
I will say it again!!!!
Get out of MOMA"S BASMENT and get a Job and stop bugging Honest CL users!
Sold for asking PRICE
Anyone in Nor Cal thinking of selling a System 11 this summer?
Interested in finding a local:
Pin*Bot
Big Guns
Swords of Fury
thanks!
-mof
Quoted from Spybryon:Mof are you trying to collect every System 11?
Don't forget to get a Bad Cats
Ha! Definitely not every one! No, just what I feel are the top 7-8 of them.
-mof
Quoted from SKILL_SHOT:I was thinking of selling my Grand Lizard but I see you have one already I do have a Big Guns but Im still attached to it, it's my first.
Agreed. My GL was a project, and I sank some $ into it to get it up to par. Now it plays REALLY well, and I have come to love that game, don't think I could part with it either.
-mof
Quoted from Spybryon:I like Pin*Bot but I actually prefer Jackbot. If you haven't played Jackbot I suggest you try to play one before buying a Pin*Bot.
I think I played a JackBot at PAGG and was impressed by it, but I tend to focus on titles from the 1980's only. I really like keeping to that theme.
-mof
Quoted from genex:@MOF nice meeting you last night at league! I just posted those shots (not too many, since i was playing well http://store.orangephotography.com/sfpins
Good meeting you. Nice work!
-mof
Quoted from Pinballrus:Are they open on the weekends? It's a great location, but tough to get to on weeknights.
Yes but always call first on weekends, sometimes they open a little later on weekends than what's posted.
-mof
2 weeks later
I'm about to pull the trigger on a remote Black Hole -- anyone thinking about letting one go local, kindly please -- speak up now...! =)
thanks!
-mof
3 weeks later
Quoted from pinwillie:I'm in!!! Let's do this
Darn you, PinWillie, you made me watch the whole movie! (it's the whole thing, haha)
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from mof:http://user.xmission.com/~daina/classified/data/machines_for_sale_recent.html
John in Oakland is offering a nice Firepower for $4900... Really?
Can't imagine who he thinks his target audience includes. I am having trouble imagining the set of people that will spend $4900 on a machine that normally sells for ~$800. 6-to-1 normal price. I happen to think 2-to-1 is about the max you can "ask" for an old machine in amazing condition ($3,000 for a $1,500 machine for example), but I would guess that it's more like 3-to-2 that people will actually pay (a 50% premium max?). I might pay $2250 for a $1500 machine in amazing shape, but not much more...
-mof
Now it's priced at $2400. Perhaps I wasn't crazy thinking the market for this pin in cherry condition might only get action under ~$2000.
How much would you spend on a near-PERFECT Firepower? And if you had that amount free today to spend on a game, is Firepower really the one you'd get? That's my issue. If I had $2400 free to spend today on a game, I'd much rather pick up a $2400 game like... a nice Centaur.
What I'm trying to say is, (I'm speculating here, so give me a break, ok?) -- I'd ONLY do a AAA (200+ hours) restore of a non-top-25? or so title unless I had a buyer asking for it. Just saying. I'd get paid more, I'd get an amount up front... I would do an 'A' restore of it <40 hours and flip it for ~$1500, and move along to a title I could be SURE I'd have 10 buyers fighting for it.
No harm in trying, I'm glad he's going for it, but I just think he's aiming at 1% of a 1% target... =)
Thoughts?
-mof
Quoted from Pinballrus:Ha - word gets round quick! No plans for another pin at the moment, but I'll be keeping my eyes open for a project.
Thanks for the Barracora, Pinballrus is a good guy! I feel so damn lucky to get a chance to play one.
Collection is now complete! What a ride...
-mof
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:These days, nearly every pin on CL is overpriced. You'll never know all the sellers. Knowing the values is only way to protect yourself.
Regarding flippers, constant flipper bashing is simply hating on profits. There's nothing wrong with profit. No profit = no economy = no jobs. Business people understand this.
Here's some food for thought-
Are real estate flippers scum too? How dare they buy up all the neglected homes in the neighborhood, shine them up, sell them for a profit, and help boost the neighbors' home values! The nerve! They should only be allowed to break even, or sell for a loss, keeping home prices down. Better yet, no investors should be allowed to purchase real estate, only owner-occupants. See where I'm going with this?
We're all just playing our part. And whether you're Joe Flipper or Joe Collector, buying low and selling high isn't wrong. It's smart. I do it as often as I can, and I bet most of the flipper haters do too.
Your points are good, yet to any complex argument there are many points to make. We could start a pro and con list... it would be fun. I'll make one and link it here.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/flippers-love-em-or-hate-em
=)
-mof
(bay area)
Do we know where the first Star Trek will land? I think Metallica landed in Oakland...
-mof
Quoted from shovelhed:Ok guys, this guy selling the TS is a flipper, all his stuff is routed and unshopped however mechanicaly his stuff is pretty good, he always lowers price when you get down to business. He's not a bad guy just trying to make a quick buck. Hope this helps. My buddy has bought several pins from him and we got them dialed in.
Harley D.
good info.
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from practicalsteve:If someone can design a simple 3" x 5" id badge that just has the pinside logo spaces for our pinside name and our real name it would be simple (and free) for me to make some super nice laminated id badges we can save and use at PAGG and other events. We can just write our names in with permanent marker.
That's a great idea, make a frickin' badge that is location-independent.
Proposed Requirements:
1) It should simply say "Pinside" with some Pinside logo stuff on it, and room for your username.
2) Leave the image in a sticky thread so others can download it.
3. Use a badge size that is typical, so if u have other badges laying around from other trade shows you can just make this and print it out and put it in.
Do we have a graphic artist that can pull off the official Pinside Badge?
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from practicalsteve:There is a possibility of some very exciting stuff at the PPM meet up, I need to keep quiet about it until it is ironed out but you won't want to miss it! I will keep you all posted.
Pamela Anderson autographs?
-mof
Quoted from pinwillie:Good morning Nor Cal pinheads
Hows that centaur mof? I see CPR just released a new playfield
http://www.classicplayfields.com/store-playfields.html
Money sent. Fingers crossed.
-mof
2 weeks later
Nor Cal !
I. Toying with a special Friend Agreement for selling/buying back a pin. Wondering your thoughts on this arrangement:
I'd sell chopping block pins to FRIENDS who promise that IF they ever sell, I get shotgun on the buying opportunity. This "seller gets first dibs on buyback" promise allows for two things:
1) I'm more willing to let a REALLY hard to find pin in my "very good-excellent players" condition pin go (all my pins are this way.)
2) Buyer gets it for a cheaper price in exchange for the promise, since I have at least the possibility of buying it back at the SAME price in 1-2 years when my friend outgrows it. At minimum I can go play it at my friends house if I ever feel the need.
Thoughts?
II. Name your current Grail and Chopping Block pin ! I got a friend looking for his first ever pin, in the $1000-$2500 range. Looking for good multiball DMD or Sys11...
Grail:
1. Fathom
2. Black Hole
Chopping Block (to friends only):
1. Cyclone
2. Taxi
While you guys are having fun at PPM, I just had a nice talk with Molly at Pins and Needles in LA. Had a blast playing her Embryon and especially her Stern Big Game. Where can we find a Big Game in Nor Cal to play ?
-mof
Quoted from dsuperbee:Sparky:The putt putt place in Tahoe (cannot remember the name) has a 4 pin collection that the owner keeps in pretty good shape. (I cannot remember all the titles, but there was a TZ there)
North Shore or South Shore...
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:The PAGG countdown begins! My wife already suggested this year that I spend the night and stay two days, can't wait!
I hear that, I felt like 4 hours wasn't enough time for me. 2 days would be better.
-mof
3 weeks later
Newsflash: Various CL alert services got sent "cease and desist" letters over the weekend. It's back to making manual searches every hour now...
happy hunting!
haha...
-mof
Quoted from Anth:Anyone have a tech recommendation for the San Jose area?
Chris Kuntz. Pinball Pirate. Best there is.
Quoted from mof:Chris Kuntz. Pinball Pirate. Best there is.
-mof
Hey, this isn't pinball. It's something entirely new...
"Indiana Jones Pin Pall Machine"
If I had time, I'd call up and act very casual, and ask if the pinball machine for $1200 is still for sale...
-mof
Quoted from jyfly:Yes but serious buyers only! Does she seriously think she will have a buyer at 12K? It must be one of those, this is what they go for on Ebay sellers.
To be clear, there's a "buy it now" price, and an "actually sold for X" price on ebay.
You can subscribe to services for a FEE and have access to all ebay records. I do.
Three Indiana Jones sold in the last 90 days for roughly 4.0 4.5 and 5.0 on ebay. $4500 is the average.
These are numbers you are already familiar with. No surprises. The only surprise is that VERY FEW pinball machines actually sell on ebay.
Here are some interesting stats:
In the last 90 days:
Roughly 370 pinball machines sold for >$1000. I searched for the terms "pinball" and "machine" and >$1000.
Average sale price is ~$3000.
Highest price was MM for $15,000 and King Kong for $15,000
That comes to roughly ~4 sold per day.
The sell-through rate is roughly ~10%. That means 1 in 10 sell. That's a lot of free $$$ going back to Ebay for unsold items.
Average of 1 bid per listing.
enjoy!
-mof
Quoted from dsuperbee:I would still love to get an Ij, but not for 12g!
Hope someone snags it for <$4k !
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:finally got to check out phoenix games in Concord yesterday. If you are in the area I highly recommend dropping in.
Is pinball open to the public during regular business hours? Any secret handshakes? I thought when I looked into it last Winter, it was a "no".
-mof
Quoted from blownfuse:I've actually got my gameroom coming back together, just need to get a few more games working correctly, a playfield swap completed, also a couple of friends games shopped and out of here. Then I was thinking about doing a Pinside open house, I'll update later once I feel more comfortable on a date and time. Anyone interested in playing a bunch of old System 80 games? I know these games aren't everyone's "cup of tea" but I like them, just trying to have something different.
The "up and running" list so far, The Amazing Spiderman, Volcano, Pink Panther, Goin' Nuts, Spirit, Rocky, Black Hole, Mars, God of War, Rack Em Up, Alien Star, Time Line. And the one odd ball, Joust (because there's no good place to store it ... and it's fun) Have to fix Punk, Counterforce, Bounty Hunter, Devil's Dare. I don't know if I have the room for more System 80's at this time but I'll pack more in if I can clear some space.
Steve
That sounds like fun... Look forward to meeting more Pinsiders.
I'd look forward to playing them all -- especially Devil's Dare.
-mof
Quoted from PismoArcade:So here's the deal....
I live in Pismo Beach, which is too far north to be So Cal and too far south to be considered No Cal. I'm at the halfway point between the Bay Area and L.A.... The no man's land known as the "Central Coast".
So, what I'm trying to say is... Can I play too??
Sure. In pinball, you don't have to choose sides -- that is -- until baseball season is back on.
-mof
1 week later
My best for 6+ months was 8.6, just hit 9.2 the other night, and ya it made me appreciate the game a lot more again. It is a very unforgiving game. I finally got a clue on how to hit Carry Passengers. It's a little bounce on the left flipper before striking it. It's a really important shot to have figured out.
-mof
Quoted from mrgone:134 days to pin a go go! yeah!
Hell ya.
-mof
January is NFL playoffs. I'm glued to the couch, otherwise I'd join you. See you in February hopefully at Playland or PPM.
-mof
Thank god someone cool posted this:
re: 4 pinball machines $2000 Each Or Best Offer - $2000 (san mateo) (san mateo)
Be advised that these pins have been stored OUTSIDE UNDER A TARP for the past few months. Proceed with caution.
sfbay.craigslist.org link
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:Too bad, those pins are going to rot in his yard at this rate. Cant stand when people just wont get over what they think their pins are worth and wont realize that condition dictates price.
God have mercy on his pin-killing soul.
-mof
Quoted from kerokero:I played that HS2 yesterday, had some issues that I noticed: two dead jet bumpers, weak upper flipper, locked ball getting stuck if game ends. I called the op
to let them know.
Good I had forgotten to call gerry to fix it.
-mof
Quoted from SKILL_SHOT:you should take them through the loin first then every neighborhood will look good or hunters point.
lolll
If you are looking to buy/sell a pin at PAGG, feel free to post your plans at the link below.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pagg-2014-for-sale-thread
-mof
Quoted from scasey:Someone said it was a fake ad.
"Two sets of keys" seemed like a very odd thing to dangle out there on CL, not to mention the price <$2500. My van was full at the time... I had no chance to grab it.
-mof
Quoted from mrgone:102 days until pin a go go.
123 days. I have an app on my phone that counts down !
-mof
Quoted from arcadenerd925:here is what he had pin wise, when I asked about the retirement sale and "making an offer" he replied "well the price is listed on each item..." makes me wonder how willing he is to budge, but i assume if you rolled up in a truck with cash you could give it a shot..
Funhouse - $4,200
Fishtales - $2,800
Airborne - $2,400
Lethal Weapon 3 - $1,900
Road Show - $3,200
Sinbad - $1,400
Eight Ball - $1,600
I visited this place once randomly a year or two ago and i swear I saw the same fishtales and other pins there, lol. I asked how long his sale was for and he said he didnt know, he was supposed to be out of there 3 months ago, and that he may be there longer, or he may pack it up this weekend and just "move everything to my own gameroom"
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Ty for taking the time to post this.
-mof
http://www.pinballmedic.net/pinball_game_board_charts.html#williams_system_11_charts
High Speed, 1/86, #541
does that number help?
-mof
Quoted from warpin:Hello to all you NorCal Pinheads, new to Pinside hope to meet some of you locals soon!
I replied to the Elvira CL add before and again today but no response?
While nobody ever "wants" to pay >$2K for any Sys11 in 2014, I will say Elvira seems to be on the "rarer" side of things on CL. If I were hunting for a good one (which I am not) I'd likely move on one below $2000.
-mof
Quoted from blownfuse:I'm on the fence with regards to my TZ but it may be up for sale at PAGG, not sure. Can anyone give me an idea as to a good price range for it. I think mine looks fairly nice and has no playfield wear that I can remember (hasn't been stood up in 2 years, that's guiding my decision too) and it's an unmolested game, that is, no mods or LED's. PM if you'd like to come by and look at it, let's talk. Gotta move some games out of the way to get to it though. TIA,
Steve
$4400-$4900
-mof
Quoted from aingide:Is $1800 a good price for Taxi? It's been on my wish list for a while...
No
Wait a sec -- you guys forgot how to use the googles?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pagg-2014-for-sale-thread
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from Spybryon:Wait! You can't sell this till I play it atleast once
yep.
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:I know I created a separate thread about this, but I am going to promote it here as well. My friend made a short video a while back of me and my pins and now it looks like its going to be on TV! Granted its a on a really small cable network called Pivot, but it has a fan base and people can buy it on itunes and Amazon. Its a show based on a website called hitrecord that was started by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. They are doing a games episode and I am in the trailer. I am leaving links to the trailer and full video my friend made below. I have no idea how much footage they will use in the actual episode, but its still pretty exciting.
Trailer (only 30 seconds long)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8P32NN_8nOU?autoplay=1&rel=0
Full video (four minutes long)
http://www.hitrecord.org/records/1374100
Nice piece!
-mof
4 weeks later
1 week later
Mof is still looking for the ever-elusive good-condition Fathom, and the always re-appearing High Speed in good condition.
Anyone going to Pinburgh?
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from Leo13:Back on sale the Judge Dredd from Aptos... but price has increased!
sfbay.craigslist.org link
The less you get the more you ask !
Weird logic with some sellers
lolllllll
-mof
Quoted from Miguel351:Say what you want about the band(Winger), but Reb Beach was no joke. Seriously talented guitar player.
Guys like him and Nuno Bettencourt(Extreme) don't get the credit they deserve because of their douchey frontmen.
Seriously?
Winger?
Then you might want to go buy this:
-mof
sfbay.craigslist.org link
1 week later
Quoted from Blairally:Im also curious how he finds a large enough sucker demographic to sell pins at 2x their value on a consistent basis!
I bought my second pin from Sean back when I was in 'month 2' of the hobby, and I was happy with the transaction. In short, I think people who offer a shopped pin with a warranty are good for getting people into the hobby who don't have time to work on pins (I didn't at the time.) It was an appropriate decision for me, because I kept seeing WW's come and go on CL and I was never first to respond. I wanted to enjoy a solid WW in very good player's condition, and that's what I got. I knew I was paying a little more, but I was also getting a little more than just grabbing a machine off CL in unknown condition. (As a bonus -- when a minor glitch arose months later, he even offered me some support after the warranty period, and that was appreciated.) I was given the impression his focus was on creating another satisfied customer. I actually know another customer who had a similarly generous experience in working with Sean.
Now, as for leaving "sold" items in the marketplace... I agree it would be nice if those didn't linger there (from anyone), since they clutter up our searches.
-mof
1 week later
Frankly, I'm surprised FH took such a steep price climb up in the last year with 10k made. 10k is a lot... T2 is really up there at 15k. I would think prices should jump a lot more on titles in the 5K and under range... (AFM, MM, Centaur, Fathom, etc). I realize scarcity is only one factor to drive prices, but I'd think it's likely to be one of the bigger factors.
-mof
1 month later
Quoted from sosage:We're really spoiled up here.
We are crazy-spoiled out here...
-mof
Quoted from Miguel351:What would happen if you gave one of those gmail addresses to one of the other gmail addresses?
LOL.
Great idea.
Not sure how to implement.
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from zucot:Anyone see that HUO Iron Man in SF for 3400? Scam?
LOL did you click on the 2nd photo?
-mof
Quoted from mrgone:I posted my Whirlwind in the market place.
If anyone is interested.
whatttt???
-mof
Quoted from Troutfarm:Anyone in the bay area capable of doing quality full cabinet art replacement? stripping of old and application of new.
Gary at Bobcat Batteries in SJ is the only place I'm aware of.
-mof
2 weeks later
2 weeks later
Quoted from Troutfarm:Who just snagged that earthshaker away from me?
Bummer.
What about that Free Police Force on CL last night... Legit?
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:Ok folks, my wife and son are out of town the upcoming weekend of the 15th 16th and 17th (August), who wants to play some pinball? Pacific pinball museum? Got a good sized collection? one of the local spots like FGW or a bar with more than one? Who is interested?
FGW just upped the ante big time with Congo and TZ in there. I am overdue for a visit...
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:nevermind, just googled it. looks like 1pm to 7 or 8pm Saturdays and Sundays. Anyone else interested in hitting up FGW?
I heard a rumor that fully restored Mousin' Around might be ready by next weekend over in East Bay...
-mof
These are just the games, *I* am interested in getting more plays in, at the three local venues... All 3 would please me at any time. I reviewed the pinball map to see what the possible scope of games are...
http://pinballmap.com/bayarea/
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PPM (15)
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AC/DC (Premium) (Stern, 2012) <=== I need time on this one
Metallica (Stern, 2013) <=== I need time on this one
Iron Man (Stern, 2010) <=== I need time on this one
Star Trek (Stern) (2013) <=== I need time on this one
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The Addams Family (Bally, 1992)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (Williams, 1993)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Earthshaker (Williams, 1989)
Eight Ball Deluxe (Bally, 1980)
El Dorado (Gottlieb, 1975)
Funhouse (Williams, 1990)
Gorgar (Williams, 1979)
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure (Williams, 1993) <=== I need time on this one
Seawitch (Stern, 1980) <=== I need time on this one
Twilight Zone (Bally, 1993) <=== I need time on this one
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Playland (13)
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The Addams Family (Bally, 1992)
Big Game (Stern, 1980)
Cirqus Voltaire (Bally, 1997) <=== I need time on this one
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Demolition Man (Williams, 1994)
Earthshaker (Williams, 1989)
Funhouse (Williams, 1990)
Haunted House (Gottlieb, 1982)
Lord of the Rings (Stern, 2003)
Monster Bash (Williams, 1998) <=== I need time on this one
Pinball Magic (Capcom, 1995) <=== I need time on this one
Scared Stiff (Bally, 1996)
White Water (Williams, 1993)
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FGW (13)
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The Addams Family (Bally, 1992)
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
Attack from Mars (Bally, 1995) <=== I need time on this one
Congo (Williams, 1995) <=== I need time on this one
Demolition Man (Williams, 1994)
Firepower (Williams, 1980)
Medieval Madness (Williams, 1997)
Police Force (Williams, 1989)
Rollergames (Williams, 1990) <=== I need time on this one
Star Trek (Stern) (2013)
WHO Dunnit (Bally, 1995) <=== I need time on this one
White Water (Williams, 1993)
The Wizard of Oz (LE) (Jersey Jack, 2013)
Quoted from Nexyss:Take a trip to Reno, and you can play these all you want!
Nice, I'll look you up in October, thanks for the invite!
-mof
Quoted from zucot:What happened to Dirty Harry and LW3 at FGW? Wasnt there an ACDC too?
Free Gold Watch
1767 Waller Street
San Francisco, CA, 94117
1-415-876-4444
The Addams Family (Bally, 1992)
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Data East, 1993)
Attack from Mars (Bally, 1995)
Black Knight 2000 (Williams, 1989)
Black Pyramid (Bally, 1984)
Cactus Canyon (Bally, 1998)
Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (Bally, 1975)
Centaur II (Bally, 1983)
Congo (Williams, 1995)
Cyclone (Williams, 1988)
Demolition Man (Williams, 1994)
Dirty Harry (Williams, 1995)
Embryon (Bally, 1980)
Firepower (Williams, 1980)
Jokerz (Williams, 1988)
The Machine: Bride of Pin·bot (Williams, 1991)
Medieval Madness (Williams, 1997)
NBA Fastbreak (Bally, 1997)
Old Chicago (Bally, 1975)
Playboy (Bally) (Bally, 1978)
Police Force (Williams, 1989)
Red & Ted's Road Show (Williams, 1994)
RollerCoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
Rollergames (Williams, 1990)
Star Trek (Stern) (2013)
Star Wars Episode 1 (Williams, 1999)
Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World (Gottlieb, 1992)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (Stern, 2003)
Twilight Zone (Bally, 1993)
WHO Dunnit (Bally, 1995)
White Water (Williams, 1993)
The Wizard of Oz (LE) (Jersey Jack, 2013)
X-Men (Pro) (Stern, 2012)
1 week later
Quoted from haugstrup:Gestalt is a sweat lodge and can't really hold more than 20 people for pinball...
LOL sweat lodge.
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:Looks like pinside is bleeding over to our local craigslist, I think it's funny this gentleman is trying to start an open dialogue through CL.
sfbay.craigslist.org link
CL says: <message deleted>
1 week later
Felt like a 4.2-4.5 in SF.
WAIT A SEC OUR LAST POST WAS ABOUT EARTHSHAKER. NORCAL THREAD PREDICTED THE QUAKE.
-mof
Quoted from pinballholder:I wish, but need to put my earthshaker back together tonight.
Only put it back together if you think it will prevent the next aftershock from being a 6 or bigger.
-mof
Quoted from mrgone:Good thing you did not get a fire.
Or Godzilla.
So true, so true...
-mof
Quoted from Troutfarm:who snagged that $2500 WH20 on CL last night? Had I not just purchased to pins I would have been all over that.. my CL timing was perfect.
wah-wah-wee-wah!
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from Pinballrus:I'm considering trading (or possibly selling) my Shadow - if interested shoot me a PM (not really interested in trades where I add cash)
O.o
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from loren3233:Hope to see you there.
Here's to hoping Spooky hooks you up soon !
-mof
Quoted from mrgone:did anyone notice how much the guy playing the pin on the pinside shirt looks like practical steve?
right down to the trucker hat. cool!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/announcing-the-first-official-pinside-t-shirt-pre-order-yours-now
Pretty obvious.
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from swedishc:This one has been on CL forever:
sfbay.craigslist.org link
I bet you can talk them down to a more reasonable price.
For the love of god, buy that so we don't have to look at it every day.
-mof
Quoted from Pinballrus:What's WOOLY?
Wrath of Olympus
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:everyone starts collecting dance dance revolution machines.
Haha !
-mof
2 weeks later
1 week later
Quoted from mrgone:If anyone is wondering about the Sacramento cl listing for the hard to find antique pinball from 1979
It's a flash.
I emailed the seller asking for pics. They sent 1 bad pic of the back glass and you can see part of the playfield. It looks like its been sitting for years covered in dust.
Offer $10?
-mof
Quoted from pinballholder:Is this the same guy that does the full cab restores for $500 plus stencil?
yes.
-mof
sfbay.craigslist.org link
"bring your unpopulated playfield that needs no touch up's. I will clearcoat it and have it back to you in about 1 week, for 375.00. i can also for 500.00 repaint your cabinet -- you supply the stencils. this includes sanding and taking out any imperfections in the wood, then priming then the base color and the next two colors, finishing off with a hi gloss ppg automotive two pack polyurethane clearcoat. to do the legs and lock down bar would be 150 extra. the flip flop pin pictured is my latest"
1 week later
Quoted from practicalsteve:Not a bad price for a cocktail that seems to work for the most part. If it were ANY other theme I would be very tempted.
sfbay.craigslist.org link
Confused. If you put your beers on there -- how do you nudge -- you'll spill your buddy's PBR?
-mof
1 week later
It's just another "storm of the decade", (so far) where 3+ massive trees uproot and smash stuff. Every 5-10 years I would say we get a big storm with results like this.
-mof
PPS may need your help.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pps-in-search-of
-mof
If you want to buy LEDs in California, you can buy from http://niftyled.com/
-mof
Quoted from Cheddar:Time Fantasy for sale in Lodi sacramento.craigslist.org link
This is weird looking. If anyone is interested I can try and go look at it around noon
Nutty game!
-mof
1 week later
Quoted from Dr-Willy:Or if you are handy with tools and diy'er build a cabinet.
Kick ass...
-mof
Who is thinking about going to Arcade Expo from the Bay Area?
http://www.arcadeexpo.com/collection/
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from scasey:You can stop looking for the pot as Getaway's volume is controlled by coin door buttons and not a pot.
lol, owned!
-mof
Quoted from Daddy-o:Who picked up the Xenon for $275?
O snap ! Didn't even see it.
-mof
Quoted from Daddy-o:Who is gettin' the $200 Gorgar?????
danggg...
-mof
Some reports here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/a-few-reasons-to-go-to-arcade-expo-in-so-cal/page/4
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:So I wanted to talk about some games I played at Arcade Expo last weekend...
If only everyone would make a write up like this after going to a show.
-mof
Quoted from practicalsteve:Not anymore!!! BOOM!!!!
Niiice...
-mof
Quoted from arcadenerd925:Question for the locals: how often to you swap out the pinballs in your machines?
When you see the beginnings of damage or they look worn?
At a certain interval depending on how often the get played?
Putting together a supplies order and was curious.
I tumble mine back to a polish for 24 hours and plop 'em back in.
-mof
1 month later
Quoted from tjbeyer:Legionnaire's card readers are installed and active now on their 3 pins (Metallica, MB, TOTAN)
(+) and (-) buttons change pricing options. (1HR) button chooses the hourly option. (x) cancels.
During the hourly play option, any button on the card reader will add a credit to the game.
$1.00 = 1 credit
$1.50 = 2 credits
$2.00 = 3 credits
$2.50 = 4 credits
$15.00 = 1 hour
I'm interested in feedback (Public or PM) about the interface from people that actually use it. This is a product that's currently in development, so there's still a lot that may change in the future based on user feedback.
And before I get complaints about $1/game, Metallica was $1/game before, and actually got less expensive with the 4 for $2.50 option (previously, 4 games was $3.00).
I don't understand the $15.00 price. Can you say more about what that is aimed at? Is the goal to park a person on 1 machine for 1 hour? Confused.
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from boogies:Here's my favorite glass vid:
» YouTube video
Funny to see him scrape off the wood so carefully each time -- total pinball guy.
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from Daddy-o:Greetings all!
I have kinda lost interest in pinball and it looks like I am going to put my Space Station and Sorcerer onto craigslist. I am thinking $1,000 for Space Station and $600 for Sorcerer. Do these sound like fair prices?
Mark
More than fair.
-mof
Quoted from Daddy-o:Greetings all!
I have kinda lost interest in pinball and it looks like I am going to put my Space Station and Sorcerer onto craigslist. I am thinking $1,000 for Space Station and $600 for Sorcerer. Do these sound like fair prices?
Mark
Can I ask how you lost interest in pinball?
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from moto_cat:You could use a chair mat. Walmart $20 ,trim it to fit.
image.jpg
Brilliant idea, esp for cars that have wheel-well configurations in the back area. Cutting something to lock in and fit.
-mof
I started with 1" dowel and it split apart. I then went to like 1-1/4" or better from Lowes, and picked a wood that was really dense, and it's holding up very well. Cut it into 2'+ sections at home.
-mof
Quoted from jfesler:How many dowels do you typically use? Do you leave the pin on the dowels during transport?
2.
I think I have 3 for good measure, sometimes one twists out of the way or loses contact. 1 is enough, but I prefer the ease of 2.
-mof
1 month later
Rats.
Anyone know why KISS is already out of Gestalt?
-mof
http://pinballmap.com/bayarea/#
Quoted from genex:It's been there. Dropped in on my way back from the airport. Someone may have just de-listed it but it's still there.
Bizarre, ok thanks!
-mof
EM: El Dorado (but I really don't know my EMs, so...)
Gottlieb: Black Hole
Bally: Centaur
Williams: Diner
Stern: STLE
-mof
I just played another 5 games of KISS tonight at Molotov's in SF.
Had no game resets. All multi-balls played fine for me.
This game will be GREAT for operators.
All the shots are easy-cake. The easiest game to shoot that I've ever played other than perhaps AFM. This will be great for casual players.
As a collector the lack of challenge of the geometry makes this a lackluster title for me, but I realize that "someday" the rules may make the shot timing interesting for KISS fans.
-mof
Quoted from BlobfishXL:I have (finally) posted my Comet after getting it all fixed up!
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/22253
Let me know if you want to come by and take a look!IMG_20141207_155738_1.jpg
What's that in the '82 cab next to it?
-mof
RIP hero...
-mof
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rip-ken-the-snake-stabler
3 weeks later
Quoted from pinballholder:How about getting some work done on your project pins instead, hahahaha.
Seriously.
-mof
Quoted from Jabbles180:I come back to a whole bunch of hate! Haha
So you are saying is should start lightning and split second before getting say, volcano working?
FIFO
-mof
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2 months later
1 week later
Quoted from Lamboo27:Sborel says the trick to keep all the playfields clean is to put a small fan in the bottom of the playfield once the cabinet is cleaned up
Alex L
CCPL
eh? what fan do?
2 weeks later
Quoted from bicyclenut:I have the opportunity to pick up a Dr. Dude from a friend for $900. It's in great shape and shows no signs of wear. The only thing wrong with it is one of the displays has gone out. I think this sound like a good deal. I'm an EM collector and restorer. It doesn't seem like it would be to big of a job to replace the display. Or am I wrong? Thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Thanks
85 people have Dr Dude on their wish list -- just take 10% of that for Cal. You can cater to NorCal and SoCal where you live... so you might have 9-10 potential buyers when it comes time to sell - that's a good situation.
-mof
1 month later
1 month later
Quoted from mrgone:the same ad was posted about a year ago. same pic too. total scam. I have no idea what the guy is going for.
right-click google search the image -- you'll see duplicates.
-mof
1 month later
Quoted from practicalsteve:The flyers for those two cocktail pins are AMAZING!!
image_(resized).jpegimage_(resized).jpeg
You're right.
Oh hey, there's a hot lady standing here... (wearing fur, mind you...)
Oh wait -- nevermind I gotta finish my game.
Who does that?
-mof
2 weeks later
9 months later
Quoted from jfesler:Looking for local buyers.
Good guy, buy with confidence.
-mof
1 month later
Quoted from ZZZ_spy_hunter:recommendations
It's really easy, you just break up the machine into four-five components, so that each one is no more than 80 pounds. Now two any-sized/aged people can get this done in a few minutes.
1. head
2. playfield
3. cabinet
4. legs, bolts, balls, loose things.
5. glass (optionally out)
-mof
1 week later
11 months later
Quoted from OnTheSnap:the experience to get a machine up some stairs
A few threads on how to move a machine. In short, get it into its component parts first, so that no single piece is >100 lbs. Then any 2-sized people can do it without hurting themselves.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/how-to-move-a-pinball-machine-alone
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/moving-a-pinball-solo
-mof
2 months later
Quoted from practicalsteve:casually in the market
Quoted from pinostalgia:casually
PWNT
1 year later
Quoted from drypaint:officially moved in
omg that mural wall !?!?!?
siiiiick
11 months later
Quoted from fnosm:Meticulous and not prone to exaggeration.
It's funny, that might be the highest regard I've heard given to pinball seller -- and elegant too.
-mof
1 month later
Quoted from Kerry_Richard:throwing this out there
Just so we're clear: Is it HUO and "possibly the only prototype left on the planet?"
lolz
2 months later
Quoted from genex:Free Gold Watch
Great news !!!
(I'm not a scientist), but do note that one perk of the design of the FGW space -- is that it has lots of through-breeze as the front side stays open the entire day -- and there's a side door that is frequently open, AND there are tall ceilings, so I mean it's not a tiny closed box at all.
-mof
2 weeks later
Quoted from Sluggo39:GNR SE or LE
Free Gold Watch. Just call first and make sure it's up and playing. 415 876 4444
https://www.freegoldwatch.com/
https://pinballmap.com/bayarea?utf8=%E2%9C%93®ion=bayarea&by_machine_id=3271
1 month later
Quoted from DavidCPA:What game
Williams Time fantasy, imo
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