I too am looking for a possible trade. I am the originally owner of a Golden West pool table (3.5' x 7'). It has been with me for over 10 years and kept in my house in a temperature controlled environment the whole time and never moved. It's made in the USA with good construction and three piece slate. The table should be moved by professional movers and will need the felt replaced and a few bumpers re-glued (the felt is in good condition, but if you are going to move it you might as well pay a little more for new felt). The table is in excellent condition and has a nice "Tabasco" stained maple finish with Queen Ann legs and leather pockets. It comes with all the usually accessories.

I don't use the table and am looking for a pin in trade. PM me if you want pictures or have a trade to offer. Would prefer 100% working machine but players condition is fine.

Thanks!

Man oh man Eric, that's a nice looking line up you gots. Can't wait until BoP 2.0 gets installed

I might be up for a trip this weekend, will know for sure by tomorrow.

Played this one last time I was there, was amazing.

Looking for a 2 for 1 trade: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/fsft-2-for-1-williams-pinbot-williams-comet

Thanks,
Seth

I wish, but need to put my earthshaker back together tonight.

So I guess that is my last posting about a certain nameless pinball machine in a nor cal thread, lol. Good thoughts to all those dealing with the aftermath.

On the hunt!

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wtb-system-11-prefer-taxidinerww-nor-cal

I think I saw one on the Pacific Northwest thread recently, if you consider that local...

Howdy and welcome! You have your first pin under your belt and you are already talking about having to use storage for overflow, sounds like you are a natural fit in the pinball community.

Lol, with only 19,505 units made it's a wonder no one has snagged this rare pinball already.

Is this the same guy that does the full cab restores for $500 plus stencil?

Man, missed that one!

Ok, thought it was just me. CL is not working, feel deals slipping away, cant handle lack of information...

Yeah I was thinking this weekend too.

Nice! I tried to wrangle the family into going down today but failed.

I spot a fellow board gamer, +1 for owning one of my fav games, Homesteaders!

You building an add on to your garage, lol?

Jabbles180, looks like iwantansi has a Sorcerer avail down south if you wanna make the drive (California For Sale Club).

Pick it up and retheme it!

Ha, you are young...just leave after work and drive straight down and back. You will be back in time for work the next day easy! 14 hours tops...

Glad to hear it. I was bummed I couldn't go and look forward to your next one!

Its just so frustrating to be mislead like this. I spent precious time cleaning out gutters in preparation for this horrific storm, when I could have been working on pins.

Yeah, hearty recommendation for Art and his products!

No, it was gone pretty fast.

Yeah, if the displays or boards were at least good, you could break even.

Merry Christmas Eve my pinball friends!

Just listed my High Speed for sale last night:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/fs-williams-high-speed-in-norcal

Cheers

I have clearance from work, just have to see if I can get that weekend off from family duties.

Happy New Years my fellow nor cal pinheads! May the new year bring you many new pins!

What he needs is a High Speed, it doesn't matter he lives next door to yours lol.

Not fair! Never screaming deals like that in Placer county lol.

RG would be my top choice, followed by JY

Yeah thats a really good point...I heard from a friend that they pulled Dr. Dude from Cool River Pizza in Rocklin, and that was the only one I knew of (replaced it with Star Wars Eps 1 is what I was told).

I am just north of Sacramento pdx, if you are still around and wanna do a late lunch, let me know.

I have taken my kids (teens) as well as nieces and nephews and they all have fun. Good bathrooms and snack machines and places to sit. Good eateries within walking distance too. My youngest nephew was 4 years old at the time and he enjoyed it. But most kids (including teens) are bored about 2 hours in. So I try to do 1 to 2 hours of pinball and then a good meal and then another hour or two of pinball.

Shoot, I would have loved to come with my daughter but I already have plans that night. Will try to catch the next novice tournament.

Ok great, that gives me something to shoot for.

That would be awesome Sean.

I always buy from....oh wait, dang...errr...someday I will prolly buy from Pinball Refinery. Just gotta win the lottery first or raid my kids college funds.

Spencer, shhhhhhh. There goes my low ball offers, dang, LOL.

I was thinking of trying, but get the feeling the prices will be about normal due to exposure.

If you decide you wanna do trade plus some cash, shoot me a PM.

Good news for us Placer county folks, Century Blue Oaks in Rocklin has added a Stern Star Trek!
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boogies, put me down as wanting to log some time on a JM.

Great story! Hope my great grand kids have similar stories some day.

SoNoCaCenValPins.tv is avail!

Thursday afternoon bump for Pin-a-Go-Go! Calling on all pinheads, would love for you to share your games with the community. Please sign up at: http://pinagogo.org/bring-games/

We are trying to lock down this year's line up and would love to get your information soon.

Thanks,
Seth

I even picked mine up at a Michael's (local hobby super store) in their dowel section. Smaller then what people usually use (1" I believe), but works just fine. Was already perfect length, so no cutting needed.

I use just one, and it stays under my pin during transport. I have an SUV type vehicle, so I just make sure the pin is pushed against the back hatch before taking off with it. Otherwise it may roll back and slam against hatch/window if I were to stop suddenly.

I think it just depends on the layout and design of your vehicle. My middle row folds down, but at a little bit of an upwards angle, so the pin is able to sit on dowel but not move much in the forward direction because of the pitch.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wanted-bow-and-arrow-bally-1975

Also looking for early solid state games.

Cheers!

Anyone got any info on that Stern Meteor for sale in Los Gatos? Having a hard time getting info on it...

sfbay.craigslist.org link

I got a couple of responses from the owner, but no pics and no indication of when it can be shown.

Nah, the way I see it is this...I want a particular title real bad and I am willing to pay someone, anyone a little extra to help me secure it. I would only pay the fee after the deal is complete though (key part). If it's the scenario you describe with the free $100 it doesn't matter. I am willing to pay a premium to get what I want, don't care what happens behind the scenes between broker and seller.

Having said that, not sure I would ever go this route cuz pin money is always hard to come by

<hands begin rubbing together>Oh I have a price...

Awesome, thanks for doing the leg work! Was wondering what title he had.

I am looking to sell my Earthshaker finally. Will post on CL this weekend likely. Here is a link to some pics: http://1drv.ms/1GSCIxL

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Pretty sure its 7/16. I know the 3/8 ones (the smallest ones) will just split if you try to use them instead.

Can't wait to play it when you are done shopping it!

Good morning, made an official for sale thread for my Earthshaker:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-for-sale-williams-earthshaker-nor-cal

Wish you guys felt that way about Earthshaker or Strikes and Spares, lol.

Yeah, let me know if someone pulls the trigger!

How about getting some work done on your project pins instead, hahahaha.

I am just eager to play Split Second and Lighting. So its really about me being selfish...

You can try your local glass companies...they just need dimensions and tell them it's tempered glass. I checked a year or two ago and it was a little high, but not horrible.

Wow, after hearing about this cab, neat to actually see it. Looks sharp man!

Playland is close by PPM and has some good titles: http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/

Best idea I have heard all day!

Hey gang, I am going to try to land a Star Trek Pro sometime over the next 6 months. I will need to sell off some machines or trade to do it. If any of you are thinking of selling/trading one in that time frame, PM me!

Cheers,
Seth

Mr Adam is the proud new owner and has made her meaner and faster then ever...its prolly the only pin that i have ever traded away that I miss.

Welcome Stephan! You live in a great area, Stockton/Modesto/Lodi have great pinheads and always have deals popping up on CL. You should have no problem finding pinball machines in your range depending on what you want. EM machines can be had for $300-$500 depending on condition and solid state machines start around $500 for a fixer upper and climb into five figures depending on title and condition.

If you want more modern (> 80's) pinball machines, System 11 machines by Williams are a great place to start. Lots of resources and parts out there. My first machine was a High Speed and it's a great title, lots of parts and mods, and can be had for less then a $1000. Reach out to Cheddar on this forum, he is near(ish) to you and may have a good System 11 starter pin that needs some work but would be good entry for you if you like to tinker.

It's really about how much you want to work on them. Typically we recommend your first machine be fully functional and you pick up a second machine to work on. You want to always have at least one working machine you can actually play on so you don't get too frustrated. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Seth

Because of the setup or because of the game itself?

Last visit I did the mexican food place across the street, was pretty good. Did Mountain Mikes Pizza the time before that, a few blocks away.

Scam

ebay.com link: like

It's with great sadness that I must announce that the Blue Oaks Theater in Roseville (Highway 65 and Blue Oaks Blvd) has removed their only pinball machine, Star Trek (Pro).

Sigh, some one trade me one, pretty please...

That's great Stephan, congrats on your first pin! I hope to be getting a Stargate real soon as well. Great theme and rules.

Yeah, pretty stoked! Can't wait to see some pics lol.

dupe

(just felt if Gene was doing it, it must be the kewl new thing to do)

Hey Marc,

I haven't done too much to it, as you had it playing great when I got it from ya. I really like it but am thinking about selling it soon so I can chase after my grail pin, Star Trek. In a perfect world I would keep it but I only have so much in the pin budget and downsizing to 4 to 5 pins will give me a chance to own one modern Stern.

Would love to see some pics of ES when you have time, or better yet, bring it to Pin-a-Go-Go!

Yeah, missed getting to meet and talk to GeneX and NorCalRealtor, next time!

Yeah I love how many pins are on location in the bay area at large. I took my kids and my nieces and nephews out to the Winchester Mystery House this weekend as well (they really enjoyed it). They had a ToM in their gift shop (was out of order). We then went to Round Table down the street and I got to play a Nascar with major DMD issues (but still kinda playable). We then went to Scandia in Vacaville and I enjoyed the nice line up there. Nice to see so many options at so many locations (even if condition is not always best).

I have a sweet Brunswick Alive...

I see what you did there

Yee Haw! Pin-a-Go-Go is open for business: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pin-a-go-go-2016-call-for-games

LOL, welcome to pinside pinpoor! Looking forward to catching up with ya at the show.

Yeah I have heard some say it maybe the best layout of all time, really looking forward to playing it at Pin-a-Go-Go.

Time to thin down the herd again. I have a decent player's condition Stargate that I am ready to part with. It has a brand new driver board (original from PBR), new flipper board, new light rope, new rubber kit installed, and most of the bulbs were replaced throughout. I would say its a 100% except that the sound sometimes squelches or makes odd tones (usually only when its cold). Not sure if there is an easy fix but at least it doesn't affect game play. The moving ship works good and the DMD looks good. There are the usually playfield wear spots (I have taken pictures of the main three places) and it looks like something spilled on the translight at one point as it's stuck to the glass. The cabinet has the usual dents and dings but overall looks really good and is still nice and bright.

Pinside says average price is $2100 and I have seen many listed over $2500. That seems pretty high for mine given the wear so I feel that $1700 is reasonable for condition.

Pictures can be seen here:

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=C78A1739B5E40D38!7702&authkey=!ADLgCcGIJ0IEKYA&ithint=folder%2cjpg

Try this instead: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/35574/

I picked up a Twilight Zone a few weeks back and it's not doing it for me, debating if I should just move on. If anyone is looking for a decent players TZ, shoot me a message. I would consider selling out right or trading down for a different pin plus cash.

Listed my Twilight Zone for sale in the markets and added pics: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-twilight-zone-bally-1993-2049

Would also be interested in trades for other 90's Bally/Williams (or Williams Taxi) + cash.

Duly noted: chico.craigslist.org link

"I recently contacted this person to buy a different title from him. He told me he could bring it to me. Because i like to see machines myself in person and not in the back of a truck i declined delivery. He was very upfront with the fact that he sells a lot of games which are "hot" aka stolen and can get me any title i ask for, he then back tracked stating the particular title i was looking at was not however stolen. BUYERS BE AWARE!"

To be clear, not my post on CL. Just passing it along in case anyone has seen this guys various CL ads over the last month or two. I just copied the contents of the ad into my post in case it was pulled on CL.

Selling my stand-up multicade for $500. Bought it for my kids but its not getting any love and I would rather fill that space with a pinball machine.

Cabinet is in good shape, solid black with no graphics, and has the usual scrapes and gouges you see on all older games. 19" CRT monitor installed (PC) with a Dell PC running hyperspin emulator. Everything works great and is pre-loaded with a ton of ROMs (came with the machine). Classic JAMMA wiring with 2 player, 6 button setup. Flip the switch on the top of the cab, and the PC turns on and boots straight in to Hyperspin. I have only played a handful of the ROMs and some work great and others need configuration to get them working right.

Photos seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9xQcoZKu2sCNGRoYW1zX1VUVXM?usp=sharing

Prefer cash, but I would consider trades for pinball machines (projects OK depending on title). I also want a Color DMD for my Fish Tales, so would consider that plus a little cash.

Cheers,
Seth

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ppe-returns/

Not sure if the $100 ticket is gonna be worth it for me...tempting though.

Medford may work well with the proximity to SOU. I visit southern Oregon a lot and it's a wasteland, barely any pins.

Hey Gang! I suspect most of us are aware that Pin-a-Go-Go is around the corner. We are actively seeking games from the community. If you feel like sharing your games and helping raise money for local children's charities, please head here to learn more: http://pinagogo.org/bring-games/

If you want to join in on the discussion and learn the latest about the show, head here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-official-2017-pin-a-go-go-thread/

See you in 44 days!

New episode of "The Spinner is Lit" dropped!!!

On this week's episode, Practical Steve joins us to discuss his love of all things pinball and his journey into the hobby. We discuss the news of the day and highlight some upcoming shows: Expo, White Rose Gameroom Show, and the Houston Arcade Expo. We also get sentimental and review a beloved classic, Williams Rollergames. We learn that both Spencer and Practical Steve are willing to flip flop when passionately pushed for answers during our first installment of "Fact or Fantasy" and we wrap up with a "Top 10" reveal of some of our most loved EM titles.

https://soundcloud.com/thespinnerislit/episode10

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Video Amusements is a generous supporter of the Golden State Pinball Festival and always brings the newest pins to our show. Roman is A+

If you are interested in a "show" price of a Stern at the Golden State Pinball Festival coming up next month in Lodi, we can put you in contact with Marco who can share prices with you on a variety of options. The reason you are getting a discount is because the machine stays at the Festival for the weekend on free play. You get a fantastic price and the attendees play test it and Marco fixes on the spot, so when you take it home, all the kinks are worked out.

PM Cheddar if you want details!

Check with itsokay over at the Pinball Pirate!

You have a typo...PMing you

Try email, include part number...I have had great success via email.

Hey gang, on the hunt for a nice, clean, newer stern Pro or Premium....Star Wars would be #1 choice. Lemme hear what ya got!