Official California For Sale Club (and Wanted too)

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#11151 1 year ago

MAM

drypaint

The Flipper Room

Concord, CA

7y 91,125 724 68

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Ok... so kinda off topic but not really. I'm kinda new here, but this is my favorite spot on the whole internet these days Last night I realized I can check out, quite easily, everyone's collection. And I gotta say, "what gives??" I can see a normal person having one, two, maybe even three machines (like an old classic, a 80's/90's classic, and a modern Stern) but there are tons of people on here who have 10, 20 or more pins! So, if you have more than 10 is it because a) you are a millionaire and have a giant house and no one tells you what to do, b) you are a professional and these games get routed and this is your income, c) your whole life and house is devoted to this hobby and you have no wife/family...? Not trying to insult anyone, just trying to understand how some one can have a few hundred thousand dollars worth of pinball machines and a family too.

I'm not sure what happened, I'm still trying to figure it out. But one thing is for sure... Mine are for public consumption.

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#11152 1 year ago

MDK

Crans

Pinside member

8y 43,150 160

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Wow I dig these stories but you all are also kind of scaring me! I love pinball and think these machines (mostly the older ones) are beautiful, but they are so big and heavy and I really don't want them to take over my life and my house! Maybe it's better for me they are not so cheap now because there is no way I could resist a classic under $1000 pin. My last hobby was tube audio and after buying up 6 or 7 amplifiers I forced myself to stop. (I've been selling them now, saving for a good pin). Right now I've just had my first pin (Time Warp) for about three months and the great thing is, since it's the only game, we all play it and are starting to get good at it, and really appreciate it as an older, simpler game. (what it's really training me at is pushing the machine around). I feel like if/when I buy a more exciting machine we will all abandon poor old Time Warp. Maybe I'll just keep a one pin at a time policy... Anyway, thanks for giving me a little insight into the depth of this disease!

Cant speak for for everyone but some of us have changed addictions from good times with lose women and great booze to pins. Cashing out on a older hobby helps also.

Having a family that shares interest in pinball helps and buying projects. I usual like to find pins that are cheaper then market to invest my time and rebuild with the family. But 80% of the time I would have been better off getting a market pin.

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#11153 1 year ago

FXI

SonOfaDiddly

Pinside member

4y 66,300 1,364 36

Quoted from Crans:
But 80% of the time I would have been better off getting a market pin.

bought, fixed up and sold a beater F-14 over the course of covid. it was a shit ton of work and a great learning experience, really made me respect the guys that maintain games and breathe life back in to old ones. it's not for me, though, i like playing games and not wrenching on them so i'd rather just build a collection of new games-that i now know how to maintain- slowly.

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#11154 1 year ago

MPL

ThatOneDude

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 82,550 2,612 4 1

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Not trying to insult anyone, just trying to understand how some one can have a few hundred thousand dollars worth of pinball machines and a family too.

I have 6 in my garage right now. They fight for space with the nice bicycles my family rides.
I have 5 projects in a storage unit and a friend's house.
I have 2 machines on route.
The projects get moved in and out.
I've sold 25 or so games.
And I'm not a millionaire.
EDIT: I also sold off a nice collection of vintage SCUBA regulators recently, so I also swap out old hobbies for this. Pinball is something I can share with my family, so it works well.

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#11155 1 year ago

POP

Llabnip1972

Pinside member

3y 55,300 733

Pins hold their value. It may take a lot to break into the hobby but after the initial investment it's way better than most hobbies. Of all the people I've met so far in this crazy lifestyle, I've noticed two common denominators. Intelligence and strong marriages. Good people to associate with for sure.

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#11156 1 year ago

SAB

LeMansFan

Pinside member

3y 73,050 770 8 14

Quoted from Llabnip1972: Of all the people I've met so far in this crazy lifestyle, I've noticed two common denominators. Intelligence and strong marriages. Good people to associate with for sure.

My wife is super cool! So at least I have one of those denominators working for me.

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#11157 1 year ago

BBB

SDpinballer

Pinside member

8y 52,800 488 13

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Maybe I'll just keep a one pin at a time policy

I like how you're already giving yourself an out here with the "Maybe"...

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#11158 1 year ago

GAC

Rarehero

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

12y 134K 23,147 22 119

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Wow I dig these stories but you all are also kind of scaring me! I love pinball and think these machines (mostly the older ones) are beautiful, but they are so big and heavy and I really don't want them to take over my life and my house! Maybe it's better for me they are not so cheap now because there is no way I could resist a classic under $1000 pin. My last hobby was tube audio and after buying up 6 or 7 amplifiers I forced myself to stop. (I've been selling them now, saving for a good pin). Right now I've just had my first pin (Time Warp) for about three months and the great thing is, since it's the only game, we all play it and are starting to get good at it, and really appreciate it as an older, simpler game. (what it's really training me at is pushing the machine around). I feel like if/when I buy a more exciting machine we will all abandon poor old Time Warp. Maybe I'll just keep a one pin at a time policy... Anyway, thanks for giving me a little insight into the depth of this disease!

There’s no 1 way to hobby. Do what works best for you. Thankfully there are lots of good locations to play tons of games without owning them. We didn’t have that luxury a decade or so ago. Button Mash just reopened! If Echo Park isn’t too far from you, go play some games & have some drinks & tacos!

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#11159 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Quoted from fireball2:
For the first 5-6 years of collecting, my policy was nothing over $600 which was what I paid for my first. Collected at least 10-12 machines that way include a Johnny Mnemonic, Cyclone, Night Rider, Genie, Space Mission. I got a Catacomb a year or so ago for $600. Flipper Football from my other brother Mike that one dude for 900. There are still deals out there ifn you don't need the latest and hottest.
Build inventory and trade up little by little.

For real man!

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#11160 1 year ago

MPL

ThatOneDude

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 82,550 2,612 4 1

Quoted from fireball2:
Flipper Football from my other brother Mike that one dude for 900.

I'll always hook you up, brother!

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#11161 1 year ago

PRH

Barky

Pinside member

Santa Barbara, CA

2y 21,900 5 2 6

I am selling a 1978 Lost World in Southern California for $1100. Playfield and cabinet have average wear but the backglass is flawless and stunning. No scratches, fading or flaking on the backglass. Everything works. New pop bumper caps (original caps included as well). The person before me added a button on the coin door to add credits instead of having to put coins in. Has the manual and schematics. I have many photos that i can send to anyone that is interested. Thanks!

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#11162 1 year ago

PB

fireball2

Pinside member

San Luis Obispo, CA

11y 97,550 2,194 17

Quoted from ThatOneDude:
I'll always hook you up, brother!

Same same here, Mang. You sure you don't want a Genie?

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#11163 1 year ago

PB

fireball2

Pinside member

San Luis Obispo, CA

11y 97,550 2,194 17

REALLY looking for an Escape from the Lost World or Interflip Dragon. Hoops? Heavy Metal Meltdown?
Longshot: One of them little bartop Micropins? Triple Action?

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#11164 1 year ago

MPL

ThatOneDude

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 82,550 2,612 4 1

Quoted from fireball2:
Same same here, Mang. You sure you don't want a Genie?

If I had any space left, I might.

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#11165 1 year ago

MAM

drypaint

The Flipper Room

Concord, CA

7y 91,125 724 68

Quoted from fireball2:
REALLY looking for an Escape from the Lost World or Interflip Dragon. Hoops? Heavy Metal Meltdown?
Longshot: One of them little bartop Micropins? Triple Action?

Interflip Dragon is Phinley's next pin.

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#11166 1 year ago

PB

fireball2

Pinside member

San Luis Obispo, CA

11y 97,550 2,194 17

Quoted from drypaint:
Interflip Dragon is Phinley's next pin.

Not if I see it first! I'm still kicking mice elf for not snaking that Nip It before she did!

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#11167 1 year ago

JFA

JakeFAttie

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

2y 72,550 908 3 27

Just putting this out there... I see what's on the market... but ISO an affordable, players condition THE GETAWAY!

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#11168 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Anyone want a pool sharks, i will trade for a project, i also have a high speed in very nice condition i might trade for something

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
Just putting this out there... I see what's on the market... but ISO an affordable, players condition THE GETAWAY!

I have a nice high speed i would trade with a galaxy ranger.

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#11169 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Quoted from pinballboy:
Anyone want a pool sharks, i will trade for a project, i also have a high speed in very nice condition i might trade for something

I have a nice high speed i would trade with a galaxy ranger.

I’m also looking to trade my high speed for a demo man, bride of Pinbot, pinbot, earth shaker, whirlwind, or pretty much any wpc game.

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#11170 1 year ago

JFA

JakeFAttie

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

2y 72,550 908 3 27

Quoted from pinballboy:
I’m also looking to trade my high speed for a demo man, bride of Pinbot, pinbot, earth shaker, whirlwind, or pretty much any wpc game.

I've got a players condition working project Time Warp I'd trade for your High Speed (plus some cash on my end)....?

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#11171 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
I've got a players condition working project Time Warp I'd trade for your High Speed (plus some cash on my end)....?

Not really interested in any game before the year 1986, what else do you have?

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#11172 1 year ago

JFA

JakeFAttie

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

2y 72,550 908 3 27

Quoted from pinballboy:
Not really interested in any game before the year 1986, what else do you have?

sorry, that's all I got!

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#11173 1 year ago

CMC

CashMoney

Pinside+ Frequent

Sacramento, CA

3y 90,050 1,164 13 41

Quoted from pinballboy:
Not really interested in any game before the year 1986, what else do you have?

Quoted from JakeFAttie:
sorry, that's all I got!

Should be plenty of games and projects for sale at GSPF this weekend, see you both there!

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#11174 1 year ago

KEV

Kevin_LHeureux

Performance Pinball

Valencia, CA

13y 82,300 1,072 3

Quoted from Kevin_LHeureux:
Mando LE #225 just listed.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-the-mandalorian-le-42

Price drop to $13500 Open to offers. Also working on building an IG-11 topper which I will include with the sale

Quoted from Kevin_LHeureux:
Mando LE #225 just listed.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-the-mandalorian-le-42

Bump.

I can deliver to GSPF this weekend if needed.

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#11175 1 year ago

HEB

eb94114

Pinside+ Frequent

San Francisco, CA

11y 42,050 277 5 1

Posted this in the NorCal thread but figured I would add it here too:

Anyone interested in possibly taking over my spot for a Halloween CE? I had put down a deposit of $2000 last summer with Joe at Pinball Star. I would like to try to get that back, so I would be asking around that price to take my spot.

My game was #406, and I deferred for now. You might be able to get a game pretty quickly given that.

I had major house issues to take care of this year and now have bills to pay that need to take precedence over the game. If you're interested, feel free to let me know. Thanks.

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#11176 1 year ago

BOO

boogies

Pinside member

12y 91,550 1,558

HUO Mandalorian (Pro) w/Mods 6300

Machine - For Sale

The Mandalorian (Pro) w/Mods Archived

HUO - Documented (Home Used Only) - “I have a minty HUO Mando Pro. It plays perfectly, without any errors. The upper playfield divert or works perfectly without any modifications. This game has the following mod...”

2022-05-14

Oakley, CA

boogies

6,200

Archived after: 2 days

Viewed: 419 times

Status: Not sold

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#11177 1 year ago

???

calprog

Pinside+ Frequent

Anaheim, CA

11y 86,550 1,476 44 36

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

Star Trek: The Next Generation Featured Archived

HUO - Undocumented (Home Used Only) - “Up for sale is my beautiful custom and upgraded Star Trek The Next Generation pinball machine. Selling this one as I have 2 of them. The game has been completely gone through, disa...”

2022-05-15

Anaheim, CA

calprog

10,500 (OBO)

Archived after: 14 days

Viewed: 635 times

Status: Sold (amount undisclosed)

Contributed to Pinside

Got positive feedback

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#11178 1 year ago

BOO

boogies

Pinside member

12y 91,550 1,558

Sale pending pick up

Quoted from boogies:
HUO Mandalorian (Pro) w/Mods 6300

Machine - For Sale

The Mandalorian (Pro) w/Mods

HUO - Documented (Home Used Only) “I have a minty HUO Mando Pro.
It plays perfectly, without any errors.
The upper playfield divert or works perfectly without any modifications.

This game has the following mod...”

22 hours ago

Oakley, CA

boogies

6,100 (Firm)

Mark sale pending
Promo options
Edit ad
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#11179 1 year ago

RGB

hoopybox

Pinside+ Frequent

Damascus, MD

4y 36,050 41 5

Lowered price on my Mando LE: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/132418

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#11180 1 year ago

SKL

Dr-Willy

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 77,050 1,500

I have a beat the clock EM that came into my hands that I don’t have a lot of use for. Supposedly it works (I’m sure it has some issues) I haven’t plugged it in or down anything with it yet as I had a chewed up cord on it. $500 would take it if someone is interested.

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#11181 1 year ago

???

kingpinman

Pinside+ Pro!

San Leandro, CA

10y 76,300 100

Looking to trade for a Jurassic Park LE, With my CCR Le when it comes in.

If you are interested PM me with the details.

Thank You

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#11182 1 year ago

JOW

Kingjowjow

Pinside member

Seattle, WA

1y 34,550 245 2

Hello Everyone,

I was curious as to if anyone is bringing machines up from San Francisco area to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma and able to bring a pinball machine I recenlty bought from San Fransico up to near Tacoma area. I'm willing to Negotiate a price on shipping if my machine is able to tag along with yours. Let me know, would love to work out a deal! Thank you!

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#11183 1 year ago

MJW

Mikespinball

Pinside+ Addict

Kennewick, WA

10y 120K 989 15

Quoted from Kingjowjow:
Hello Everyone,
I was curious as to if anyone is bringing machines up from San Francisco area to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma and able to bring a pinball machine I recenlty bought from San Fransico up to near Tacoma area. I'm willing to Negotiate a price on shipping if my machine is able to tag along with yours. Let me know, would love to work out a deal! Thank you!

Hi, I live in Eugene Oregon. If you can get it here I can bring it to the show as I will be attending it.

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#11184 1 year ago

JOW

Kingjowjow

Pinside member

Seattle, WA

1y 34,550 245 2

Quoted from Mikespinball:
Hi, I live in Eugene Oregon. If you can get it here I can bring it to the show as I will be attending it.

Thanks for the reply @mikespinball, unfortunately I'll be neededing it shipped from a resident in San Fran, see you at the show!

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#11185 1 year ago

POP

Llabnip1972

Pinside member

3y 55,300 733

Quoted from Kingjowjow:
Thanks for the reply Mikespinball, unfortunately I'll be neededing it shipped from a resident in San Fran, see you at the show!

I'm headed to Salem towards the end of June to do some apartment hunting for my son. Was planning to take my Fat Mobile instead of my Pin Wagon but if the timing was right I could possibly make this happen. Send me a pm and I will give you my number.

J
Fat J's Pin Wagon
Santa Cruz

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#11186 1 year ago

MJW

Mikespinball

Pinside+ Addict

Kennewick, WA

10y 120K 989 15

Quoted from Llabnip1972:
I'm headed to Salem towards the end of June to do some apartment hunting for my son. Was planning to take my Fat Mobile instead of my Pin Wagon but if the timing was right I could possibly make this happen. Send me a pm and I will give you my number.
J
Fat J's Pin Wagon
Santa Cruz

Do you mean end of May? As the show is at the beginning of June.

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#11187 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Anyone have a Monday night football they would trade for a pool sharks? I can add some cash depending on condition.

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#11188 1 year ago

POP

Llabnip1972

Pinside member

3y 55,300 733

Quoted from Mikespinball:
Do you mean end of May? As the show is at the beginning of June.

Sorry. I'm not heading that way until the last week of June. Bummer. On the bright side my Fat Mobile has that new robot steering and adaptive cruise so that makes the trip way easier on me by allowing me to catch a quick nap every now and then...

J
Fat J's Pin Wagon
Santa Cruz

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#11189 1 year ago

DJ

djsoup

Pinside+ Frequent

4y 87,300 612 1

Looking for a Demolition Man. If anyone has one they might consider selling or possibly trading please let me know. Thanks!

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#11190 1 year ago

TJ

GeekedOnPinball

Outer Lane Pinball

10y 79,550 370

I have a Stranger Things Pro with topper, shooter Rod, inside art blades, UV kit, titan glow rubbers, two lit car mods.

Game is in 10 out of 10 condition. Always in a home. $8000 firm.

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#11191 1 year ago

KEV

Kevin_LHeureux

Performance Pinball

Valencia, CA

13y 82,300 1,072 3

~~Price drop on Mando LE with lots of mods - https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/134888~~
Added 23 months ago:

Game is sold

Post last edited 1 year ago.

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#11192 1 year ago

WVM

waveman

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 63,550 209

We're moving and I'm shrinking my collection. High Speed for sale. I will also list Dr. Who and Twilight Zone in the next week.

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

High Speed Archived

Used - shows wear but 100% working and clean - “Players condition High Speed for sale. Partially restored by previous owner, who installed a playfield overlay, clear ramp, new plastics. The Good - Plays great - Comet LEDs th...”

2022-05-20

Gauting, BY

waveman

1,900

Archived after: 0 days

Viewed: 358 times

Status: Sold for $ 1,900

Contributed to Pinside

Got positive feedback

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#11193 1 year ago

CCO

pinballboy

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 56,400 359 6 18

Quoted from waveman:
We're moving and I'm shrinking my collection. High Speed for sale. I will also list Dr. Who and Twilight Zone in the next week.

I don’t know why but high speeds price hasn’t increased with pinflation. Thank god because I wouldn’t have gotten one if the price increased to something like 6000$

Machine - For Sale

High Speed

Archived

Used - shows wear but 100% working and clean “Players condition High Speed for sale. Partially restored by previous owner, who installed a playfield overlay, clear ramp, new plastics.

The Good
- Plays great
- Comet LEDs th...”

2022-05-20

San Jose, CA

waveman

1,900

Archived after: 0 days
Viewed: 358 times

Status: Sold for $ 1,900

Contributed to Pinside

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#11194 1 year ago

WVM

waveman

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 63,550 209

Quoted from pinballboy:
I don’t know why but high speeds price hasn’t increased with pinflation. Thank god because I wouldn’t have gotten one if the price increased to something like 6000$

Nah, there's pinflation for High Speed too -- pinside suggested $2300 as the average sale price... we all would have made fun of such a high price a few years back.

I know I've been selling my machines somewhat under current market value. But I'm happy to report that I sold High Speed to a new pinsider as their first pin.

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#11195 1 year ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

Mod Magic!

8y 166K 10,434 7 1

Quoted from waveman:
I'm happy to report that I sold High Speed to a new pinsider as their first pin.

Frickin Awesome!
Love that it went to a New Pin owner.

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#11196 1 year ago

MJP

twinmice

Pinside+ Addict

Canyon Country, CA

11y 111K 1,539 12

Looking for a Congo, looking for something that needs to be restored. Thanks Mike

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#11197 1 year ago

Q

MtnFrost

Inactive member

12y 74,550 1,580 3

Machine - For Trade

Centaur Archived

Partially restored (almost original) - “CENTAUR!!! This game is a blast, and a holy grail for many wish lists. New backglass, New playfield, new led digital displays, new say-it-again daughter board, new drop targets,...”

2022-06-16

Pasadena, CA

MtnFrost

Trade

Archived after: 12 days

Viewed: 988 times

Status: Didn't sell to Pinsider

Looking for outright sale, or trades + cash, I'm interested in a lot of games: Black Hole, Haunted House, Frontier, Eclipse, Asteroid Annie, XFiles, Fathom, Alien Poker (for a retheming project), Cybernaut, Stargazer, Elvira and the Party Monsters, Space Shuttle