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California is beautiful and we have amazing weather, top talent and excellent job market. Homeless, trash and poverty are everywhere, not just here. If you don’t like Cali, then GTFO! Been all over the U.S, Canada, Mexico, etc. and still haven’t found a place I’d rather live. I will say, British Columbia is damn nice and I wouldn’t mind living there, but those winters…brrr
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I have 16 taking up much of my 1100 sq ft house. I’m fine with that for now and so is my fiancé. When we have a child, I might sell some or put them in storage. Hard to part with your dream collection that took 15 years to build!
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Quoted from SDpinballer:Grand champ at 2.5m and used Marty for that game. That's super interesting to me. I scored really high with Marty too - he was Grand Champ for a while too until a more recent game with Salazar... Your game is decked out and beautiful. GLWS!
Thanks, I never really played the game much as was always fixing factory issues or installing mods. Now it’s done and I’m afraid to play it due to the value and never ending wait for final code. I’m on the fence about selling it as I’m sure I’ll regret it. No doubt the game is a masterpiece.
Quoted from ray-dude:Between Sluggo39 's MMR and zh2oson 's Taxi, I need a bigger house. Alas, if I get a bigger house, can afford pins to put it in (California problems)
I have a 1060 sq. ft. 3/1 single family home with 16 pins spread throughout different rooms. If there’s a will, there’s a way LOL
Quoted from meSz:Congrats!!!
You got to remember we're in a hobby where every time you try to sell a machine, it's what maybe 80% of the time where, you get a buyer who says "I want the machine but let me check with my wife" and then you never hear from them again!
So when people hear of your setup they assume you're single!
Ha, you’re right about that! One of the reasons I’m marrying her…she puts up with my pinball and other addictions lol. Seriously, though, space is tight and we’ll either expand or move into a bigger house or I’ll put some games in storage soon. Selling the dream collection is not an option, lol. A few years ago when I was single, pinball got me laid every damn time…fun times!
Quoted from vicjw66:This was not my experience. If I got some action, it was definitely in spite of pinball. Maybe with the growing popularity of barcades, the sentiment towards pinball has changed among todays young women.
It was the craziest thing. I’d bring a date home and fire up the pins. We’d play a few games and before the game was over, my pants were being unzipped LOL. I think WOZ was the most popular pin with the ladies. The rock pins such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica also get things pumping. Whoever said women don’t like pins is full of shit
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Considering selling or trading my HUO Elvira LE w/ Stern topper + mods. Interested in Alien LV, Jurassic Park LE, Rush LE, Kiss LE, Zeppelin LE or Black Knight LE. Game is perfect aside from a tiny nick in the powder in the left side rail as well as one of the rear legs. Has dual DocQuest TV screens, back door plastic, creepy camper, PinMonk insert lenses, Brite Buttons, full Medisinyl mods, Stern Gargoyle topper etc. Plays 100% perfectly. PM if you want to work a trade deal for any of the aforementioned pins. Not interested in any other pins at this time.
Added 17 months ago:Elvira LE is pending sale. Still looking for Alien LV, Black Knight LE or Kiss LE.
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I have a Godzilla LE loaded with mods I’d trade for a Kiss LE if anyone on the West Coast is looking to change things up. Not interested in trading for any other titles at this time. It’s a long shot, but I figured I’d put it out there
Quoted from jorge5240:Too bad I have some other LE games I would consider this for.
But Kiss is probably my favorite game and will never leave.
Good luck with the search.
DPLE?
Yeah, I just can’t into the theme, It’s a fun challenging game and the BOC music is cool, but it doesn’t blow my socks off. I’ve done a lot of expensive mods to it. I seem to gravitate more towards the rock/music pins. Funny thing is I’m not a huge Kiss fan and was never much into their music, but I like some of their songs and no one can deny their mass appeal or collectibility. The theme was well executed and the artwork is beautiful. I love pins with amazing artwork! Led Zeppelin LE and Scooby CE are other titles I’m after and would consider a trade + cash deal. Otherwise, I’ll probably list it for sale soon
Quoted from jorge5240:If you didn’t already have ACDC I could have gone ACDC LTBR.
Nice! Luci is one of the last pins I’d ever part with! I have mine folded up in storage and miss playing it. Maybe I’ll warm up to Foo Fighters in time? I do like their music and Godfather also peeks my interest
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Quoted from StrangeSubset1:This is not meant to be as a negative comment on any of these advertised prices in this forum, but don't you guys think it's crazy that you can basically buy car for the cost of a pinball machine these days? Shopping for my son's first car, looking at some 80s classics and realize I can pretty much trade for a pinball machine.
Yes, pin prices have gone parabolic and I do think of selling my entire collection and paying half of my mortgage off with the cash, but life wouldn’t be the same without pins in the house. The next 5 to 10 years should be interesting. Will prices continue to rise? Will we have $20k new pins and similar prices for sought after used titles? Things are getting very rich in this hobby and even toppers now cost several thousand. I just bought a sweet 1924 Ford Model T that brings me a lot of joy and it only cost $9k. I can’t even buy a new pin for that now, it’s wild.
Quoted from Kerry_Richard:Yes but... most cars depreciate in value, while many pinball's have gone up in value
True Kerry, vehicles are usually sunk money. I’ve had a few pins 2X in value and others have appreciated nicely. Sadly, I never take those unrealized profits LOL. I’m too attached to the games, they mean more to me than money. I just hope the pin market doesn’t crash hard at some point, but if it does then I’m going to double my collection again ha ha
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:Fricken awesome. I would have bought that too!!
Thanks! It’s going to fun getting it back on the road. Lots to do, but she runs
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I have a HUO Godzilla LE in mint condition loaded with the best mods I’d sell for $16.5k or consider trading for a Kiss LE, Batman 66 LE, Foo LE or AFMr LE +- cash for equal value. PM me if interested in sale or trade
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Quoted from StrangeSubset1:I had people use Beltman before. They do transport with the legs on, which I am not a big fan of, but they have taken two of my machines across country and they did an amazing job.
They chipped the powder rail and leg on my old Elvira HOH LE so results may vary
Quoted from pinheadpierre:You really have to either wrap and cornerboard the game yourself or micromanage them while they do it, otherwise yes - results may vary (in a bad way). Even if wrapped well, stuff happens in transit. I have had good experiences overall with them except one game which they dropped and smashed. Ironically, this was the only game I had shipped folded and strapped to a pallet. Looked like a forklift picked it up and dropped it from pretty high. Get the insurance for the full amount. It’s worth the small extra cost and does pay in a situation like that.
They tightened the straps too tight around the unprotected legs and across the rails, from what I recall. Plus their logistics woman (Michelle?) was difficult to deal with. Not sure if I'll ever use them again. I was just glad the game arrived with zero cabinet damage. The powdercoating can be redone, but I ended up selling the game for a $5k profit...it all worked out!
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Quoted from silverbearss:Hey All! I have a few games for sale and happy to make package deals. Out with the old in with the new. All listed on the marketplace, but here is the break down with lower prices. Open to trades as well. I will be listing next month an The Addams Family and Hurricane . I might be getting back my Houdini as the new owner doesn't like it. Happy to sell it at more discount.
Wheel of Fortune – Received from the original owner and looks in fantastic shape. $5,600
Fish Tales – Really nice example with little to no cabinet fade and original topper. I can add a ColorDMD/Voodoo glass for an additional charge. $6,400
Monster Bash (Limited Edition) – Received from the original owner and looks in fantastic shape. $10,800
Toy Story 4 (CE) – It is my friend’s game with under 200 games on it. He bought it new for the kids, but they don’t play it. $12,500
I'd consider a trade deal, Toy Story for Alien LV. The kids probably wouldn't like a horror theme, but it doesn't hurt to put it out there:
It's basically fire sales for pinball machines right now if you want cash, so trade deals are more appealing. GLWS
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Quoted from imagamejunky:Machine - For Sale
For sale or trade: Batman 66 Pinball Refinery
New ad!
HUO - Documented (Home Used Only) - “For sale or trade is my completely flawless, ONE of a kind Pinball Refinery Batman 66. I challenge you to find a nicer looking Batman 66.
This was a premium game that was meticulou...”9 hours ago
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Beautiful Batman 66. PM sent!
Quoted from Kerry_Richard:Hello Darkryder... it's Kerry in Danville. I seen and played this BM66 game many times. It's a beautiful example., I know how particular you are in your pins. IMO; you won't be disappointed in Nick's BM66.
Hopefully, you both can meet up and make a sale.
Kerry Richard
Hi Kerry - Hope all is well friend! I was always interested in a BM66 LE or SLE, but prices have gone crazy and this premium looks like an SLE. I would probably add the repro/aftermarket LE topper to it, but otherwise it's gorgeous. I have a pimped out Rick & Morty I’m going to trade for. Trade deals make better sense today with the insane Pinflation.
-Jeremy
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I have a mint Scooby Doo CE I’d consider trading for an AFM LE, Black Knight LE, Foo Fighters LE, Deadpool LE, Stranger Things LE or Godfather CE. Can add cash for equal value and deliver game. PM if interested
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I have a Scooby CE in perfect condition for sale or trade in San Jose (listed in marketplace). Interested in newer Stern or JJP pins of equal or similar value, can add cash for the right deal. Black Knight LE, Foo Fighters LE, Godfather LE and Dialed in LE or CE are on my list if you have one you'd be interested in trading.
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Quoted from PinBallPeteFromSD:Your collection is amazing. Some very rare games not seen to often.
Looking forward to seeing what you list.
No doubt, what a collection. I hope he has a money counter/counterfit detection machine, that's a lot of $ moving around. Some great deals there
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