I think $1,500 is a bit high for that particular Paragon.

I would value it closer to $1,000 than $1,500.

My 0.02.

Marcus

Players condition Paragons are dime a dozen. Whenever even nice ones come up I think they're surprisingly cheap, $1500 is high.

Did the seller move at all on the price? Yes the price is a bit high but if you've been looking for a "long time" you could buy this one and upgrade to a nicer one if and when another one comes around.

True, and there are repro playfields coming in the future, if need be

$1500 is not terrible, but it is above average (for now). $1200 would be nice, but we're only talking a $300 delta. You've got two very nice things going for you: a low-fade cabinet, and lower playfield Mylar. Many player Paragons have significant wear in the 1-10 inserts, and that's a lot harder to stomach (and fix) than that kickout wear. Regardless of the kickout wear you have more going for you than not.

The repro playfield are coming; pre orders are being accepted at CPR (http://www.classicplayfields.com/order.html). Paragon pins will get harder to find as a result.

BTW, great choice of pins. I have a nice one, and a second basket case with an NOS playfield waiting for the full restoration.

Funny that 1200 keeps coming up as that's about right where I would put this. The repro PF will be a bit expensive, but Paragon is a game I personally like more the longer I have it. Even though my PF is in perhaps the best shape of any that I've personally seen I'd consider a repro just for the nice level new inserts and clear, though I've considered just having my PF cleared. You will probably find one about that shape for a decent bit less if you wait but then again...

As Shimoda said $1200 all day long. $1500 a little high but do-able.
As I've said before. For crying out load! Are you buying a game to play or an investment bond? I know everyone wants to buy a pin and be able to resell it for the same or more. Over a few hundred are you going to wait another couple years to find one? I spent several years trying to find a Pharaoh. The only one I could get I had to over pay by $200 and I had to drive 3 hours one way to get it. But I can play it anytime I want.

Another Paragon owner chiming in to agree with $1200 being a respectable offer.

If the seller is local then it's worth it to pay the extra. I know I would rather pay $1,500 for a local machine rather drive 450 miles to save $300 bucks. That's just crazy.

That's the first thing I noticed, is the color of the cabinet. That alone is not easy to find. The mid playfield not being blownout is certainly something to think about too. With pin pricing being absolutely stupid right now, the 1500 for this game is not unreasonable. And I am a cheap bastard.

i bought one a few months ago for $800 bucks in similar condition aside from the 1-10 inserts which are pretty blown out

If I'm looking for a game for 2 years I'm not concerned about 300 dollars. Although I'm a bit on the impatient side

I don't think it's too far out of line. Prices in general are going up. When you first started looking two years ago, did you have a chance to buy one and thought, well if i wait a little longer I'll find a better/cheaper one? Or have you had no chance at one at all? If you wait too long you may end up paying closer to $2k for one. Sounds like it will be a keeper, so just don't buy the LED's right now. Save a few bucks that way for now.

$1500 is a bit on the high side. I agree with others that the $1200 would be more in line. It is nice to have the lower playfield in good shape and the new MPU is worth $200 alone. Personally, if it was a game that I've really wanted and have been looking for a long time I'd really hate to loose the deal over a few hundred bucks. Also the prices will probably go up a bit once the CPR playfields come out. Ghostbusters will no doubt be a fun game but I am biased towards the older Bally's so take my advice with a grain of salt.

Go to the Paragon owners map on Pinside and start PMing owners in your driving radius saying you are looking for Paragon, you do not want to steal it from them, but will pay a normal market price based on condition and ask them to keep you in mind for the future. Say you like their collection and posts on Pinside to butter them up.

Some sellers like this because they can move a game quickly in the future to get cash and make room. It also makes them feel good to get a pin to someone who will appreciate it. Good luck!

I'm thinking $1000. The mylar saved the middle of the playfield, but the rest isn't great. Figure $100 for new display, rubbers, etc. $1000 seems fair to new.

Then again, what's $200 more if you've been looking for so long.

Don't pay $1500.

That cab color looks nice, nice middle of the field, an altek mpu and you want one badly. I've overpaid the few hundred extra sometimes when you just can't wait. Maybe he'll meet you halfway at 1350.

I agree with NorCal. We know our Paragons!

12 is the magic number. Sold mine for 12

Sold mine for $1200 as well, in similar condition.

Here's another way of looking at it. We all think $1500 is about $300 to high. But if you buy it and play the crap out of it until the Hobbit starts shipping you can always resell it for $1200. Sure it's a $300 loss but you still get to play it. But then again with the way pin prices have been going the past couple of years it will probably be a $1500 game in a year. I paid $800 for mine. Not working, faded cab and a little more wear on the PF Cost me about $400 to get it working and shopped.
How much do you spend on cable a year? beer? Going out to eat? I took my family to the 100th Farm show last month and spent about the same just on admission, parking, food and to walk through the butterfly room.

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I've got $1200 cash for one if you bring it to the Louisville arcade expo. Here's my prereqs:
Complete game
Solid cabinet
Game boots up
Not hacked

PM me

So there is one price check for you

There's a fellow in Louisiana that has a nice one for $1200

If the fellow brings it to Louisville I'm a serious buyer

Bump. I wants me a $1200 Paragon

ebay.com link: paragon pinball machine

Damn ... That one looks like it was HUO, then suffered water damage. Playfield looks great. Problem is it needs everything; cabinet (or major repair), backglass, and a full resto. That said, I'd take it for the current asking of $550 if they were local ... Because I need a third Paragon.