I dont think its that bad either, it plays really well. It just that annoying scream over and over that gets to me.
If you find one in good looking and playing shape you will probably have to pay $1200-$1500.

The problem with phantom is... There are alot of better machines in that price range, but it is a good pin, and does have fairly goodlooking artwork. I think a better playing and looking pin with fantastic artwork in that price range would be Williams Fire.

IMHO

I don't know much about it, but I do remember seeing one and thinking that the art was excellent, one of my favorite looking especially in that price range!

Yes, I think the scream is annoying, but I do like playing it. It's different from the more modern games..... simpler. And the sound track is exceptionally good (except for the scream). It is actually a pretty easy game, so maybe that's a drawback. Problem is that it has the real mirror back glass (with the phantom mask). The plastics/decals are super expensive to replace from what I've seen, and you'll have to make the stickers for the spinners/flaps yourself. I think the Fire! machine is a beautiful art package also. Beautiful symmetrical playfield. But I guess I kinda like the Phantom for its spooky ambiance.