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Pinball Warehouse, Fridley MN to close.

By Bryan_Kelly

4 years ago


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    #32 4 years ago

    I bought my first game from Pinball Plus, but bought my second (first project) and several more games from Al.

    I remember the project was High Speed for around $450 and Aaron ran all over the warehouse to find me the missing beacon topper. The playfield was blown out but otherwise worked just needed fresh batteries. New playfields were not readily available in the late 90's and I remember asking Sue about parts while she smoked and played one of her favorite games -- Junkyard. Eventually I parted that game out and the backglass was signed by SR and traded towards a HUO Hokus Pokus while attending my first expo in 2003.

    My second machine from him was RFM for $3300 in excellent shape. Around that time he was selling a Cactus Canyon for a very reasonable price.

    My third was a TZ for around same price as RFM but he was trusting enough to accept a trade in for DE-JP sight unseen at $1500 credit. I took the TZ home before bringing him the JP.

    From there things get a little fuzzy but recall a couple neon signs coming home with me. Will try to make it out to Al's sale on Saturday if anything just to see everyone.

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    #85 4 years ago
    Quoted from Kwoody51:

    Anyone know any history on this machine?

    It was designed by Pat Lawlor based off a TV show popular in the early 1960's

    Sorry couldn't resist.

    Seriously though...It is quite possible that a portion of Al's inventory could have been resold over the years based on trade ins from customers. If it's in really good shape maybe it was bought back in the late 90's, kept in the home, traded in during the housing bubble collapse or times like this, then resold. Or someone bought it, got bored with it and traded back in to Al. Some pinball collectors/ small time enthusiasts don't venture to the social or Pinside community and prefer to work directly with the retailers. Not trying to talk us folks down or anything, that's just how it is.

    It's quite possible you have a low route or HUO game there.

    That thing have a matching board set?

    The TZ I bought from Al was also in excellent shape. (The one I have now is a completely different one)

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