Ugh.

Once upon a time there was a guy named @bluespin...

and he posted links to games for sale...

and some of these games were listed on Craigslist...

and some of those ads were written by fellow Pinsiders like @turtlepower169...

who happened to live reasonably close to family members in the area...

who thought it'd be cool to pick up that game...

for some random EM pinball geek who reads Pinside threads and thinks about pinball a lot...

aaaaand the wantlist shrinks by one! Thanks bluespin and Pecos and Captive_Ball and everyone else for keeping this thread rolling!

Adding to the list Gottlieb Pioneer Backglass in excellent condition. Have no idea how to value this.

Cheddar I checked the two companies that make reproduction Gottlieb backglasses (homestead and Shay) and they don’t make this glass. I suggest that you call Mayfair Amusements to see if they have a nos one in stock, condition and pricing. If they have one match their price/obo. If they don’t I suggest $200 obo.

Thanks for the information. This sounds like good advice.

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Space Invaders / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: 1980
Production: 11,400
Cost: $600
Location: Greenback (Knoxville), TN
Link/Contact: knoxville.craigslist.org link

OP: Have a Space Invaders pinball machine it powers up but won't play. Not sure why I've had it for about 8 years and it's been like this since I've owned it. Lady I bought from had it in her house then moved and it was wrapped up in her basement for three years before I bought it. Needs some cosmetic work but if you know how to get it working would be playable.

ForceFlow so far I have spotted two "repurposed" pinball machines. Luckily they were high production run titles.

Price reduction:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-soccer-3

Relisted for same price ($200 obo)
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/54911

http://bgresto.com/?p=530

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Old Chicago / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: March 1975
Production: 7,155
Cost: $650
Location: Gainesville, VA
Seller: Scott Brody
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234506863645321/permalink/382870622142277/?sale_post_id=382870622142277&rt=11

OP: Semi working. Push on relays in the bottom and it will start up.
Playfield has no wear spots and backglass is flawless.
Shipping ok.
Zip 20155

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Nip-It / EM
Month/Year: February 1972
Production: 4,580
Cost: $750
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Arcade4sale/permalink/1758376000900315/?sale_post_id=1758376000900315&rt=11

OP: Machine plays but for some reason trough switch is not reading the second ball
So selling as a semi project
Excellent back glass
Playfield is nice minor wear
Replaced all fuse holders
Rubbers
Balls
Lights on top of playfield
Cleaned steppers
Nice machine for the price

created an ad for Alpine Club

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

Project Alpine Club Archived

As is - “Barn Find. Some Playfield wear, Nice Backglass. Cab painted white. All parts included. No legs”

2017-11-16

Lodi, CA

Cheddar

100 (OBO)

Archived after: 17 days

Viewed: 321 times

Status: Sold for $ 100

Contributed to Pinside

Relisted on Pinside today:

Machine - For Sale

Viper Night Drivin' Archived

As is - “Up for sale is a Sega Viper Night Drivin. Game is out of a resort arcade that closed a number of years ago and is being sold as a untested project. Boards are there but there is ...”

2017-11-12

Lehigh Valley, PA

Butch2099

1,200

Archived after: 23 days

Viewed: 248 times

Status: Didn't sell to Pinsider

Butch2099

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Card Trix /EM 1 player Wedgehead
Year: April 1970
Production: 1,750
Cost: $375
Location: Ramsey, NJ
Link/Contact: newjersey.craigslist.org link

OP: Antique Gottlieb pin ball machine"card Trix" Good shape $400.00 Firm(No head games)

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Special Force / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: September 1986
Production: 2,750
Cost: $150
Location: Madison, ME
Link/Contact: maine.craigslist.org link

OP: Pinball machine needs work. Bumpers need to be replaced due to dryrot. And needs to have coin operations fixed. All lights work. Will need to come remove will not deliver.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Preview / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: August 1962
Production: 1,900
Cost: $475
Location: Butler (Pittsburgh), PA
Contact/Link: pittsburgh.craigslist.org link

OP: Nice Working 1962 Preview Pinball
Serviced and waxed by one of the best guys working on EM's in the business
Playfield is really nice, Back glass is rough but still displays decent

Might trade for a pellet stove

ESTATE SALE - THU 11/16 - SAT 11/18

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Jungle / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: September 1972
Production: 5,775
Cost: ????
Location: Tulsa, OK
Link/Contact: tulsa.craigslist.org link

OP: We hope that you can join us at our next sale that starts Today, Thursday Nov 16th and runs through Saturday Nov 18th 10am-6pm, home is located at 6578 E. 85th St. (85th & Sheridan) in the Huntington Place Addition.

This is a Downsizing/Moving Sale with a great mix of items and just in time for the Holiday Season.

Here is a partial list what's available

Jungle Pinball Machine

ESTATE AUCTION - FRI 11/24

Manufacturer: Sega/Stern
Game/Type: Harley Davidson / SS 4 Player
Cost: ?????
Location: Sarasota, FL
Contact/Link: https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Sarasota/34234/1716867?highlight=ARCADE

OP: BID LIVE ONSITE OR ONLINE

TERMS: ALL SALES FINAL. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS. PAYMENT DAY OF AUCTION BY CASH, V/MC AND APPROVED CHECKS. BUYER'S PREMIUM IS 15%. REMOVAL POST AUCTION. ONLINE BIDDERS SUBJECT TO ONLINE TERMS POSTED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. FULL DETAILS AT FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM

PREVIEW AUCTION DAY AT NOON WITH AUCTION AT 5:30PM.

ESTATE SALE - THU 11/30 - SUN 12/03

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Bow & Arrow / EM
Year: November 1974
Production: 7,630
Cost: ????
Location: Thibodaux, LA
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/LA/Thibodaux/70301/1732353?highlight=Arcade

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: "300" / 4 player EM
Year: August 1975
Production: 7,925
Cost: $325
Location: Lynchburg, VA
contact/Link: lynchburg.craigslist.org link

Horrible backglass
OP: Pinball Machine works good $325 call or text
no emails plz

Manufacturer: Fascination Int., Incorporated
Game/Type: The Entertainer / Solid State Electronic (SS) Cocktail Table
Month/Year: September 1977
Cost: $350 OBO
Location: Miami, Fl
Link/Contact: miami.craigslist.org link

OP: Classic original Pinball Machine. Plays great and in beautiful condition. Surprise someone for the Holidays. 350. obo

Seller dropped the price to $475.

Anyone from this area coming up to the Chicago area for Thanksgiving that could grab this for me?

ESTATE SALE - FRI 12/15 - SAT 12/16

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Charlies Angels / SS 4 Player
Mo/Year: November 1978
Production: 7,950
Cost: ????
Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Dundee/60118/1734294?highlight=Pinball

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Ro Go / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: November 1973
Production: 3,075
Cost: $250
Location: Longmont, CO
Contact/Link: denver.craigslist.org link

OP: Good for someone who wants a project to tinker with. Does not work. Power goes into transformer but doesn't come out. Make no mistake, this is just one notch above basket case. Playfield is decent. Backglass is toast. There is rust. With a lot of care this may be brought back to at least playable, but no guarantee. Top glass is included. Cash only please.
show contact info
Text is best. no emails.

Manufacturer: International Concepts
Game/Type: Night Moves /SS Cocktail Pinball
Year: November 1989
Production: ????
Cost: ????
Location: Queens, NY
Seller: Seth Rothman
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299213816922644/

OP: Hello, I have a table top pinball machine - Night Moves. We had purchased this sometime back as a project to fix up/restore. All it is doing is sitting around. Looking to sell this. Was wondering if this type of pinball machine has any value and if there are any interest for table top machines. I am in the Queens/NY area. Thank you.

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Satin Doll / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: March 1975
Production: 2,400
Cost: $300
Location: Califon, NJ
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234506863645321/permalink/371184499977556/?sale_post_id=371184499977556

OP: Pinball up for trade. 1975 Satin Dolls. Plays well and takes quarters. Has an issue with the bonus scoring and back glass is not original. I also have paperwork to go with it.
Just for a trade. It's a fun game but I would like something different. I'm open for offers but I would like a machine ready to fill its spot before it goes.
I'm looking for something em same era 70s. Racing or space theme. Working or clean up project. Not expecting something any better than what I have. I will put a little cash on top for a machine in better condition. Pick up or meet up.

Manufacturer: Data East
Game/Type: Lethal Weapon 3 / SS
Month/Year: 1992
Production: 10,350
Cost: $900
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact/Link: sacramento.craigslist.org link

OP: Selling my Lethal Weapon 3 pinball machine. Complete minus the trans light art. This is a non working project. Looking to get $900.

While I don't think all of these are bargains, I listed all of the available projects. The seller also sells a lot of arcades.

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Dixieland / EM
Mo/Year: October 1967
Production: 1,800
Cost: $150
Notes: Powers On. Broken Back Glass

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Firepower / SS
Year: February 1980
Production: 17,410
Cost: $750
Notes: No Power Or Back Glass
Untested

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Laser Cue / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: February 1984
Production: 2,800
Cost: $750
Notes: Powers on
Playfield needs some maintenance
No Flipper action

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Kings of Steel / SS
Year: March 1984
Production: 2,900
Cost: $1,000
Notes: Working. Still needs some playfield maintenance. Side Art damaged

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: X's and O's / SS MPU AS-2518-35, 4 Player
Month/Year: February 1984
Production: 3,300
Cost: $350
Notes: Powers On. Untested

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Police Force / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: August, 1989
Production: 4,757
Cost: $800
Notes: Powers on. Working. Waiting on board

Location: New Braunfels, Texas (Half way between Austin and San Antonio)
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/permalink/920527751434478/?sale_post_id=920527751434478&rt=11

Awwww.... looks like "missing backbox". :/

Hey thatonedude what you think of this one pricewise,I'm tempted.

I was talking to him about it earlier, but it's a roll of the dice without being able to boot. If it were a complete machine that at least booted, I would have grabbed it already. I already have 2(well, 3....I have a problem....) projects in motion right now. So, I decided to pass it on to others.
EDIT: I guess I didn't answer your question. At $500 or less, I wouldn't have thought twice. An operator I know didn't think it was worth more than $200 without being able to boot. At $900, that doesn't leave much, if any, wiggle room to fix it and at least come out even on value. So, for me, it wasn't worth it. It may well be a great project machine. I would at least want to open it up and do some initial diagnosis before making an offer.

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Terminator 2 / DMD
Year: July 1991
Production: 15,202
Cost: $400
Location: Waitsfield, VT
Pinsider: fisherdaman
Link/Contact:

Machine - For Sale

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Archived

Functional - needs major work - “Selling a heavily damaged t2 for parts. Could use the cab for virtual pin. The game was flood damaged and the previous owner smashed the glass and palyfield minutes before purchase...”

2017-11-17

Waitsfield, VT

fisherdaman

400

Archived after: 14 days

Viewed: 3941 times

Status: Didn't sell to Pinsider

OP: Selling a heavily damaged t2 for parts. Could use the cab for virtual pin. The game was flood damaged and the previous owner smashed the glass and palyfield minutes before purchase. Brought home and wife doesn't want it. Could be parted out and the cabinet still has great art so it could be used for a virtual cab. Open to any offers. PM me if interested. Cheers

MOVING SALE

Location: Castleberry, Fl (Orlando)

OP: Free pine wood scraps. 1x and 2x and plywood lumber use for small projects, firewood, whatever you need. Please bring a pick up, trailer, van and take it all.

8 am Saturday 11/18 Moving sale ! Big Variety of items. Pinball machine, inversion table, couch, large circle seat,
Kids clothes, household items, toys, decor, vacuum, free scrap wood !

780 coachlight dr fern park 32730

8am Start time only please!

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Spirit of 76 / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: December 1975
Production: 10,300
Cost: $500
Location: Orlando (?), FL
Contact/Link: spacecoast.craigslist.org link

OP: GOTTLIEB SPIRIT OF 76. NEEDS A LITTLE WORK

Manufacturer: Fascination Int., Incorporated
Game/Type: The Entertainer / Solid State Electronic (SS) Cocktail Table
Month/Year: September 1977
Cost: Starting Bid $200, Buy It Now $400
Location: Sebring, Fl (Lakeland)
Pinsider: Rixzilla
Link/Contact:

Machine - For Sale

Roy Clark The Entertainer - For Parts or Repair Archived

As is - “Roy has a real nice playfield but needs a CPU. PM me with any questions. Thanks for looking.”

2017-10-29

Sebring, FL

Rixzilla

200

Archived after: 44 days

Viewed: 54 times

Status: Not sold

OP: Item description
Roy has a real nice playfield but needs a CPU. PM me with any questions. Thanks for looking.

Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Striker Xtreme, 4 Player
Month/Year: January 2000
Production: ?
Cost: $600 - $1200
Location: Omaha Nebraska

Not really a project, looked like it was working but didn't test it extensively. This is at an Estate Sale and they had $1200 on it, there was a bid of $600 an hour ago. I wasn't really interested in the title but put it up in case someone was interested. The ad in the local paper just listed "2 Game Tables, Pinball Machine, Foosball Table" with no description.

https://www.facebook.com/751251078246946/photos/a.751763531529034.1073741828.751251078246946/1739249722780405/?type=3&theater

9825 Westchester Drive
Sat-Sun 10-4 • Mon 4-7

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Valiant / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: August 1962
Production: 1,050 (!)
Cost: $200
Seller: Vince Bliss
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/740083386176767/

OP: Very old has all parts nothing taken off but will not work was working but can’t firgure it out

Pity it is in TN, I like those old Williams.

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Trio / EM 1 Player
Month/Year: July 1965
Production: 750 (!)

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: MiniZag / EM 1 Player
Features: Zipper Flippers
Month/Year: February 1968
Production: 1,172

Cost: $300
Location: Lebanon, NJ
Seller: Gregory John
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299213816922644/permalink/856436551200365/?sale_post_id=856436551200365&rt=11

OP: Both play, but need tuning. I would like to sell both or trade the 2 for 1 in better shape.

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Toledo / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: December 1975
Production: 3,001
Cost: $325
Location: Muscatine, LA
Link/Contact: quadcities.craigslist.org link

OP: Very nice pinball machine. Holiday fun. Shopped and works. 2player. Beautiful machine.
4 flippers