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Quoted from Pecos:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Disco Fever / SS System 3, 4 Player
Features: Banana Flippers
Month/Year: August 1978
Production: 6,006
Cost: $300
Location: Hatboro (Philadelphia), PA
Contact/Link: philadelphia.craigslist.org link
Condition: "I replaced the playfield lamps with leds."
I like his description... "Return to the 60's" Missed it by 1 decade....lol
Quoted from Pecos:Welcoming our latest!
Welcome maffewl!
Welcome gdonovan!
Welcome Damonator!
Welcome nascarrey!
Welcome Ballypin!
Glad to have you all aboard the Project Pin train!
Thanks Pecos! New to the hobby and collecting, been addicted to pinball since I could see the playfield! lol
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<blockquote cite="#3854417">Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Night Rider / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: January 1976
Production: 4,155
Cost: $500
Location: Paradise, CA
chico.craigslist.org link
OP: Night Rider pinball - $500 (Paradise)
hide this posting
condition: good
make / manufacturer: Bally
This is an older Bally, electronic pinball machine. It is in good shape for it's age, but it needs work.
The back glass is in great shape as well as the play field. But it won't power up. It's been in storage for years, and I would like to find a nice home for it.</blockquote>
<blockquote cite="#3854548">Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Night Rider / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: January 1976
Production: 4,155
Cost: $350
Location: Toledo, OH
toledo.craigslist.org link
OP: Good Condition</blockquote>
Total Night Rider production included both SS & EM?
Picked up SS NR a few weeks ago....
Quoted from bluespin:How far would you drive for a $50 Bally Rolling Stones project? Unfortunately for me, I am not willing to drive 860 one way so I offer this up to all of you
Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Rolling Stones / SS
Month/Year: June 1979
Production: 5,700
Cost: $50 !!!
Location: New York City, NY
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/51791
Someone save this! Too far for me too.....
Astro Black Sheep Squadron fs in Sterling Heights, Mi 50$
Cant figure out how to copy & paste post-link is to the group. Sorry.
I loved that show as a kid.......hope someone picks this up- only 488 made?
Quoted from nascarrey:https://www.facebook.com/groups/299213816922644/?multi_permalinks=800469173463770¬if_t=group_activity¬if_id=1501274844620764
Astro Black Sheep Squadron fs in Sterling Heights, Mi 50$
Cant figure out how to copy & paste post-link is to the group. Sorry.
I loved that show as a kid.......hope someone picks this up- only 488 made?
didn't last long-hope its getting restored!
Quoted from RonSS:Ha! Gdonovan, I'm going to start charging you a finder's fee!
EMs scare me. Glad you can bring these puppies back to life.
RonSS I felt the same way. Was totally intimidated by them until I took @nicovolta's EM class.
Kicking myself for a few EM's I passed on because of that.
Quoted from Pecos:Nic's favorite:
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Big Ben / EM 1 Player
Month/Year: April 1975
Production: 2,900
Cost: $350
Location: Davenport, IA
Contact/Link: quadcities.craigslist.org link
Condition: "...in great condition"
I played a Big Ben when Nic was in town for EM class at the Chicago Street Pinball Arcade in Joliet-Ill
Nic is right......what a bore to play......
Quoted from Grayman_EM:I played it when it first came out and yes it was not one of favorites. But does bring back memories of me young playing Big Ben pinball. Should they just be giving them away? Nic must love it when he has to work on one.
Not saying that BB or any pin should be given away.....just wasn't much fun.....that's probably why its on free play at the pinball arcade 
Quoted from Grayman_EM:GDonovan I'll take it along with the Orbit for what did I say $375.00? When can you deliver them here to me in Indiana? Maybe you can get Nic to look at that Orbit for me? By the way I have seen more Orbits here with problems than I want to.
Is that flaking or just the flash on that Spirit picture? I would on both if they had no issues to deal with and you made all four pins for say $1,200.00?
Nic just worked on an Orbit a few weeks ago.........lol
Good deal here for somebody......
https://www.facebook.com/groups/299213816922644/permalink/830004303843590/
Bronco
World Fair
The Entertainer
All for $400!
Quoted from too-many-pins:Like with politics , legalizing weed, abortion, and so many other topics there is really not right or wrong - just different people with different ideas.
Bottom line here is this topic is "PROJECT PINS FOR SALE" not what is "fair or unfair when buying and selling used machines".
So how about we all just agree that this discussion does not belong under this topic and move on?
+1
This conversation is taking all the fun out of this thread.....
Quoted from bluespin:I'll try a second time to get all y'all back on the correct subject.
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Jive Time / EM 1 Player
Month/Year: April 1970
Production: 465+ Appx
Cost: $200 OBO
Location: Hendersonville, TN (Nashville)
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/287641541730430
OP: Jive Time pinball machine need repair.. As-Is I bought this a month or so ago with the intention to get it working.. But I have not had any time to even look at it and I have nowhere to put it right now so I'm just going to sell it as-is to the first $200 obo
It not in to bad of shape and should be able to get it playing with a few repairs. Must pick up in Hendersonville and you must have help to load it..
I get this error when I try to view that post....mabey b/c I haven't joined that group?
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Quoted from bluespin:It is a closed group. Send a join request and someone will approve in a few hours. The seller on Facebook is Chris Denton, in case you want to pm him directly.
Whats the group's name?
Quoted from Pecos:Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Night Rider / SS AS-2518-17, 4 Player
Month/Year: January 1976
Production: 7,000
Cost: $650
Location: Redford (Detroit), MI
Contact/Link: detroit.craigslist.org link
Condition: "Machine is clean and works but needs a new connector on the power supply board. Altek MPU. Repainted cabinet. Perfect backglass. Nice displays. New rubber. Some playfield wear (see photos)."
Lol- its cousin that I picked up earlier this summer has the same connector issue! Glad I paid a lot less than $650......
Quoted from Ballypin:Evel was ahead of the times. By 1977 he had already flamed out and it would be another 3 years before Kmiec put the ramp and tube shot on Xenon.
$ 1,500 for EK's personal machine seems like a steal of a deal.
I agree......especially with documentation.....
EK SS was the the first pinball I purchased! Daughter and her friends love it!
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE - FRI 12/01 - SAT 12/02
Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Four Million BC / EM 4 Player
Features: Zipper Flippers, Multiball
Month/Year: November 1970
Production: 3,550
Cost: ???
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Downers-Grove/60515/1740279?highlight=Pinball+pinball
This game sold today. I was messaging the estate sale company on this. Owner sold it to a family member for $600-powered up but wouldn't start a game...
Darn- was going to look at it tomorrow.....
Quoted from bluespin:In the last four months I have found six project pins in different parts of the country that I was interested in buying. I posted on each occasion asking if a Pinsider in that region would be willing to pick up the pin and drop it at a Fastenal store. No one was willing to help me. This week a Pinsider posted a pin for sale in this forum. I asked if he was willing to drop the pin at a local Fastenal store after I sent Paypal funds. I provided a link to a Fastenal store locator. He responded that three local collectors were interested so he was just going to sell it to one of them.
I have posted 300+ project pins in this forum, but no one is willing to help me? I won’t be posting in this thread going forward.
Bluespin- as someone who checks out this thread every day, I'm willing to help in the western burbs of Chicago. Have a Fastenal 2 blocks away from my work.
My first month on Pinside I saw a Spectrum bg for sale at a local estate sale, checked Pinside and saw that Jody was looking for one. Messaged him and was able to grab it before the sale ended. He arranged shipping and got a sweet bg that had been used as wall art for years. Yes I made a few $ on it-but it meant more to me to help Jody complete his Spectrum......FWIW
If you decide to leave- well miss ya!
Quoted from hodgesm0:Manufacturer: Bally Midway
Game/Type: Evel Knievel / SS 1094-E
Month/Year: June 1977
Production: 14,000
Cost: $450
Location: San Diego, CA
Contact/Link: sandiego.craigslist.org link
Condition: "Evel knievel that is jinxed.
Desided to sell it earlier this year. Had a buyer and a something broke so I pulled it off the market.
Fast forward to this week. The game has been playing perfect for 6 months. Decide to sell again. Had buyer set up for this weekend.
Last night playing it the left flipper stopped working and 10 seconds later the whole machine shut down.
I am over this jinxed machine.
I have a new coil just zero interest in repairing this thing again.
This is a true fire sale."
That's a great price-lots of cab fade-hard to see playfield, but should be a great pick up for someone!
Quoted from Pecos:nascarrey, you wanted to contribute AFTER the backglass had been delivered! That means a lot to me. Thank you!!
"Pecos"
Was a little late responding, but wanted to contribute to the most unselfish person on pinside IMO. Thanks for making me wish I had more time & money to chase project pins!
Quoted from gdonovan:Working in the auto trade, I have seen this several times. Tempered glass is under tension and sometimes goes "boom" all by itself.
I've seen/heard of this also....been in automotive 33 years.
Quoted from Dayhuff:Thanks for posting the link Pecos, you beat me too it. Also thanks Rob and come back anytime.
John
Sent you an email John before I saw you were active in the thread.
Quoted from Pecos:Welcome back bluespin! My arms are open and welcoming! You might find this amusing. I always read your Pinside name as Blue Spin until just recently when I realized what it really meant!
How nice of you to take the time to let me know!
Yes, there are quite a few guys that make this thread go. Thanks for the comments!
I want to let my Project Pinsters be the first to know that I will be opening my own business. Please understand and forgive me if I am not able to spend as much time updating the Project Pin thread as I would like to.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pecos-pinball-is-honored-to-announce-a-new-addition-to-d-d-pinball#post-4258806
Good luck Pecos! If I ever get out to the Tucson area I'll definitely stop in for a visit!
And thanks to all who keep this thread going!
Quoted from pinostalgia:sacramento.craigslist.org link
reno.craigslist.org link
goldcountry.craigslist.org link
medford.craigslist.org link
The old- 'Wish I was closer' on that Skylab....been looking for my first EM.........
Quoted from Pecos:Pecos' Palatial Pinball Parlour Proudly Presents 'A Pinball Party'
All Project Pinsters invited.
When: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 23rd
What:
Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man, Bally 1982
Hardbody, Bally 1987
Future Spa, Bally 1979
Old Chicago, Bally 1975
Stellar Wars, Williams 1979
Firepower, Williams 1980
Black Knight, Williams 1980
Harlem Globetrotters On Tour, Bally 1978
Airborne Avenger, Atari 1977
Double-Up, Bally 1970
Travel Time, Williams 1973
Aztec, Williams 1976
Super-Flite, Williams 1974
Spanish Eyes, Williams 1972
If you have ever wanted to play some classic pinball machines, this is your chance. This is the last time these games will be together in one place. They will soon be going to Tucson businesses for public play. Play them now, while you can, courtesy of PPPP!
Pizza and soda will be provided. BYOB.
RSVP, please, to Pecos for location.
Wish you were closer Pecos!!!!!
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Domino / EM
Year: September 1968
Production: 2,650
Cost: Min Bid $400, Buy It Now $2,000
Location: Mt. Prospect, IL
Link/Contact: ebay.com link » Used Domino Pinball Machine By Gottlieb
OP: For sale is a used Domino pinball machine game. I don't know much about this machine but all glasses are intact and it has been garage kept. The outside of it could use a touch up paint job. The first 2 Photos shown are of the pinball machine several years before I received it. The last five photos we're just taken a couple days ago and are the current condition of the pinball machine. It does have, and come with the keys for the change door.
So.... looks like the first 2 pics were taken DECADES ago...… ????
Quoted from Schamattack:I think he used a picture of someone elses in excellent condition to advertise his. Thats some shady stuff right der.
Ya, that's what I was thinking. NO WAY that machine looked like HIS machine 'several years' ago.....
Shady Acres stuff there.....
Quoted from bluespin:nicovolta
LOL
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Evel Knievel / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: July 1976
Production: 14,000
Cost: $1,000
Location: Newbury Park, CA
Link/Contact: ventura.craigslist.org link
OP: The ultimate Evel collectible pinball machine. A man cave must. Completely original machine with original manual and key. Works good, but needs new flipper servo.
Not a bad price for that title...doesn't look like its in too bad of shape either...
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Cleopatra / SS
Year: November 1977
Production: ~7,300
Cost: $300
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Link/Contact: cincinnati.craigslist.org link
OP: Machine lights up, all lights and score windows illuminate. I'm sure it's an easy fix. 48 hours from now if I still have it I will be turning it into a coffee table...
Threats to sell a pinball! LOL!!
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Aztec / EM 4 player
Year: July, 1976
Production: 10,150
Cost: ????
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Carol-Stream/60188/2012823
DATES: FRI 10/26 - SAT 10/27
Sent the seller a pm this morning already!
Quoted from Matesamo:This is a radio personalities house, he used to co-host a show on the radio called The Car Guys. I listened to the show when I was younger pre-internet. Lots of great car advice. Great looking house, always a bit creepy to see things just how they were when he passed.
Was that the guys on NPR? I remember listening to them many years ago....
Quoted from bluespin:55 Project Pins for sale
Location: Big Lake, MN
Price: $20,000
Contact/Link: minneapolis.craigslist.org link
For Sale:
55 Pinball Machines
None of these are plug & play, they will all require work
Some of these are parts machines only, many new parts as well.
Serious Inquiries Only Please
I may sell groups of machines separate
I will not take individual pictures, there is just too many machines and too much to do
E-Mail for more information
Bally:
Revenge From Mars
NBA Fastbreak
Pool Sharks
Hardbody
Fireball
Pacman
Eight Ball Deluxe
Xenon
Xenon
Xenon
Playboy
Playboy
Kiss
Kiss
Kiss
Eight Ball
Eight Ball
Williams:
Hurricane
Roller Games
Police Force
Millionaire
Pinbot
Hyperball
Hyperball
Flash
Gorgar
Disco Fever
Disco Fever
Disco Fever
Lucky Seven
Gottlieb:
Bad Girls
Bad Girls
Robo Wars
Spring Break
Raven
Raven
Genysis
Dragon
Dragon
Charlies Angles
Close Encounters
Close Encounters
Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Big House
Stern:
Nascar
Nascar
Sopranos
Sega:
The Lost World
Twister
Atari:
Space Riders
Middle Earth
Other:
Last Action Hero
AG Soccer - Rare (500)
Roy Clark
Pending sale as of now according to the ad.
Quoted from NicoVolta:I'll grab it if you stop tagging me with every Big Ben post, ya bastage!
I'll have to admit El Toro is probably worse than Big Ben, but at least the artwork looks a whole lot better!
LMAO.....
Too funny!
Quoted from NicoVolta:Pppppppth! Done. [quoted image]
That was fast!
Quoted from Atari_Daze:New FS ad, new Pinsider... price too good to be true?
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/77899
TAF for only $4K
I messaged too about an hour after it was posted and wondered the same thing..I'm local and could be otr in a minute for that machine..he donated to Pinside so I thought it was legit..wonder who got it..
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: The Incredible Hulk / SS
Month/Year: October 1979
Production: 6,150
Cost: ????
Location: Hinsdale, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Hinsdale/60521/2164005
DATES: THU 04/25 - SAT 04/27
They also have a shuffle bowler and a foos ball table
Hey guys, as of last night this was still available at $1000, they said it had a switch issue, but from the pics i saw it looked in really good shape. I was on the fence as ive been saving for a game thats supposed to be available soon, so decided to pass on this due to lack of space. Hes got an offer for less atm.
Quoted from Ballypalooza:Big thanks to nascarrey.
Just purchased this game from the seller. Picking up soon.
I owe you one! Thanks much.
Congrats! I think you got a great deal! Glad a pinsider got it!
BTW, i only live 15 min away from seller if ya have time for a visit before you make the trip home 
Quoted from Ballypalooza:Yes, you and Rey were right. Thanks to Rey’s post, I reached out to them and they accepted. I have watched all the great deals on this thread......they seem to be as far away from me as possible. Florida, New Hampshire, Oregon.
I guess I just “dumb lucked” into this one.
Now, I need to find the special Game#500 manual.
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Sure, keep reminding me what I passed on.....more salt for my wounds please......lol
Quoted from Timerider:Thanks for the lead.
Backglass is in very good shape, and playfield is pretty good too.
Boards look ok.
Adding to the collection. [quoted image]
They never responded when I asked her how much...thought about a road trip (my uncle owns a house on the chain in Antioch) but daughters schedule had me running all day... Glad you were able to scoop it up! It looked clean!
My 2nd estate sale pin referral in the last month (still banging my head on my desk about that Hulk!).
Anyone here get that Stern Dracula that was for sale in Darien? I bid $400~ you bid $450, its all good, but wanted to let you know that ive got a spare back glass for that machine for sale if youre interested!
Not really a 'project' pin, but 2 used playfields for sale at this estate sale.....St Petersburg Fl.
https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Saint-Petersburg/33702/2267388
Quoted from bluespin:Did you really? It looks like it’s loaded in my suv. As as someone in the group bought it. The worst situation is when someone who doesn’t collect pinball machines buys one and it sits in their garage for ten years[quoted image][quoted image]
Nice pick up bluespin !
Black Jack '77 & Kings (woodrail '57) at this estate sale...….look like theyre in decent shape!
https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Summit/07901/2273541?modal=true
Really old pin here.....not sure- they have it listed as Bally Bonus.
https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Olivette/63132/2274105?modal=true
Chicago Coin Red Baron for sale here in Marietta, Ga.
https://www.estatesales.net/GA/Marietta/30060/2275005
Bluespin's wheelhouse??
Stern POTC at this sale in Lansing, Mi.
https://www.estatesales.net/MA/Quincy/02169/2277153
1933 Chicago World's Fair pinball for sale at this estate sale.
Posting this for laughs.....
Vintage pinball machine from 1920
https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Chicago/60608/2285073
Problem is …..its a shuffle bowler....
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Police Force / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: August, 1989
Production: 4,757
Cost: ????
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Buffalo-Grove/60089/2273568
DATES: Today THU 07/11 - SUN 07/14
This sold 20 min after the sale started.
Quoted from vdojaq:How much?
The agent I was emailing replied with this: "I do not know what the price was as I am in an office and not at the sales."
My guess is they got full or close to asking price...it looked super clean...….
Quoted from jaytrem:Ended up grabbing these two myself. Thanks nascarrey!
NICE! YW!
Were they as nice as they looked in the pics?
Quoted from maxrpm:I grabbed the Police Force. Boards looked clean, no battery damage. Game will clean up nicely. Had to drill the front lock and the back box key was inside Missing speaker and badge on topper Receipt from local game store came with the manual. No date on the receipt, but the house was owned by the same person since 1997 and was being sold in conjunction with the estate sale. I suspect it was in the home for 20 years? Paid 1K. Thanks to my friends for help getting the machine up those PITA stairs.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Wow I think that's a great pick up for $1K....were they asking more? I would have been all over that at that price-good thing you got there on the first day! Congrats! And those stairs....good friends always come in handy!
Spin out for sale in Richmond, Va.
https://www.estatesales.net/VA/Richmond/23226/2287617
Thanks AlexF
BSD for sale here in Bloomfield Hills, Mi.....
https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Bloomfield-Hills/48302/2287146
Quoted from maxrpm:I was second in line on the first day. At estate sales, you have to pay what they are asking on the first day, or leave a bid and wait until it is over if is has not sold and they will call you if you are the winning bid.
I got my first 2 pins from an estate sale (EK ss & BW100), so im familiar with how they roll.....
So in your opinion did they undervalue it?
I guess its a good thing I have a M-F job, or i'd be broke with 100 pins at home.....lol
Stellar Wars for sale at this estate sale north of Milwaukee , starts tomorrow.
https://www.estatesales.net/WI/Milwaukee/53217/2289972
Sorry if Bluespin posted this already....
Voltan Escapes Cosmic Doom for sale in Austin, Tx. Looks like its in good shape....
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Austin/78757/2295321?modal=true
Me:not only looking at the pin, but the smoker on wheels! Anyone want to drive it up to Chicago??? lol
Quoted from pinball_ric:Thanks for posting this. I ended up snagging it. Backglass is mint and cabinet has like 2 dings. Playfield is dirty but looks like it should clean up. I think there's typical ball swirls but there isn't a game that doesn't have those from the era.
It's currently not working. After it's shopped and fixed I'm definitely open for trades on other rare games. In particular a Zaccaria Robot. If anyone has that or something else interesting and wants a really nice Voltan.
Youre welcome! Nice pick up-glad you were able to get it!
When are you driving that smoker to Chicago for me?? 
Quoted from pinball_ric:There's also a MASSIVE commercial freezer. You want that too? The range of stuff in there is quite bizarre.
lol -nah im good on the freezer... It did look like an eclectic mix of items for sale. You passed on the convertible VW kid car???
#moulin-rouge for sale in St Loius. This is a auction.
https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Saint-Louis/63109/2303196?modal=true
Quoted from cottonm4:I'm not seeing a Big Game at this link.
I didn't see any pics either but its in the list of items at the top......
Quoted from nascarrey:I didn't see any pics either but its in the list of items at the top......
"big game pinball machine"
Online auction-
https://maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/17560/item/vintage-pinball-machine-c-1639155/
#out-of-sight
#swinger
#hit 'n' run '52
#aladdins-castle
Theyre accepting offers for purchase online. Per the ad 'just restored'. Video of the pin on the page.
Quoted from Ballypalooza:No Big Game here. Very small game.[quoted image]
Oh well.
Fireball home edition for sale here..
https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Fort-Lauderdale/33301/2306658
Never mind the Star Explorer pin, someone rescue #king-pin-gottlieb in Wellfleet, MA.
Quoted from hawkeyexx:Last year my wife and went to cape code on vacation. We stopped at that store to look around and noticed the two pinball machines. We asked the price and the person said they were working and wanted some crazy price(don't remember the cost). We walked back over to them look them up on pinside. We said guess they will rot in the store.
That's usually how those 'vintage' shops work....over price everything!
Golltieb "300" (appears non working) in St Louis.
#avatar up for bid at this auction in Avondale, Az.
https://www.estatesales.net/AZ/Avondale/85323/2225049
Me: Oooooh a Ms Pac cabaret & a Gorf for sale also for you video game guys!
#el-toro for sale here in St Louis
https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Saint-Louis/63116/2314503
NicoVolta might call it 'ElBoro'
Quoted from bluespin:You live in Texas...I’m surprised that you’re having trouble finding big guns....
I thought that was 'required' to live in Texas????
Quoted from dc2010:Not required, however sweet tea , Big red, and bill Miller's is...
Big Red cola??? Love it-of course we don't have it up here....
And I love the BBQ- is Miller's a chain? Up here most chain BBQ is garbage.....
#8-ball-williams for sale here in Georgia-BG looks nice, cab looks like its been repainted possibly.
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Pinbot / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: October 1986
Production: 12,001
Cost: ????
Location: Clarendon Hills, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Clarendon-Hills/60514/2251320
DATES: FRI 08/09 - SAT 08/10
This sold for $1000.
I was unable to take today off to try and get this one....hope a Pinsider got it! It looked like it was in pretty good shape.....
#blue-ribbon-bally for sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Willoughby-Hills/44092/2316879
#gulfstream Apollo for sale here on the left coast.
https://www.estatesales.net/CA/Oceanside/92054/2317962?modal=true
#beach-beauty for sale here in Cave Creek, Az.
https://www.estatesales.net/AZ/Cave-Creek/85331/2316501?modal=true
#shadow & Cue Ball Wizard for sale here in Fishers, In.
https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Fishers/46037/2306964
Me: these both look like theyre in great condition from the limited pics...
Sale starts tomorrow!
Some pinsider needs to grab these!
Quoted from Daditude:I would love to own the Shadow
Me too!
Quoted from Daditude:They probably want too much for it
With estate sales-its hit or miss....
Bought my first 2 machines at one- negotiated both down from their asking price on the second day of the sale (#evel-knievel #blackwater-100), there was a Pinbot for sale local to me last week at one and I messaged about 30 min after the sale started and they said it sold already for $1000 (not sure what they were asking but it looked to be in real good shape). Most don't do presales but if they don't state that in their ad, I'll ask about it.
But ya gotta be Johnny on the spot with cash in hand to find out...part of the thrill of the chase I guess!
Quoted from pinfixer:Is it me or do they look HUO? Look at the other stuff at this place. Appears that it was a upper-middle-class family at minimum. Cabinets have no scuffs or scrapes. Somebody's going to go home with a nice game no matter what!
The map shows a lake side house...so i'd have to assume that these were well maintained machines.....
Agreed, someone will end up with some nice games, hope its not a flipper!
#bank-a-ball-gottlieb for sale here in NC.
https://www.estatesales.net/NC/Asheville/28803/2323422
Thanks bluespin
#lightning-ball for sale in Jackson, Mi. (too bad my fam sold our lake house in Michigan Center..)
https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Jackson/49201/2323974
Also for sale PS1, PS2, Sega Genesis & a NES (looks like all come with games).
Can ya tell im an old school gamer? lol
#party-zone for sale here....
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Broadview-Heights/44147/2324793
Quoted from A_Bord:Wanted to come back and say thanks for posting. Wouldn't have gotten my Moulin Rouge without this thread. Needed shopping, bumpers rebuilt and a few other adjustments but was a really great find.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Awesome! It makes my day seeing Pinsiders picking up games that they otherwise wouldn't have known about if it wasn't for this thread!
#alive for sale here..
https://www.estatesales.net/AL/Birmingham/35244/2326452
Me:ooooo look at all the NASCAR die cast cars......including an autographed one of my fav driver #17!
Williams Tom Tom for sale here.
https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Fort-Walton-Beach/32547/2316624
It must be pitch & bat day today....
#short-stop-deluxe for sale here....
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Austin/78731/2328354
I see 2 active for sale ads....these really go for that much???
#star-trek up for auction here in Garnet Valley, PA tomorrow.
1pm start for the lot the pin is in.
Bally Star Trek pinball machine (lights up but does not currently work)
Quoted from Daditude:https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Austin/78731/2328354?modal=true
1958 Williams short stop
Austin, TX[quoted image]
See post ##13620
The OP says its an 8 ball pinball, but I cant tell from the pics...im sure someone can id it from the front of the cab since the head is wrapped in cardboard....
Also a Donkey Kong for sale also...
#creature-from-the-black-lagoon
#lord-of-the-rings
#wizard-of-oz
#monster-bash
#centaur
Also Class of '81 Galaga/Ms Pac & a Sea Wolf for sale at this auction
https://www.estatesales.net/MN/North-Saint-Paul/55109/2336274
1941 spot-pool-gottlieb for sale here...
http://www.ipsnd.net/View.aspx?id=2315
no link on Pinside to this game-
https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Chicago/60659/2336067
Sale starts tomorrow.
#time-warp
#spanish-eyes
#summer-time
#superman
Online estate sale going on now.
https://www.estatesales.net/AZ/Maricopa/85138/2339715
Current bids are in the $26 range.....these look pretty clean and I see keys...……..
Quoted from bluespin:I didn't look at Pinside for nine hours this afternoon.* I read 14 posts in this forum and I thought Oh no, I'm missing out on some great deal that everyone is drooling over. Instead zero project pins were posted, talk about a pin found at an estate sale, DE Jurassic park prices, etc.
Let's try to remember the intent of this forum:
Posting project pins that we found so that others can find a good deal, and help get more pins back into playable shape which helps our hobby.
Post fully working pins that are at a great price. Ex; You find a playable but un-shopped Meteor in really nice cosmetic shape for $600. We can debate the actual value (please don't), but let's agree that's a great deal.
If you see a pin with a problem that was posted in this forum, that may not be that noticeable to everyone else, point it out.
If you think a project pin is a great deal tell everyone.
If you think it's a scam, please share and help educate the rest of us as to why.
If you see a pin for sale at an estate sale or auction, post it here. We don't care the condition. Estate sales are a crap shoot, sometime people get huo pins for a fraction of it's value, other times they want crazy money. I bought a fully working pin for less than half it's value at an estate sale. Someone else posted it in this forum @nascarrey .
If you buy something because you read about it here first, tell us.
I've posted a lot of pins in this forum, but no I'm not the Op and no I'm not in charge. I just think if we remember why @pecos started this forum, we can keep that original intent going; helping people find good deals on pins, and getting more pins up and running and back into circulation with collectors.
*Yes it is possible, and no......you won't die trying.
Very well put @bluespin. What machine did ya get at that estate sale?
I got my first 2 pins at an estate sale Evel Knievel
Blackwater 100 back in 2017.
Quoted from sndchaser:The terms say the pictures may be stock photos and the pinballs appear to be all stock photos. As does the foosball. You can see the actual items have their auction company tag on it, and these do not, and are in all different environments. Beware!
So theyre selling 'un-pictured' merchandise at an auction??? Kinda hard to bid, if you cant see what youre buying!!!
Well back to sales we can see pictures of the actual items being sold....
#teachers-pet for sale here
#grand-prix-williams for sale here
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Tyler/75707/2337186
Me:also for sale a notoriously finicky Atari Pole Position arcade game.
Quoted from FatPanda:With these estate sales, do you just show up and "get in line"? Is it an auction format? It it like a glorified garage sale? How does it work?
Each one is different. Most will not pre-sale but occasionally some do. They want you to come to the sale. I recommend getting there early to be first in line, especially if its a title you really want. Sometimes you can negotiate the price on the first day.....most wont reduce the price until the second day-although most pins don't last until the second day.
Quoted from ss-pinball:Yeah, I got my first pin at an estate auction about an hour from here. It was worth it. There were two other pins there that went for much less. (the Countdown with a see-thru backglass and new NiWumph board went for $150 right after I bought Firepower 2 for $650...I don't recall what King Kool went for--all were projects).
I'm interested in that Comet a couple of hours from here...could go for peanuts or it could be sold prior to the sale. It could really go either way. I've sent a request for better pics and additional info, citing the drive. Haven't heard back and don't think I will.
I think the trick with estate sales/auctions is to have the sale be rural.
If it isn't a hassle to show up, then several pinheads will pop in to see what's up.
I bet you do get a reply....ive only have a few estate sales where they didn't respond to a request for more/better pics....after all-if they want to sell their merchandise, they should communicate with a potential buyer.
#line-drive for sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Brecksville/44141/2342733
The auction site
https://www.bidrustbelt.com/Event/LotDetails/63515802/1972-Line-Drive-Pinball-Machine
It does show a reserve on this pin....
Quoted from bluespin:Call back and ask what the asking price is. They won't know how to take good pictures, plus they'll be busy getting things ready for the sale so they won't have time to call everyone back. Leave a brief and friendly message like "Hi my name is John, I collect pinball machines and I see that you have a Comet pinball machine for sale. I see that it isn't turned on in the pictures. Is it currently working and have you set a price yet? I ask because your quite a distance from me. If you share your asking price, and I'm not interested, I can share with other collectors that I know in the area."
I've found that usually the estate people won't set prices until a couple of days before a show. By calling and being friendly and easy to deal with you'll have more success. That's how I talked the estate seller down $400 from her asking price on Robo-War.
Yep- kill 'em with kindness!
#harlem-globetrotters-on-tour
#strikes-n-spares
#mustang-gottlieb
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/sea-shore
#hi-dolly
#extra-inning
#old-chicago
#target-pool
#joker-poker
#pennant-fever
for sale at this sale...….
https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Brooksville/34602/2344620
Edit:duplicate post-a little out of it this morning, lots of beverages this past weekend.....
#pirates-of-the-caribbean for sale here.
https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Haworth/07641/2346606
I like the custom 'instructions' card.....lol
Quoted from Murphdom:Pine Brook, NJ
Spirit of 76
https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Pine-Brook/07058/2334516
From the pics it looks very clean with very little lower pf wear.
Quoted from Murphdom:1968 Gottlieb Domino
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/San-Antonio/78254/2350350
They don't work from my android either...
#domino-gottlieb
Quoted from digdug2084:Thanks for this. Finally got the Grand Prix I was looking for. The pole position was toast, they wanted 200 for it. There was a twin jokers for 100 that was also missing parts (good for early bally legs though?), and an Exhibit Morocco that was probably past saving for 120. The backglass was missing a little, there wasn't much left of the play field.
Congrats! And you're welcome! I haven't picked up a pin in over 18 months...so i'm living vicariously through helping everyone else's pickups!
If that was closer to Chi-town, I would have picked it up!
https://www.estatesales.net/GA/Winston/30187/2343450
Last day of this sale, they finally posted a pic of the pin
#roadkings
Edit: today 50%off
#mata-hari
#flipper-pool
#johnny-mnemonic
#CLAW MACHINE
#skee ball
One machine I cant identify- bluespin ???
Quoted from jaytrem:Big money in that town. Might be worth taking a 1/2 day. I'm kinda maxed out on space right now, gotta move a wall! Thanks as always!
No prob....id rather some one here gets em than a flipper....
There's always room for 1 (or more) pins, right????
Quoted from dc2010:So....I feel like a part of the story is missing.....like the part RIGHT before the ending
So how did the sale end up happening Pecos? Did he contact you and accept your offer?
Edit- I didn't see you posted the rest of the story above.
#rodeo-brunswick
Briarwood Rodeo for sale here
https://www.estatesales.net/MN/North-Saint-Paul/55109/2359245
Never seen one of these before.....
BALLY MATA HARI PINBALL MACHINE BACKGLASS
BALLY THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN PINBALL MACHINE BACKGLASS
#eight-ball-deluxe-limited-edition for sale here...looks to be in real good condition..
https://www.estatesales.net/PA/Malvern/19355/2353992
One of my fav pins of all time....wish I could find one closer....lol
"Chalk Up!"
Quoted from Mathazar:That link is for the World Fair pin....
Thanks- too much cutting & pasting yesterday...lol
I fixed it.
Quoted from Murphdom:Gottlieb Gridiron
Boylston,MA
worcester.craigslist.org link
If someone needs me to pick this up let me know.
Very nice offer!
Does it come with the 'rug'????
#klondike
#grand-prix-williams
For sale here- I messaged the company and asked which machines they has as there was no pics yet....
Quoted from nascarrey:Klondike
Grand Prix
For sale here- I messaged the company and asked which machines they has as there was no pics yet....
https://www.estatesales.net/OR/Portland/97221/2360934
Estate sale sent me this pic last night..... 2 good looking machines!
GRANDPRIX (resized).jpgQuoted from PBEarwood:It's not in a kitchen, it's next to a hot tub and a pool is on the other side of the hot tub.
A wet bar then???
#gold-strike dont see this title too often....
For sale here....
https://www.estatesales.net/NY/East-Durham/12423/2368080
Also a Ms Pac Man, Double Dragon arcade game and a juke box.
Quoted from HHaase:That 'Mini-match' tabletop bagatelle looks kinda neat too
-Hans
I saw that too.....very interesting piece....
#star-pool-williams for sale here.
https://www.estatesales.net/VA/Fairfax/22030/2379762
Also a Gorf & Ms Pac Man.
#star-wars-episode-i for sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/GA/Atlanta/30342/2367720
Also a PGA Tour Golf
Quoted from edward472:Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Austin Powers / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: June 2001
Asking Price: $ 500
Location: Riverdale, IL
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733314613854079/
OP: Needs work, will consider best offer.
Seems legit- I messaged and she replied that its pending pickup.
$150 for a Gorf project???
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/86774
This guy had E/K & Fireball home editions for sale also...
Quoted from AUKraut:Tasty looking TX-Sector....that's going to be a HEAVILY attended auction, got a lot of quality collectibles crossing many interests!
Its an estate sale.....
Quoted from pinwhoo:All sold.
You get them?
Quoted from brenna98:Got two out of the 3.[quoted image]
Couldn't complete the 'hat trick'?? lol
Quoted from brenna98:All will clean up nice.
The TX and Jungle Lord are sample games, so the playfield art is a bit different.
There was one other guy in front of me in line that was gunning for Getaway. It’s was the only working one, so priced higher.
It’s ok. I don’t need them all. We helped each other break down and load.
Nice score!
Its also great that you guys helped each other out with the break down/load!
#capt-fantastic-and-the-brown-dirt-cowboy
For sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/PA/Bausman/17504/2401527
Also an original Pac-Man
#airport
for sale at this online auction starts today
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Broadview-Heights/44147/2404275
#star-slugger for sale at this auction today
https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Chicago/60645/2401866
Me:cool looking machine!
Quoted from ibuypinballs:I spoke with the estate sale company early today, no deals here!
1. Who dunnit: gifted to family friend
2. Fish tales $3000 (works fine)
3. Pacman $3000 (works fine)
3K for that mame???
Good luck!!!!
Quoted from MD_Pinball_Dude:Not exactly a pinball machine? Williams Slugfest: washingtondc.craigslist.org link
It's a pin!
#night-rider
for sale here....
https://www.estatesales.net/WI/Deforest/53532/2395941
Right up your alley FatPanda
Quoted from digdug2084:This machine was presold. On the off chance anyone else was thinking about it. It was in far worse shape than the single picture indicated anyway.
Sometimes they will pre-sell. You have to read the company's policy. If its not listed- and im interested- I politely email and ask them is they'll do a presale on the machine. It's hit or miss.....
Quoted from ForceFlow:Not every time. Sometimes it's a moving sale of some sort. Someone going into assisted living, a nursing home, or downsizing to an apartment.
Yep-Estate sales do not mean someone passed....
Got my first 2 pins from an estate sale (EK & BW100)....and both below market value.....
I was wondering where you've been bluespin !
#derby-day
For sale here.....
https://www.estatesales.net/PA/Williamsport/17701/2413782
Looks like its in good shape.....
#high-speed
For auction here....
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Ashtabula/44004/2415405
lots of neon signs, juke box , and a cocktail bowling game......
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:What is that cocktail bowler converted from?? The looks like a good table to turn into a multicade.[quoted image]
It almost looks home made??? I was wondering the same thing......
No complete pins here, but.....
#space-invaders back glass
#embryon back glass
Also- Galaga & space invaders (I believe) coctail games...…
https://www.estatesales.net/NH/Windham/03087/2416557
Looks like a decent Trailblazer for sale also $1350......
Quoted from Daditude:There has been a real dry spell in my area. I'm hoping something pops up soon.
Celina, Tx close?
#strange-science
For sale here...……….TODAY!!
No bids yet!
#masquerade
For sale here....
https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Adrian/49221/2426172
Looks super clean- PF & BG......
#mars-trek
#playtime
#star-pool-williams
For auction here...all bids are at $105 now.... bidding ends 12-5 @ 6pm.
#family-guy
#elvis
#wizard-of-oz
For auction here.
Ocean City, Md.
Bidding closes 12-12 at 11am
https://www.capitolonlineauctions.com/cgi-bin/mmlist.cgi?capitol30/category/ALL
Quoted from Coyote:Not sure why ANY of those were posted in the 'Project Pins' thread, honestly.
They weren't priced when I viewed the original listing.....Estate sales are a crap shoot on price...im posting to get pins in the hands of pinsiders…..some people do appreciate the leads....
#surf-champ
For sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Hickory-Hills/60457/2427735
Me: looks like coin door, pf and bg are in great shape!
Quoted from Coyote:Ah, ah, okay. My bad - that's fair.
Usually the estate sales I've seen around me have had things priced.. (in general) high for the condition..
No worries.
You're right on the pricing....but sometimes they DO presell (youll have to ask seller usually). They'll usually reduce the price as the sale goes on, so theres some diamonds in the rough out there that can be scooped up at a good price...
Quoted from yaksplat:starting at 12k, max reduction down to 6k. No pre-sell, even for asking price.
Sounds like they didn't want to sell it.
Every sale/seller is different....you don't know until you ask....gotta do the dirty work.
Quoted from rkahr:Keep them coming, @nascarrey - anything coming from an these sale is not going to be warranted or offered with expert knowledge. In my view all the auctions and estate sales should be thought of as projects.
-Rob
-visit http://www.kahr.us to get my daughterboard that helps fix WPC pinball resets or my replacement LED display boards for model H & model S Skee Ball
Roger that...until Pecos tells me otherwise!
Quoted from Pecos:I won’t tell you otherwise. Bring ‘EM on!
I, personally, am not that interested in auctions because of the commissions involved, but if it were a pin I was looking for...
Estate sales can be a good place to find a Project Pin. Question, do estate sales have commissions for the seller/auctioneer? Are the pins usually auctioned or sold for a set price? We have an online auction place here in Tucson that does a lot of estate sales and you can get some really good bargains with no commissions.
Each estate sale is different.....most don't offer presales- BUT I have seen them before!
First day is full price, then prices get reduced as the sale goes on...…
Best thing to do is message the seller and politely ask if its not stated in their 'terms'.
#grand-slam-gottlieb-1972
For sale here...
https://www.estatesales.net/TN/Madison/37115/2374944
This one will be a project... pf wear on this
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE Tips:
1. If the ad says "prices will not be given out before the sale", don't bother to ask.
2. Email the seller as it's easier to dialogue that way. I rarely get my calls returned.
3. In your email tell them that you're a collector and you've purchased several pins already. They get a lot of flakes that call/email and ask questions about pricing. They rarely have pins/arcade machines so having someone who collects these large heavy machines will motivate them to respond to you.
4. Plan on being at the sale an hour before the doors open and stand in line. If you show up just before the doors open the only thing you may leave with is a backache when you help a fellow collector (that got there earlier than you) load the pin in his suv!
5. Ask if they have discounted prices on the last day. They don't always advertise a discounted last day.
6. If the sale is three days, and you couldn't get there the first day or during the day the second day, go at the end of the second day. Ask if they will be discounting the pin the last day, and if you can pay the discounted price today, but pick it up the next day.
7. I haven't seen any commissions added at estate sales. Some add sales tax, others don't. Some accept credit cards, but charge 3% processing fees.
^ +1 for this
bluespin is right-respect the seller and more often than not-youll get rewarded....
Usually its the seller that's paying a % of the sale price. I have never been charged a commission on anything ive purchased at an estate sale..
#aquarius
For sale here...this is an auction..
https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Lone-Jack/64070/2439852
Detailed pics here...
http://dirksoulisauctions.com/Cat/LP31761-a-gottlieb-aquarius-electronic-pinball-machine
#paragon
With an awesome playfield for sale here!
https://www.estatesales.net/CA/Plumas-Lake/95961/2446155
Hope everyone has a great new year of picking up pins!
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