Metaphorically in a good way, or sarcastically as you are loading up the games right now?

Bally
Rocket III
Em
$500
California
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/bally-rocket-iii-to-part-out-or-not-to-part-out#post-4912460

Ballypin

This CA one is in an orbit too far away and passed through a heavy asteroid field.

Wishful thinking is that there will be a nicer one ready to launch in May

The one near Atlanta is still lost in space at 1495

The one in May is probably Colson’s game. The one in Atlanta is probably the seller in Norcross that has several very desireable EMs at rediculous prices on EBay,and also sells a lot of motorcycle parts as well

Bally Playboy
Ss
$500
Charlotte
charlotte.craigslist.org link

Excellent word usage.

@bluespin. Thanks for posting. This one followed me home this morning.

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This one went for 1200. My Dad lives out that way and went to check it out for me. The guy running the sale said someone was waiting when it opened and bought it right away. My dad did get the pool table and accessories for a whopping $50 though! So not a wasted trip for him.

I need to stop teasing Colson about his Rocket III. Zale’s other game with the spinning bumper will be waiting for me at Pinfest.

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Cant find this ad?

ebay.com link: 1967 Rocket III Pinball Machine by Bally

That seller has had the same overpriced games for at least six months

It is tough to find a deal on pinballs on ebay. They usually ask double what they are worth, lol

Doesn't look overpriced to me, machine looks really nice. Maybe because its an EM people can't get over the concept they should all cost 500 max.

I would say it’s nice...not really nice. RIII is a $900 to $1200 pin, slightly higher if a cherry example including the cab. Lower if rough example or project.

His cab is pretty decent, but not great. He also has the wrong apron. It should be green, to match the top and trim (see pic), not yellow.

The problem these days is that everybody thinks (sellers) that every game is worth at least $1,000. If it’s a DMD, at least $4,000. That’s obviously not the case, but I’ve become acclimated to the circuitous bouts of pinflation.

There are plenty of EM machines priced over $1000, and not just the customary GTB wedges. Nobody can deny that a very good amount of EM’s are priced (reasonably) in the $200 to $600 range. There are always exceptions.
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Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Mars God of War / SS
Month/Year: March 1981
Production: 5,240
Cost: $425
Location: lake Lorraine, FL
Seller: Tim Steimel
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gulfcoastarcadeandpinball/permalink/2196486060491309/?sale_post_id=2196486060491309&rt=11

OP: Mars God of War Project Machine. Rare Inner Back glass is not broke. Over all good condition $425. Need to make room for AFR remake.

Manufacturer: Premier / Gottlieb
Game/Type: Bounty Hunter / SS
Month/Year: July 1985
Production: 1,220
Cost: $450
Seller: Scott Kennedy
Location: Page, AZ
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413885755408760/permalink/1463600537103948/?sale_post_id=1463600537103948&rt=11

OP: Update does not power up.
Bounty Hunter, nice back glass, decent play field, worked when stored,needs to be cleaned and o rings replaced. I am out of room . Make me a reasonable offer and it could be yours! Buyer response for shipping.

Manufacturer: Data East
Game/Type: Secret Service / SS
Month/Year: March 1988
Production: 2,741
Cost: $1,000
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Seller: Walter Gregg Young II
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/groups/?notif_t=group_activity&multi_permalinks=622506564828551

OP: Secret Service Pinball Machine 1988! Looks great and plays great!

Needs minor work. The ramp at top left needs work or replaced. 2nd player and 3rd player score display does not work. The 4 displays are all on one board and it is easy to replace the board. Machine is 30 years old and may have some quirks and flaws but none that I am aware of.

Located in Palm Bay Florida. I do not have FB messenger and I will not receive any PM’s. I can post my phone number if you wish to text.

sfbay.craigslist.org link
sfbay.craigslist.org link

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Big Deal / EM 4 player
Year: May, 1977
Production: 7,301
Cost: $100
Location: Hudson, NY
Link/Contact: catskills.craigslist.org link

OP: I have harvested some parts for one of my other machines. I removed power supply, flipper and bumper solenoids, player and coin count units and a few points score wheels.

Cabinet is good back glass has flaking.

Play field glass and legs are included.

I have a populated playfield if anyone ends up buying this project and needs parts

Do I see a Secret Service coffee table in your future

Manufacturer: Playmatic
Game/Type: #new-world / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: October 1976
Production: Unknown
Cost: $350
Manufacturer: Playmatic
Game/Type: #fiesta / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: June, 1976
Production: Unknown
Cost: $450
Location: Ohio
Pinsider: @gundam_pilot_
Contact/Link: Posted in regional for sale forum

OP: Playmatic New World Project. Clean game $350 Firm

Playmatic: Fiesta works but needs the jones plugs in the back replaced. Also the flippers need work. Essentially consider it not working until those are addressed. Again a clean game. $450 Firm

Wish i was in Alabama looks like a good deal.....maybe one of you guys can get it
bham.craigslist.org link

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Pot 'O' Gold / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: June 1965
Production: 1800
Cost: $500

atlanta.craigslist.org link

OP: intage Williams pinball machine. NOT working. Playfield appears to be in great condition. Obviously needs work but someone who knows these machines should be able to repair it. What’s it worth? Make an offer.

Me: Only 9 pinsiders own this game.

Stardust Parts $75
Wake Forest, NC

raleigh.craigslist.org link

Bally Gameshow
$1200
Raleigh, NC

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/451209522292571/

No, the parts for Data East games, and this title in particular are too hard to find. If I find an OXO parts machine then we can talk about plans to make an OXO coffee table.....

First EM game I ever owned! Very simple rule set, but fun. Backglass animation is cool. Somebody snatch that up!

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ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Mini Cycle / EM 2 player
Year: February 1970
Production: 885
Cost: ????
Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Sterling-Heights/48310/2154441?modal=true
DATES: FRI 04/05 - SAT 04/06

Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Stars / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: March 1978
Production: 5127
Cost: $800
Location: Wilmington, NC

OP: Playfield and Back Glass in Great Original Shape. Enjoyed this Machine for many years until an Issue after a Recent Move:Lights up but that's it. I believe it is something Simple but Don't have time to Figure it Out and Need the Space. Pickup in Wilmington.
$800/reasonable offers

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1894956157277522/?ref=product_details

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: The Incredible Hulk / SS
Month/Year: October 1979
Production: 6,150
Cost: ????
Location: Germantown, TN
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/TN/Germantown/38138/2175117

DATES: SAT 04/06

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Wheel of Fortune /SS
Year: October 2007
Production: 1,000
Cost: ????
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Des-Plaines/60016/2177118

DATES: FRI 04/12 - SAT 04/13

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Lord of the Rings /SS
Year: November 2003
Production: 5,100
Cost: ????
Location: Great Neck, NY
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/NY/Great-Neck/11021/2177352

DATES: SAT 04/06 - SUN 04/07

ONLINE AUCTION

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Jungle Lord / SS
Year: February 1981
Production: 6,000
Cost: ?????
Location: Baltimore, MD
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/MD/Baltimore/21208/2176959

ENDS: Monday 04/08

CONSIGNMENT STORE SALE

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Aces & Kings / EM 4 player
Production: 4,153
Location: Griffin, GA
Contact/Link: https://www.estatesales.net/GA/Griffin/30223/2178690

DATES: FRI 04/05 - SAT 04/06

1970 Williams Aces & Kings

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Hurdy Gurdy / EM 1 player
Month/Year: June 1966
Production: 3,186
Cost: ????
Location: Stratford, CT
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/CT/Stratford/06614/2178456

DATES: SAT 04/06 - SUN 04/07

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Strikes and Spares/ SS4 Player
Month/Year: August 1977
Production: 12,820
Cost: $200
Location: Okmulgee, OK

tulsa.craigslist.org link

OP: Selling my 1981 vintage bally pinball machine. It lights up but game won't start. Replaced all O rings 5 yrs ago. Have original manual. You will have to come get and load it up.

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Flip Flop / EM 4 player
Year: November 1974
Production: 5,350
Cost: ????
Location: Hernando, MS
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/MS/Hernando/38632/2142282

DATES: FRI 04/12 - SUN 04/14

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Lucky Seven / SS
Month/Year: March 1978
Production: 4,253
Cost: ????
Location: Lees Summit, MO
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Lees-Summit/64081/2169867

DATES: THU 04/04 - SAT 04/06

This is IL, not IA. Basically, it's Chicago.

ESTATE SALE

Manufacturer: Fascination Int. Inc.
Game/Type: Roy Clark Roy Clark The Entertainer / SS Cocktail 2 Player
Month/Year: September 1977
Production: Unknown
Cost: ????
Location: Atlanta, GA
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/GA/Atlanta/30345/2176893

OP: THU 04/04 - SAT 04/06

The original sales ad has been deleted.
Looks like it has already been sold.

Got to play a Wheel of Fortune yesterday. Nice playing pin. I would like to have one of these rare birds. But too far away.

Too bad you aren't closer to Louisville, KY. I have a very nice WOF that I want to sell....

Also a Joker Poker and a Moulin Rouge in that auction.

-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 and model S Skee Ball