Go to the sale, mention the moisture, and ask for a hot deal

I was thinking that as well, but I'd expect the outside of the pin to start showing effects before the inside and from what I can tell from the so-so pictures, the coin door, rails, and lock bar look to be ok. I wonder if, like other estate sales I've been to, they have a bunch of items stuffed into one location or two locations of the house in order to keep people corralled away from other parts of the house, i.e. that semi-precarious spot between the wet bar and hot tub by the pool wasn't the actual location of the pin when the owner was using it.

$75 Argosy, can’t beat that.

siouxcity.craigslist.org link

I'm very very very tempted. Close, Cheap. But I'm not an EM guy. Have at it folks!

6.5 hrs from me. just a few hours closer and I'd be there!

I sense an auction starting.

Price dropped to $285 obo

$275 on craigslist.

-Hans

Price dropped to $500
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pinball4sale/permalink/2997498353610277/?sale_post_id=2997498353610277&rt=11

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Speakeasy / SS 2 Player
Features: AAB
Month/Year: August 1982
Production: 3,000
Cost: $600
Location: Enfield, CT
Seller: the96stang
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/840783619322597/permalink/2511551678912441/?sale_post_id=2511551678912441&rt=11

OP: I have a bally speakeasy pinball machine. The game works. The back glass is nice. The playfield has very minor wear. The worst part is that the displays sometimes light up extra segments.

I'm not interested in the game I would like to move it along. I would trade for other pinball machines.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Outer Space / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: February 1972
Production: 2,350
Cost: $475 OBO
Location: Monroe, MI
Seller: David DeSloover
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pinball4sale/permalink/2995365100490269/?sale_post_id=2995365100490269&rt=11

OP: Up for sale is this 1972 Gottlieb Outer Space 2 Player EM Pinball Machine.

Playfield has planking and backglass is faded with minor flaking but everything works as intended. None of the playfield plastics are broken.

I picked this up to do a full restore on it. However I’m currently restoring a Williams Grand Prix and need the space.

Game works just fine the way that it currently is. So you can either plug and play or give it a little extra love and get it working top notch.

$475 or best offer - first come, first served.

If I have a chance, I'll swing by Saturday and see if it's still there. If it is, I'll give it a look.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Crescendo / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: May, 1970
Production: 1,175
Cost: $400
Location: Hurricane, WV
Seller: Andrew Gillispie
Contact/Link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pinball4sale/permalink/2999405993419513/?sale_post_id=2999405993419513&rt=11

OP: I have for sale a 1970 Gottlieb Crescendo Pinball machine
This is an EM machine and was working when I got it earlier this year haven't had much time to play with it or do much work on it. IT isn't playing at the moment but if you are good with this sort of thing or have the time to go through and clean the contacts it will make a great playable project. I have some parts for it mainly relays that I know needed replaced.

Here is some info on the machine as well.
https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=590

https://pinrescue.com/games/crescendo.html

Now $600

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Jack In The Box / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: February 1973
Production: 8,300
Cost: $550
Location: Macomb, MI
Link/Contact: detroit.craigslist.org link

OP: 1975 El Dorado - working (new lamps, rubber, chrome legs) - $1500
1977 Golden Arrow - working (new lamps, plastics, rubber) - $1200
1973 Pro Pool (add-a-ball) - working (new lamps, backglass, plastics, targets, rubber) - $1200
1973 Jack in the box (JIB) - Partially working (new lamps, targets, rubber) - $550
Available: (JIB) new backglass ($275) - (JIB) new plastic set ($75)

This seller is a real good dude, too. David is the Owner of Ulek Store and does a ton of stuff for pinball: https://www.ulekstore.com/

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: James Bond 007 / SS Widebody
Mo/Year: October 1980
Production: 3,625
Cost: $700 obo
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Pinsider: 1iblind
Link/Contact: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/85438

Nitro ground shaker
400
Corsicana, TX

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2741164895915957/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball

They would need to pay me to take that off of them. Sheesh!

BUT...you never know what's underneath.

Parts baby! Parts!

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429753574560366/?ref=MESSENGER_BANNER_SEE_DETAILS&showCheckout=false

Williams flash
550
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Me: this will sell today. Act fast.

At $75 (for a good title), you can't afford not to become an EM guy.

I got him down to 350, but I ended up passing on it.

If anyone is going for it, however, I will take the assist on the "haggling" lol

I'm not that familiar with EM titles, but I wasn't aware Argosy was considered a good one.
Looks like it was snagged pretty quick either way.

-Hans

A smart guy like you would be able to figure out EMs in no time. Buy a cheap one (you missed out!) and start tinkering and learning! The nice thing about EMs is that everything is right in front of your eyes.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390739721610150/?ref=MESSENGER_BANNER_SEE_DETAILS&showCheckout=false

Skylab
150 obo

Montgomery, Texas

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#ten-stars
#phoenix
Possibly others

Freeport,NY
longisland.craigslist.org link

I keep watching this topic and I have gotten a few machines doing that but today I got to thinking in might make sense for me to reach out to other Pinsiders here also. If you live close to Central PA or are headed to the York Pinball Show in a couple weeks I am always in the market for "junk" pinball machines. Stuff too far gone to save -- blown out playfields, machines that sat outside or in a barn, heads without bodies, bodies without heads, etc.

Basically looking for "cheap" parts machines if anyone wants to clean house. Also stuff like populated playfields, boxes of parts, etc.

What do I consider "cheap" - rough woodrails $100 (or less) if local, EM's $150 to $250 depending on title and how complete, etc.

I have plenty of parts machines right now but I never mind adding more. So if you have stuff sitting just talking up space you would like to see gone feel free to drop me a PM & we can talk.

Atari Middle Earth - $700 (Denver area)
denver.craigslist.org link

OP: Bought this at the beginning of summer with the intent to do a full restoration. Ended up working more than expected and ran out of summer. Need my garage back so it's up for sale again. I did redo the legs and repaired the back glass so now all the lights work. Everything else works as it should just needs cosmetic care. My intent was to redo all the cabinet and re-stencil. It's a solid cabinet with zero water damage. it's a perfect candidate for restore and a rarer pin as Atari only dabbled in that arena a short time. $700 Call or Text

This has sold

Local to me: Gottlieb 1955 ATLAS EM ..
washingtondc.craigslist.org link

Decent deal if someone is looking for an earlier Gottlieb multi player machine but no backglass on the one and bad backglass on the other kind of kills the value on them. I would think something in the $350 to $400 range would be better for what they are but to each his own!

1958/9 , I had one yrs ago, pretty cool earlier gottlieb with roto target

It’s never good when they don’t show the backglass

Yeah, I kinda wondered about that too. I have no room or time to even consider this game but figured you guys might have a better insight on what was being offered.

It is a two-fer!!

Nothing times nothing is still nothing. Unless someone is looking for this title $500 for two of them is pushing the price point in my opinion. Someone might see it differently but no backglass kind of kills the value and when someone says paint flaking on a backglass and doesn't show a picture of that backglass you might as well assume no backglass.

1979 Williams Stellar Wars - $850 (Denver area)
fortcollins.craigslist.org link

OP: I am selling my 1979 Stellar Wars Pinball Machine by Williams. This is an early Steve Richie designed game and his first with Williams. The game has had only 2 owners and is in average shape. It is a wide body machine and is extremely heavy. Backglass is in good condition for its age. Please read entire post for more information.

I picked up this machine from the original owner and planned on shopping but need to make space. It has been upgraded with new LED's, new rubbers, a RottenDog MPU board, new flipper buttons, new key and lock, and has been deep cleaned and waxed, including retouched playfield artwork. Retouching was done using quality acrilics and is completely removable, if original condition is desired. Game is in working condition with exceptions listed below.

The few issues are still being worked on include a switch matrix issue, player 4 display degassing (intermittently working after warmup), and a power issue that resets the game when both flippers are pressed at the same time. Finally, the lower playfield "bonus x" inserts are non-original and need decals. I have not tested the coin mechanism.

I will be willing to let this machine go for $850 if game is accepted as-is. This in mind, I am currently working to make this game fully working and will then be firm on $1000.

#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.

DAMNIT I live in Montgomery and would have picked this up if I had been watching Pinside this weekend.
Don't do the Facebook though.
Someone got a deal!!

That 'Mini-match' tabletop bagatelle looks kinda neat too

-Hans

Super Circus Rifle
Chicago Coin
$50
Hudson Valley, NY

Link: hudsonvalley.craigslist.org link

More for parts than a project but still worth it.

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I saw that too.....very interesting piece....

This is near me, I can take a look in a few weeks when the auction comes up! Not terribly interested myself but I’ve always wanted to go to a local pinball auction. Only game I want is that Mrs. Pac-Man for my arcade!

I have contacted this fellow and was supposed to pick it up but things didn’t work out yesterday. Hopefully going to get it tomorrow or the next day!
If anyone else deals with him he said he has more arcade games but is incredibly flippant and seems to not give a shit about talking at all.

You thinking about restoring it?

I was thinking about saving it but the backglass is pretty tough.

Can't save them all I guess.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Hot Shots / SS
Mo/Year: April 1989
Production: 2,342
Cost: $150
Location: Lexington,KY
Link: lexington.craigslist.org link
OP:Old pinball machine, do not know if it still works or not need out of the way. If interested call or txt 859-408-5two1seven

Manufacturer: Chicago Coin
Game/Type: Sport-Parade/ Woodrail
Mo/Year: 1940
Location: Cary, IL
Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2695490583827862/
OP: Sport Parade was produced by Chicago Coin Machine Co. in 1940. In great condition for being 80 years old. Glass and back panel is in amazing condition.
Needs some work but it's a very cool piece. Pick up in Cary