Quoted from bluespin:Airport
Gottlieb em
$250
Cherry Hill, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495208617395027?view=permalink&id=2617156968533514
Playfield has definitely seen better days...
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Quoted from cottonm4:Looks to me you did not read what Chrispin wrote. He was the 1st caller. And made a deal for more money that the seller was asking. The seller said SOLD. And then the seller turned it into an auction. The seller did not give Chrispin the chance to even match the $1400.00. Do I hear $1500.00? I got 15, now 16, now 16, and 17, now 17, and now 18. ....
No, I read it. What I don't like is that Joe "the collector" in Commack spewed his "opinion" to the seller which in turn made the seller increase his price and started an auction sale. All I am saying if you're not caller "1" just give your information to the seller and ask if the buyer doesn't show then give me a chance to buy. Just don't voice your opinion on price, condition and retail value on a working machine in question. Give the guy that was lucky to be caller "1" to get a good/great deal and call it a day as maybe you will be caller "1" on the next one!
Just missed out on a Batman Forever locally that sold for $1,500. Guy posted it on CL asking for any offers. Said machine had been stored in his garage for 2 years and no longer worked. It would turn on, but DMD all garbled and would not start a game. Easy fix, I thought to myself. Reached out to him, but said someone had already jumped ahead of me and was coming to look at it with an offer. Sold in less than 15 minutes. 
Genie
$800 obo
Commack, ny
Pinsider JOEYDPINBALL
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-genie-24
Quoted from GTO:Just missed out on a Batman Forever locally that sold for $1,500. Guy posted it on CL asking for any offers. Said machine had been stored in his garage for 2 years and no longer worked. It would turn on, but DMD all garbled and would not start a game. Easy fix, I thought to myself. Reached out to him, but said someone had already jumped ahead of me and was coming to look at it with an offer. Sold in less than 15 minutes.
They only thing I see around here on CL anymore are either overpriced pins, or more frequently, WTB pinball adds. The WTBs are every where.
Quoted from cottonm4:They only thing I see around here on CL anymore are either overpriced pins, or more frequently, WTB pinball adds. The WTBs are every where.
Facebook tends to have postings much more frequently, but they are overpriced the majority of the time as well.
Having said that, there are occasionally good deals that pop up on Craigslist and Facebook but they disappear almost instantly. I may have finally secured a good deal around my area, but we'll see.
All comes down to patience...and having proper alerts setup on Craigslist, lol
It's not a project. It is nice looking pin. $800.00. Missouri.
kansascity.craigslist.org link
"Antique 1969 Pinball machine for sale or trade: Fully restored, excellent condition, works well. All new rubbers, paint and glass restored. Includes keys, original schematics and owners manual, plus original sales flyer (sent to video arcades). Works with nickles, dimes or quarters.
$800, or will trade for working Celestar Nexstar 6SE or 8SE motorized telescope of equal value."
Quoted from HydrogenHuman:Facebook tends to have postings much more frequently, but they are overpriced the majority of the time as well.
Having said that, there are occasionally good deals that pop up on Craigslist and Facebook but they disappear almost instantly. I may have finally secured a good deal around my area, but we'll see.
All comes down to patience...and having proper alerts setup on Craigslist, lol
I bought my Big Game 4 years ago on CL. It had been listed for 19 days. Now, it would be gone in 10 minutes.
Quoted from cottonm4:I bought my Big Game 4 years ago on CL. It had been listed for 19 days. Now, it would be gone in 10 minutes.
The pandemic appears to be making people buy crazy! Great for sellers, not so much for us looking for a good deal...
Hypothetically speaking, if someone was selling a Flash pinball machine that had a decent playfield and cabinet, no backglass, and had battery/corrosion damage on the board...what would be a realistic price to offer for it?
flash is one of the most common and mass produced games around. Hence why the prices stay so low. There are tons of them out there. without a backglass. I think you would be hard pressed to get $600 out of one. If the boards are really nice, maybe $800.
Quoted from HydrogenHuman:Hypothetically speaking, if someone was selling a Flash pinball machine that had a decent playfield and cabinet, no backglass, and had battery/corrosion damage on the board...what would be a realistic price to offer for it?
Ballpark? $500 maybe
Quoted from gdonovan:Ballpark? $500 maybe
It already sold, but yeah that was the price the seller was offering.
Quoted from cottonm4:I bought my Big Game 4 years ago on CL. It had been listed for 19 days. Now, it would be gone in 10 minutes.
Yeah. Flippers are too fast to beat when getting those deals.
Quoted from bluespin:Genie
$800 obo
Commack, ny
Pinsider joeydpinball
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-genie-24
Joe in Commack?
Quoted from HHaase:Joe in Commack?
I was wondering if someone would make that connection. Yes it's the same guy.
T3 at a garage sale in the Pittsburgh area. No info about condition in the ad:
Quoted from tomdrum:T3 at a garage sale in the Pittsburgh area. No info about condition in the ad:
pittsburgh.craigslist.org link
It is a T2 and the garage sale is NEXT Saturday 7-18. Who is going to be there TODAY to snag it ?
Eight Ball
Bally ss
Colts Neck, nj
https://www.facebook.com/groups/840783619322597?view=permalink&id=3168655323202070
Quoted from bluespin:Eight Ball
Bally ss
Colts Neck, nj
https://www.facebook.com/groups/840783619322597?view=permalink&id=3168655323202070
Compared to the $2700 one I saw on Craigslist earlier, this one feels like a steal by comparison! Haha.
Williams Heat Wave needs cab repair
I had the suggested price in the ad and lowered it to 800
Quoted from tomdrum:T3 at a garage sale in the Pittsburgh area. No info about condition in the ad:
pittsburgh.craigslist.org link
Here is the info I got when I emailed:
"The machine is still available. When I placed the ad, I just threw up a picture without it plugged in. So here are some more pictures plus information about the machine. If you are seriously interested please contact my husband at (Edited). Thank You!
1991 Williams Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Machine works and is playable.
Condition is good, with some cabinet and playfield wear and tear.
Some extra parts and cleaning items included.
$1500"
Quoted from Daditude:Here is the info I got when I emailed:
"The machine is still available. When I placed the ad, I just threw up a picture without it plugged in. So here are some more pictures plus information about the machine. If you are seriously interested please contact my husband at (Edited). Thank You!
1991 Williams Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Machine works and is playable.
Condition is good, with some cabinet and playfield wear and tear.
Some extra parts and cleaning items included.
$1500"
Great deal here!
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:Great deal here!
Is someone going to pick it up? Wish I had the time off from work
#grand-prix-williams
OP: Grand Prix pinball game in decent shape, needs some adjustments. Bonus unit not scoring 100 properly and player unit skips sometimes. Back glass gear shape with little fading. Playfield is decent with one of the big arrow inserts starting to raise. 500 obo trades considered + cash as needed.
Me: If you want me to grab it for you let me know and I will. We can work out pick up or shipping arrangements later. I’m really enjoying that sweet paint job 
Overpriced Bally Wizard project:
ebay.com link: Bally Wizard Pinball Machine Project or parts
Quoted from ecrc99:Diamond Jack
Fixer-upper outside Schenectady $150.
Too far for me to go right now.
Thanks for posting. I contacted them, haven't heard back yet, but it's late.
Quoted from bluespin:Astro
Gottlieb em
$500
Sackets Harbor NY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495208617395027?view=permalink&id=2617156968533514
Me: Rough playfield and cabinet. Major project for someone.
I have been trying to contact this guy to purchase but I get no response. If anyone knows how to reach him please let me know. I want to restore this.
Quoted from ecrc99:Diamond Jack
Fixer-upper outside Schenectady $150.
Too far for me to go right now.
albany.craigslist.org link
Damn I saw this a few days ago, apologies for not posting it here! Learned severely out-of-touch for what EMs are highly desirable, I’ve passed on this and Majorettes for a couple hundred bucks. Lesson learned.
Bally - Midway Party Animal in Ohio
I hope you dont mind the dust and the bad picture.
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Wauseon/43567/2565123
Bally (resized).pngHave to hurry on this one...
Big Indian San Antoino
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Terrell-Hills/78209/2588736
Indian (resized).png#Aladdin's Castle
$450
Oklahoma City, OK
oklahomacity.craigslist.org link
Quoted from Ritewing:Have to hurry on this one...
Big Indian San Antoino
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Terrell-Hills/78209/2588736
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Ritewing see post #17299
Quoted from Ritewing:Bally - Midway Party Animal in Ohio
I hope you dont mind the dust and the bad picture.
https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Wauseon/43567/2565123
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See post #17051.
Ritewing -you hockey player?
Stingray
Stern
$300
4 Square
Gottlieb em
$300
Reno, nv
Pinsider 
r5g
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99170
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99171
Me: Great deal for someone local.
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:Damn I saw this a few days ago, apologies for not posting it here! Learned severely out-of-touch for what EMs are highly desirable, I’ve passed on this and Majorettes for a couple hundred bucks. Lesson learned.
and you're right around the corner
Quoted from bluespin:Stingray
Stern
$300
4 Square
Gottlieb em
$300
Reno, nv
Pinsider r5g
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99170
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99171
Me: Great deal for someone local.
I saw these earlier today. Really great deals! Too far away for me unfortunately.
Quoted from BorgDog:Come on man, you can do 600 miles!
I should bump this comment and let it be known that 500 miles range came in useful. I’ve now completed my furthest ever pinball buy. 7.5 hours in the car to pick it up. I’m finishing the journey home tomorrow after stopping to hang with relatives a few hours down the road.
#grand-slam-gottlieb-1972
$700 OBO. Seller claims these sell for "$2000 or more" online, lol.
May be possible to negotiate lower, but who knows.
Located in Marshfield, Mass.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3326419704068172
grandslam.jpg#rock
Location:Cary, IL
Price: $300
OP: Needs some work. Turns on but ball return stopped working. Have keys to item and manual.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1912672965542331/
Quoted from nascarrey:See post #17051.
ritewing -you hockey player?
I used to be. Now watching hockey gets me tired....
Quoted from edward472:Rock
Location:Cary, IL
Price: $300
OP: Needs some work. Turns on but ball return stopped working. Have keys to item and manual.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1912672965542331/
5 damn minutes from me and I missed out
Quoted from newovad:I should bump this comment and let it be known that 500 miles range came in useful. I’ve now completed my furthest ever pinball buy. 7.5 hours in the car to pick it up. I’m finishing the journey home tomorrow after stopping to hang with relatives a few hours down the road.
Ahhh. You just got your long distance cherry popped. Before you know it, you will be saying "1000 miles is not that far away for this particular pin." 
Quoted from vdojaq:5 damn minutes from me and I missed out
Think of it as saving your $300 towards a better title...
Quoted from John_In_WI:Think of it as saving your $300 towards a better title...
OR he could have fixed it up and sold it for $1,000 fully working and applied the $700 in equity towards a pin that he really wants.
Meteor
Classic Stern
$500
Ionia, MI
Pinsider HamDandsome
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99195
Me: Want this, but so far away. Looks like a good candidate to restore or convert to a QS or SG.
Quoted from bluespin:Meteor
Classic Stern
$500
Ionia, MI
Pinsider hamdandsome
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99195
Me: Want this, but so far away. Looks like a good candidate to restore or convert to a QS or SG.
I saw the one too. I would 100% get it if I were closer. If any pinsiders live within driving distance, I would recommend picking it up before it's gone.
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