Black Hole
Gottlieb, 1981
Dogies
Bally, 1968
Four Seasons
Gottlieb, 1968
Meteor
Stern Electronics, 1979
Show Boat
Gottlieb, 1961
Strikes and Spares
Bally, 1978Quoted from Skidave:I guarentee that machine is in worse shape than the few lousy pics show. And that price is way high.
How do you know this machine, please? The FB ad shows it is in Illinois. You show you live in York PA.
How "way high" is the price?
Is it worth an offer? You have seen it?
Quoted from cottonm4:How do you know this machine, please? The FB ad shows it is in Illinois. You show you live in York PA.
How "way high" is the price?
Is it worth an offer? You have seen it?
No I have not seen it. I live in Michigan and found it through FB.
I know it's on many people's wish list.
Quoted from cottonm4:How do you know this machine, please? The FB ad shows it is in Illinois. You show you live in York PA.
How "way high" is the price?
Is it worth an offer? You have seen it?
My gripe is...like many other for sale ads on various sites...not enough photos and real descriptions. I get it, the owner might not know the lingo, but photos are the truth. Not enough photos and it is better to be honest and list what's wrong (again maybe perfect in this case). Seeing the wear around the flippers leads me to believe the rest is rough and therefore priced high.
Quoted from Skidave:My gripe is...like many other for sale ads on various sites...not enough photos and real descriptions. I get it, the owner might not know the lingo, but photos are the truth. Not enough photos and it is better to be honest and list what's wrong (again maybe perfect in this case). Seeing the wear around the flippers leads me to believe the rest is rough and therefore priced high.
It is priced high for the current state of the machine. There appears to be some playfield paint loss in a few areas, the zipper flippers do not appear to be working properly, the rubbers are old and the spot in the playfield between the flippers is an issue. The cabinet and BG appear to be in very good shape.
If you have the skills to correct what appear to be minor cosmetic problems as well as going through all the mechanical components, it should clean up pretty nice.
It is overpriced as it sits.
Quoted from Garrett:It is priced high for the current state of the machine. There appears to be some playfield paint loss in a few areas, the zipper flippers do not appear to be working properly, the rubbers are old and the spot in the playfield between the flippers is an issue. The cabinet and BG appear to be in very good shape.
If you have the skills to correct what appear to be minor cosmetic problems as well as going through all the mechanical components, it should clean up pretty nice.
It is overpriced as it sits.
Here in the tri-state area it would already be gone at that price.
Quoted from Skidave:I guarentee that machine is in worse shape than the few lousy pics show. And that price is way high.
Quoted from cottonm4:How do you know this machine, please? The FB ad shows it is in Illinois. You show you live in York PA.
How "way high" is the price?
Is it worth an offer? You have seen it?
Quoted from Skidave:My gripe is...like many other for sale ads on various sites...not enough photos and real descriptions. I get it, the owner might not know the lingo, but photos are the truth. Not enough photos and it is better to be honest and list what's wrong (again maybe perfect in this case). Seeing the wear around the flippers leads me to believe the rest is rough and therefore priced high.
Quoted from Garrett:It is priced high for the current state of the machine. There appears to be some playfield paint loss in a few areas, the zipper flippers do not appear to be working properly, the rubbers are old and the spot in the playfield between the flippers is an issue. The cabinet and BG appear to be in very good shape.
If you have the skills to correct what appear to be minor cosmetic problems as well as going through all the mechanical components, it should clean up pretty nice.
It is overpriced as it sits.
I am aware of marketing a pin with just a bare minimum of long distance pics. A friend of mine got snookered in such a scenario.
Other than saying the machine is working as it should be working, the seller has not made any other claims. This is the point where if I was interested in this pin, I would contact the seller and ask some questions about the condition, more pics, etc.
I am reasonably certain this pin is not super hot and a prospect would have time to try and bargain the seller. But there are those pins where if you want them you just say, " I am your buyer. Consider it sold." I have played this game both ways.
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The rubbers are old. So what? A few dollars and 30 minutes and you will have brand new rubbers.
And there is wear on the play field. It is a 50 year old machine. Were you expecting perfection?
I see some paint wear above the flippers at the 3 rollover buttons. And there is some of the paint (?) missing at the right flipper ( that looks like it needs adjusted).
Looks to be in pretty good shape to me.
You say the price is way too high. How much too high? Are you a buyer prospect? Do you have an offer in mind? Make him an offer. He does not say "Firm" in his ad.
Quoted from cottonm4:I am aware of marketing a pin with just a bare minimum of long distance pics. A friend of mine got snookered in such a scenario.
Other than saying the machine is working as it should be working, the seller has not made any other claims. This is the point where if I was interested in this pin, I would contact the seller and ask some questions about the condition, more pics, etc.
I am reasonably certain this pin is not super hot and a prospect would have time to try and bargain the seller. But there are those pins where if you want them you just say, " I am your buyer. Consider it sold." I have played this game both ways.
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The rubbers are old. So what? A few dollars and 30 minutes and you will have brand new rubbers.
And there is wear on the play field. It is a 50 year old machine. Were you expecting perfection?
I see some paint wear above the flippers at the 3 rollover buttons. And there is some of the paint (?) missing at the right flipper ( that looks like it needs adjusted).
Looks to be in pretty good shape to me.
You say the price is way too high. How much too high? Are you a buyer prospect? Do you have an offer in mind? Make him an offer. He does not say "Firm" in his ad.
For me, I totally agree. I'm a Bally fan and if I really wanted that 4 Million I'd be that guy, regardless if the price is a bit high. I can go through the machine top to bottom and touch up paint. So when I look for a title that is a must have, would prefer to see a good cabinet, playfield plastics if no reproductions are available and solid BG.
Most sellers are somewhat reasonable, will often use a link to Pinside so they can get an idea of pricing.
I have a 4MBC and it’s a family favorite. It’s a keeper for us. I had a spare playfield so I just sent it out to have it professionally restored so that I could swap it into my game.
Quoted from Murphdom:I have a 4MBC and it’s a family favorite. It’s a keeper for us. I had a spare playfield so I just sent it out to have it professionally restored so that I could swap it into my game.
I got to play one at TPF several years ago. That skill shot is second to none.
Quoted from cottonm4:I got to play one at TPF several years ago. That skill shot is second to none.
Fireball and Fireball Classic as well.
Big Casino
Gottlieb em
$500
St Paul, mn
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096410190961578/
Triple Strike
Williams em
$375 obo
Pinsider pinheadpierre
Davis, Ca
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/139682
Quoted from gdonovan:Here in the tri-state area it would already be gone at that price.
Here one in the tristate area for less!
Quoted from CrisCrow:Here one in the tristate area for less!
boston.craigslist.org link
Whaaa...how has that not sold yet?! I'm almost tempted to get it.
Quoted from HydrogenHuman:Whaaa...how has that not sold yet?! I'm almost tempted to get it.
Can someone tell me why this is a desirable one? Just curious...
Quoted from scootss:Can someone tell me why this is a desirable one? Just curious...
Zipper flippers!
Quoted from scootss:Can someone tell me why this is a desirable one? Just curious...
Great skill shot and zipper flippers.
Quoted from scootss:Can someone tell me why this is a desirable one? Just curious...
Zipper Flippers
Skill Shot
MULTI Ball
Dinosaur Cage Match to the Death with blood and bones
Burlap bag plastics
You had me at zipper flippers
Quoted from HydrogenHuman:Whaaa...how has that not sold yet?! I'm almost tempted to get it.
Better price
Better playfield
Cabinet looks painted
Spanish Eyes in Michigan with good looking playfield and BG but looks like it's been in storage for a while.
$450
Pro Football no legs and box of parts in Youngstown OH listed for $500
Quoted from scootss:Oh I get it...zipper flippers. That is some crazy voodoo! Thanks for the responses.
Quoted from Ballypin:Dinosaur Cage Match to the Death with blood and bones
I had no choice but to add this pin to my wishlist.
Quoted from Garrett:Pro Football no legs and box of parts in Youngstown OH listed for $500
Thanks! Just messaged seller since it's just a couple hours away. But it figures I'm on vacation this week in Wildwood NJ!
Quoted from bluespin:I had no choice but to add this pin to my wishlist.
Don't be reading my post in the "Game You Brought Home" thread and think I would drive to Michigan or Boston for ya
Little Chief
Williams em
$300 obo
Pinsider paintpins
Middlesex, nj
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/139779
Quoted from Ballypin:Don't be reading my post in the "Game You Brought Home" thread and think I would drive to Michigan or Boston for ya
Darn!
Quoted from AndrewP:Alpine Club
$200
Sellersville, PA
facebook.com/marketplace/item/788732779090302/A real looker, cab/door looks nice, has chrome flippers.
Repaint......
Quoted from AndrewP:Alpine Club
$200
Sellersville, PA
facebook.com/marketplace/item/788732779090302/A real looker, cab/door looks nice, has chrome flippers.
Thanks for the heads up! Heading over to pickup.
Edit: It's gone.
Located in Glen Falls, NY
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1134377697293034/
"Looks like a few wires have come loose as it did work before shipping here. Includes manual and schematics, keys.
24-Hour pickup in Glens Falls, NY required. Save it from the landfill!"
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Quoted from HydrogenHuman:FREE Trident (well, the seller didn't say a price so I'm assuming free)
Located in Glen Falls, NY
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1134377697293034/
"Looks like a few wires have come loose as it did work before shipping here. Includes manual and schematics, keys.
24-Hour pickup in Glens Falls, NY required. Save it from the landfill!"
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24 hour pickup, must be outside. 
Quoted from poppapin:24 hour pickup, must be outside.
I bought my Paragon for $100 and it was stored outside for 24 hours before I picked it up. Maybe I overpaid. 
Chicago Coin
Super Flipper
Project
Multnomah Co, OR
Oper- 1975 Super Flipper Pinball Arcade Machine. Looks complete and in good cosmetic condition, project untested as is. Trade for project pinball machine or cash offer.
Me - looks like Pong meets pinball.
Stellar Wars
Williams ss
$200
Pinsider 
Pinpower
Stafford, va
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/139937
Quoted from bluespin:Stellar Wars
Williams ss
$200
Pinsider Pinpower
Stafford, va
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/139937
I hope someone gets it and gives it some love. Stellar Wars is a ton of fun to play though those drop targets tend to be an eternal source of difficulty.
Quoted from mark532011:I hope someone gets it and gives it some love. Stellar Wars is a ton of fun to play though those drop targets tend to be an eternal source of difficulty.
You can buy these new drop target boards for early Williams pins.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1285-troxel-repair/05180-nmp-sensors-for-williams-1st-generation-drop-targets
troxel
Full House
Williams em
$100
Wichita, Kansas
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615196899976605/
Space Mission
Williams EM
$100
Manhattan Beach, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1443872310
River Boat
Williams em
$650
Detroit, mi
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495208617395027/permalink/3176561369259735/
Quoted from mark532011:I hope someone gets it and gives it some love. Stellar Wars is a ton of fun to play though those drop targets tend to be an eternal source of difficulty.
I assume it's long gone, but I reached out. About a 5 hour drive for me
Quoted from songofsixpence:I assume it's long gone, but I reached out. About a 5 hour drive for me
good luck...I hope you get it!
Quoted from Randy_G:good luck...I hope you get it!
I also reached out but got zero response
Quoted from shimoda:I also reached out but got zero response
Same here; no response.
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