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There are too many here to list all. They are being sold cash and carry this dec 8th in castle pines, Colorado. GREAT prices
If anyone goes, i am very interested in the williams olympic hockey pin. Feel free to contact me.
Quoted from tenjuna:Any pinbots ever come across this thread? I would love to resurrect one.
You just missed out on a pinbot in the north dallas, TX area about a week ago. The same guy still has a road kings, i believe
4 project pins for 600, or will sell individually.
Turf king, mayfair, speakeasy, (4th is unknown)
Valley mills, Texas
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Speakeasy / SS 2 Player
Month/Year: August, 1982
Production: 3,000
Cost: Make Offer*
Location: Valley Mills, TX
Seller: Billy Schlasman
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/permalink/1180064252147492/?sale_post_id=1180064252147492&rt=11
OP: Make offer play field looks to be in good condition make me an offer
*Someone suggested a price of $200
I visited the seller and bought the speakeasy.
He still has a williams OXO machine (working), an incredibly rare 1950 bally turf king, williams casanova, gottleib Mayfair, and gottleib grand slam. He is looking to sell individually or give an incredible bulk price.
Quoted from cottonm4:And your 2nd pin was not on your wish list They will really start multiplying now.
For sure! If I had more money, I would already have a room full!
Quoted from kermit24:Is anyone able to see this listing on FB?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/463647494161527/
I would like to get in touch with the seller.
Thanks,
Eric
It says it has been sold. I know of one close to me, however.
Quoted from kermit24:Beware on this one! One of the photos of the Dipsy Doodle is absolutely my photo I took when I listed my game. I didn't end up selling it. Looks like the photos of this game are four different machines.
Good looking out
1 week later
Quoted from bluespin:ONLINE AUCTION
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Dodge City / EM 4 Player
Month/Year: July 1965
Production: 3,175
Cost: The future is uncertain
Location: Addison, TX
Link/Contact: https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Addison/75001/2093730
ENDS: SAT 12/22
Me: Seller sealed the backglass...DIY gone wrong
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This auction is less than 5 minutes from my work. I put a max bid of 100 bucks (there is also an auction buyers premium of 18%). I lost out to someone that bid 120. It needed a lot of work, which is why I figured that into my bid.
Im probably better off. I already have a project pin, and this one needed some SERIOUS help.
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:Still on the hunt for a "two steps from the dump" Taxi project. Reasonably complete in any condition.
Shawn
Quoted from dasvis:Me too
Me 3
I guess i should ask....does anyone have any parts for a bally speakeasy, gottlieb haunted house, or bally Motordome??
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Sega
Game/Type: South Park / DMD
Year: February 1999
Production: 2,800 (?)
Cost: $1,950
Location: Columbia Station, OH
Seller: Bryan Holmgren
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/840783619322597/permalink/2074688645932082/?sale_post_id=2074688645932082&rt=11
OP: Semi-working players game. Currently no coils firing. Wear at drops.
Northern Ohio
Already contacted. It is sold.
Quoted from bluespin:ESTATE SALE
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: #earthshaker / SS
Month/Year: February 1989
Production: 5,257
Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: #elvira-and-the-party-monsters / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: October 1989
Production: 4,000
Manufacturer: Midway / Williams
Game/Type: #addams-family / DMD
Month/Year: March 1992
Production: 20,270
Cost: ????
Location: Overland Park, KS
Contact/Link:
DATES: THU 01/10 - SAT 01/12
Me: They also have a foosball table, electronic darts machine, pool table and Pole Position arcade machine
Is there any contact/website info?
Quoted from Colsond3:Shit, I might as well just rent a U-Haul, come out there and take everything in the wine cellar too.
Or if the house is available, just leave everything in there and looks like I’m moving to Kansas.
Be careful...they don't like eagles fans there
Quoted from Colsond3:Easy there fellas. They might not like my teams, but they will certainly like this game I’m in the middle of restoring.
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Are you selling any games or projects?
Quoted from Colsond3:Should be listing a few in the next couple days.
Could you pm me?
Quoted from Dallas_Pin:Not sure if it helps your cause, but I am 90% sure I will be around KC, Kansas on Sunday to pick up 2 unlisted pins. I can pick up others and bring back to Dallas for shipping if interested. I would have to rent something though (probably a closedtrailer- cheaper), as I can only get 2 pins in my truck. I could prep for STI for your delivery. Help with Uhaul trailer fees and some $ for effort..
I contacted the estate sale on price info for those pins and they never got back to me. If they were a decent price, i would be in on it. If that earthshaker is reasonable, please let me know. I can send you the money for it.
I have a project pin for sale here on pinside classifieds. It is for a Bally speakeasy machine. I am located in the dfw area.
Quoted from bluespin:I see your ad is a wtb for a backglass. I don’t see a project pin for sale
It is under another listing. Here is the info:
Bally Speakeasy - 400
Project. I am in the middle of restoring it. I have 2 sets of plastics, brand new rubbers and pinballs, custom apron cards and originals, manual and schematics, 2 sets of card flyaways, extra rom chip, brand new bulbs with extras as well, full brand new plunger mechanism, and brand new playfield glass, and extra lane plastics and fuses. Apron is included, just not pictured. I have gone through and cleaned and waxed it.
No backglass.
Quoted from dasvis:Come on you guys, you are going to hurt my feeling
Chum is fum. A spongebob squarepants reference. You don't see those everyday...I thought you would appreciate it.
Quoted from RoyGBev:You should learn how to work on them. They are amazing. If I can do it anyone can. Capersville looks fun. With 4 Million BC I just can't get past the look of it. It's ugly and dull looking to me. I passed on a nice Bally Joust about a year ago and regret it now.
Where is the capersville? I would like to have that one
Quoted from PoBoyPinball:I’ll call this game a pin of opportunity. Not one I was looking for but was leaving a job I’ve been on for the last couple weeks and passing right by where it was so I figured I’d take a look and guess followed me home.
How does it look?
I have a 1966 Bally Six Sticks EM pinball machine project. It was the first production 6 player pinball and it is exceedingly RARE. It is a very nice Hockey themed pinball.
Playfield appears to be in nice condition, the BG is pretty good too. The cabinet needs some love.
Pm me if interested.
1 week later
Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Six Sticks/ Hockey EM
Production: 1,410
Cost: $200
Location: Rockwall, TX
Link/Contact: Daditude
'Six Sticks' was the first 6-player production pinball machine. The back glass is very nice with minor imperfections only. Pin appears complete. Very rare title.
Added over 5 years ago:Sold
Quoted from bluespin:SHUFFLE BOWLER
1962 United Lancer Shuffle Bowler
$250 Now $200
Irving, TX
Seller: Shawn Christian / Pinsider dallas_pin
I picked up this shuffle bowler in Oklahoma a few years ago but never got around to getting it setup and playable. The seller said it had been working until about a year before I bought it when a few relay actuator plates cracked. It is missing one of the plastic score reels but has the mechanism. My current game room plan does not have a spot for this and I need to free up storage space so I can get rid of more units so this must go. Currently asking less than what I have into the game. It is very heavy and moves as two large pieces. I can deliver with my truck and liftgate within the DFW metroplex for $100 extra. Game currently located in storage in Carrollton, TX.
I happen to know Shawn is a solid guy to deal with. He also has a ton of other pins he is going to sell.
Quoted from Ballypin:If only you were closer....
I will be at TPF, if you are going.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:Anyone check on this one? I have no facebook but might be interested.
It has sold already
Quoted from bluespin:You wouldn't believe the number of people that pm me thinking that the games that I post are mine. lol
Soooooo......what do you have for sale?
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Super-Flite / EM
Year: July 1974
Production: 5,977
Cost: $200 OBO
Location: North Richland Hills, TX
Seller: Steve Gluck
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/?fref=nf
OP: I got a problem of buying things i dont need. I will never have time for it. 200 obo
The backglass on this machine is shattered and patched together by tape (I saw the picture). He also says it was never plugged in, which likely means it doesn't light up at all.
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Data East
Game/Type: Monday Night Football / SS
Month/Year: September 1989
Production: 1,492
Cost: $500
Location: Canfield, OH
Pinsider: skypilot
Contact/Link: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/monday-night-football-project-parts
OP: Project or parts machine I’m guessing parts unless you’re extremely enthusiastic. Game came in a group of other games. Water damage to the cabinet. Best offer to get this thing out of my garage.
Anyone live in ohio or near that who could get this to TPF? I am interested in this pin, but I live in Texas. Please pm me if you could pick it up or know someone that can.
I have a gottlieb haunted house project for sale. I prefer to sell locally or possibly at the Texas Pinball Festival (I live near it and will be there 2 or all 3 of the days).
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Haunted House
Year: July 1982
Cost: 1,500 obo
Location: Rockwall, TX (next to Dallas)
Link/Contact:
Pm me
Already Sold
Quoted from tomdrum:Here's one you don't see often. Project Bally Fathom in Indiana on auction on 3/2/2019. If only I was closer...….
https://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/3181203/fp28.cgi
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3181203.html?kwd=fathom&zip=46203&category=0
Quoted from cottonm4:Oh hell, you know you want it.
It is an online auction. If you win the bid, Google Earth says you only have a 444 mile one way trip. One night in a motel. Or if you are really adventurous, you could leave early in the morning and could be there in 7 hours. Then load up and head home. Of course, this time of year the weather could stick it to you.
I looked at your collection. You need this Fathom
If this was a game I was looking for I would be all over this.
I am signing off to mapquest how far this is away from me.....
Quoted from sndchaser:Why didn't you work on that Black Hole?
Because I don't have one...?
Lol
Quoted from sndchaser:I thought I saw you selling a project Black Hole a week ago. My bad.
I had a haunted house
Quoted from robertmee:That one has been listed a long time. Doesn't seem like such a bad deal but I know nothing about the title. It's been listed about as long as the $3k Pharoah.
If it is a good working game, 750 is good. 3k is double what pharoah should cost, however.
3 weeks later
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Wiggler / EM 4 player
Year: August 1967
Production: 3,410
Cost: Package deal - $700
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Seller: Bobby Niefer
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/permalink/1246434548843795/?sale_post_id=1246434548843795&rt=11
OP: I have a Bally wiggler project machine that also comes with another lower cabinet and populated Playfield and a brand-new Repro backglass....... the pictures included in this listing are of the other Wiggler that I just had Keith restore so you can see how beautiful this game can be.......... these are not pictures of the project machine
Me: Only three Pinsiders own this machine
Super solid guy with a great price on an incredibly rare machine.
Quoted from cottonm4:So, Keith Holbrook has been elevated to first name only status. He is good. And his wait times keep getting longer. But I had not thought of prospect that he would achieve the status that we could say, "Keith restored my play field." and everybody would "know" who Keith is.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Can you imagine stopping at a car lot because your dream car just showed up on the front line, only to have the sales rep tell you this "fine automobile is not for sale. It is just a teaser. The one we are really selling is that beat up POS over in the back corner".
I think that is called bait-and-switch.
You can play Bobby's "holbrook" restoration wiggler at TPF. Im sure you could pick up the project wiggler there as well...and tell him about your bait and switch theory.
Quoted from canoncitypb:Anyone have a project Bally SS Beat the Clock?
Quoted from bluespin:“Post Project Pins for sale here”
While we are asking, does anyone have a medieval madness project for sale?
Lololololololol
Quoted from CollinT:Sent an email 15 hours too late, no response
I emailed too...zero response.
Quoted from bluespin:Not a scam. There was contact info in the top of the ad. Also if it was a scam he would have responded to the buyer. I bought the following extremely cheap projects last year thinking they might be a scam:
Rocky Bullwinkle
Stern Nugent
Tx sector
Etc
I reached out to him very quickly, but i suppose someone could have beat me to it.
We don't see too many good project pins here in Texas. bluespin feel free to help us find some in this "neck of the woods" while your here at TPF
Quoted from vec-tor:bluespin have fun at TPF this weekend and all other pinsideders; out and about at TPF.
Have a great time.
Just met John (bluespin )
Great guy. Always awesome to meet pinsiders!!
Quoted from edward472:Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: James Bond /SS 4 player
Year: October 1980
Production: 3625
Cost: $300
Location: Charlotte, NC
charlotte.craigslist.org link
OP:
For sale are two Gottlieb James Bond 007 pinball machines. These are two parts/project games. They could both be combined to make a decent game if you were to take the time to do so. They do not have boards in the heads or displays. Also they do not have lockdown bars. There is only one backglass. Overall there are some pretty hard to find parts and plastics included. If you would like more detailed pics let me know. Thanks
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
Oooooooohhhh! So many games i want and so far away!!!!
Argggghhhhhh!!!!!
Quoted from edward472:That's always how it is. I see tons of games here I want but are too far away. And tons of games near me that I have no interest in. Just like the James Bond I posted. It is literally 45 mins from me..not interested though.
Im a Bond fan. I would definitely try to get them.
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Data East
Game/Type: Star Trek / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: October 1991
Production: 4,400
Cost: $1,100
Location: Richardson, TX
Seller: Mike Mallory
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/?fref=nf
OP: Price is firm. No lowballing please. This is a project machine. The good: very nice Playfield, cabinet and head have no fade. The Bad: needs a translite and probably a power supply. Turns on, lights up, doesn't do anything else. Does come with manual/schematics.
This is a solid local (to me) guy with a great reputation. Buy with confidence.
Quoted from bluespin: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
Quoted from ebrenner87: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.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:Damn, anyone near Tulsa that can get this one for me!
The original sales ad has been deleted.
Looks like it has already been sold.
Quoted from cottonm4: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.
How much?
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:Really? I have a client looking for one but not at those prices... Are they that sought after?
There is an "OBO" behind the price.
1 week later
Quoted from Atari_Daze:WAR!!!
ebay.com link » War By Viza 1978 Face To Face Pinball Extremely Rare Fully Working
Quoted from SeaLawyer:What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!!
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Atari
Game/Type: Middle Earth / SS Widebody
Year: February 1978
Production: Unknown
Cost: Make Offer
Location: Dallas, TX
Link/Contact: dallas.craigslist.org link
OP: Atari middle earth pinball machine. Comes on but doesn’t work. Comes with book. Make us a trade offer on it.
I have contacted this guy with an overly fair offer. He isnt interested in that. He wants to trade up. WAY up.
Quoted from bluespin:Price dropped to $200
Damn...I want those.....
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Earthshaker / SS
Month/Year: February 1989
Production: 5,257
Cost: $1,200 OBO
Location: Midlothian, TX
Seller: Jeff Jones
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432175147610434/
OP: $1200 obo
1988 Earth shaker pinball machine, works great, has Manual and spare bumper bands and lights
Quoted from Atari_Daze:paging daditude
That sold within minutes. My buddy was in line to get it, and he had car trouble...so the next person got it!
Ouch!
Quoted from Pecos:'Red Flags.'
I don't look at Craiglist for pinballs anymore. I don't have the money or the room for more pins. But for some reason I checked the Tucson Craigslist last night and found a game on my wishlist, Flash, in Tempe, that I have been wanting for years. It was a Project Pin but priced right, too right, at only $300.
Red Flag - Yellow Flag #1: Priced well below market value. I should change this to 'Yellow Flag' because I have found some amazing under-priced Project Pins here in Arizona.
The ad had been up for eight hours already so I was expecting it to be sold already. But I replied to the ad by email and to another ad that he had for a Silverball Mania.
I received two emails in the morning saying 'I do' which was rather bizarre since I wasn't asking if he still had the machines. I was offering to buy them.
Red Flag #2: Email answered with what seemed like a canned reply, as if he hadn't even read my email.
One of the ads had a phone number so I called him up and told him that I was looking for a Flash. I told him that I was driving from Tucson and would he hold them for me? I offered $100 more than he was asking for the two machines. He told me that he couldn't do that and that he had someone there wanting them/it. I told him that I had to go to my Credit Union to get the money.
Red Flag #3: Telling me that he had someone there but the games were still available?
I offered to put $100 in his Paypal account if he would hold them for me. I wasn't about to drive almost two hours to Phoenix to find that he had sold the game(s) to someone else. I have learned that this promise is important!! He told me he didn't want that!
Red Flag #4: Why wasn't he willing to work with me? I was offering more than he asked? I was offering a down payment, sight unseen.
Red Flag #5: I got the feeling that he wanted several people to show up so he could have a 'Flash Auction', pun intended.
I then asked for his address and he told me that he would text it to me after I had the money in my hand. Huh?
Red Flag #6: What kind of games were this seller playing? Why wouldn't he give me his address? Why did I have to waste the time to drive to my Credit Union?
I went to my Credit Union. I really wanted Flash. It is one of the games in the great early Williams solid state games trilogy. I already own Firepower and Black Knight.
I called J**** again and told him I was at my Credit Union. He told me that someone was coming to look at Flash which seemed to contradict his earlier statement that he had a possible buyer already there. I told him that I wasn't coming up to Tempe until he accepted or declined my offer. He told me that it was probably better that I not come then.
Apparently this was a 'cash in hand' seller. Or was he looking for more money? He has the right to accept or not the offers that come his way. But what was with all the games? I did not take money out of my Credit Union and I did not make the hot drive to Tempe. I have no hard feelings, sometimes Craigslist sales go like this and I am certain that I made the right choice by passing on this rather strange Craigslist Project Pin opportunity.
It is quite possible that he has been burned in the past too, and he didn't want tire kickers.
He may have had several interested parties (most likely), so he may have had someone there at the time and then someone coming to check something else out later. Idk.
I try to be as clear and concise when selling ir buying on CL...unfortunately...a lot of people aren't as clear.
Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Beat Time EM
Month/Year: September 1967
Production: 2802
Cost: 300
Location: Lake Dallas, TX
Contact/Link:
Greg
https://m.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215
OP: cleaned, new rubbers, pop bumper caps and skirts. 90% running.
Quoted from mark532011:What happened, did cL go down? 18 hours without a posting, I’m going withdrawals, got the shakes
Ok. Here you go:
Spottem flipperless pinball
350obo
Cameron, TX (near Austin)
From the seller: "I have a complete Spottem flipperless pinball machine. Game is complete and looks ok. Havent plugged it in so so not know if it works.
Asking $350 obo"
1 week later
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-free-satin-doll-cab
Free cabinet listed right here on pinside.
Free pinball cabinet.
I can't believe no one has got it yet!!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-free-satin-doll-cab#post-4994849
1 week later
Quoted from edward472:Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Manufacturer: Stern
Game/Type: Meteor
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Bronco
Cost: $1500
Location: Thomasville, NC
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1037747893086042/
OP:All three for one price no slitting up no lower price two plays but all have minor issues
Great deal. I would be all over this if it were closer.
If anyone gets it, i will be interested in meteor if you part it.
I am selling a Flash gordon for 1200 here on pinside. I am located in Rockwall, Texas, but I will ship at the buyers expense.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/79933
Added over 5 years ago:Sold...but I have to admit...I miss it.
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: 8 Ball
Month/Year: 1966
Production: 3,250
Cost: $300
Location: Keller, TX
Seller: Rick Ward
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/permalink/1298056080348308/?sale_post_id=1298056080348308&rt=11
OP: 1966 Williams 8 Ball, needs work. Plastics are warped and will need to be straightened or replaced. Lights up and plays, score reels seem to work ok. A few switches don’t register currently. Backglass is in decent shape, playfield is ok with some areas of wear but not bad for a 1966 machine. Prior owner stripped the cabinet and stained it, could be left as is or primed and painted.
Good start to a project and a machine you don’t see very often!
This is from a friend of mine and fellow pinsider, PantherCityPins
Buy with confidence
ebay.com link: Stern Catacomb Pinball for rebuild
Stern catacomb project on ebay. 700
Not mine...but i would get it in a heartbeat if i lived in the northeast.
Located in altoona, Pennsylvania
From OP: 1979 gottlieb " count down " vintage antique pinball machine. Worked when put into dry storage over 20 years ago. Good paint and wood on play area. Good glass. Top needs touched up. Complete machine. I know what they are worth restored and unrestored condition. Make me a reasonable offer. Text or call. No email
From OP: Old casonova pinball machine. Game works and plays with everything working. Is missing backglass sadly but still plays. Send me a reasonable offer on it and it’s yours. Great game for parts, a restoration, or just a game to fix up and put in your garage. Send me reasonable offers. Located in vanalstyne tx
Quoted from MikeO:That is one rough ass Countdown.
The guy said to make him a "reasonable offer." I thought about offering to haul it away for him if he pays me 50 bucks.
Quoted from Daditude:dallas.craigslist.org link
From OP: 1979 gottlieb " count down " vintage antique pinball machine. Worked when put into dry storage over 20 years ago. Good paint and wood on play area. Good glass. Top needs touched up. Complete machine. I know what they are worth restored and unrestored condition. Make me a reasonable offer. Text or call. No email
Quoted from MikeO:That is one rough ass Countdown.
Quoted from Daditude:The guy said to make him a "reasonable offer." I thought about offering to haul it away for him if he pays me 50 bucks.
This joker just put up a $175 asking price. I hope he isn't serious...
Quoted from hoov:Motordome in northern Wisconsin for $100
northernwi.craigslist.org link
Pinball Machine - $100 (Ashland)
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)
MotorDome pinball machine in good physical shape. Needs some electrical work to run. $100
Sounds like a steal! I would get it if i were within 6 hours!
Quoted from edward472:Playboy
Space Shuttle
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Harley Davidson
Revenge From Mars
Cost: $8,500
Location: Atlanta,GA
Me: Love this guys description on how he priced this....
Link: atlanta.craigslist.org link
OP:
Got in 5 pins on Monday. Working when stored, all have been sitting for in excess of 5 years. All of the pinballs have been operated in the past and in the expected condition. If taking low prices from Pinside and Boston pinball Ebay averages, and deducting $2500.00 more, that is the price I have put in the box. Low Pinside prices combined for the 5 is $11,000.00, These are what they are, and have been heavily operated(hence the $2500.00 below the low Pinside pricing)and then sat since 2011. Playboy and Space Shuttle will need playfield overlays or restoration, and Space Shuttle will need backglass. All games power up and play, and I only saw 1 segment of 1 of the Space Shuttle's displays not working. Once again, the price for all 5 as a group is derived from starting with the LOW price from average on each title and deducting even more to factor in the condition and potential travel and loading considerations for the buyer.
Playboy - Bally 1978
Space Shuttle - Williams 1984
Terminator 2 - Williams 1992
Harley Davidson - Stern 1999
Revenge From Mars - Bally 1999
This is a great deal for considering 1 brand new LE model pin is going for more than the price of 5 good older titles here. Do not fool yourself, all will need attention in some form or another, but this is a great opportunity to get started in the hobby or expand your current collection.
These are always so far away
Quoted from bluespin:Regarding the Quick Draw. I looked and it's 450+ miles one way from me or I would have already loaded it up at that price.
Me too
Quoted from dc2010:Oh snap! That's about an hour from me, thanks for posting! I'll go check it out, it's a flying carpet by gottleib if anyone's curious
Estate sales pinballs often go for too much, but please let us know what happens.
Also, stop by the China Garden in Pleasanton for lunch. They have some of the most authentic and best tasting Asian food in Texas!
Quoted from Dono:Hey DC2010; yeah 500:way too much for that pin... I’d be shocked if it went for anything over a few hundred, especially in that area of TX.
You would be surprised. There are some major collectors in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas...and they are more than willing to drive.
500 is definitely too high...but they may get it nonetheless.
Quoted from nascarrey:Robo War for sale at this sale...…
https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Ocala/34472/2268234
If anyone is in or near Florida and goes to this sale, please contact me. I would love to have it.
Quoted from bluespin:Anyone in the Ocala area that can pick this up for me? Thanks
I beat you to the punch
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]
I couldn't find anyone to help me out
Of course, I would offer to get something local to me for someone else, but we hardly get project postings here...and when we do, they are gone in the first minute. Literally.
Quoted from bluespin:I called the estate seller, talked shop to build rapore, and she agreed to hold the game for me. I drove down last night and stayed overnight to pick it up. No one helped me, but it was a 800 mile drive round trip.
800 miles???
Wow!
Are you ready to sell it?
Quoted from bluespin:I’m not even home yet.
I’ll play it for a while. If it isn’t a keeper I’ll trade it for another rare title
Please keep me in the loop if you decide to move on from it.
1 week later
Quoted from hawkeyexx:My wife and I wanted this!!! I seen the post 30 minutes after it was posted and it was pending sale
This was the first bad cats I have seen publicly for sale in the last year or so.
Quoted from bluespin:No low offers are ever decent
It’s probably going to sell for $300-600. I have a lot of pinhead friends in Chicago and they’re all over the estate sales. In this type of situation I suggest offering $20 more than you think it’s going to sell for, if you can still make some equity in it getting it working 100%
What pin is it?
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]
Great score. I have a buddy looking for this game, and I have been helping him look with no success. These have become tough to find.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:ebay.com link » Bally Eight Ball Pinball Machine
Bally Eight Ball project, Wichita Falls, Texas
Quoted from Captive_Ball:Atari_Daze this looks right up your alley
Actually, I think it is priced too high.
Quoted from Captive_Ball:I agree, but it does have the make offer button
Offer 100 bucks and a Popeyes biscuit.
In all seriousness, however...how long of a drive would that be for you?
Quoted from cottonm4:Bally Big Valley for sale.
These don't come around very often.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-big-valley-1
I figured bluespin would be all over that
Quoted from shimoda:[quoted image]
Totally moldy
I know Sooooooo many people looking for that game.
I have never played it, in spite of my quest to play all system 11 games (it is one of the 4 i haven't played yet)
Incredibly rare game!
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2102524573189981/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball970
Bally Galahad in alvin, Texas (near houston)
300 OBO
From seller:
working when put in storage 20 yrs ago, missing scoreboard plexiglass, cabinet complete & good condition, all wiring boards are here, have diagram & extra bumper rings, when plugged in all lights are working, probably needs contacts cleaned. OBO
Quoted from cottonm4:I have some questions:
Of all of these project pins that have been moving around the country, how many have been put back together and are now up and running?
How many have just changed hands and are sitting folded up in a different corner in a different house? Rephrasing the question: How many of these project pins are in pinball purgatory and just living in different houses as they get passed around from basement to basement or garage to garage.
How many will we see ads for that say," I'm selling this pin. I have too many projects right now."
I have a pin folded up in a corner of my house. It will be at least 2 years before I can get to it. And I could decide sell it as a project in the meantime.
I'm not knocking this thread. I'm just curious of how large pinball purgatory might be.
No one can truly answer these questions, but I think you would be surprised at how many pins are brought back...or at least improved upon before changing hands.
I know a lot of pinheads that repair machines and even more that try to fix up whatever they can while a pin is in their possession.
It seems that the ones that sit the longest are those owned by non-pinball fans (e.g.pins passed down by family or those wasting away in a warehouse).
I think the ones that sit for extended times that are in pinballers hands are the "broken down" machines that just need a lot of time and repair. I have seen a few of these recently.
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Zacarria
Game/Type: Magic Castle / SS
Year: Jan 1984
Production: ????
Cost: ????
Location: Seattle, WA
Link/Contact: seattle.craigslist.org link
OP: Selling a project Zaccaria Magic Castle. Import from Europe. As far as I know it does not work but I have not turned it on. It is in good shape. Playfield and boards looks good. Playfield glass is cracked. Comes with legs but no bolts, don’t know where they went. Selling as a project. $900 cash.
Ooooooooo!!! I would love to have that!!! Too far, as usual
Quoted from bluespin:A collector that I know in Texas told me that there are three collectors in his state with very large collections of pins. They’ve been buying and hoarding pins for years and very rarely sell anything.
Quoted from dc2010:I probably know at least one of them lol, but yeah, lost contact with a friend , who last I spoke to him had about 150 pins, more than half were projects, his job allowed him to travel in a company truck with unlimited fuel...
I know 2 of the 3...and i "know of" the third.
I don't understand this type of thinking. I either play my pins, work on them so they can be played, or sell them. Hoarding is not in my nature. I get disturbed if one sits too long unplayable.
Quoted from kermit24:Me either. If I have a pin that’s not working I’ll fix it and play it. Maybe sell it, but I won’t let it sit in the corner for years.
I bought 5 projects in a lot last year. These games were really rough and needed a lot of love. I got them all working and sold 3 of them. Two remain and are a blast to play.
What did you keep?
Quoted from JethroP:WALKED AWAY from a project for the first time. What a disappointment. Guy has a collection of 400+ pins (Paicines Ranch) about 1-1/2 hours drive south of San Jose. He listed on Craigslist Mata Hari project. I called and we discussed. He described the cabinet having just some "flaking paint" on one side. The play field and backglass he said were "good." So I made the hour plus drive (3 hours round trip). Flaking paint and good backglass my ass.
The side of the cabinet didn't just have flaking paint...it was missing like a section at least 12" x 12" on one side. The cabinet was delaminating and missing the bottom supports. The backglass was toast. It looked like 30% of it was covered with touch up paint. Very sloppy.
I was expecting a project, but definitely not as described. Beware if you ever go there to buy something. Not as described.
Were you able to look at any other pins
?
Quoted from JethroP:Yeah, walked through some of the collection before I looked at the Mata Hari. It is a very impressive collection indeed.
I gotta ask...did you make an offer on anything else...or a lower offer on mata hari?
Quoted from Matesamo:Hoarding has always been a strange thing to me, I had three older EMs in storage to bring to Pintastic and I felt crappy that these machines weren't being enjoyed. I was happy to see them go to new homes during the show, having dozens of machines in storage doesn't impress me in the least.
Completely agree
Quoted from Cheddar:I posted a p3-roc set to the marketplace. This is definitely a project but may not be appropriate here. I am willing to go with the opinion of the group here. If you'd like me to post a link to it I will. If you'd like me to delete this post I can do that as well. Thanks
Post it, for sure
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.
Quoted from nascarrey:Youre welcome! Nice pick up-glad you were able to get it!
When are you driving that smoker to Chicago for me??
Quoted from cottonm4:I got beat out of a Farfalla up here a few weeks ago. Did you have any competition for buying the Voltan?
I was very close to going out there for it, but I decided not to. I am in the Dallas area, so it would've been 3 hours each way.
I tried to reach the estate sale company about the price multiple times with ZERO success.
It's hard to spend that much time and effort going in blind on price. They might want 100 bucks, they may want 10,000 bucks. My experience with estate sales (which is vast) says that they usually ask way too much. The game is certainly rare, but not as much fun as a lot of others from the era...so that played into it as well. Still...I would love to know what it went for.
Quoted from vec-tor:I have a sad story on one that I fixed...
It made me cry.
Do tell...
Quoted from cottonm4:Miss-O was originally titled Miss-Q. But Williams learned Miss-Q was a less than satisfactory word usage in France. So it became Miss-O.
You can find this reference at the IPDB.org website.
Im confused. Why did you cry?
Quoted from cottonm4:I didn’t cry. That was vec-tor
Lol
Quoted from vec-tor:Long story short... Back in the days of cheap pinballs...
A Game Plan Sharp Shooter came in... It was a mess... Got all the parts to fix the game...
New flipper parts... Coils...new plastic set, Etc, etc, etc. Got the game
all bright and shiny... With supper strong flippers... I did some redesigns of the hardware.
I just got it done and ready for the show room floor, when a panicked "D.A." comes in.
I NEED FLIPPERS NOW!!!!! He looked at the game I had just finished,
(mind you, I have spent several weeks to complete). PERFECT!
Wire cutters ... chop , chop ,chop... unscrew, unscrew,unscrew...
He was gone.
The sad Sharp Shooter sat in the back of the shop for several months, no flippers, nobody
wanted a jacked up game with no flippers... so in the dumpster it went.
All that work for nothing. It just broke me.
Yikes!! So much going on there!
Are you going to try to get that project?
Quoted from vec-tor:The game is in landfill 32/33 years ago.
Lol! I mean the sharpshooter project that is listed in here.
Quoted from too-many-pins:Maybe 3 years ago. These days a project High Speed is closer to a $1200 machine on a good day and maybe more depending on how bad owner wants to sell one and how bad buyer wants it. The days of any System 11 under $1000 are pretty much long gone. You might find a Road Kings for under $1000 in rough shape but I think that would be the only System 11 that still can be found under $1000
Road kings and millionaire go low...but not much else.
Quoted from bluespin:Time Warp
$100
Chicago
Facebook Marketplace
They are giving 100 dollars to whomever hauls it off?
Quoted from Atari_Daze:The way I drive, it's only 3 ish hrs, I was there in February!
If my restored Motordome would sell, two of those would be gone!
Which 2?
Quoted from gdonovan:Oh I have room, just time limited. Stuff I was keeping an eye out for years popped at the same time. Hopefully 2 or 3! will be done in the next 30 days. After that just one which needs a cabinet rebuild and I'll do that this winter, going to take some time.
So.. no more purchases even if dirt cheap unless its on my very small shortlist.
What popped up and what are you still looking for?
Quoted from Ballypalooza:No Big Game here. Very small game.[quoted image]
15,000 by Christmas!
Quoted from pinostalgia:How about this
sfbay.craigslist.org link
Wico Aftor pinball machine
Game was won on The Price is Right in 1985.
Game works, might need some slight repair and TLC.
Machine is pretty rare..(see pic of info)
Asaking $450 or best offer
Quoted from cottonm4:It looks in good condition. No more room and it is too far away or I’d be all over that for $450.00.
Fun playing pin.
Quoted from robertmee:That's pretty cool...I'd buy it, if local.
Quoted from bluespin:I’d be on my way too!
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:Break out The Price Is Right tapes!
Me too. 100% would get it if I were within just a few hours drive.
Quoted from dc2010:I'd already be loading it up lol
There has to be someone going after it already...right?
Quoted from pinostalgia:How about this
sfbay.craigslist.org link
Wico Aftor pinball machine
Game was won on The Price is Right in 1985.
Game works, might need some slight repair and TLC.
Machine is pretty rare..(see pic of info)
Asaking $450 or best offer
Looks like a fellow pinsider got it. I hope he posts in here.
Quoted from Pinmasher:prob scooped up already its been an hour[quoted image]
Quoted from HHaase:Already texted him I wanted it..... but I may have been late to the party. Haven't heard a response yet.
-Hans
Quoted from RonSS:Ooh! Good luck!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this looks EXACTLY like a scam/hoax posting that has been making the rounds.
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: F-14 Tomcat / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: March 1987
Production: 14,502
Cost: $900
Location: Mesquite, TX
Seller: Chad Lester
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173543789466215/permalink/1345832062237376/?sale_post_id=1345832062237376&rt=11
OP: Players F14 Tomcat. Cabinet has some dings, but not too bad, some wear on playfield. Some LEDs, new rubbers, weak right flipper. Game plays but displays not working. New chrome legs. $900 firm
I contacted this guy within a few minutes of the listing (since it is about 10 minutes from me), and ive had ZERO response
Quoted from bluespin:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Police Force / SS 4 Player
Month/Year: August, 1989
Production: 4,757
Cost: $995
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/ArcadeRescue911/posts/2300960066639822
OP: POLICE FORCE PINBALL - COMPLETE MACHINE - MINUS SCORE DISPLAYS. GAME BOOTS, SOLID CABINET, DECENT PLAYFIELD - SOME WEAR BUT SHOULD CLEAN UP. $995 GO GO GO
13 hours each way for me 
Quoted from rkahr:Better eyes than me - way to go guys!
I'm almost with you. It's ~90 minutes from me and I've got nothing pressing to do today (except a couple daughterboard shipments and maybe make some more). But, to what end - to clean parts and sell to others? to hold "in case" I need them in future projects? for a stack of spares for my collection? Maybe it's just for the pride of salvaging something from what looks like nothing.
-Rob
-visit http://www.kahr.us to get my daughterboard that helps fix WPC pinball resets or my replacement LED displays for model H & model S Skee Ball
It would make one heck of a restoration/refurbish thread...which would, in turn, draw more attention to your daughterboards for sale.
A win/win, I would say.
I have a buddy near me (Dallas, TX area) selling a gottlieb victory, gottlieb raven, and allied leisure star shooter for 800 total.
I have another acquaintance who has a centaur II, stern trident, and bally mata hari for 2500 total.
If anyone is interested, send me a pm and i will get their info to you.
Quoted from PinballHelp:I have a working Sharpshooter II game with a pretty heavily worn playfield - the game boots and plays but the playfield has seen better days. Any idea what it would be worth? I'm looking to unload it to make room.
Can you pm me pics?
Quoted from bluespin:I’d be interested in the Split Second if anyone wants to buy this group of games
Quoted from shimoda:I was going to say I'd be interested in the Split Second and the Jungle Princess
Quoted from bluespin:This (Split Second) is not the pin that you seek...move (it) along...sell it to me...
Ha! Split second is the one i would be interested in too!
bluespin and me seem to have very similar tastes.
Quoted from HHaase:Surprised there wasn't more discussion on this one. If I had the funding right now I'd be all over that first package.
Heck, it they end up going north, I'd be interested in the Raven for some disturbing reason.
-Hans
Quoted from play_pinball:I am genuinely surprised that Centaur II / Trident / MH deal is still available. Trident is wildly underrated as a player. I've had mine for about 20 years with no intentions of ever selling it. I'd be all over it if I wasn't out of room.
The Gottlieb deal is a good one but I'm scared off by the water damage to the particle board cabs. And the fact I'm VERY out of room.
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:I would love a Victory or a Trident but Texas is so far away it’s not really worth it
Update:
My one friend sold the cocktail pin, so he us offering victory and raven for 750 total. He us motivated, so there may be wiggle room there.
The trident and mata hari have sold, leaving only centaur II. He is thinking of keeping it, so if anyone is thinking about making a move for it...I would suggest doing it quickly.
A guy on my Facebook pinball page just posted an awesome classic stern 9 ball pin.
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I'm glad you made a deal on it.
Quoted from bluespin:If the seller is really motivated he’ll be willing to deliver both games to a Fastenal store, place on their backs on the pallet, shrink the game and strap them to the pallets with two cheap straps from home improvement stores. It’s a lot to ask the seller.
He was selling Raven, Victory and the cocktail pin for $800. Now he wants $750 for Raven and Victory. There was a cocktail pin of the same title sell for $200 this week, probably the same one. I think you guys can get both pins for $600. Fastenal will probably cost you each $200-225 as their rates recently went up. Downside is that the shipments won’t be insured.
I know that he is motivated, so im sure he will work with y'all
Quoted from tbaum:I'm not in Facebook, so I always appreciate the posts. If it looks like something I'd want I can all my wife to wow to them.
What pins are you looking for?
Quoted from dc2010:Woz... wanna sell it? Lol
Sure. 1 meeellion dollars!
Quoted from pinostalgia:daditude,would you or your buddy do the fastenal thing for raven and victory if we reach a deal?
I just want to be clear...these are my friends games. I have no part in owning, selling, or shipping them...but having said that...i will ask him for you.
I have no idea about supply chain regulations, but i would definitely recommend calling fastenal and getting a quote/find out.
I will pm you with what he says.
I hope someone on here got the raven and victory. He said they are sold and shipping to New York.
He does still have a maverick and earthshaker for sale/trade.
Does anyone live in or near North Carolina that can either help hold a pin for me, or help me find a way to get it (ship or meet up)?
Quoted from robertmee:I'm in Raleigh
I will pm you
Quoted from ForceFlow:Adding one more project:
-Big Guns
Damnit! Im looking for a big guns!!!
Quoted from bluespin:You live in Texas...I’m surprised that you’re having trouble finding big guns....
The pinball, yes.
The protection device, no. They practically give them away free when you become a resident.
Quoted from nascarrey: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.....
There is so much competition for barbecue down here that even our worst barbecue joints are better than the best in most other states
I have a chance to get project pins on the east coast. My thought was to make one out of them. The seller wont ship or separate them, however, which is why im having some trouble getting them (I live in Texas, near Dallas).
There is an extra playfield that I would at least like to have. I was thinking about buying the lot from him, and someone could ship me the playfield and keep the rest to build or sell.
Is anyone interested in that? Pm me if you are.
Quoted from dc2010:I just bought the one in brazoria TX[quoted image]
Great score!!!
Quoted from dc2010:bluespin : If you hadn't posted the estate notice , I wouldn't have known about it
This machine was owned by it's second owners since 1990, and has been folded up in climate control for 15 yrs, it's serial number is 8005 out 12001 so it spent nearly all it's life in a private collection, the cab is vibrant, there isn't and grime or dirt other than dust ANYWHERE!
Playfield, wiring, coils, and boards look brand new , I have never seen a pin bot this nice
Also I successfully negotiated the seller down 35% 15mins into the first day, I got it for 650!
As I was leaving, the seller stopped my car, asked for my cell for future finds
So this Gem wouldn't have been possible without what you do thank you!
This is exactly the spirit of this thread! That is awesome!
John has led many to pins and I always strive to post and fo the same (although, I will admit one will come up every now and again that I REALLY wish I could get...eh-hem "robo-war" eh-hem)
Congratulations on a great pin that was BETTER than expected
...that so rarely happens.
Quoted from too-many-pins:That was kind of my idea. It can be a "slippery slope" but I still think it is worth the risk in most cases.
My main advice to anyone in any hobby is to set limits. For example if you are limited on space and need to rent storage limit yourself to one unit. Once that unit is full sell some before you buy more. When it comes to the money end of things never spend more than you have extra once bills are paid. Etc! Everyone's limits will be different but set those limits right up front.
As far as "my limits" - I never keep more project machines around then what will fit in one side of our garage. I also look at our "stash" of project machines several times a year to make sure we are not hanging on to stuff that we no longer want to add to the collection. Then I sell off excess projects & parts at Allentown & York Shows just trying to keep things somewhat rational.
Renting storage is the result of me being involved with selling pinball parts and all the space having a selection of parts machines requires. At times I regret getting involved in the "parts business" (mostly because of the cost of storage) but I love helping people so I quickly realize in the end it is all worth it.
Limits are definitely a good idea. It is easy to get carried away in any hobby. Drawing a "line in the sand" is a necessity...especially with your time, money, and space.
Quoted from NicoVolta:You dorks! :p
You know... I don’t even get notified when I get tagged. Hadn’t read this thread in over three months and, well, serendipity hath struck.
El Toro isn’t the worst pin ever made. It looks cool and is faster than most Gottliebs. But endless bagatelle is pretty boring when it comes down to it. Could be cool with a little tweakin’s. Maybe I’ll do a custom El Toro Diablo someday...
Living in Texas requires an inexplicable fondness for Bucee’s, quick reflexes for swatting Asian tiger mosquitoes, and a strong aversion to using turn signals.
It ain’t all bad. I do miss my local pinball pals and the food is really damn good. But for the most part I’m digging life in the Old Dominion.
Oh, and I’ll have some EM’s to raffle soon. Fully rebuilt by yours truly. A new fundraising vehicle for the museum!
Make sure to pm me about the raffles. Im interested.
Also, what games will be up for raffle?
Quoted from bluespin:I forgot that I agreed to stop tagging you on Big Ben ads, not El Boro.
Wow! Big Ben, huh? I think that might be the very worst pinball ever made.
Quoted from g43crazy:Thanks for the heads up on this . Just bought them . These were right in my back yard .
Any chance you want to sell or trade flash gordon and/or meteor?
Quoted from shimoda:Still jealous about that Nine Ball. Will i ever find another I can afford
I put up the info on that one from my FB page. Sorry you didn't get it. I have a friend that has a gorgeous one. I will reach out to him and see if he would consider selling. If not (and...let's face it, he probably won't) I will reach out to you if I come across one.
Quoted from cottonm4:What? I was beginning to think you were the Will Rogers of pinball machines. That you never saw a pin you didn’t like
Quoted from dc2010:He isn't a fan of Raven either lol
I am one of those guys that can appreciate ANY pinball game. If I went to a "free to play" arcade and they had big ben or raven...I would likely play them. I just dont care for them versus others pins of their respective eras.
EMs overall are my least favorites, but games like capersville, centigrade 37, the wiggler, joker poker, subway, and a couple more...I would absolutely buy if given the chance.
Quoted from bluespin:daditude I called and the only potential deals (since they are $700+) are:
EM
Sky Jump $700 Cabinet Painted Black
Jacks Open $900 Nice condition
SS
Eight Ball $700 Backglass has flaking
Globe Trotters ??? I forgot to ask about this one
I'd be interested in the first two pins listed above, but that's nine hours one way for me. All of the other pins are ems and start at $700, and all of the ones in the pictures are in really rough shape. Even if they are pristine, would you really pay $700 for any of these:
Royal Guard
Mibs
El Toro (Paging ___)
300
Top Ten
Jolly Roger
Baseball (Williams)
Buccaneer (ok I would pay $700 if it was pristine)
Magnotron
Football (Gottlieb)
Bally-ho
Honey
Suspense (two available)
Wild Card
Super Star
Casanova
Pioneer
Speedway (Chicago coin arcade driver game) Two available
He told ne 600 for harlem globetrotters
He also has a jokers wild...but im not sure which one. One is EXTREMELY rare.
He is also an old timer that doesnt like texting, taking pics, or messing around. I have a feeling that cash talks with him and could get a discount.
Quoted from bluespin:A local collector is going to look at his collection tomorrow morning. Let's see what's left.
Jokers wild, harlem globetrotters, and magnotron are what i would be interested in. Of course, magnotron isnt worth that asking price
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727794234323219/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Price: 600
Larry Tomek (seller)
Katy, Texas
Williams star pool and Dealers choice
OP: Comes on but doesn't work right. New rubbers. I'll throw in a dealers choice machine in for parts also.
Ok. I have a strong lead on an original stern pinball ss. There was someone on here asking about one recently, but I simply can't find the post to save my life...and I have looked and looked.
If you are the one looking or know someone looking, you should pm me...quickly.
Quoted from HHaase:I had previously been looking for any old stern pin, but have acquired one since then. Not necessarily the one titled 'pinball'.
Not really looking for more MPU-100 games at this point.
-Hans
Did you make a recent (in the last few days)post about wanting one?
Quoted from bluespin:Are you talking about a pin with the title “pinball”? I also read somewhere that someone was looking for one.
Yes. It is a friends. Not listed. Anyone interested, pm me
Quoted from nascarrey:The 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!
I would love to own the Shadow
Quoted from nascarrey:Me too!
They probably want too much for it
Quoted from play_pinball:Look closer at The Shadow's head and CBW's rails by the buttons. I'd be surprised if these were HUO. Shadow's playfield looks pretty dirty too.
That said, HUO is a subjective term. You can still have thousands of plays on these sitting in that house for 25 years and if no one is cleaning them, they'll get just as beat up as a "routed" pin. All those terms are pretty silly if you ask me. Condition is king whether it sat at a bar and got wiped down/cleaned every week or in a house for 25 years without the glass ever being taken off, ya know?
Quoted from newovad:All their stuff looks brand new. Even their 90's board games and VHS tapes look pretty good. Candyland has seen better days...
....typing drive time to Indiana....
Quoted from Colsond3:Anybody want a shopped Bally Joust? $300. Cab was painted over black, PF glass has a crack in upper left corner, PF has some planking, BG is good but has some minor flake spots. Game plays, one score reel coil is locking intermittently.
I have new sheets of glass for the framed armor Bally games, so I could include a sheet for another $50. Cheaper than anywhere else. Looking to move it quick to make space. If not, it might have to go into storage.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
I would get it if you weren't so far from me.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1442221462595840/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
1974 gottlieb sky jump wedge head single player EM
100 bucks
Las cruces, NM
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/647379855737788/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Stern Stars
Tulsa, OK
1200
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2292314401008450/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Williams F14 tomcat
Mesquite, TX
1100
Seller: Chad Lester
OP: Players F14 Tomcat. Cabinet has some dings, but not too bad, some wear on playfield. Some LEDs, new rubbers, weak right flipper. Game plays but displays not working. New chrome legs. $1100
Me: This guy is 10 minutes from me. He had it listed for 900 previously. I contacted him within 1 minute of the listing wuth a full offer in cash and immediate pick up (or whenever was convenient for him) and he never responded whatsoever.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2363166647288391/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Williams 1966 full house pinball.
Tyler, Texas
Seller: Blake Wheeler
OP: Pinball machine is not currently in working condition but could be an easy fix. Asking $400 obo
Me: I asked him what he would take and he said 300 firm. It is still available....
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/714602032326212/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
1965 Williams teachers pet
Dallas, TX
Seller: Alex Kerbow
OP: Teachers pet pinball,only 1600 made, plays good, needs glass its cracked and so is backglass.no low ballers, might trade for an arcade, robotron, track and field,sinistar or what ya got.thanks.
Me: He had it listed for 400 obo. I offered 350 cash and pick up that night. He deleted the ad and re-listed asking for more money or trades. When I offered him a more than fair trade, he made it clear he was trying to get something far more valuable in trade. Good luck with this guy.
https://www.estatesales.net/CO/Golden/80401/2322261
1972 gottlieb wild life
They say it "plays like a dream"
Golden, CO
Screenshot_2019-08-17-01-53-55 (resized).pngQuoted from Murphdom:Here is another teachers pet. Maybe a fellow pinsider can pick it up for you and ship it. I would if I was slightly closer. Or check with one of the Shipping guys like Bob Cunningham. He might be in the area to pick it up. I got lucky with him the other day. He was in the right place at the right time.
newjersey.craigslist.org link
I appreciate you sharing it. I have a bead on a "grail" EM, however, so I am going to see how it turns out
OP: Pinball/ Arcade/ EM Rifle
Buckaroo, Central Park, Cross Town, and GiGi.
All really nice and mostly restored.
Make an offer.
MARIO Bros. Arcade $750
Centipede $900 new ball track, panel, all work perfectly.
Me: I like the "make an offer" part 
I got burned a bit by a local seller that passed me up (though I offered his full asking price and an immediate pickup time almost immediately after his post).
If anyone has a lead on an Olympic hockey, please pm me.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/427899311144284/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
200 bucks
OP: 1968 fair condition does not work will deliver within 100 miles for 50 dollars at corner of hwy 59 and 2208 in Jefferson tex 903 238 5565
Me: the OP is incorrect. This is a 1965 Williams eager beaver EM. Is is also pretty darn rare.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2210130382429436/?ref=browse_tab
Heather Dawson
Castle Rock, CO
Valley old Chicago and Magnotron
OP: These are two vintage pinball machines. Both work. The Magnatron is from the 1950s. The "hole value" kicker in the middle works 80% of the time, but may need to be replaced for efficiency. The Old Chicago is from the late 1960s and has a humming sounds when it turns on. A cleaning tune up should resolve that. Otherwise they are in great condition and the asking price is $350 each.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-tx-sector-7
Someone get this now!!!!!!!!
TX sector
Elkhart, IN
Only 100 bucks
OP: cabinet needs serious repair/replacement, I could not get the key to open up back box
game is complete, playfield , plastics and ramps all very good, game turns on, flippers work, no display
Quoted from bluespin:Wow! I’m really tempted to buy this but I’ll warn anyone considering buying this:
1. The cabinets of this generation were silk screened. Jeff at pinball pimp won’t make stencils as the silk screened cabinets were too detailed to make a stencil.
2. Steve Young doesn’t have the artwork for this title. I already have a water damaged cabinet and I already inquired. That means that no one can easily make a cabinet decal for this game.
3. These cabinets were made with mdf, compressed sawdust, so any moisture causes them to swell on the edges. You can sand off the swelling, apply fiberglass and paint over the fiberglass.
I PMed him, and he said he will ship...but I will pass this time around. You should definitely go for it.
Bob Cunningham is having a closeout in Florida. For those if you that don't know him, he is one of the biggest solo shippers in the USA and he has a MAJOR collection of pins and arcades (likely one of the biggest in America).
If you live nearby ir have ANY chance of going whatsover, you need to do it.
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Quoted from JohnH69:This maybe a good deal if someone wants to take a ride up Maine:
*Please read all of the description
This is a Marilyn Monroe version of the Taxi Pinball machine. Everything looks to be there(complete). It has been in storage for years. There is minimal wear on the playfield. And the colors and outside box look pretty good. The ramps are not broken and seem to be in good shape. The topper is not screwed down, but is also in good shape. There are no coin mechs in it. I have not plugged it in or have checked anything. It has had a mouse in it at some point or maybe more than one. They have since moved out. I have vacuumed it out and that is all that I have done. This version(Marilyn Monroe) is a lot rarer than the Lola version and is sought after. However, Im not even sure what needs to be replaced or adjusted at all(if it does at all). I am looking to sell it as it for 1000. Please look at all the pics that I have posted. I am located in Pittston and will be around all day today. Please dont hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. Oh yeah, it also doesnt come with any legs...
Thanks
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https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/416196572331109/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
1980 Gottlieb Circus ss
Huntsville, AR
OP: Vintage Gottlieb “Circus” pinball machine. Needs work, not sure with what. Asking $700 OBO.
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Screenshot_2019-08-19-14-56-56 (resized).pngQuoted from Murphdom:Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: # Olympic Hockey / EM 2 player
Mo/Year: January 1972
Production: 2,555
Location: Lansing, KS
https://www.estatesales.net/KS/Lansing/66043/2325897
If anyone is nearby this sale and you could pick it up for me, this is the EM I have been looking for.
Quoted from Murphdom:daditude I contacted the estate sale company. They are asking $400 for it. Someone help him out!
I reached out to them as well. I don't feel it is worth that...probably more like 200, but that's why we negotiate, right?
Here's the pic they sent me:
Screenshot_2019-08-21-08-43-08 (resized).pngQuoted from joelbob:I'm happy to report that I was the person who bought that Shadow. It was listed at $2800 which is what I paid. In was definitely routed and overall the playfield was dirty but in great shape. Very little sanctum wear. Two broken mechs that I should be able to fix for pretty cheap. The cue ball wizard I passed on for $1200.
Nice pick up!!
Quoted from steviechs:200 would be a good pickup, but 400 isn't really that off base for a working 70's Williams game. Olympic Hockey is fun as a 2 player seeing who can score more goals.
Quoted from dothedoo:Especially if it’s a game you’ve been looking for.
Quoted from Murphdom:If it’s a game that you have been wanting for a while and plan on keeping then $400 isn’t that bad. It would probably cost about another $300 to ship it so it’s all about how badly you want it.
Quoted from ForceFlow:Is there a crack in the backglass, or is that just a reflection?
It is not working, and the guy from the estate sale says it has issues, which is usually far more than they admit. It is best to assume "worst case scenario" on these.
ebay.com link: Vintage Bally Mata Hari Pinball
Mata hari
900
Trafford, PA
I will absolutely "math out" road trips. I am ok with 3-4 hours each way, but after that I really start to question it. It has to be a phenomenal deal, super rare, or something I desperately want.
https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Austin/78731/2328354?modal=true
1958 Williams short stop
Austin, TX
Screenshot_2019-08-22-12-00-40 (resized).pnghttps://www.estatesales.net/AZ/Avondale/85323/2225049
2010 Stern Avatar
Avondale, AZ
October 26th one day only sale
Me: they have arcades and tons of other collectibles. If I were within a few hours, I would go, without a doubt.
Screenshot_2019-08-22-12-04-53 (resized).pngQuoted from Isochronic_Frost:Too bad you’re in Texas, my sister LOVES Tetris. Why doesn’t that one have a rotary knob like I’ve seen on other Tetris games?
It is an all-original machine. You just don't ever see originals.
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Screenshot_2019-08-28-08-51-08 (resized).pngSmoking hot deal on this pinball on my FB page:
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Screenshot_2019-08-31-12-18-23 (resized).pngQuoted from sndchaser:What, behind the Jurassic Park?
It is under priced by at least $1,000
Quoted from sndchaser:What, behind the Jurassic Park?
Quoted from RonSS:Even now that the Stern is out?
You guys don't keep up with prices, do you? Lol. That is a $4,000 Jurassic park in today's market.
I am selling a working project Williams comet for 1000.
Pros: works, lights up, and plays fine. Very nice Playfield
Cons: it has the wrong backglass. The lower right display isn't fully functioning(i will play with it and see if I can get it fully working, however)
Pm for pics.
Quoted from John_in_NC:Not my style but nobody is forcing anyone to buy/sell. It's a matter of perspective. What's the difference between this and any stock or commodity? This is still America last I checked. The "flipper" is still taking a risk and having to manage the transaction. More power to him/her I say.
Quoted from dothedoo:Yeah but no doubt the flipper tried to talk the seller down on price before he immediately turned around and listed it for 3x.
Quoted from too-many-pins:People will also try to talk the "flipper" down from his asking price. I don't agree with doing shit like this but as long as there are people with some time and money to do it things will never change. There are "flippers" in every hobby and that is just the facts of life.
Everyone is looking to make a buck and you can't fault people for that. When you go to work you expect to get paid! A 'flippers" work is buying & flipping stuff and they want to get paid for that effort also. On the other had buying something on a site then listing it for 3 times as much on the same site a day later just shows no class. At least wait a week or two and list it on a different venue!
Hopefully anyone who realizes what happened will just pass him by and he will have his money tied up for a while. Then he might think twice about doing it again but typically those guys always seem to make out somehow?
I always thought this sentiment was amusing. People act like it is bad to re-sell a pinball. Essentially everything you have ever bought in your life has been "flipped."
What's the criteria? They sold it too quick? They made too much profit? They didn't fix it up enough???
People do these things everyday to every product we have all ever purchased. What do you think Walmart and Amazon do??? Heck... eBay made a fortune on other people doing it for them!!
Quoted from Matesamo:I'm dig reselling items and all that but I am someone who hates to see any pinball machine tucked away and not in use. I don't even store extras machines I have, I just hate to see a machine not get played. When people descended on Toys R Us when everything was 75-90% off the following summer most of the yard sales in my area had a table of those items which was fine, buying and selling items which are abundant or mass produced is cool. Pinball machines have a finite number and, honestly, buying that machine that is in rough shape and needs a ton of work and charging a price that you would sell a fully working copy of it for just means it is going to sit for a long time. I would 100% rather it went to someone who would bring it back to life and put it back into the world to be enjoyed.
Anyways, BACK TO THE PROJECT MACHINE LISTINGS!
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Facebook marketplace
Topeka, KS
Lethal weapon 3 - 1450obo
Me: not a project, but looks like a heck of a deal!
Screenshot_2019-09-06-12-52-23 (resized).pngQuoted from Matesamo:I am someone who hates to see any pinball machine tucked away and not in use. I don't even store extras machines I have, I just hate to see a machine not get played.
I have a friend who has dozens and dozens of pinballs just folded up and wrapped. They haven't been played in many years. These are all highly sought after pins, by the way.
I have asked him for years to sell me a few or just let me help him sell them, but he won't budge. It is a genuine TREASURE TROVE. If I ever get him to clear it, it will be a miraculous day for this forum!
Quoted from cottonm4:Williams Pit Stop...working
Dallas/ Rockwall Texas
$600.00
dallas.craigslist.org link
This is my friends ad. He is also a trusted pinsider. I have personally seen and played that machine, and I can vouch that it is in phenomenal condition.
Quoted from pinostalgia:do you have bob's contact info,i need a game picked up in indiana going to california in the coming few weeks...
thanks.
Bob Cunningham
772-501-2883
Quoted from chaosrooster:Ended up grabbing this after seeing your post. I've wanted a classic Stern for a while now and this is my first. Thanks!
Quoted from cottonm4:Meteor is a good classic Stern to start out with .
Meteor is a GREAT game...and very underpriced.
Tournament players LOVE it.
Leds really pop on it. It will stand out in any lineup.
Great pick up!!
Quoted from edward472:No more space I've got 2 projects I'm working on and 2 more projects coming in. Did you end up snagging it?
Quoted from robertmee:Yes I did....I've got 16 project machines. No excuse!
Have to arrange transportation for it, tho. How about you bring it to me and grab some of those playfields
It is sold already. Did one of you guys get it?
Quoted from chaosrooster:Thanks figured it was one of the "easier" Sterns to hunt down considering production run. Cabinet and back glass very good for their age. PF had wear near upper flipper area and some insert wear. Game was dirty as hell, dried up rubbers, bunch of lights out hopefully not control lamps, and couple burnt coils. Should clean up nice gonna work on it over winter. Got it for $650.
That's a score!
I've owned 2, and I am currently cleaning up a meteor playfield to hang on my game room wall.
Screenshot_2019-09-01-23-47-34 (resized).png20190901_235037 (resized).jpgMessage_1567399830129 (resized).jpg20190903_151243 (resized).jpg20190907_145622 (resized).jpg20190909_135300 (resized).jpg20190910_143537 (resized).jpgQuoted from FatPanda:What is going here?
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:Did you stencil the entire playfield layer at a time???
I received it this way. A former owner used it as a painting palette. It has many, many layers of paint. I am still working on it. It Is no small task.
I am selling a gottlieb bone busters. I would consider it a working project. It is playing, but needs a deep cleaning/shop out and could use a few minor tweaks.
PM me if interested.
Quoted from dc2010:Also, I received a reply for the comet at the estate sale tomorrow, they want 1000.00 for the weather beaten pin
Super overpriced! Apparently the seller is adamant about the price being "firm"
Good luck with that 
Quoted from cottonm4:What is vitrigraph?
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2 playboys for 1200
Bay city, TX
Nitro ground shaker
400
Corsicana, TX
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2741164895915957/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Quoted from Daditude:Nitro ground shaker
400
Corsicana, TX
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2741164895915957/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Pinball
Quoted from vec-tor:Parts baby! Parts!
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
Quoted from Daditude: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.
This has sold
Quoted from Murphdom:Time Warp
Branford, CT
newhaven.craigslist.org link
If anyone gets this, I have a bunch of pieces and parts for a time warp
Quoted from dc2010:Mandatory if it were closer!
There is a project HH in Louisiana as well.
Quoted from dc2010:I inquired about that one I believe like a week ago and never heard back, unless your talking about a different HH?
Typical PITA seller. Poor pics, lack of communication, only wants "offers" to be made, and she has unrealistic expectations of what it's worth. Your better off not hearing back from her...I did, and I wish I had that wasted time back.
Quoted from bluespin:What are they asking for it, and what do you think it is really worth?
They are asking 1000. It's worth 300
Lethal weapon 3 project
Haymarket, VA
$125
Me: missing boards, but has can, pf, and lots of other items. Cheap price!
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:Good lord... IMAMACULATE!!! I’m not worthy
I would get it in a hearbeat if i were anywhere within driving distance.
Its probably already gone though
Bally gold ball mania
600
Broussard, LA
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/909670232746185/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
Bally kings of steel
450
Broussard, LA (same seller as the gold ball mania)
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/464007020860994/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
Stern Avatar
310 N. Dysart Rd. ,Avondale,AZ,85323
https://www.estatesales.net/AZ/Avondale/85323/2225049
Quoted from Timerider:Daditude, I'm just curious... what FB groups are you getting these from? Because I can never open your links. It must be a closed group or something.
That one is estate sales.net
Im not sure why it doesn't open up for you. I always doublecheck them.
You can go to the web page and type it in on their search bar
1979 williams stellar wars
850
Fort Collins, CO
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2330535943903737/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
Bally party animal
795
Springfield, MO
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375981109979343/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
Williams jokerz
Austin, TX
1300
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/923240194709831/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
Game Plan sharpshooter II
New Orleans, LA
350
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348946352677817/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
2006 stern potc
Haworth, NJ
https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Haworth/07641/2346606
Screenshot_20191006-012316 (resized).png1975 gottlieb gold strike
East durham, NY
https://www.estatesales.net/NY/East-Durham/12423/2368080?modal=true
Starship troopets
Destrehan, LA
1500
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285663275718491/?ref=browse_tab
Magnatron
650
New Orleans, LA
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/529439404266612/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=pinball
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