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

Ya probably. Some of the groups require an admin to approve the post, some have rules. Since facebook allows you to post things to many groups at once, often times stuff gets missed. It makes sense to post to multiple because some people are only members of one or a few groups and may not see your ad otherwise.

It was posted at 10 grand previously as well. That is a lot of money to get into pins that all need quite a bit of work. He outright says the playfields are toast on two of them.

Trying to go take a look. Uhm... dibs!

You're right.

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I try to get to most of these auctions in Winston-Salem. If you guys want EM stuff, it usually goes at much lower prices than the other stuff does. Project video games are cheap too. Working stuff can get pretty high though.

Very true and a good tip for others going.

Too slow on the Frontier. Thats a 2 hour drive for me...

Hey brother, looks like this one is Mississippi rather than North Carolina.

Doesn't seem like project honestly.

Link now shows as sold or expired

Huh, not sure. I will check again later.

Let me get that Stars off you and I won't bid you up at the Quicksilver auction!

I think he got the message. I really do want a Stars though if anybody is itching to get rid of theirs. Love the chimes and spinner rips on that game.

I retract my previous statement haha
Thought maybe you realized you were barking up the wrong tree, but you doubled down and then threw in over and over. Have a good one.

If it's a Quicksilver everyone better back off! Nobody is allowed to talk about it either.

Here, here
Glad you guys don't let one naysayer ruin a good thing.

Zipper flipper game

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797800084071245/

Bally Bazaar

Pinball machine
Winston-Salem, NC · 6 hours ago ·
$550

This is a unique pinball machine. Made by Bally Bazaar. This has been in family since purchased new in 1966. Have schematics and original place cards along with miscellaneous extra parts and bulbs. I would rate condition as good to very good. It is fully functioning and all bulbs and bumpers work great. Please only serious inquires.

Just bought a Xenon myself with plans to do the hardtop on it. It was my first pin and I was wanting it back again.

To save some searching. The photos are at 1289 (of over 1500!).

I would just put some mylar over it once installed if you are going to hardtop it later anyways. Play away!

Man I was trying to get in touch with them and having no luck. I heard back a few weeks ago asking about prices and he said to get in touch a bit later. Nothing after that.

Lots of flippers on that one!

Second hand info, but a few folks in the Carolina Facebook group have had issues with this seller. A couple claimed they made a deal for a lot of games which were not all there when they went to pick up. He does list an awful lot of stuff, so could be a mistake.

I have a playing xenon with playfield wear. I was going to put a hardtop on. Not sure I will get to it for a bit. I am in NC.

Had a deal struck this week. Seller said pickup Saturday and we agreed to talk Friday to finalize a pickup time.

Texted Friday and he said sold it.... Then saw a post on Facebook of the guy who bought it ... Some people just suck haha

Some less than fun sellers lately it seems.

Ya man, really not cool. I just posted about one a day or two ago that went sideways on me.

It was marked as free, yes.

I'll jump in line haha!

Playmatic
New World
Lumberton, NC
$400
Ad says works great
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/242042700444574/

myrtlebeach.craigslist.org link

Bobby Orr
$1000
MYRTLE Beach, SC

Rare 1977 Bobby Orr Pinball Machine
First picture shows what it will look like once overhaul is completed.
Will be extremely valuable once restoration is complete as it is the first year model.
It is currently in 3 pieces because we had local restoration company take a look at it as we were going to keep it in the family. We can refer you to our restoration company if that's what you decide to do once you purchase.
Willing to hear offers and feedback. Thank you.

"Have you seen another in this shape in a shed in myrtle beach?

Thats what I thought. RARE"
-Craigslist guy (probably)

That is mine. I just put it on pinside as well. I love Xenon, but man do I have to get some priorities sorted out! I finally got the Stars I was after. It needs some work, shop job, etc. DW sitting waiting for a shop job. I have a Demo Man I haven't even played thats been sitting for a few montsh because I don't have room for it. Top it all off with the garage has been overrun with random stuff so no room to work.

She just left the building.

Ha! Ok well I sold two today. That means I get to buy three right?! What you got??

Your wife sounds hilarious!

I was (mostly) kidding about buying more. I need to finish up what I have before getting something else for tinkering. Thanks buddy, you and the others in this thread rock.

Gottlieb Play Ball
$200
New Smyrna Beach

daytona.craigslist.org link

We had a Gay 90's for a while as I was growing up. The up "post" or circle between the flippers was a big part of the game. It was weird going to other games and not having that when that was the only game I played for a long time since it was at the house. Its interesting how that works sometimes.

Screwdrivers and nutdrivers should handle nearly any of those situations.

I talked to the lady running the sale. She said there were about 20 people asking about it. Get in line early!

Sold for 3k. I had a friend get in line. They were going to open it up to an auction with 10 or so folks willing to bid. There was a guy from Ohio who had been waiting the longest. He spoke up saying he was emailed saying first come first serve and got it for the 3k.

Sounds like it was brand new just out of the box.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2518554191786526/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search

50 bucks for a Grand Prix in MD

Then it would go up to 8k at least!

It was at 350. I bid it up to 2k. Someone had their autobid set to at least that. It is a long drive so I figured that was enough.

I messaged last night as I will be near there soon. Was too late though.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/630406413802349/permalink/1969587783217532/?sale_post_id=1969587783217532

Project Pins for sale!
Picked these up along the way but don’t see myself finishing them anytime soon. Located in Manteca, CA.

Firepower $800
Cosmetically it’s not good lol. Was playing great then one of the pop bumpers started locking on. Has kohout driver board.

Close Encounters $800
Game looks great and plays well but it does randomly light up playfield lights or not show scores correctly. Basically if I was keeping it I’d just order a Pascal board and it’d be great.

I was going to poke my brother and tell him to go get this one. The rust makes me lean towards not being a great first project for him being that there could be who knows what with the boards too. Good for someone with spares and experience though.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549680789456523/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ac7589e25-541d-476d-88d4-cbe8a66f9307

Williams Space Shuttle
$320
Johnson City, TN

Looks like a barn game.

ad:
1984 Williams Pinball Machine. Machine turns on and works to an extent. Solenoids are a little stuck and needs new bumpers. I have the back glass but the decal is coming off. To build up to working again would take around $200 in parts but I don’t have the time.

The Stars is pretty trashed, but there are a few good parts in there. Drop mechs, lockdown bar, etc.

I get folks not wanting facebook. No worries there. However, establishing a bit of rapport first probably would have a better chance at getting something closer to a response you would be good with.

You can safely remove all the junk after the item/#### part:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871089710176197/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/679504216374275/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae25ac12f-18d0-4db8-bee9-12c40af4d100

Gottlieb Far Out

$350
Virginia Beach, VA

"1974 Gotlieb Far Out machine. Works but needs some repairs to score counter and bonus payouts and few other minor things. Have all electrical schematic drawings with unit. Local pickup only. "

Seems like a great deal. I would be all over that if it were near me. I have been wanting a Gottlieb machine.

That would put me half way there

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/510634716914247/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad90272cf-5270-419d-b70d-5d95607bbadb

#aztec
$150
1976 aztec pinball machine 25cents operation. All lights up got key needs new bumper arms
Rustburg, VA

My take on auctions is the less people that know about it the better it is for you to buy!

Not so much a project, but a playable wedgehead in pretty decent shape:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/279784944092560

#target-pool
Vintage Pinball Machine - Target Pool
$875
Fairview, NC

Agreed, if any wanted would be made, I would say it should be pretty specific. Like, I need a head for a 70's bally EM or similar.

Buyer beware type deal?

Shout out to HydrogenHuman for all the posting lately. Did bluespin hire you so he could get a break???

Williams
Merry Widow
Fayetteville, NC
$600
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399776131802547

Probably just a fuse and a little elbow grease.

It does come with cupholders!

Sneakers

That is Thad's game. He is a good dude. We have done a few deals over the last couple of years.

Classic Stern that I want within a couple hours of my house. Yep!

Basket case, falling apart

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1470705250059385

#oxo
Apex, NC
$350

What does a decent to nice Captain Card go for?

Probably the one I would have been after too. There are some other good games too, but not going to attend this one.

Thanks to Lori: Results from the VA auction

Wesna Auction Stuart, VA
FT 3750
Doctor Who 2500
Taxi 1800
Bad Cats 3250
Bay Watch 2900
Teed Off 1800
BBBB 2700
Whirlwind 3800
Hook 1700, 1700, 1900, 1600
PZ 1600
Royal Rumble 2200, 2600, 2500
F 14 1300
Jokerz 1300
Shaq 1300, 12000
T2 3600
Cactus Jack 1400
SF II 1500
Big Hurt 1200, 1800
Star gate 2600
Diner 3300
Radical 3600
Police Force 1500
PZ 2100
Rescue 911 1800
Cue Ball Wizard 1200
Popeye 2800
DE Simpsons 2600
TMNT 2000
Game Show 1300
Wipeout 1100, 2000
LW3 1500
Pinbot 1800
Surf N’ Safari 1400
Frankenstein 2450
DE Star Trek 1750
Jackbot 2900
Class of 1812 2450
Strikes N’ Spares 1300
DE Batman 1700
BK 2000 3100
Mario Brothers 3300

Re-import games as noted previously by Scott. Sounds like games were missing parts in quite a few cases.

We have some family with a Dimension up that way too. Lots of add-a-ball games. I think they grabbed it at an estate sale. Put new rubber on it, cleaned the playfield, and ran a business card through a few switches. Tts been playing great for two years now.

I have been out to his place before. Has a ton of stuff and doesn't really want to sell much of it at all. Likes to quote the ebay prices on every single thing he has. That said, its been a while so maybe he is loosening up?

Turned into the dead rat and rat crap thread

Scam, same pics were on marketplace in SC recently. Same fake account had another game posted too at 500.

They make a hardtop. My Frontier has one. Plays super fast.

It's a super fun game. Nice grab for sure. Inline drops, two bonus build ups, tough game when fixed up.

Just a couple spots that have been growing for 40 years

That one is a scam and has been posted many times all over the place by various fake Facebook accounts.