I saw this before you posted it here on craigslist and the price was $550.00 each along with 4 from California for $600.00 each. Made me do a double take as $125.00 sounds a lot better than the $550.00 each.

Wish I had a truck but no way to get them here.

lasvegas.craigslist.org link

In another thread they were talking about craigslist people raising their pinballs well the link above it went from $600.00 each or $2000.00 for the EM machines. Now $750.00 each and have a look they are not in minty condition.

Not so sure about that being a different person. Still in the same area as the first time I saw it. The ad stated that 85% worked and no low ballers. It still kind of reads that way. That he knew what they were worth. But my thinking is a pin that doesn't work 100% is just another lawn ornament.

Sorry to inform you but that is not Firecracker 1971 but Fire Cracker 1963 Chicago Coin

https://pinside.com/pinball/archive/fire-cracker

Only posted the non-working games

Mfg/Williams
Game/Klondike
Month/Year 08/71
Production/3,302
Cost $395.00

Mfg/Gottlieb
Game/Top Score
Month/Year 10/75
Production/3,200
Cost $475.00

Mfg/Bally
Game/Knockout
Month/Year 04/75
Production/2,085
Cost $475.00

Location New Bloomfield PA

I'm selling the last of my pinball machines. 1976 Williams Space Mission, Backglass and playfield, VERY nice, works great. 625.00 -1971 Williams Klondike, complete game, but not currently working-395.00. 1975 Gottlieb Top Score-currently not working. pretty nice shape-475.00- 1975 Bally Knockout-currently not working, has NEW Backglass, pretty nice shape-475. Prices are firm, unless you buy 2 or more.

Contact on link: harrisburg.craigslist.org link

It's a very rare machine with 3,651 made. This description made me laugh as they mention the good paint around the flippers and plunger . Should this go also on the EM thread about sellers?

Is it near a fire or flood area? There are many going on around that state from what I could see on the news.

Darn I wish I could have got it but the good ones are gone already and marked as SOLD. So many EM's and at a great price.

Found this on Craigslist yesterday but forgot where it was located? I think it was around $150.00 but it is the worst Drop-A-Card I have ever seen.

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Big Valley
Bally (1970) 2,500 made
$100.00 get it NOW!

texoma.craigslist.org link

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I only list it because I don't have a truck yet to carry it and getting off work to drive 4 states over isn't easy either. But when I do watch out!

The pin looks good at closer look and not much that I can see (wear spots) but some clean up.

This lot includes the following machines. The pinball machines have not yet been tested. I will eventually test them all, but I wanted to get the word out in case someone wants to check them out before I go through them. I am open to offers on individual pinball machines. Feel free to ask any questions, but I am not too familiar with pinball machines in general. They are all in a very accessible garage. Sold as is. I can help load them. Thanks for looking!!

Price $2,200.00

X's & O's
Cybernaught
8 Ball
Gotlieb's Dragon
Space Gambler
Diamond Lady *top portion not present*
Williams World Cup 1978

cincinnati.craigslist.org link

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I just posted it, not the seller. I did check to see if that was an EM Dragon, but no it isn't.

Here you go and this is a BARGIN! Friendship 7 $10.00

rochester.craigslist.org link

Selling 1962 Williams electronics friendship 7 pinball machine. Looks like it would clean up really nice. Does not work, never tired. All wiring looks intact. Not sure what it's really worth. Shoot me a message with an offer. Looks like it would be a great little project for the right person.
Has a full box of extras, bumpers, rubbers and coin mech. Has some original paperwork, the schematics were partly a casualty to mice.
Best offer,
Looking for cash but I'd hear out any trades, atv, 4 wheeler, quad mini bike go kart even if it needs a little work

New worst backglass here:

sfbay.craigslist.org link

$100.00 but it looks better than nothing.

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Not mine it's ThatOneDude is picking it up. I just birddogged it.

That Dolphin looks like they purposely scratched it off???

Pecos why are all the good pins in AZ or Las Vegas? Would love that but to far away.

If you build it, it would be great looking!

I played it when it first came out and yes it was not one of favorites. But does bring back memories of me young playing Big Ben pinball. Should they just be giving them away? Nic must love it when he has to work on one.

GDonovan I'll take it along with the Orbit for what did I say $375.00? When can you deliver them here to me in Indiana? Maybe you can get Nic to look at that Orbit for me? By the way I have seen more Orbits here with problems than I want to.

Is that flaking or just the flash on that Spirit picture? I would on both if they had no issues to deal with and you made all four pins for say $1,200.00?

I did find another Orbit where the guy put a switch in to make it a one player game because he had problems with the other players on the machine. I still think you should get Nic to look at it.

Just wish I was closer or you were. I see lots of great deals in Jersey and around there.

OK this project pin is from Craigslist and I have been trying to buy a GIN pinball machine. The seller says it is a players pin and just needs shopped. Which my definition for players pin is that it has wear as it's been played a lot. But take a look at the picture and see if you see the player numbers. What is that black space? Any thoughts?

By the way the seller is telling me I am wasting his time because I won't just jump to his price. Not a good selling practice if you don't want to eat your pinball machine.

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Thanks and that was what I thought, but he simply ignoring it and pricing it as if nothing is wrong. Yes, it is a Chicago Coin by the way and have heard some people won't even touch those nowadays.

That's the problem the seller has no thought into what I have to juggle to get this all done. Here you go I have to lay out money to U-Haul as I do not have a truck to pick the pin up. I have to gather another pin or two to make the deal worth even going after and dealing with those sellers. I have to spend the time driving on the road which by the way is in another state and pray I can even find the place. I can only offer so much as my costs drive the price in the pin up to the point that it doesn't make it worth it.

It should not matter to the seller after what I could ask and get answered over email would save me a wasted trip since they are out of state. I normally look at the number of days it has been listed and if it is a project pin. I did shoot another email to the seller and they still have not answered. We'll see what happens.

It's not, but the seller shouldn't judge my price on that I don't have overhead in the equation to make a deal. Also I think they should have a cooler head when dealing with a possible customer. In other words make the deal entertaining to me and you could have a repeat customer to buy more pins. I try to look on the positive in a deal.

It's not theirs, it's mine true. I am just trying to deal more over through the email before I have to spend time & money and drive out of state. You are correct ForceFlow on the sellers point but only WISH the seller could understand that I am not being picky just being informative about the pin when weighing the deal.

Mike, on the email I did name my price and the seller shot back theirs. But only got angry when I would not jump on it. I can wait that is how I do business. Time is everything.

You have the time ForceFlow, I don't. I have other issues of my business that I have to deal with that take time and money. Also cost me money if not handled when they come to light.

ForceFlow I think you are correct with your post, as the seller is ignoring my last email. Another will come by they always do you know. At least anyone reading this can now see where I am coming from on my price and emails.

Ok, I'm back and have a present for whoever gets it first. Just saw this posted on craigslist.

chicago.craigslist.org link

It's a FREE #On Beam pinball machine to the first taker in Chicago!

1,150 produced from Bally in 1969. Now go get it.

milwaukee.craigslist.org link

#on-beam & Rocket III

2 vintage pin ball machines
On beam and rocket 3
Both baily
No they are not working.
Asking 150 for the pair

Pecos you posted this Teacher's Pet now meet the evil twin!!!

ebay.com link: Williams Teachers Pet Pinball Machine

Yes so far it's only $10.00!

This is PENDING SOLD some guy in Ohio I talked to the owner. Bought the whole thing. I am sure we will all see them again listed for double or more.

Yes, but distance is a killer.

Just wanted to help you pinsiders who save some of those great EM pins!

These are the heads only on CL but they look all there. $175.00 each

#abra-ca-dabra

wilmington.craigslist.org link

#buccaneer

wilmington.craigslist.org link

Enjoy and hope this completes your projects!

You think Bally would have given him one of the more valuable EM version?

From what I read it states that he wants $500.00 each working or not. Not exactly a good buy if it's not working IMO. Not that serious to get out of pinball by the price?

indianapolis.craigslist.org link

Massive project here several boards, 2 BG. Just find the rest and you have it.

Martinsville IN

detroit.craigslist.org link

OK $6,000,000.00 Man $100.00 go get it!

Posted 25 minutes ago.

I'm 3 hours away and having to work late tonight so that let's me out. Plus not a EM.

Must be at least $1,000.00 to go with that $2,000.00 one for sale.

This is sold I just contacted the guy and beat me to it with the amount I was going to give.

Colsond3 hold on found one for $100.00.

Parts - For Sale

Skylab Backglass Archived

Used, good condition - “Should be around 50$ to ship.”

2017-12-17

Hidden Meadows, CA

PinBallPeteFromSD

100 (Firm)

Archived after: 45 days

Viewed: 250 times

Status: Not sold

Across the other side of the country.

May or maybe not a project but check out this estate sale.

https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Hawthorne/07506/1782237?highlight=Pinball

Royale Rumble in Jersey today I believe.

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But this is the RARE Dealer's Choice!

Auction today Bloomington Indiana if you are nearby. Star Pool for auction. I can't make it you can if you get there today. I have attached a picture of the pin. (Best one) and the thread below. I hope this helps. Picture towards bottom of pictures for the pinball.

https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Bloomington/47401/1778004

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Question is do you plug it in before you buy it and maybe start a fire or not? That old wood would go up pretty fast.

https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Carmel/46032/1762974

Estate Auction Carmel Indiana March 30 & 31 Two pinballs not EM's but Jokerz! and Space Station check out the thread and if you can be there.

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kalamazoo.craigslist.org link

#aztec Kalamazoo MI $100.00 go for it!!!!

swva.craigslist.org link

#old-chicago $299.00

Southwest VA

Ok, estate sale started today and will go on the next two days also. Indianapolis IN

https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Indianapolis/46205/1772460

One pin is a Centigrade 37 and the other I do not know as they only show the bottom part. Can you identify it?

Ok, per the one picture it looks like a busted backglass.

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No, at work and have medical problems right now worried over. I am hoping it's not the C word.

A few days until this one. Carmel Indiana (above Indianapolis slightly)

Not Em's more modern ones. Space Station & Jokerz

https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Carmel/46032/1762974?highlight=PINBALL

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North Richland Hills TX March 24, 25

EM Wing Ding

Added: Thanks for the kind words.

https://www.estatesales.net/TX/North-Richland-Hills/76180/1822833?highlight=Pinball

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Head of the Harbor NY March 24, 25

EM Night Rider EM

https://www.estatesales.net/NY/Head-Of-The-Harbor/11780/1825557?highlight=PINBALL

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Jackson NJ March 24, 25

EM Aladdin's Castle

https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Jackson/08527/1826877?highlight=pinball

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Jackson MS March 31

EM's Pioneer & Buccaneer

https://www.estatesales.net/MS/Jackson/39212/1817301?highlight=pinball

Thanks bluespin

Sorry about the way I am posting but I thought it was more important to get it out there before they are already gone.

Swedesboro NJ March 25

Change of pace Vintage Baseball machine!

https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Swedesboro/08085/1819968?highlight=Pinball

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This isn't bad if you buy a cabinet which I have seen some or build one. (wish they had a thumbs up smiley)

Well not a project but $300.00!!!!

detroit.craigslist.org link

Just showed up on CL. JACKBOT!

April 13 Friendswood TX

#sea-ray & Super Star

https://www.estatesales.net/TX/Friendswood/77546/1838811?highlight=Pinball

No, everyone on CL is a joker. Didn't you know that. I dealt with one yesterday. Couldn't just say no had to play around with me.

Found this over on Mr. Pinball. Evel Knievel EM for this price you better hurry.

Evel Knievel (EM version), 1977 Bally: $2,300
Electromechanical version, all parts in detail completely disassembled, cleaned, polished and reassembled in authentic original condition. Serious inquires only.
Mark
Austin, Texas

https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Toms-River/08757/1823967?modal=true

Toms River NJ Tomorrow ONLY!

Time Machine Zacraria pin Cracked Backglass

Don't see these machines much and thought it might be worth it to you to check it out.

https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Saint-Charles/63304/1856571?modal=true

St. Charles MO May 19 ONLY!

Something you don't see for sale much around here a Mini Bowl along with some other good looking items.

https://www.estatesales.net/MO/Town-And-Country/63017/1869198?modal=true

May 12 & 13 Town And Country MO

Dancing Lady EM pinball

Kinda Rare 700 only made 1961.

losangeles.craigslist.org link

FREE!!!! Roller Coaster pinball 1971 EM LA California

Helpful Hint: Estatesales.net when you search for pinball that will pull SOME of the locations up but while I was at work there was one here that did not come up under that.

A Godzilla only 500 made.

This one was the other day and I was just looking at other sales in my state and found it. It was not under pinball so it was just a lucky find on my part. Just a heads up is all I was trying to do for everybody out here.

stlouis.craigslist.org link

#grand-prix-williams $250.00 per the seller comment I would bet against that with the backglass that bad.

https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Zionsville/46077/1844733

Sorry about being late with this starts TODAY 06/01/2018 Zionsville IN

#knockout EM pin

From what I was told by other CC collectors a non working CC machine is worth $100.00 to $200.00. With that lockdown bar I would say more on the $100.00 side. They do command a lower price too.

CactusJack I agree on the BG but it does have that old fashioned (stick-wood) lockdown. Most of the CC I see are in good condition for the age to the other manufacturers for the year. I guess they were not played as much as the more popular pins of that era.

By the way I also see more sellers trying to push the value on these pins. Which is so wrong IMO.

Manufacturer: Chicago Coin
Game/Type: All Stars / EM Pitch and Bat
Month/Year: February 1868
Production: ????
Cost: $375
Location: Pacifica, CA (SF Bay)

bluespin I know pinball has many years invented but 1868?

Don't forget if he stored them at home they are undocumented home use also.

Something with this caught my eye. Notice the pin head on the machine? It's red but everything else is ok. Why they would go with red and not the blue following the correct repaint is beyond me.

Good game to play also if you can get it going.

Do they report the amount that they got for the pin on the sale? Just wondering....

Maybe if you buy the house they could throw in the pinball?

Could be that little pinball that my brother got for Christmas? I would call at least and see that it wasn't.

Would have been worth a lot more if it was a EM.

How does that Aladdin's Castle play ReadyPO remember you bought it from me? Just wondered never got it together to see.

Did you offer them more money? I got that advice from here on the board if you really wanted it.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ot-show-us-your-em-gun-games/page/25

Maybe somebody from this thread will get izzy sold a Chicago Coin Foreign Legion fast just a few hours ago. But he does great work I am told by a pinsider here.

The surge words of the pinball world!

The "Alien Fire" looks like the cover of that Boston album from 1976 that I never owned but have seen many times.