I have two project machines, and hardly any time for said project machines. Willing to trade for working machine(s).

Gottlieb Pro-Football and Gottlieb Big Brave. Reference details & pics at https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/trade-gottlieb-pro-football-73-andor-big-brave-74 .

I saw this pin in person. The playfield was in great shape, except the pop bumpers were a little lumpy/melted looking. It wasn't working at the time, but since then he's had a tech come work on it and he said it's working great now. He probably won't come down much more (if any) because he started at $400 BEFORE he paid a tech to work on it. He says he has people coming on Saturday to see it...

Thanks! I've already got a $ offer on Big Brave, though I was hoping for a trade for one or both machines, anyone up for trade?

Bwahahaha here's a good laugh for today. I guess this really belongs in the Craigslist laughs thread ... but it's a project pin too!

Vintage pinball machine playfield for parts or restoration - $300

orlando.craigslist.org link

Doesn't look TOO too bad, though you can't see much detail. I've been on the hunt for space-themed games, so I'd be all over that (probably with a slightly lower offer) if it weren't halfway across the country...

Tempting, as this is about 40 minutes from my house.

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Quarterback / EM 2 Player
Production: 1,050
Cost: $250
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Condition:"Quarterback pinball machine. This is a project machine. It comes on and plays. The score wheels work. It needs playfield rubber, and a solenoid for the drop targets. The backglass has a few cracks. But the glass doesn't need to be removed, access is from the back."
Link/Contact: spacecoast.craigslist.org link

Somebody nabbed a nice looking Gottlieb Pioneer today in Kissimmee, FL for only $150. I wanted it badly, but 1) was stuck at work and didn't have flexibility to leave today, and 2) I'd just dragged the family on an evening trip to pick up another machine last Friday. Still, I regret not aggressively going after it. Seller said "it was working fine and then it just stopped working, now it's just taking up space." Grr. Well, I hope it was someone on here anyway...

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Time Warp / SS 1 Player
Month/Year: September 1979
Production: 8,875
Cost: 400 OBO
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Condition: OP: "Timewarp Pinball machine nice project machine lights up but will not play." ...looks like the backglass is riddled with flaking/cracking, and some areas on the playfield are totally trashed.... but hey, it's a project machine, lol
Link/Contact: jacksonville.craigslist.org link

This one's on my wishlist ... why so far???

lol, I love the one pic of the plastic which yells, "hey look, it's autographed by Bobby Orr himself!"

That's not my idea of Fun Land.

Woohoo, free bump for this game! I love mine. Has the most pleasant sounding chimes in my collection too, IMO.

Note: Seller also says "$250 or best offer" in the listing.

My pinball fund is all tapped out for now (and I'm too busy this week anyway), otherwise I'd probably go snatch this up. Go, someone, go!

I'm with zacaj. What's so special about this backglass?

Lmk if you have any trouble selling and decide to part it out, I may be interested in some of the components -- particularly the MPU if it's in good shape. Mine has a original MPU that has been troublesome (due to battery leakage), so someday I'll stop chasing problems and replace it.

Yep, I fit a Big Brave in my Sonic a few months ago... pics at https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vehicles-that-a-pinball-machine-fits-in?tq&tu=skyking2301#post-3090760

Finally played my first Middle Pop game this past weekend, at Free Play Florida -- Spanish Eyes. Freaking LOVED it. Would've bought it on the spot if someone hadn't beaten me to it the day before. I'll be paying attention to middle pop alerts now!!!

Thanks, that was very educational! I love the layout on Freedom; too bad it looks like it's super rare. Without having played a Fan-Tas-Tic, I'm not sure how I'd like it -- I played a different game with the 'roulette' wheel this weekend, and got bored very quickly. (I want to play pinball, not wait for a wheel to spin around for a while!) So I'll be looking out for a Spanish Eyes ... if someone sees one in your area, grab it for me!!!

Seriously. I'd snatch up that Sing Along and Lucky Strike ... except they're 1,900 miles away. :'(

Don't buy that one, trade me for mine!

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/39725

A fine example of why I love this community.

Manufacturer: Bally
Game/Type: Sea Ray / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: September 1971
Production: 1,300
Cost: Best offer <-- can probably snatch up super cheap, see comments below
Location: 460 Amherst St., Nashua, NH -- SAT DEC 17 ONLY (or SUN DEC 18 if it snows on Sat)
Contact/Link: http://www.opusnh.com/

This one popped up in an estate sale CL posting, so I've been inquiring about it. (I have a friend in NH, so in case it was something I wanted, I'd send him. I'm passing, but someone else may want to save this machine.) Below are the pictures from their site and statements I received via email from someone involved with the sale, which I've broken down for comment:

"I am having a hard time finding a name on it.", "I can't find the the 'face' of the machine (not sure what that is called)."
--> In other words, the backglass is missing. See photo:
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" It was damaged in the move"
--> From what I can see, the backbox tore off its base, which is still attached to the lower cabinet. Looking closely, some jones plugs might be bent -- wonder if it gave and just fell off while still connected. See photos:
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"homeowner doesn’t really know anything about it (older)" ... "Chances it would be more for parts. "
--> This was probably in response to my question, "Does it work?" Anyway, playfield actually looks reasonable, though possibly some scratches around the scuba diver:
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The most important comment of all ... note, they haven't yet given me the starting price, but seeing the condition that it's in, and the fact that it's a one day sale, the comment is:
" I will be taking best offer by mid-day of the sale" ...

Someone can probably snatch this thing up super cheap! I saw Sea Ray mentioned on bgresto, btw...

Re: that Gold Strike in NH ... it popped up again earlier today for only $50 this time. lol!

I love and hate this thread. I love seeing what's out there for reasonable prices, and I hate that the ones I'd take are always too far away!

Exhibit A:

Oh man this guy's inbox is going to get pummeled

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Harbor Lites / EM woodrail
Month/Year: February 1956
Production: 1,500
Cost: BO
Location: Oarkhurst, NJ
via Pinsider SkyKing2301

I was speaking to my cousin in NJ yesterday; she has an old woodrail (Gottlieb's Harbor Lites) that she'd like to sell.
-- She says it works, but you "have to touch two wires together to start it". (Needs new switch?)
-- Needs new rubbers (some are broken as you can see in the pics).
-- Backglass has a small rectangular section of paint missing
-- Playfield has significant wear in some places

After seeing the pics, I thought of this thread immediately -- surely there's someone in here who might want to attempt restoration!

I've asked her to get a few more pics (cabinet, inside, etc.) and to verify still functional. In the meantime, pics she already sent are below.

She is open to offers. Contact me via PM to discuss.

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Killin' me, Kansas?? Anyone making a midwest-to-Florida run....?

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Thoro-Bred / EM
Year: February 1965
Production: 1,750
Cost: $600
Location: Port Richey, FL
Link/Contact: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1880243948905965
Condition: OP: "1965 Gottlieb Thoro Bred Pinball in working order. Needs a little tinkering and new rubbers. Has the keys, schematics, extra parts and back door"

My god, someone save this beautiful game from the most hideous cabinet abomination I've ever seen. You have been warned.

I'm totally tapped out, otherwise I'd consider going after this one (at a much reduced price).

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I saw this posted a few days ago and ignored it because it was listed as "super ball mania" ... couldn't find anything by that name so assumed it was a toy or something. Just hit me earlier today that maybe they meant Silverball Mania. This is close to where I live so I'll look into it.

This has been an adventure ... since it's close by to where I live, I inquired about it. I was communicating with the wife (in the couple who owns it) ... she sent me a bunch of pictures and I noticed immediately it's OUTSIDE on a porch. (Granted, many people have walled-in / air-conditioned porches down here in FL, but based on the leaves on the ground and quality of light, I'm guessing this was screened in only. Based on the pics, it appears that the GI turns on, but the game doesn't boot and/or the score displays don't light up.

I continued asking questions, considering going to see it anyway, to see how badly off it truly is and rescue it if possible ... she eventually gave me her husband's number and asked me call him. So I did. It's apparently been on the porch for years now. If I understood him correctly, my suspicions are correct about the not-walled-in-porch -- which means it's been exposed to the heat/humidity all this time. Not to mention the bugs it's probably housing... No wonder it's not working! ("I had one on our porch when I was growing up, and it always worked fine," he said, paraphrased)

But here's the best part -- I apparently took him by surprise when I called -- because HE DIDN'T KNOW SHE'D PUT IT UP FOR SALE!!!

After a short discussion, it seemed clear to me he hadn't intended to sell it, and obviously needed to talk to his wife to figure out what the story is. I told him to go work it out and then let me know later if it's actually available...

Somehow, I'm guessing I won't be hearing back from them...

FYI, I have a Grand Slam wedgehead project for sale (or trade) that I acquired last night. I already have another project (Flying Chariots) to occupy my time and funds, so this one's up for grabs. Free transport to Free Play Florida this weekend. Details here: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/56680

PM me with questions/etc.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Grand Slam / EM 1 player
Year: July 1972
Production: 3600
Cost: $375
Location: Titusville, FL
Link/Contact: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/56680
Pinsider: Me!

Funny story on that Jungle Lord ... Yesterday, I saw an ad pop up in the FB marketplace for this game in Palm Bay for a mere $80. The pictures showed the machine sitting in/near some sort of building/garage/whatever. I was tied up (figuratively!) all day, and didn't have much interest in the game anyway, so didn't bother pursuing it. I knew it wouldn't last long at the price anyway. Sure enough, a few hours later, a new FB marketplace ad pops up -- same machine, but all new pics in the back of a pickup truck, this time for $200.

The CL list is gone already, so I guess they successfully completed the quick flip!

...umm...does he mean the actual cabinet art? I took a quick glance and didn't see any 'graffiti'. lol

You're welcome, Pecos. While I haven't successfully scored a treasure specifically from this list yet, I have investigated a few and am always hunting for more -- so your constant contributions will no doubt eventually pay off for me as they have for many others. Keep up the great work and enjoy your new glass!

On Beam is such a cool (and tough) game, though I'm biased because I have one. But that's because it's such a cool (and tough) game! Someone go save this!

I'm pretty miffed about this one. I saw the listing and contacted the seller -- only to discover that I'd been messaging with him back in November, as he'd apparently put this up for sale back then. He'd promised me more pictures then, but never sent them. I'd followed up a few days later, and never heard back.

Now here it is for sale again, so I reach out again ... and he replies a few hours later that it's already sold. Argh!!! Wanted it.

I never would've been able to get there yesterday anyway, with all the tourist traffic for the SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Oh well...

Drat, you're not making any road trips to Florida anytime soon, are you...?

Those chewed-on looking edges of the apron cards have me concerned...

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Space Odyssey (EM)
Month/Year: June 1976
Production: 4,300 units
Cost: "Looking to trade but feel free to make offer"
Location: Deltona, FL
Contact/Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/178888776072375

Listing: "1976 space odyssey pinball machine. Needs work. Lights up. Willing to trade up. No lowball offers. "

Original listing only included photo in the back of the truck. I contacted seller to request shot of playfield, and received the other shot -- you can see lots of wear on the playfield, particularly around the kickers adjacent to the flippers.

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Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Sunshine / EM Woodrail
Month/Year: Sept 1958
Production: 1,100
Cost: 499
Location: Clermont, FL
Contact/Link: orlando.craigslist.org link

OP: 1958 Gottlieb Sunshine pinball machine, great man cave project. vintage,antique, a survivor, one of 1100 made.

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Texan / EM woodrail 4 Player
Month/Year: May 1960
Production: 1,100
Cost: $150
Location: Gainesville, FL
Contact/Link: gainesville.craigslist.org link
--> Note: not pictured or described in detail in link. I contacted seller on got the info & pics below.
--> Note: the listing says the sale was last weekend (4/14), but the seller says they'll be re-running the sale this coming weekend starting Saturday 4/21 at 8am.

Condition: "The pinball machine needs work to be usable but would make a nice decor piece as is. We are asking $150.00 for it."

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Certainly does appear that way...

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I've been in contact with the seller on this (since I love the art and it's close by!) -- they haven't arrived at a price yet. He has someone from a local Amusements company coming to "assess" it. He started in with the "well, I see this same game sold by PinRescue went for $3,250...", so after face-palming, I tried to get him a little better re-calibrated on true EM values.
The issues he mentioned, and others I noticed in pics:
-- wired for 220V since it was in Switzerland
-- no bell/chime
-- 10k reel doesn't step
-- very small nick in the backglass paint
-- one drop target on the left side is the wrong style
-- some wear starting around the inserts --> probably cupped

gaaaaaa.... what he said

Usually these great-priced machines that include the email address as such are scams. Just a heads up. You'll likely get some kind of "oh it sold but I got it by bidding on site xyz, check it out" BS. Good luck, hope that's not the case!

lol ... that game doesn't have circuit boards

I've got a friend in Cranford I've been trying to talk into grabbing a pin for himself -- maybe this is our 'in'!

Thanks! I'll let him know. (Last I heard from him was "that's VERY tempting...") You planning on snatching it up if he doesn't?

Figures, something finally comes up in my town and it's a cocktail.

Manufacturer: Chicago Coin
Game/Type: Hollywood / EM 2 Player
Month/Year: February 1976
Production: ?
Cost: $300 OBO
Location: Callahan, FL (NW of Jacksonville)
Seller: Julie Jones Hoblit (Facebook)

OP via Messenger: "Pinball machine works stick some time and stays on ball 1 but has all original wire and info in side. 300 or best offer"

I found mention of a pinball machine buried in an old garage sale listing and verified she still has it. Looks like it doesn't have an original lockdown bar. I'm not interested in this theme, so I told her I'd pass the info along to you folks! If you have trouble getting in touch with her via PM, let me know, as I already have an open PM conversation going with her -- I can pass along a heads-up or send her your contact info.

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On Beam is a fantastic game! (I currently own one -- and if either of you are interested, I'm up for trading mine ... moving away from 2" flippers and looking for something fresh ... reference listing & pics & vid here: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/64557 ) ... On Beam is fast paced and super fun. Maintenance-wise, fortunately mine's been bulletproof since I got it thanks to excellent work of prior owner(s) -- but it does appear slightly more complicated than your standard EM. This could be just because of its unique parts (different from what I'm used to in my other machines) and/or due to the complex communication required with the backglass animation.

I have a ton of spare parts for this game that I'd intended to send along with the machine when I found an adequate trade -- so if you decide to get the ebay one I can help you out as best I can with comparison troubleshooting, spare parts, etc. Or you could get both! Trade me for mine, have it side by side for easier comparison, and use the the spare parts to fix up the project one!

TL;DR -- On Beam is awesome. Trade me something cool for mine.

I used to have a Jolly Roger ... what the difference / significance of the test sample? I.e., how could you tell?

Ok no wonder I was confused. Mine was yellow too.

Wow, what a steal!

I inquired on this Space Time, but the listing had been up for 12 hours before I found it and so I haven't heard anything back yet. I'm sure it's probably been snatched up already.

Fair enough, that's a good policy. As you've implied, I also find it's a good policy to sound like a decent human being when you contact them (though I admit I have a hard time understand people who don't) -- because I've too run into people who've passed over others and went to me because my email wasn't just five words. lol

I'll contact them again today.

After second inquiry, heard back from seller; machine is sold.

I was using an app for a while but it wasn't very reliable in sending prompt notifications, so now I've just been checking when I remember. Is there a better way that you recommend so that I don't miss out on more?

Thanks for your help! I went in there and found I'd set up searches in the past, but according to my emails I was only receiving one notification every few months. This may be due to the weird search parameters I'd used (apparently I was filtering some stuff off), and when I wasn't receiving notifications I just forgot about it. Guess I'll fine tune them now! Thanks again!

Woohoo! Thanks for thinking of me. Such a nice, simple, approachable game -- with the most beautiful sounding chimes!

Interesting backglass on that one...

Cool, you don't see Flying Chariots that often. Shame, that backglass is much better than mine -- my reds have faded quite a bit.

Note: this looks to be one of the Summer Time / Travel Time hybrids, and not a true Summer Time. Reference https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/travel-time-summer-time-owners-need-your-help-on-st-100k-lights for more info.

**LANDFILL ALERT! Save this machine!**

Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Game/Type: Jack in the Box / EM
Year: February 1973
Production: 8,300
Cost: $150
Location: Pikesville, MD
Seller: Rhiannon Kaye
Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/105929099437639?multi_permalinks=1956429611140390
OP: Unit in mid-restoration. In rough shape when I acquired it from original owners that never did any maintenance over the years. It plays without issue but needs work aesthetically. Interests change and I need the thing gone for the space. Aside from needing new rubber bands and light sockets for the poppers, everything’s there and labeled. Super cheep and ready to go but time is short. Need it gone by the end of Feb. otherwise, as much as it would pain me, it’s going to the dump. First come first serve. ***(have back glass but it is flaking. Don’t want to handle more than I have to.)

Miss-O is a fun game, I had one for a while. Note to project hunters -- that is not the original cabinet...

That caught my eye too and I wondered about it, though I can't understand why someone would do that -- paint a card theme on a pool game? Really makes you wonder about the history of this machine.

Didn't need another project, but when they pop up in my very same town, they're hard to resist: snatched up this Bally Knockout today. It was a slight gamble because it was in a storage unit with no power available to see if anything worked. Backglass is immaculate, pf has a little wear here and there but overall pretty decent (missing right spinner, pop bumpers need updating), all plastics intact. Got it home and powered up, seems to have a few minor issues (e.g. score reel reset relay not getting triggered, 1000 switch sticking somewhere, only seems to want to start in 2p mode), but nothing I shouldn't be able to work through, hopefully. Overall it seemed to play fine, flippers are strong, should be fun!
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Are games ever in BETTER shape than the pics show? This has not been my experience. lol

....that log had a child!