I emailed on this, probably already spoken for though. This is a pretty fair price in decent condition, right?

Thanks, been lurking here for a while.

No, I haven't heard back. I assume it's gone. The market around here is ruthless.

Someone explain to me how that backbox layout goes with that backglass?

That's cute, I placed a bid! Thanks for posting.

You'd be surprised. Lots of buyers too. The market is ruthless. If something's available after an hour it's overpriced.

I actually saw that BTTF but just assumed it was a scam. Too many of those have killed my optimism I guess.

Not sure if this one was posted yet,

Gottlieb Skyjump $350, playfield could use some touch up

detroit.craigslist.org link

What do you guys think about this? Good enough deal? It's still posted. Might be fun to build a new head for the one and repaint the cabinet. I'll actually be driving to Omaha and back in a couple weeks.

I'd buy that if it was the right size!

I don't know how these things work but could you include the pinside logo and make a small donation or does that become too expensive?

That's what's known as a flip. He paid $291 for it last week.

ebay.com link: link

If you haven't moved one of these before, they're heavier than they look. I'm not a big guy and personally I don't like to strain myself so I just take the time to disassemble them as much as possible to carry in smaller pieces (when my wife helps me carry them down to the basement).

After removing the head (I remove backglass too and carry separately) I actually remove and carry separately the top glass, playfield, and bottom board. Then the carcass is light enough you can probably just carry it down with two people and no dolly. Plus you're not giving it a jolt on every step with the dolly.

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Wow! Wish this was closer! Anyone in SC headed to MI?

Oh bummer, I could use it but I'm nowhere near you. I repainted and cleared a playfield so it looks brand new- which makes the cabinet look crummy even though it's decent, so I hate to repaint it.

That's funny, I know someone who also has a Casino sans head. Who's bogarting the heads?

Idunno the rubbers look pretty good...

Needs to be re-restored maybe? I'm no expert but that seems like spraycan or brushed on clearcoat over hand painted playfield areas. I wonder if it doesn't look as nice in person. BG looks pretty nicely repaired though.

What is your plan for it? Wax and play?

Aw man, why can't that be near me. Anyone out east heading to the midwest?

Yes the pin market in Michigan is harsh. If something is still available after a day it's not a great deal. Fair at best. I've been watching for a few years now and have never been able to snag a great deal.

I have a feeling a lot of project pins are being hoarded. You can't take them with you but you can ruin them in storage...

I'm the guilty party! Well kind of. I thought it might be me and noticed the ad for the pin I picked up was still active. PM'd SilverBallKid and the pin in question is indeed in my basement. I picked it up the day the ad was posted but the seller didn't mention another confirmed buyer, only another offer lower than his asking price, so I wasn't trying to one-up anybody. Unfortunately the playfield isn't in as good shape as we thought from the pics but I've invited silverballkid to claim dibs if he still wants it. And the seller was a college age kid who described himself as a computer guy so is fully capable of deleting his ad...

Looks like it was listed here earlier but is a Space Odyssey actually:

I'm not sure what the angle is with this one but the seller doesn't want to sell it if he actually has it. I emailed with him a little and when I said ok just let me know where to go and I can head your way I never heard back.

Hahaha that's hilarious. I appreciate your effort stringing together all those quotes!

Gottlieb 300 $230

annarbor.craigslist.org link

I didn't know these were in demand. There were a couple around here last year at the same time actually. They were fairly rough though, in the $300 range iirc.

Good way to snooker someone into free labor! Those old hideabeds are BEASTS!

Bummer I wanted to grab it

I'd offer $300 and pick it up, but I'm comfortable with electronic and playfield repair. If you're interested in learning it's worth it in my book. If your intent is to flip it for profit then probably not.

Marked $695 in photo

They make money by selling stuff so it's in their interest to know markets like antiques, pins, collectibles, whatever, and they should have specialists on hand to price things. So I'd say if you get a good deal it's a fluke.

I disagree. Not saying it's the best pin ever but if you want to actually play the game instead of just bouncing the ball around, those two layers of rollover lanes will definitely hone your nudging skills. Some people just get confused on what to do on an EM if there are no drop targets...

Just wanted you all to know I played El Toro at the Kalamazoo show yesterday- and I enjoyed it

Where's the fun in a fully working pin? We're all here looking for something to fix up, right?

Hopefully they were honest and gave them an amount much closer to it's value. I assume that didn't happen.