What are your price thoughts on this huo Pirates of the Caribbean. I have an opportunity to pick it up.
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Conyers, GA
I'd say low end of that considering the 2 foot long scratch on the side. The Mustang I bought out of a bowling alley didn't have damage like that. At least the code revision is promising that it's actually HUO barring any other proof. There were TWELVE code releases after 1.08!! Tons of bug fixes and reliability improvements.
I sold mine mid-2013 for 4k, which is less than I wanted, that was as nice as this one minus the scratch and the bag proving it was HUO. Pinflation probably covers it up to 5k at this point....but I personally wouldn't pay that for POTC.
Quoted from jayhawkai:The two different ball trough pics are really confusing me.
LOL, right?
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That one is a NASCAR!
Warrington
HUO? Routed? Does it really matter what the seller claims, its obviously nice to know a pin history when your looking to purchase but personally condition is all that matters to me, I have seen routed pins in better condition than some HUO examples, there is a HUO TRON for sale here in the UK and its got more wear than one that is routed locally. Condition is key & a good price doesn't hurt 
Quoted from Damonator:HUO examples do pop up from time to time - I think a fair range would be 4500-5000.
Aren't many of them non routed pins? I'm 3rd owner of a HUO pin, but I bought it because it was in pristine condition, that's what mattered to me.
I think mid to high 4K.
Not sure I've seen many bring more than that.
Quoted from Jenk540i:Aren't many of them non routed pins?
I'd say more were routed than not... but yea, it's been a slow transition from 95% routed pre-2000 to whatever we are now (maybe 75% HUO?).
I'm in the market for one and have looked at two routed games for around $3000. As for hou I wouldn't pay more then $4500 for one. I've seen several lists closer to $5 but they all sold for less. I'm not buying a game for a few more months but still keeping up with market trends
Quoted from Pinphila:5-5500
Wouldn't even look at any ad with a $5500. Pro e rage on one of these.
If I did sell mine for $5500 (which I won't just yet), it would be worth it with all that comes with it. But only for the right buyer...
Quoted from beelzeboob:If I did sell mine for $5500 (which I won't just yet), it would be worth it with all that comes with it. But only for the right buyer...
I agree, you get a ton of game here for 5-5500. Routed ones are usually pretty beat.
Quoted from jayhawkai:The two different ball trough pics are really confusing me.
Sorry that is from Nascar. My fault. Nascar too, is a huo game.
Quoted from Pinphila:I agree, you get a ton of game here for 5-5500. Routed ones are usually pretty beat.
Yeah but you wouldn't pay $5000-$5500 for a HUO stock Pirates though. No one else here would either, so why value it that high?
The routed games I see are not really beat at all and clean up super nice! I would spend $500ish more for a HUO if you can find one, but not $1000. A $4000ish routed one cleaned up nice is great also. Not sure how often the $3200 ones that people pass on come up though.
Agree it is a cool game for the money! The ship could be Sterns best toy. Also has spinning disc and treasure chest. Very different and creative design by Nordman, with the ball going here and somehow ending up there? Great Marti Hari Super skill shot with the short plunge and hitting the lower left side loop over through the top of right side loop. Great family theme and casual players love it!
I Love it!
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