Need a price check on a 1982 Gottlieb, Spirit.
A friend of mine just shipped two over from Europe and wants me to buy one.
I'm just looking for a fair/average price I can work from. I will inspect the game and can take it from there.
Thanks
Quoted from Tyamry:If you decide not to buy it let me know.
I've already offered 7k pending an inspection. The only thing stopping me will be the price which we are *significantly* apart on.
But sure, no problem. I'll pass the information along to you if we fail to make a deal.
What condition, restored, original, or basket cases? Prices on Spirit vary greatly. One sold at PAGG in CA 2-3 years ago for $10k, but ones in Europe are much cheaper but you have to pay expensive shipping and fees. Did the two that you're talking about come from Theirry in Belgium by chance?
Quoted from PNBLWZD:What condition, restored, original, or basket cases? Prices on Spirit vary greatly.
I haven't seen it yet but I do know it has not been restored. That's why I posted asking for an average price and I can evaluate from there.
Quoted from Mr68:I'm just looking for a fair/average price I can work from. I will inspect the game and can take it from there.
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Quoted from PNBLWZD:One sold at PAGG in CA 2-3 years ago for $10k, .
For that price I assume the one at PAGG was restored and in top condition. Yes?
Nope, not restored but clean, it was in good operational order too.
Steve
Quoted from Mr68:For that price I assume the one at PAGG was restored and in top condition. Yes?
I think the prices on Spirit should
get a reality Check.
It is a fine, unique and fun game,
but $5K+
is just ........
But if one can afford it
then good on you.
There has got to be a treasure trove of Spirits somewhere,
The production run was not that low, guess a lot went overseas,
there are plenty of other games with low production runs
that are just as fun and unique
but do not command same outrageous prices??
Spirit is a cool looking pin. I know it's kind of rare. I also know a pin is worth whatever someone is willing to pay.
IMO Blackhole is a way better pin that can be had for about $1.5K. I like system 80 pins but I just don't understand the inflated value on Spirit.
I just sold one for $4000 shopped. Rebuilt everything and new plastics from pinball resouce. neat game but Imo its a $2500 game.
Most of the price is collector value, rather than reflective of gameplay value.
Yeah, the playfield is packed with stuff and the backglass is fantastic, but like others have said, some of these prices for it are ridiculous.
My original thought was to go as high as $5000 depending on condition and I really wanted to stay in the 4.5 range. But when he told me his price I knee jerked and said I would go 7K. This was still waaaay below his asking price.
Afterward I began to second guess myself on pricing knowledge and that's why I posted this price check here and on RGP.
I haven't heard back from him but I'm going to withdraw my 7K offer and drop out. He's a great guy but we are light years apart on price. - I appreciate the feed back from everyone and knowing I haven't completely lost my mind.
Please note I am actively seeking to buy a fair priced Spirit if anyone knows of one.
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