Aiken, SC
+ or - a couple hundred depending on the game. Had to sell a few games a can only have 1 pin for the time being. Anyway, thought I'd post and see if there's any bargains out there! 
Thanks!
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Can you save up another $500? If so, I've seen a couple of AC/DC pro's go for this used. That would be a nice pin for a solo collection. At $3500 you're more in the range of 2 non A lister williams/ ballys but since you only have room for 1 that is my recommendation.
TSPP comes to mind in that price range...
Quoted from MinusWorlds:TSPP comes to mind in that price range...
Currently on the wishlist.
Wow just noticed your location. Big fan of Aiken. My buddy has a place there and the American Dingo is "from" Aiken. My Avatar here is my American Dingo. Anyway sorry for going off-topic...
I say get a TSPP for that money...
Regina, SK
Quoted from kwiKimart:Go for TSPP as your first pin. You won't regret it.
Won't be my first, actually #8. Just sold off the collection to downsize, but yes, I'd love to own one.
Quoted from louknees:I've seen STTNG recently go for less than 3k so some great games in your range
That may be but that's not the going rate for a STTNG unless it's beat. I have a buddy in Coastal VA that might be willing to sell his, don't know the price.
My buddy just bought a STTNG for 2200, another guy I know got one for 2600 and I passed on one for 3k just last month in great condition. Just didn't want to make the 6 hour drive. This is a machine the you can still get for under 3k. eBay prices are really high for this game.
Quoted from louknees:My buddy just bought a STTNG for 2200, another guy I know got one for 2600 and I passed on one for 3k just last month in great condition. Just didn't want to make the 6 hour drive. This is a machine the you can still get for under 3k. eBay prices are really high for this game.
Awesome! If you find one for 2500 or under within 500 miles of zip of 53527, I'm a buyer.
tspp while deep imho gets old fast on its own. It becomes very much like work. Once you know how to get things going you form a strategy and you will only play it that way. So when its a single pin home i thought it was tiring.
My vote is TSPP all the way.
Quoted from edwinpblue:a TSPP just went up on eBay w/a $3800 buy it now... HUO. that might be the best deal I've seen in months!
If only I lived in upstate NY... Of course, that would mean dealing with the weather, but at least I'd have this pin to play on snowy days.
I'll throw in my $.02 for WPT. It would come in well under your price range, so you could probably get a very nice example. Deep and strategic (some guy who wrote the ruleset for LOTR and TSPP wrote the software for WPT). It's a great combination of fast and strategic. Need not be a card player to enjoy...
Villejuif
HUO at that price? Probably sold already.
Quoted from herg:HUO at that price? Probably sold already.
It's still listed but it isnt HUO folks...
Quoted from TheLaw:Wh20 & CFTBL are good around that price. If you can find a STTNG for that would be nice.
If you're looking into a TSPP just make sure you love The Simpsons...like seriously love them...because if not it's one of the more annoying games around.
Agree with the Law.I have Wh20 currently and have had Creature. Wh20 is the most under rated game in Pinball IMO. Keep in mind in space is really an issue the STTNG is a widebody if I am not mistaken.
Quoted from TheLaw:There's one listed on here for $6500.
I've been actively searching for either a really good STTNG or WH20, and I can tell you that the prices of both have gone up well beyond $3,500--at least everywhere I can find within 300 miles of NC. There has been a dramatic price increase just over the past three months. I would be thrilled to find a fine example of either for under $4k. I'd be even more thrilled to buy both together for $7k!
Quoted from Craig:I've been actively searching for either a really good STTNG or WH20, and I can tell you that the prices of both have gone up well beyond $3,500--at least everywhere I can find within 300 miles of NC. There has been a dramatic price increase just over the past three months. I would be thrilled to find a fine example of either for under $4k. I'd be even more thrilled to buy both together for $7k!
Yeah, I had the same experience with White Water. I WANTED to buy one for $3500 but they were nowhere to be found. Right after I got mine one showed up half-way across the country for $3500 (a really nice one at that), but once you add shipping your back at 4Gs. The only other ones I've seen for less than $4,000 are beaters that need $1000+ in parts (ramps, boulders, etc.).
Quoted from Jam_Burglar:Right after I got mine
So, what did you pay and what is the machine's condition? I am still trying to get on top of this market.
I just got back from a 952-mile round trip to buy the STTNG of my dreams. It's in superb shape, not least because the playfield was clearcoated a long time ago. (Zero wear at the scoops, which is extraordinary.) With the exception of a couple of very minor scratches, it looks brand new. I paid more than $3,500, as you might imagine, but it was worth every penny to get one in such outstanding condition. Great stuff!
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