That's a steal

Getting pretty close to 300 pages on this great thread

Take a bow o-din

And this thread brings so much fun and joy to the group (especially when it goes OT),
whereas the only other thread to surpass this one in postings is the JPop thread which
only brings tears and jeers.

I think the Ghostbusters and the Skit-B threads are both just over 10K+ in 3rd place.

On Sale means way over priced to begin with
and now simply over priced.
Aurora is a hub for antique stores here just north of Salem.

CCoin Rawhide and GTB King Kool

"They are all ON SALE and price to sell or we will be sending them off to the auction."

a veiled threat

portland.craigslist.org link

To be picky, that "Rawhide" is the Stern version after they took over Chicago Coin. Pretty sure it's the same exact thing, though, besides the tiny "Stern" text above the name.

Oh I'm sure it sounds like a Chicago Coin with that "door bell" chime!

This one is kind of entertaining....."no low ballers" however, I'm not going to give you a price! But I've seen these go for $2000.00...

stlouis.craigslist.org link

HMMMM.....

anchorage.craigslist.org link

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Lunar Shot / EM AAB 1 Player
Month/Year: August 1967
Production: Unknown
Cost: $500
Location: Green Bay, WI
Link/Contact: greenbay.craigslist.org link
Condition: OP: "works.
original. not restored"

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Well, if you're an EM pin fan in Anchorage, that tired Ali Baba is probably like gold. Bad example, gold may be more plentiful there.

"I've seen newer ones go for 13,000$." Where, Fantasy Islad ? This dude is on narcotics and its a parts game? I'm laughing at this delusional ad , it's worse than sneaker guy in NYC

Yonkers, not NYC. Well, not much difference.

Bally Bazaar, $500 near Seattle: seattle.craigslist.org link

I know who got it... Nanna nanna nah nah!

Two EMs for $500: Williams Hot-Line and Gottlieb Spirit of 76 austin.craigslist.org link

DANG! That's a great deal in Austin, TX!

I'll sing the mantra Wish I was closer.....

Congrats. I picked up a players condition Hot Line a little over a month ago. I've been playing it non-stop. It's a great little game.

Grats that's an awesome haul. I've heard both are great players. I'm looking at an SO76 tomorrow actually. No where near the deal you got though. Enjoy

Odin, are you still looking for Heat wave?
There's one for sale....little far away.... in SD $600

Manufacturer: Williams
Game/Type: Wild Card / EM 1 Player
Month/Year: October 1977
Production: 901 (!)
Cost: $450 Make Offer
Location: Fairfield (New York), NY
Link/Contact: newyork.craigslist.org link
Condition: OP: "Machine goes on, score resets, accepts coin, delivers ball, flippers work, The flippers seems to have a minor intermittent problem staying consistent, a few internal relays will need to be cleaned.
machine works with or without coins, back glass is mint, playing field is excellent.
never used in a commercial arcade.
sorry, but i lost the keys.. >>NO KEYS<<
Cosmetically, this pinball machine is in >>Remarkable<< all original condition."

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Always wanted one of these.
Got a feeling the photos are from some other source,
or is this fella selling his whole collection prior to his move.

Looks like a really nice condition Williams 70's game.

Exactly! San Diego is a large area! That could mean as close as Oceanside. (Odin would love that) or all the way in El Cajon or Imperial Beach. (That would make O-din groan)

Oh, so sorry.....it's in South Dakota.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-heat-wave-williams-1964-1965

It's hard to find a good Craigslist EM game. I look everyday. Most of the time they are asking twice what it is worth. Common sayings. Rare - when it's not, easy fix - when they have no idea. Here's a popular one - worth 3000 dollars when restored or I'm only asking 1500 sold for 3000 on different site. How about great shape but motor always turns. Plays perfect- just because the score reels turn. . I like when they throw bright new rubbers on a old needs to be cleaned playfield with faded posts.
. Here's another one . Backglass minor flaking- when it's terrible. I love this one - great shape for a 40 year old machine when half the playfield paint is missing. I could deal with alot of this stuff but they want crazy money. 40 year old rare Pinball lights up ,motor always turns easy fix. Great shape for age . A few scratches on playfield. New rubbers. Played perfect when put into storage. 1500 bring help I can't help load .

Patience, my friend. Good ones do turn up now and then.

You picked up another machine?

What, do you have a warehouse?

I'd like to see them all set up in a row sometime. Running or not.

It might be time to sell Bert one.

Twasn't me, but a little birdie told me it might be at the Allentown show.

I think finding decent EM deals on CL depends on your market. I've found no trouble where I'm located, only having to drive one hour max. It does take some experience, which I don't have much of yet. But, I've purchased four good EM machines for $55 to $220 and all have been in above average shape and less than 1400 produced.

You have to understand who you're buying from before you see the game. There are plenty of "flippers" out there that will buy a machine and either put in the minimum to get it working or just resell as is. You have to be careful with these people and I tend to walk away from them. But, you can find a good deal if they've sat on a game for several weeks. That's what I let them do when they're price is outrageous. Let them sit on it and then check back.

It's best to find people that are selling games they've owned for several years and they now have minor functional issues. I avoid looking at games needing cabinet repaints or major playfield touch ups. I am not an artist and that's a lot of time to spend on something that doesn't affect the play of the game.

Keep looking and you'll spot some good buys. You just have to be ready to see the game on short notice. Good luck.

I have noticed some great deals in different parts of the country , but here in the East not so many

Nice looking Williams Perky wood-rail for $110 seattle.craigslist.org link

Gotta disagree. They do come, but you have to be lucky to see them early and be fast on the draw. Look at the $250 Gottlieb "King Pin" a few posts back. My friend out on Long Island got it. I've bagged a few good CL deals too. Several, thanks to this thread. Keep looking and be patient.

Agree! Was looking and looking for an Atlantis and found mine outside of NYC from a CL post in this thread. It helps that my daughter lived in the city.

I will be looking at Craigslist and this site for a good deal on a EM. .I see deals but they aren't wthin 100 miles of me . Let's see how long it is for a deal, not a worn down machine someone says new rubbers, does not start but easy fix . Normal wear for age . 1500 dollars

Hook up with a good Pinsider here before Craig's List. Don't want you to get a bad first impression.

stlouis.craigslist.org link