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Quoted from AlexF:Many have argued that the Space Lab production is higher than 30. It's a game that seems to pop up for sale far too often for it to be that low. I would agree that it looks pretty boring but many seem to enjoy it.
Alex
The spread of serial numbers reported in ipsndb would suggest WAY more...
http://www.ipsnd.net/View.aspx?id=2264
Wms Gulf Stream for $75:
(yes, seventy-five bucks).
About as close to free as you can get without being a relative.
Looks like it would clean up too. Hopefully someone can save it.
Quoted from hoov:On Mr. Pinball Classifieds today:
In dirtflipper's area (he probably has it home by now)
Hit The Deck, 1978 Gottlieb: $800.00
Works great fun to play will consider a motorcycle for the pin thanks carl.
Carl
[email protected], Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Got a motorcycle?
No comment.
(realize that Mr. Pinball is on a 3-day delay, while CL is not though...)
Quoted from hoov:Nice grab! If I wasn't 3 1/2 hrs. away it would be in my storage closet - wait that's full - my barn right now.
pile on - yeah, if it weren't, um, 8 hours away, through I-90 construction, tolls, and Bears... But it was very tempting! (It's a run I've done before, and it was painful.)
Quoted from Pin-it:What is this?? Wonder if its someone here from Pinside?
EVEL KINEVEL PINBALL MACHINE - $700 (FLINT)
flint.craigslist.org link
For the last several months on the Flint CL there has been an ad posted nearly daily for a home version of EK. Following suit, this 'copy cat' ad has been posted right after it. This has been going on for six months or more. Every day. (Really.)
If you watch CL ads enough, and can catch them, there are actually several 'ad wars' that take place in various locales. Chicago gets a lot, but they flare up in other cities too.
Quoted from Pin-it:King of Diamonds
flint.craigslist.org link
The correct lockdown bar can be a bit hard to find (if it's missing; not shown in the picture), but that looks like a very promising deal for that title.
Quoted from Pin-it:1950s Pinball Machine - $1200 (Upper East Side)
newyork.craigslist.org link
Where is this pictured at ,a flea market.
Sweet. Usually the playfields on those are completely worn out down to bare wood. This one looks very promising all around. Hope it gets to a good home.
Quoted from Pafasa:Gottlieb Pro Football Pinball $600
minneapolis.craigslist.org link
Anyone see this yet?
It's been posted a couple times, no takers. It's a Pro Football... (ducking now).
But, it's local to me if someone really wants it!
Quoted from AlexF:What no drop targets no love? I think it looks fun. I have a potential lead on one a lot closer and cheaper.
Plenty to like on it, and I've played it before. But, when comparing to all the other 70's 3" flipper single-player wedgeheads, and stack rank them, it gets squeezed to middle of the pack or lower (and that's not just me, that's just where the market values like to land). Hard title to find with a good backglass though. Just falls in with the other late '72-'74 titles that get overshadowed by the '75-'78 era games.
Closer and cheaper are always good though. Would be a fine game to restore and play for awhile until space ran out again.
I've seen them be a tough sell even at $450, just depends on the condition and location. Not the type of game that folks would pay to have shipped. But fun for a local pickup on the cheap.
Quoted from hoov:You got to realize too df is in an area where em's come up for sale more often than other areas of the country.
yeah... but not always good ones! (I still have too many shipped in, *because* they don't pop up locally.)
Quoted from hoov:The only reason I said that was because a guy up Twin Cities way bought a cherry Abra Ca Dabra from me about 9 years ago. I should have never sold that game (knocking head against wall). Anyway, he only has room for a couple games and he's always sending me CL links for GTB em's. I've never made the drive up there though. Almost makes me want to move.........
)
Plenty to go around... come on up!
Here's a nice looking Grand Prix near me:
minneapolis.craigslist.org link
(I've no interest in it, and don't know the seller.)
Space Odyssey for $500:
westernmass.craigslist.org link
(might be a bit high on that one, as a project)
Quoted from Pafasa:Either the picture is skewed, or the head on the mibs is very messed up. almost like it has been dropped or hit on the left side.
I think it might be a 'fish eye' lens picture or such, rather than the actual backbox.
Quoted from ccotenj:enable... enable... enable...
maybe you can score that "sing along" that is sitting next to it at the same time...
The Sing Along is also for sale, but the playfield needs some help.
Quoted from ccotenj:email sent on this one... let's see if i can break my streak of "cl non-responses"...
Calling the number in the ad might yield better results. Lots of folks don't respond to emails from CL ads (especially if you don't provide a phone number when replying) when they've provided a number to call.
Quoted from ccotenj:that machine looks SWEET in the pics... $1000 is a nice price for that... figure almost 500 for the repro glass and door parts alone...
I think the cab looks to be repainted on the BaB. Caveat emptor.
Quoted from ccotenj:quirky is good...
i assumed that if it looked that "clean", it was a repaint... it appears to be a rather good one though....
Hmm, have another, closer look at it.
(colors, webbing, visible brush strokes, pattern...)
Quoted from stashyboy:Up in Bean-town-
boston.craigslist.org link
Don't see this one very often. Looks to be in very good original shape.
Wow, that's surprising to have lasted. Nice game, price isn't crazy.
Quoted from ccotenj:world series (aab) - $350 - worcester ma
worcester.craigslist.org link
even though i'm not an aab guy, i wouldn't mind one of these...
The last one of these on ebay sold for $1388:
ebay.com link: 1972 Gottlieb World Series Pinball Machine Extremely Rare Only 775 Made
Might not be a bad pickup to enjoy awhile and then pass along.
Just sayin....
Quoted from stashyboy:Yea, I thought that too about the Flipper Parade. I think the flipper series is somewhat of a specialty market. You have to like AABs, and early 60's style game play. There are far less collectors that remember these games from their youth-that don't already own them.....Not like an Eldorado, C-37 etc. where modern game collectors see them and think they are sexy and want to own one-sometimes just as a status symbol.
It's also on ebay (poorly listed):
ebay.com link: itm
But it looks really, really nice. At least there are more pics. Someone should snatch this up. Just don't see them in this condition. This one's a gem (based on the pics).
Quoted from Shapeshifter:No. it's not - gone already!
Hmm, that's odd. The short form link isn't working. Try this one:
It's item 221288887695.
Quoted from o-din:Solar City really is a great game, but you're killing me with that $300 price tag (especially since I now own two).
If it makes you feel better, there's this one:
Pretty cheap Wms in WI:
lacrosse.craigslist.org link
(pics look promising at least.)
Mystery game in NC:
raleigh.craigslist.org link
(These are fun to at least find out what they are - could be neat. Or not.)
Gtb Super Score in VA:
richmond.craigslist.org link
Decent cheap EM projects for $200 on Long Island:
newyork.craigslist.org link
Quoted from ccotenj:looks decent too... i like the opening subway doors... i'm a sucker for bg animation...
aab version of cross town (a recent "no call back" on cl)... i think his production numbers are off though, it would be pretty rare to have more aab's produced than replays?
No call back? Ad's been refreshed yesterday too?
delaware.craigslist.org link
Quoted from ccotenj:Atlantis - $1800 - oxford pa
lancaster.craigslist.org link
Hmm, looks vaguely familiar... hmmm.
Quoted from ccotenj:didn't even know it was there... and that is literally right next door to both me and bert...
Go ask. Probably didn't go far. And is now sitting in someone else's garage because they dragged it home and today are wondering why they heck they did that and what they're going to do with it...
Quoted from ccotenj:does this belong to someone we know? or is it one that used to belong to you?
Not mine. Good lookin' King Pin and C-37 in the background too though. Hmmm.
Quoted from boilerman:I do want a flying carpet, thanks for looking out for me. I just got a sweet hearts so my wish list is down to just a few. drop a card and flying carpet are the two i just can not find locally in decent condition. they are not very sought after machines so I do not know why i can not find them. I am in no rush i do not even have room for what i have now.
Agree on Flying Carpet, but Drop A Card has been a hotter title more recently from the ones I've seen sell, even unrestored.
Quoted from boilerman:DIRT> what have you been getting for unrestored DaC?
i do like the 2" flipper game more than the 3" 2001 +2" flippers great combo
i like the flow on the DaC the art is not bad but not great compaired to some other card themes
Locally here, unrestored have gone 500-700, shopped - north of 1K. Cosmetics greatly factor into it of course. I've not had a DaC since 1996, but have been casually keeping an eye out for another one, and have missed out because of the higher prices (I'm OK with that; I have too many games anyway). But I was surprised at the strong interest in the title, compared to just a couple years ago (when I wasn't looking for one, of course).
Quoted from Pafasa:Just made a deal today on a captain fantastic. And an abracadabra. And a Royal Guard!
Tell me if anyone knows... Is there some kind of difference with the stars on captain fantastic? Large stars small stars? One more desirable then the other? I have two captains to choose from and the seller lists one with the designation "small stars".
I will need to find a lockdown bar for the royal guard. PBR is out of stock and will not be restocking. Any ideas where to look?
Woot! A multi-pickup.
CF has two different backglasses - one known as 'with stars' and one 'without stars'. The stars were added later to cover up some naughty bits in the artwork. I'm sure it's pointed out online somewhere.
Quoted from Pafasa:Thanks dirt. You helped me find these. Would you stars over no stars or would you choose condition first?
Condition, condition, condition. Always condition. And then no-stars. (They supposedly made fewer of them, but with repros out there, that doesn't seem to affect the value any now; more of a novelty thing.)
Target Pool now down to $250 in TX:
collegestation.craigslist.org link
yeah, the cab is rough, but the playfield and b/g look promising. Can't beat the price, and would make a decent player, if not a nice resto.
Wms Big Ben for $175 in bean town:
boston.craigslist.org link
Somebody please snatch this nice 2001 so I'm not tempted:
Poor pics, but my hunch is it's nice, and price is fair if so.
Rough, but cheap and restorable PopACard:
newhaven.craigslist.org link
Quoted from Pin-it:Woodie
Williams Silver Skates 1953.
hartford.craigslist.org link
Gah! Super steal. Great story too.
Quoted from hoov:Dirtflipper seems to like most of the same games we like too.
Not true! I'm also afflicted with woodrails...
Quoted from AlexF:We'd know this if you added your collection to your profile.
Too many places to keep track of things then...
http://www.pinballowners.com/dirtflipper
(one place to manage is enough!)
Here's a project:
fayetteville.craigslist.org link
Funny how there's two of the same vintage game in the same city:
(different prices and condition though!)
Very cool pitch and bat:
seattle.craigslist.org link
(good price, too)
Bow and Arrow for $200:
pensacola.craigslist.org link
Here's a Bally Joust not often seen:
southcoast.craigslist.org link
(plus another cheap project to go with it)
Quoted from limelime20:Love this thread, but if we can LIST the city it is in, it would help alot, as, most of us, are looking for a local pick-up
And having to click on every post, just to see it is 3000 miles away, is just heart-breaking, lol...
Thanks....
Understand! Usually the first part of the URL is a pretty good giveaway (since it's the particular CL city). That saves a click at least (but I look anyway, just to see what's popping up around the country).
Quoted from skywelker:$800 Sunshine in NC
raleigh.craigslist.org link
"I have had two different pinball specialists appraise it and both said its current value is 1600 and is well worth 2500-2700 in fully restored value."
Oh my.
We've made SpinACard an honorary wedgehead. Very fun game! Tends to get overshadowed by other Gottliebs, but for a good playing game, it's a great option. Kinda flies under the radar like Abra does (or did?).
Looks like the ball is stuck in the rightside kickout hole, so might have an issue there to address.
Cosmetics look promising, has decent original paint. I think 700-850 would be more realistic if it's reasonably shopped and working, but hard to say without seeing more of it. As a non-working project, closer to 500 (given the nice cosmetics, give it some credit). Location matters though, so YMMV. Fully and correctly rebuilt, could go higher on a good day, but would take some time.
Quoted from singlebanana:In the Roanoke, VA area:
roanoke.craigslist.org link
roanoke.craigslist.org link
FWIW, the Bedford seller (Mike) is a good guy.
Quoted from stashyboy:Is that Mike Tolley? If so, I got a couple good deals from him a few years back at Allentown. Damn, wish I had room for some of those too! Great selection of titles. Did anyone contact him about particular game prices? (assume the $650 in the ad was for one of the lower priced, but you never know.
No, different Mike. (Can see his listings on Mr. Pinball).
These games have been available for sale for the last year or so, just not well advertised. He's taken some of them to York at least too.
Good deal on a Lucky Hand:
And a $50 Bally:
up.craigslist.org link
(both in the UP area of MI)
I figure these have lingered long enough to share here...
$250 So76 in KC:
kansascity.craigslist.org link
Cheap wedgeheads in WI:
minneapolis.craigslist.org link
Quoted from AlexF:He had a King of Diamonds and a Sinbad too. If the Drop a Card was local I'd probably buy it. Sounds a bit blown out for a long distance pick-up though.
Those two are sold. I'd say the descriptions are conservative; both are restorable in the right hands (and space, time, and parts stash...), but are definitely projects. Seller's a good guy.
Quoted from Pin-it:fro the sellers descrip. Wth is this> I am selling a 1977 Williams pinball machine hot top it all white soap and you still work until 1 week ago.
I believe they were trying to type that "it all lights up and was working until 1 week ago" before the auto correct feature took over...
Quoted from Pin-it:Capt`Card $1500 (Lexington ga) athensga.craigslist.org link <Priced a bit high.
Seems to be a difficult game to find in decent shape. For someone really looking for this title, I'd guess the price is within striking distance at least (without shipping costs involved).
Quoted from Pafasa:Tropic Isle!
kansascity.craigslist.org link
This one's also listed in the Market section on here.
Flying Carpet in Chicago now down to $300:
chicago.craigslist.org link
Quoted from Pin-it:1954 Gottlieb Stage Coach Pinball machine - $900 (Lodi)
stockton.craigslist.org link
Bummer about that playfield.
Quoted from stashyboy:sierravista.craigslist.org link
Why is this not already sold?! Someone buy this!!
Sierra Vista isn't that big of a town, and it's fairly far from even Tucson. Kinda out in the middle of the desert, and isolated to get to. (Been there before though!)
Surprised this one has lasted this long (unless the ad just hasn't been deleted):
quadcities.craigslist.org link
(Corner of IA and IL).
Quoted from hoov:The location is great. Too bad the price wasn't lower. That'd be in your holding area about right now.
There's just not much room left on it at that price, even though it would restore nicely. I'm out of "room" anyway. 
But, for someone who really wanted the title, they really don't turn up all that often, they are frequently in far worse shape, and this one's plenty restorable. I doubt they'll find a local buyer here at that level though; they'll need to route it on ebay.
Quoted from Pafasa:" target="_blank">desmoines.craigslist.org link
Looks interesting. $650 though?
Maybe they'd knock a couple hundred off for thumbtack damage to the side of the backbox?
Bon Voyage in KC:
kansascity.craigslist.org link
Quoted from Pafasa:I tempted. Looks like I have a deal on that big daddy after all. Grab the bon voyage too? Hmmmmm
For the distance, a multiple-game pickup makes sense when possible/reasonable. I think the general rule of EMs is buy three, sell two, keep one. Repeat.
Quoted from AlexF:Being the second last remaining human being without a cell phone I feel your pain. Coincidentally I ran into an issue last weekend where a cell phone would have saved me a headache. I knew the day would come eventually but have been biding my time.
So I set up a meeting at a homeowners house to go check out a pinball I tentatively planned to buy. It was an hour away and I left Saturday morning on time. I get to the sellers house and discover no one home. I hang around for a bit and even go and talk to a neighbor of the seller. In the old days if your car broke down you could knock on someone's door and they would let you use their phone. This guy seemed less than friendly and looked at me kind of odd when I told him I didn't have a cell phone. I'm sure he thought I was up to something. Anyway he didn't even know his neighbors name and wasn't readily willing to call him. Didn't know his neighbors name! You could throw a rock and hit his house. That's where were at now? Anyway I drive into town and stop at an antique shop. It was full of beautiful wedge heads for $50 each. Just kidding, but the nice lady did let me use her phone. I called and got the sellers voice mail. Frustrated I stopped by the sellers house and rapped loudly on the door one last time. He obviously wasn't there so I drove home empty handed in the falling snow.
I arrive home to find a message on my answering machine. The seller had to leave earlier than expected to an appointment of some sort. He called moments before I left the house. Doh! If I had a cell phone it would have saved me the aggravation. Anyway the good point of the story is he was apologetic and said he'd be willing to bargain on the price of the game. So in the end it may still work out. Still no cell phone yet but I'm warming up to the idea.
If your Internet works, there's always Google Voice, or Skype. Then you just use your computer as a phone (and further avoid a cell phone, if that's the goal).
I'm told there's a pinball forum around here somewhere. Anyone seen it?
Ship Ahoy for $350 in Chicago:
Wow, nice looking Gigi for cheap in CO (Divide is a bit out in the boonies though):
(Looks sweet though.)
Playball for $300 in AL:
bham.craigslist.org link
Quoted from boilerman:the playfield looks way above avg.
great game imo
That's what I was thinking. Especially around the kickout holes. Most that I see are pretty toasty.
Wms Darling for $125 in Green Bay:
And what sounds like a pitch & bat for $500:
(which could be a really decent deal)
Quoted from Pafasa:40 minutes away from me but I'm all tapped out!!!!!
siouxcity.craigslist.org link
Now that's a tough one to pass up!
Quoted from AlexF:Lead me not into temptation...
Forget temptation, just go get the darn thing! When do you ever see 50's pitch and bats for $500? (or less)
Quoted from Pafasa:I know! And price is not too far off either!
I have one, but can't resist. I sent a note, darn it all!
Quoted from o-din:Phoenix again-
losangeles.craigslist.org link
Pretty fair deal on that one. '54 Gottliebs are a good bunch.
Quoted from Pafasa:Good luck! Hope you get it. If you need help, let me know. It is a very short drive for me. It would sure be fun to meet.
Apparently one of those non-responsive CL sellers, so I'm safe!
Quoted from Pin-it:1952 Diamond Lill B.o.
newhaven.craigslist.org link
I contacted the seller on that one last week and they indicated it had been sold (even though they didn't take down the ad).
Quoted from AlexF:Was once a Snow Queen. I always like the art on that one. Pre-custom that is...
yep, I see it now (missed the spinners before). Good catch!
Snow Derby is a fun game (had one in my early days of collecting a very, very long time ago). Nailing those spinners off the 2-inch flippers is a satisfying shot. Don't see this game very often. Cool retro look to it now.
Quoted from hoov:If that Target Pool was in nice shape and working that would be tempting............ I kind of miss the last one I had. I notice he's not selling his Jacks Open
The same seller had about 30 EMs listed for sale earlier this year, so some likely sold then.
CC Kicker for $250 in NJ:
Quoted from AlexF:Saw that one, looks like it might be a very nice machine for the money. Never played that title.
I've had a couple Buccaneers, and would get another. Good spinner shot, nice change from the drop target games of the era. The only thing with Buccaneer is that the only way to get the '1' is via the center top rollover, whereas all the other numbers have two ways to get them. So if you don't get the '1', you're stuck.
I'd expect Ship Ahoy is also good, but I'm not familiar with what rules differences there may be.
Hmmm, you'd not be exactly on my way to St. Louie.
I'm trying really hard not to acquire more games. Trying.
Quoted from AlexF:Hey Dirt, what's this old Gottlieb peeking out?
chicago.craigslist.org link
I don't think that's a Gottlieb, but I'll poke around a bit. Very unusual layout though, if I'm seeing that right.
Quoted from AlexF:Yep, you're right. Genco Canasta.
http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=427&picno=27670
yep - just found it too!
Quoted from hoov:World Fair in AR - low price
fayar.craigslist.org link
Now there's a game that just wants to be restored. I'd guess the playfield would be savable under all that dirt. Repro backglass would be the biggest expense, but the game looks to be generally complete. I'd admit this one would need a cab redo, but I bet it would come out nice all done. Would be a terrific before/after tale.
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:300 mile 5 hour one way drive. Not going to happen for me. The main piece in the middle that spins is so warped. Do they even have that part re-fabricated?
Since it's a '64 era of plastic, I think it may flatten with some heat, but a repro will also be available:
Gigi in Detroit for $750:
http://detroit.en.craigslist.org/okl/tag/4261304466.html
(gonna need some cabinet work)
Quoted from Pin-it:$500 Run dont walk!
Attention: way2wyrd and rat.
Looks like the backbox might have a chunk missing out of the side. Can be addressed, but a bit of a downer. Hard to really tell from the pictures. Ad is a bit old too.
Maybe the cab was repainted at one time? The spatter isn't original at least. The rest of it looks promising enough.
Quoted from way2wyrd:Looks like a rats nest to me. My friend sniped it from me but im picking it up tomorrow for him. Ill post some pics when it gets in the garage
--Jeff
I'd check inside the game before putting it in your vehicle. Or garage. Don't need any extra stowaways.
Quoted from way2wyrd:The legend of the 25$ Atlantis is true! I picked it up for SchertzPinball today and its jumped to the front of my project queue cause i wanna play!! Congratz Schertz!
--Jeff
Looks very restorable - excellent score. Wear gloves.
Quoted from Svendtube:I am going to take a look at this Trade Winds friday that has been on CL for nearly a year
" target="_blank">grandrapids.craigslist.org link
I like early 60's Williams and this is one I have had interest in for some time,$850 seems a bit steep but this fairly rare and it seems to be well liked.He says it's in very good condition. Any comments?
Lee
Legs look painted (or replaced). Otherwise, seems pretty nice original (as far as CL pics go). Wms cab paint from this era doesn't seem to hold up well, so that's always something to look at closely.
Quoted from o-din:Did you see that $100 Southern Belle on the last page? That is just killing me!
Stunned when I saw that last night. I can't fathom it still being available.
Quoted from Pin-it:Heat Wave < A bit steep.
harrisburg.craigslist.org link
A bit off in their recollection, since the game came out in '64, but the condition looks extremely nice. Should be able to fetch near their asking price I would guess, maybe between it and 1000.
Quoted from Pin-it:Sure Shot $1200 (Southern Maryland)
smd.craigslist.org link
Has the wrong legs on it (31").
Flying Carpet next to it though. And says will have others listed for sale too.
I've used Goo Gone to remove stickers like those on Gtb aprons, with no ink loss. And by just letting it soak, often I can lift up the stick intact, and then glue it back down on an index card or something else to save it. Then I just keep it with the game paperwork.
I even use some Magic Eraser to clean up the apron with water.
The problem with the ink is any type of solvent, degreaser, or such. Goo Gone and Goop hand cleaner both seem to work OK. But alcohol, Simple Green, Krud Kutter, any of that type of stuff will wipe off the ink in an instant.
The only issue with removing the stickers is that if the rest of the apron has yellowed at all, a 'shadow' can remain where the sticker was.
It's fine to leave them on though. Some stickers are more interesting than others.
Quoted from hoov:On my way to pick it up
Pics to come....
Who the heck passes on a $300 Sing Along? Congrats to you! You have room for that and RF on the way here, right?
Quoted from Pafasa:I have a royal guard with what I believe is the wrong lockdown bar. I got it with no end caps and bought repros from PBR. From what I understand, Royal Guard should have the narrow bar with welded caps. Wanna talk?
Royal Guard should have the integrated end caps style (like on Hoov's awesome new Sing Along!).
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Hey Dave, If you need any parts related to Sing Along there is a guy on Ebay who just parted one out. This link will take you to his list of parts available.
ebay.com link
Ken
Oh geez, that guy again! That was a nice complete, restorable Sing Along he had. It was for sale on CL in AL for like $750, then he tried it on ebay. What a waste. 
Quoted from hoov:Got $13,000 + money for a repro pf?
Mermaid
" target="_blank">stlouis.craigslist.org link
Clay has one of these and had some repro playfields made up - I imagine they're long gone.
Ya know, it wouldn't surprise me if someone popped on that. Other than the playfield, the rest looks pretty nice original.
Quoted from hoov:Weren't those games fetching $3000 for a decent one a few years ago?
Not that I've seen. But this one started for sale @ $2500, IIRC, so is coming down.
Quoted from Pin-it:El Dorado - $1250 (Cherokee) siouxcity.craigslist.org link
That game has sold.
Quoted from Pin-it:Williams Ten Spot (project) $200 (Slayden, Ms) memphis.craigslist.org link
Wowzer - hard game to find, and a good one.
Pretty clean looking Jumping Jack down in KS:
kansascity.craigslist.org link
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:That Boston book is low because it only takes in account auctions and most auctions on ebay are unwanted games or overpriced games that dont sell.
FWIW, bostonpinball.biz is actually just a website, not a book, and it tracks ebay pinball machine 'sold' listings (so unsold games are not included in the stats).
I can't comment on whether "most" ebay auctions are truly the unwanted or overpriced though.
Quoted from SteveO:What is a good price for Sweet Hearts? One very local to me is available. It has some playfield wear but supposed works 100%
This one?
jacksonville.craigslist.org link
Hard to tell quite what's going on with the playfield near the gobble hole, whether that's just ink flaking, or if those are scratches, or what. Backglass does look promising though. But cosmetics drive the price much more than it working (much easier to make work than get nice cosmetics).
Just from the pictures, I'd guess in the 350-500 range, with some upside potential with work put into it. The playfield is a liability though, if those are gouges and not just some flaking ink (although flaking ink is bad enough).
Quoted from Pin-it:Screaming for wood. 1954 Williams
newyork.craigslist.org link
Aw! Although I wonder why they call it "Top Hand" in the ad?
Quoted from o-din:Now that the truck is fully functional again, should I?
inlandempire.craigslist.org link
Seems pretty promising.
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:Too bad there is no shipping on this one because I know there was a WTB on this one by someone on here in the past few days.
Usually when they say 'no shipping' they mean THEY won't offer shipping. Arranging and having your own shipper pick it up (as long as the game is paid for) is often no problem. It's a local pickup still to the seller.
Quoted from Pafasa:This looks so cool! I have no idea where i'd put it, but I'm gonna try to get it. What do you guys think?
1953 Genco Silver Chest Upright EM Pinball Machine Woodrail Cabinet 99
omaha.craigslist.org link
That's an automatic no-brainer pickup. They don't sell for very much, but at 99 bucks, it's worth at least that much in fun working on it.
Quoted from Pafasa:Got a long drawn out email back from the seller. "I am a new husband just trying to make my wife happy." "She found out I was selling so cheap and got upset." "It actually is her machine, not mine" "I have taken the price off the listing and changed it to highest offer by Tuesday at 9pm" "tell me your highest offer and I'll let you know Tuesday night if it is yours"!!
BS. SCAM. IM DISAPPOINTED!
I told him I'm out and good luck.
Get a phone number, and call on Tuesday evening and see what the highest offer is.
Quoted from hoov:Hey Pafasa,
Isn't he the originator/author of Mr. Pinball Classifieds? Been in the hobby quite awhile? He sold a nice Buckaroo last year I think if it's the same guy.
Nope, different people.
Quoted from ccotenj:colors aside, is 19 bones really what a slick chick in that condition is selling for?
No.
Quoted from boilerman:NAVL is a trusted shipper and east coast to CO. about 400-450
cheaper if closer
I think the unit we use via Michelle is now STI (even though I still call it 'NAVL').
More info here:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/michelle-bianchi-sti
The cost range runs 350-450, depending on distance and current fuel costs (sometimes it's higher, sometimes lower). Two games costs about the same, so we often try to find a pair to bundle, then split the cost with someone, or amortize it across the two.
Quoted from hoov:Buckaroo in Madison, Wi:
madison.craigslist.org link
That is just way too tempting. Shouldn't last long.
Quoted from o-din:Gulfstream-$325
" target="_blank">inlandempire.craigslist.org link
Oooooo..... and what is that sitting next to it.
Ooo, a Delta Queen! Nice eye. Was there something else?
I think this is a '53 Wms Deluxe Baseball (or thereabouts). Kinda pricey, but it's a pawn shop, so maybe someone could strike a deal there. Wichita.
KoD and Fast Draw in Atlanta:
atlanta.craigslist.org link
Decent looking King Pin for $500 in Arkansas:
fortsmith.craigslist.org link
(the '73 version)
Another Sing Along and a Cross Town, both down in AL. I sure hope these don't end up in the hands of the part-out guy!
Big Hit in Boston for $750. And this is the version with the white painted areas on the playfield. Backglass not so hot though.
Wms Clubhouse woodrail in Cincinnati:
cincinnati.craigslist.org link
(These really need to get more love - not a bad game.)
Mystery games in Phoenix $300 each:
(have to believe these are gone if they were at all decent though.)
Quoted from o-din:I wood be lovin' it lot more if it was closer!
It's only a couple calls away (one to the seller, one to STI for shipping)...
Quoted from cantbfrank:" target="_blank">philadelphia.craigslist.org link
Looks nice and a reasonable price.
Just how one likes to find them! Shouldn't last.
Quoted from way2wyrd:Oh i guess ill go pick this one up tomorrow morning at 9.......
" target="_blank">austin.craigslist.org link
-- Jeff
Wow - sweet!
Quoted from hoov:Just made a deal for four games, maybe five. None of these will go in my collection but are fun to shop and sell because I get to play them!
Sky Jump
Surfer
Big Brave
High Hand
Kings and Queens needs a repaint and I don't do repaints but if the price is right maybe......
The only two I've played out of this group are K&Q's and HH.
Pics to come.
You're on fire, Hoov!
(Wish you'd found a Fire Queen though....)
Volley and Big Hit down in MO:
columbiamo.craigslist.org link
(does seem pretty promising on those - both are fun games.)
Quoted from SteveFury:There's an active "Cinderella" thread at the time of this posting.
Here's another one in the Atlanta area asking $300
atlanta.craigslist.org link
"This is a D. Gottlieb machine made in Chicago. It has Cinderella glass and you can see shadows of where the glass used to be Batman. "
Batman? Interesting.
Quoted from Pafasa:What do you see in these pics that brings you to that price? I was thinking less based an all the flaking cabinet paint. Maybe $350-400
For the era of game, that cab looks decent to me. But I like original, so tend to give it more latitude I suppose.
The quality of the pictures make it really hard to judge though. I'd hope for 300-350, and be prepared to go up to 500 if the playfield is nice and the backglass doesn't need to be replaced.
Basically, figure what you'd be able to sell it for after a restore (or whatever work is done on it), back out parts costs and whatever buffer you're comfortable with, and that's the number. They are a slow sell beyond 800-ish it seems.
Quoted from PMcGee:1966 ballys loop the loop pinball machine - $400 (clayton,ok)
" target="_blank">fortsmith.craigslist.org link
my uncle recently passed and left me his ballys loop the loop that i use to play when i was a teenager .my aunt said it has not worked in years. i have the the factory hand drawen wiring diagram that he got with it in 1971.it looks like the ball plunger shorted out and the rubbers need replaced and a crack in left corner of the top glass. i have taken some pictures of its condtion.918xxx4669
That's listed here in the Marketplace too I notice.
Quoted from Pafasa:" target="_blank">omaha.craigslist.org link
Sing along in great overall cosmetic condition. I agree. Can't even think about it right now but I would like to.
Looks like that would clean up nicely, and well above average playfield condition (at least from the pics). I've come to really like the game - very fun to play.
But wow, the real prize would be the game next to it!
Quoted from AlexF:You already have a Nags don't you Dirt? Well, I suppose you could mean the Ringer, that is supposed to be a lot of fun too.
Yeah, I have a Nags. My only non-Gottlieb. Cool game though - that's the one that caught my eye.
Quoted from AlexF:I'd love one and see you have two.
And yeah, I have two (both in the project queue). They are major projects, and I've been gathering parts and waiting for warmer weather. Working on the simpler Gottliebs instead.
Quoted from AlexF:Trade 'em for a Cow Poke?
Nope. (I have a Buckaroo already.)
Quoted from ccotenj:i'd like a flipperless machine someday if i ever move to a bigger house...
They're only held on with a couple set screws usually, then you just pull them right up and off. Easy conversion, if that's what you really want. Just leave the coils and buttons in place, no worries.
Quoted from ccotenj:not craigslist, but warehouse sale in new jersey posted here at pinside...
might be something someone wants on this list... i haven't dealt with this person, but i believe that others here have with good results...
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/huge-pinball-warehouse-sale-in-new-jersey#post-1501204
Wow, some good stuff in there!
Quoted from boilerman:a really nice sweet hearts S. Jersey CL
" target="_blank">southjersey.craigslist.org link
but 550 is steal in that condition IMO
Whoa! Awesomeness right there.
Quoted from ccotenj:yea... the price is what it should be on it... someone will take it, they got a lot of calls for it...
It did look pretty promising. Fatal flaw on it somewhere?
Quoted from boilerman:that is a friend of mine, older guy that mainly collects old arcade games
he has one nice collection of arcade that are pretty rare. he has the nicest original knock out that I have seen.
has quite a few pins also
good guy to deal with.
+1 on the seller (MW).
Gtb World Fair for $650 in Philly:
philadelphia.craigslist.org link
Mystery vintage Gottlieb at an estate sale in Denver on Fri:
denver.craigslist.org link
Speaking of rollercoasters, here's a Gtb for $600 in Phoenix:
phoenix.craigslist.org link
Quoted from jrpinball:What's the mystery?
When I posted it last night, the ad only said 'vintage Gottlieb pinball machine' or such, and that pictures were coming... Surprisingly, they came through!
Quoted from btw75:http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/fs-in-the-pittsburgh-area-jacks-open-jungle-queen-top-card-volley#post-1468429
I went after JO + Volley when it was posted here, just couldn't get a deal done.
He's been trying to sell the JQ and V for over a year now.
Quoted from o-din:You're telling me!
orangecounty.craigslist.org link
I give them credit for at least having a pinball machine in the picture!
Quoted from John_in_NC:Picked this up today, Very nice pf, near mint BG. Crisp cabinet and coin door!
Very nice. That one had been listed for sale for a couple months now. Was wondering why no one had gotten it yet.
If only a Fire Queen would pop up around here...
Quoted from PMcGee:Bally Freedom Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 Pinball Machine Prototype - $800 (Las Vegas)
" target="_blank">lasvegas.craigslist.org link
Bally Freedom Pinball Machine Prototype. This version has a bumper in the center of the flippers and the dates 1776 1976 on the backglass. I have been told by several collectors this was a prototype and when the final machines were produced there was no bumper in the center of the flippers and the dates 1776 , 1976 were not on backglass as it was decided putting a date on glass would date the machine. It is in good working condition.
$1000
I will delete ad as soon as item is sold if you are looking at this ad it is still for sale.
According to the IPDB listing at least, this is all true, so this would be an early production version. Neat.
There was a River Boat for sale here last year for months and months at $450, and I recall a couple other ones around here prior to that. I'll watch for one.
I count at least 30 machines in there. Several seem to have the same sticker on the apron, so this might be an old operator stash. 60's and 70's titles in the mix too. Just wow.
Quoted from cjmiller:Add in the 1950's too. There's 2 sets of wooden legs stacked on top a machine in the first photo.
Saw those, but didn't see any machines to go with them. It's tempting enough as it is!
I see a C37 head in there at least.
$100 a game would be a reasonable starting point. Figure you'll want to sell the bulk of them quickly (at like TPF) as projects, for like $200-$300, so try to stay half of that. Then the handful that are super nice resto candidates, keep to work through.
Don't forget to ask about all the paperwork! Find the file cabinets filled with the flyers, schematics, manuals. And spare parts too. These ops squirreled it all away.
Wms Teacher's Pet up my way for $500:
minneapolis.craigslist.org link
(doesn't look too bad, actually)
Quoted from AlexF:If it were closer maybe, I don't really make those 8 hour round trips for pinball anymore.
Slacker.
Quoted from AlexF:I know, I know. My passion has subsided some. Or maybe I'm just getting old. Or maybe it was the memory of one comically epic trip that made me decide never again.
That's where you call in for local ground support...
We don't have Krispy Kreme here in MN. White Castles everywhere though, but the Teacher's Pet is located north of the city, so coming in on 94, going north on 35, mostly still rural and not many distractions...
Quoted from textrivers:Williams Satellite, woodrail, $250, backglass is almost completely toasted, and now instead of turning on it "makes a buzzing sound." Somebody save this old interplanetary beauty!
maine.craigslist.org link
Oh wow. Just wow. Anyone close to this?
Quoted from ccotenj:i'm not close, but that would be a damn good excuse for me to make a fried clam run to maine... it IS close to my normal stomping grounds when i'm in that area...
Go grab it!
Quoted from ccotenj:you had to mention that...
sadly, that would put 850 (for me, factoring in the cost of trip) into it without even getting started on whatever else it needs... not that it would be the first time i've done it, but i can see getting upside down on something like that in a hurry...
assuming it was done "right" (full teardown/refurbish... no mods... ), what would be the value on that?
Double to triple.
I wasn't kidding when I said go grab it.
But I'm assuming they've gotten flooded with inquiries by now, and it's sold for more than the asking.
(I'd also assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that folks knew the glass had been repro'd.)
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:If that's not an April Fools joke then that is a heck of a deal!
Ken
It was posted 3 days ago, so I'd guess not.
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