High Falls, NY
There was a Hearts and Spades (AAB of Spin-a-Card) locally that just I missed this spring. Cabinet was pretty messed up, but had a nice glass. Suppose to be a really fun game. Best non-wedgehead-wedgehead! 
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Quoted from Pin-it:1969 Gottlieb Spin a Card Project pinball machine
That would be a fun machine to restore and the start price is right IMO. 
Ken
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:the start price is right IMO.
Thats what I look for first 
and go from there... 
Heres another ,quite different than a Spanish eyes. Good cond not too bad.
VINTAGE 1972 GRANADA PINBALL MACHINE ~ WILLIAMS
ebay.com link: VINTAGE 1972 GRANADA PINBALL MACHINE WILLIAMS VERY GOOD OPERATING CONDITION
Quoted from way2wyrd:That Granada hurts my eyes.
^< Sunglasses 
Spanish Eyes has a pop bumper between the flippers, nudge-o-rif-ic. 
Quoted from way2wyrd:That Granada hurts my eyes. Ive never played one tho and maybe it plays better than it looks
I don't care for the artwork on either Granada or Spanish Eye's but most people who have played them say they are fun. I just can't get past the colors and the artwork myself so I'm pretty sure I will never own one unless I get one for free. 
Ken
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Spanish Eye's but most people who have played them say they are fun.
My brother has the SE and at first I thought the artwork was a little too much but it gets easier on the eyes (no pun) it makes up for it in play though. 
In fact its pop between the flips was cooked when he got it, which goes to show it gets a murdering,that and your forearms make you feel like Popeye when your done playing it. 
Here's a couple for you 'cheeseheads'!
Guy must have mixed up his facts a little getting the brands and years wrong, but the prices right!
I have heard good things about both these games and they look decent, worth restoring! 
ebay.com link: vintage 1967 Williams SING ALONG pinball non working
ebay.com link: vintage 1958 Gottlieb Kickoff pinball machine football cheerleader non working
Hey, I'm a cheesehead who loves Ems that are priced right!
I already have Kickoff and really enjoy it. I'd love to have a Sing Along. I missed out on a $300 Melody earlier this year and a $250 Sing Along a couple weeks ago. Just waited too long thinking about which game I'd have to sacrifice to make room. It amazes me I keep seeing them this cheap. The temptation is almost maddening. I have to say I actually felt a bit relieved when the other ones sold. They say 3 is a charm, maybe it's predestined. Hayward is 4.5 hours away for me but I'd go if I can convince the wife.
Am I a hoarder if I start storing machines under other machines?
Alex
Quoted from AlexF:Am I a hoarder if I start storing machines under other machines?
No Alex, just very clever.
Ken
Quoted from AlexF:Am I a hoarder if I start storing machines under other machines?
Alex
No, but what a pain to move things around for service! I vote you send your extra games to me. I will store and maintain them for free!
Quoted from Pafasa:I vote you send your extra games to me. I will store and maintain them for free!
If you lived closer I'd be cool with that plan.
Alex
Quoted from AlexF:If you lived closer I'd be cool with that plan.
Alex
Good to know!
2 weeks later
This game has some pretty bad fade, but still a good deal considering the source! This game title seems to be incredibly popular on the EM forum of late-
ebay.com link: Gottlieb Abra Ca Dabra Pinball Machine 1975 Local Pick up 94591 zip code
Quoted from way2wyrd:hell 650 buy it now. Thats a good price.
Yeah, no kidding Jeff!
That will be gone in no time!
Ken
I almost pulled the trigger on this one-
ebay.com link: Very Nice Bally Trail Drive Pinball Machine
The Fireball next to it is for sale, too. $2500. I talked to him, nice guy.
Dodge City "1965" Gottlieb w/ Some backglass animation.
ebay.com link: Dodge City 1965 Gottlieb
Quoted from Pin-it:Dodge City "1965" Gottlieb w/ Some backglass animation.
Nice Pin-it,
Well the price is nothing great but if your looking for that pin in particular then I think it is a fair price for the condition in which the Playfield is in real good shape.
Ken
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Well the price is nothing great
They never are. 
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:looking for that pin in particular
Anything late fifties early sixties is hit or miss when it comes to having a pinball in good condition,the only thing i would want in poor condition is the back box and cabinet.
Unless its a project and priced accordingly. Some pinball machines (turds) that people want to sell on e-bay or Cl w/high price tags are what I hate.
Don't know about what the value is on this game in general but I've played that machine and it is in really good shape.
Couple decent buys here:
ebay.com link: Williams Magic City EM Pinball Machine
ebay.com link: 1969 Williams Seven Up EM Pinball
both cool games I would love to restore, but alas too far away.... 
Quoted from stashyboy:both cool games I would love to restore, but alas too far away
Hey Stashyboy,
Good prices for the condition which looks pretty good overall.
If they were local to me I would look into picking up the "Seven Up". "Magic City" Maybe. 
Ken
Find a Backglass for this baby and you are definitely in business! 
Wow, great condition Playfield indeed!
ebay.com link: Gottlieb Outer Space Pinball Machine
Ken
This one is funny/strange.
Low price but the Playfield is rough. They state it is a 6 out of 10? More like a 5 or less to me. 
The Head and Cabinet have been repainted with the wrong stenciling. Close but why not do it original seeing the pattern is very easy to copy and takes the same amount of work? 
Love the bolted on wheel concept while playing.......not! 
Nothing like playing a game of pinball while chasing your machine down your driveway! Guess you just have to make sure you have a long enough extension cord.
ebay.com link: 1971 Gottlieb Drop A Card Pinball Machine
Ken
Quoted from ccotenj:the "magic city" is no longer available...
and is now sitting in my playroom...
Quoted from ccotenj:and is now sitting in my playroom..
Congrats on the Magic City!
Quoted from stashyboy:Yea, someone played that Drop-a-Card hard!
Yeah, some people take the term "Plug & Play" very seriously and don't do anything else to their machines while they own them.
Ken
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Congrats on the Magic City!
Yeah, some people take the term "Plug & Play" very seriously and don't do anything else to their machines while they own them.
Ken
thanks...
hey, he DID put the casters on it...
Quoted from stashyboy:This game has some pretty bad fade, but still a good deal considering the source! This game title seems to be incredibly popular on the EM forum of late-
Ebay link
I have been talking with the seller and High-Bidder since the night it was listed (Never seen your post). Will be my first EM, it needs work but I think it will be fun.
Quoted from Pin-it:Includes free shipping too?
No, its pickup-only
Oh and...asking a favor....Out of pinside-kindness. Please don't bid on it and make the price higher 
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Low price but the Playfield is rough. They state it is a 6 out of 10? More like a 5 or less to me.
Who is selling it Ray Charles?
I just read down from known issues and on as that describes it best.
Quoted from Jean-Luc-Picard:No, its pickup-only
I know^ ,was trying to be sarcastic.
well, I won the Abra Ca Dabra. It went from $300 to $488 in 45 seconds some guy made like 8 bids. I think thats a good deal for a working-nice condition Abra Ca Dabra. Turns out the playfield is not faded and it was just his cellphone camera. My first EM!! Woot. "I am in for lots of learning, I know that for a fact"
Quoted from Jean-Luc-Picard:It went from $300 to $488 in 45 seconds some guy made like 8 bids.
Great buy for that Pin!
Seems that Summer time is the best time for Pin deals with Winter commanding the high prices.
Ken
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Great buy for that Pin!
Seems that Summer time is the best time for Pin deals with Winter commanding the high prices.
Ken
Thanks And he's delivering it tomorrow afternoon for $25. Not bad...
Vancouver, BC
Quoted from Jean-Luc-Picard:well, I won the Abra Ca Dabra. It went from $300 to $488
Cool! And you beat the price police estimate to boot!
Quoted from Pafasa:Maybe you'll get lucky and the schematics and manual will come with the game. Learning schematics makes EM repair so much easier.
I forget, I cant always assume people hold onto them. I always assume if they don't have it I can buy one on Ebay. If it is missing, I doubt I will be able to find one. I shall find out tomorrow afternoon. lol
Schematics are nice to have, but I'm finding the cabinet labels are much more helpful. Knowing what does what, and simulating gameplay with the playfield up and watching what relay does what when devices are activated are a great learning tool, and can help you find switches that need cleaning or adjustment.
Abra Ca Dabra! - Found some Manuals & Schematics in stock - http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/DOC1003
Quoted from o-din:Schematics are nice to have, but I'm finding the cabinet labels are much more helpful. Knowing what does what, and simulating gameplay with the playfield up and watching what relay does what when devices are activated are a great learning tool, and can help you find switches that need cleaning or adjustment.
That is very good advice, thank you.
Ummm, get your prediction in for the final selling prices..........
ebay.com link: Gottlieb Atlantis Wedgehead Pinball one of the greatest drop target games
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