Seeing there's already a CL topic similar to this, time for this one.

I'll start.

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Seems like a good deal to me.

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I would love to have this game but it's too far and no $$ right now so it's the double hurt for me.

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What up? This one has been for sale forever and no takers yet?

This one ended and no one bought this for $50.00? It has been listed forever and keeps getting reduced but may end up a parts machine if someone does not contact this person soon and buy it. Great project and the main thing it's missing is the Backglass? Big Deal! bgresto.com could make you one for $200.00 if you have a scan. This makes me not want to here any more whining from folks about how no one can find a cheap project pin.........and this is a fun one to boot!

Ken

Best thing to do is to call Steve and see what the status is. I know for sure Clay was asking guys on RGP what the glass thickness was for Doodlebug so I know they are working on getting this done.

I sent them the front scan of Doodlebug as well so they most likely needed to get a back scan of the glass too. My feeling is it will be done very soon.

Maybe Clay will see this thread and chime in with more details.

Ken

Scott, I think you have the wrong Ken. I never had any of those machines and if I did I would have kept Fast Draw for myself along with Mati Hari.

Ken

This sold for a great price to the buyer and on my Wishlist.

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Super great price to another buyer for this classic.

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Ken

This is one I would like to have. Decent Price for the condition.

ebay.com link: 1975 Williams Triple Strike PInball Machine WORKS PERFECTLY

Another Target Pool for cheap. Someone is going to have to do a lot of paint stripping on the Cabinet.

ebay.com link: Gottliebs TARGET POOL Pinball Machine VINTAGE

Ken

I am a Williams fan as well. I remember quite clearly as a kid having the most fun with Williams EM Multiplayers, Star Pool being one of them. Currently I have 6 machines- 4 Williams -1 CC - 1 Gottlieb. I don't consider myself being biased with Gottlieb as they did make a lot of great games, maybe Chicago Coin as I remember even as a kid avoiding most of them were not fun to play, but to each their own.

I have worked on a lot of 70's Gottlieb and Williams games and to date I by far feel that Williams games are much easier to fix and maintain compared to Gottlieb. Why? Because of Gottlieb and their AS, AX, BX, and Game Over Relays are a PITA because of their Make/Break Switches, not to mention their giant gear box in the Head of the Multiplayers. All hard to adjust, yet easy to mess up.

One guy who felt the same as me summed it up well. Williams games are the equivalent GM cars to work on while Gottliebs are like a BMW. I had both cars as well and yes it does apply IMO. My BMW was always having issues.

Ken

Same as a BMW in my book.

Hummm, I think you may on to something Pin-it.

Ken

Those are some nice machines you found Rat_Tomago on the higher end of the price spectrum.

Most look like plug n play

Ken

That one looks real nice and could be a fun one to boot o-din.

Wonder what his Reserve is set at?

Ken

It will be interesting to see what that Hit The Deck sells for stashyboy.

Ken

That would be a fun machine to restore and the start price is right IMO.

Ken

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

Nice finds stashyboy! Both nice condition and nice price!

Ken

No Alex, just very clever.

Ken

Yeah, no kidding Jeff!

That will be gone in no time!

Ken

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

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

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

Great buy for that Pin!

Seems that Summer time is the best time for Pin deals with Winter commanding the high prices.

Ken

It will be interesting what the final prices will be for that Atlantis and Hit the Deck but I would expect reasonable prices for both. Of Course with a reserve auction there is always that unknown if they will sell at all.

Ken

Nice catch o-din!

Be sure to share some nice pics with us once you get the machine home.

Ken

Yes, I remember lots of furniture back in the day with those legs as well.

That's one I wouldn't mind owning. Next best thing to owning an Arcade Rifle game with Pinball in the mix. What a combo!

Ken

That's a great price for that Hawaii o-din for someone looking for a pristine older Pin!

To me machines like that look like a hybrid between a Bingo and a Pinball machine and most likely play like that. That machine requires lots of nudging like a Bingo and I but there are games you play on it were you hardly get to use your Flippers.

Not my style with those spread out reversed Flippers, but there plenty of folks out there who would not mind snapping that one up.

Ken

I bet he would take $400.00. Backglass looks good enough to send to bgresto.com to have them scan then buy a new one from them for $200.00 thus having a great condition Pin.

Just an idea................Hummmmm

Ken

Yea, priced too high for the condition.

That's a Joke of a price. This should be $795.00 and they should throw in the correct Flipper Bats and Target Faces as well.

Ken

Seems like this machine is priced right considering the great condition it is in for someone who really wants this title.

Ken

It's been re-listed at $250.00 from $299.00.

Cannot get the new link to work for some reason.

Ken

So far it's a good deal at $202.50

ebay.com link: GOTTLIEB PLAY BALL WEDGEHEAD SINGLE PLAYER PINBALL MACHINE WORKING AND NICE

Ken

At $800.00 this one looks to be in good shape for the price.

ebay.com link: Jet Spin Gottlieb 1977 Pinball Machine VERY NICE

Ken

Yea, Jungle King does nothing for me both on the Artwork and the Gameplay. I am very certain I will never own this machine and that's OK.

Ken

I hear you. I would like to own a game that has both of these features and that Jet Spin fits the bill.

Ken

No kidding. That Playball is a Nice game at a nice price.

Ken

Yes indeed!

Tropic Isle looks to be a fun game as well.

Price is a too high though IMO.

Ken

More like they just don't make them anymore.

Ken

I like Clowns, just not the Wico Big Top ones.

Another machine I never have to worry about owning.

Ken

Another nice one at $305.00 currently, a Gottlieb Sing Along.

ebay.com link: Gottlieb Sing Along Pinball Machine Works Great Very fun game to play

Ken

Wasn't that the same guy who had the excellent Playfield but no Backglass a while back?

Ken

Thanks for confirming that Pin-it. I think when he was missing the Backglass the price was $275.00? I remember him searching for the Backglass so I guess he found one finally. Price sure shot up from there at $735.00 with just an OK glass and used Head.

Ken

Looks like someone really likes that Gottlieb Sunshine as they put a backup bid on it.

It does look nice.

Ken

It's AL! He'll save the day!

Ken

Yea, theme is great too ccotenj. I like the layout and I would not mind owning one myself.

Ken

LMAO! Good One!

Ken

I Know! That's the best part! Been there done that.

Ken

That would be mighty nice of you Santa o-din.

Plenty of pinball guys back East so it shouldn't be a problem if you decide to do that.

Ken

Very cool Chris.

Yea o-din, some nice Playfield pics are definitely needed first. Just don't get too drunk and forget to ask first.

Ken

Yea, that damn EM pinball disease. I'm gonna have to do something about.

First thing I'll do when we move to our new house is to buy 2 Gottlieb Wedgeheads on my Wishlist from someone on Ebay.

That way I'm helping out my fellow man get rid of his machines to get him on the road to recovery!

I'm so selfless. Oh, and I get the extra bonus knowing that he helped me get the second pin shipped for free. Feeling good.

Ken

Agreed. And what is this phrase" Plays as-is"? That's a new one. May become synonymous with "An easy fix".

Ken

Another "Easy Fix". A Bally Dixieland.

Good price (start bid $400.00) and condition looks OK.

ebay.com link: Bally Dixieland Pinball Machine 1968

Ken

Link is not working but that happens sometimes when you copy/paste.

I would love to have a Williams Lucky Strike myself. One of the Better Roll Over Button games.

Ken

I'm just the opposite Alex, I can't wait to get rid of my land line. Ken

Gottlieb Skyline for $5000.00? In poor condition?

I feel like contacting them and saying that they need to lower their price by $4500.00.

That's a $500.00 or less machine on a good day.

Ken

Hey Chris,

I have notified sellers in the past of their high prices only to be ignored, so I don't bother anymore unless it is a pin I want to buy from them.

Ken

My friend owns a nice Big Hit that does need some work but nothing like this guys machine and he only paid $900.00 for it.

Ken

A Bally Rocket III with a start bid of $154.88 and no reserve.......nice.

But whomever buys it is going to have to learn how to Stencil.

Ken

It's being sold through an Ebay store so they are just having some fun with the pricing IMO.

I know this was on your hit list Pafasa. Too bad you can't get one this time around but I am in the same boat with buying or selling any pins as mine are all in storage getting ready for the Southwest move. No pinball for me for a few months, well at least from my machines.

Ken

Hopefully someone saves this one. Start bid is only $200.00 with no reserve and in nice shape! If it were local I would want to snag it!

1966 Williams Hot Line:

ebay.com link: 1966 Williams HOT LINE Pinball Machine Project or Parts

Ken

Another one I would snag if it were local!

Only $500.00 start bid!

1975 Royal Flush:

ebay.com link: Classic pinball machine Gottlieb

Ken

Party on o-din!

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Hey Guys!

I'm Back!

Sure missed chatting.

Long time no chat. Just got in the new temp house with internet tonight! One month in a motel is tough stuff and would have drove me mad if we had to stay even one more day.

Looks like I missed the whole Pinside change during that time too.

The bummer is no pinball until we move into the new house in the Southwest next Spring so I guess I will have to sit and drool over ever one else playing and buying those wonderful EM's this Fall and Winter.

Hope all has been well with the EM buddies.

Talk to ya soon.

Ken

Thanks Chris. Hope all is good on your end.

Hey Pafasa and Thanks. Missed you guys too. Yea, have to wait it out but it will be worth it when I have my new Arcade.

Thanks IntoPinball. That song sure dates me!

Hey Pin-It. Sold the house with the freezing pipes. Not my problem anymore.

My main problem now is my PC is down for the 2nd time and I have limited access on my wife's PC till mid next week. If it isn't one thing it is another.

Glad to hear all is well. Thanks for playing some EM's for me, your a pal.

Say hi to o-din and Jeff (Waytoweird) for me.

Ken

This one looks nice.

A Bally Hang Glider. Buy It Now $250.00.

ebay.com link: Bally Hang Glider Pinball Machine

Ken

Another Nice one for $349.99 out the door. A Gottlieb "Top Card".

ebay.com link: GOTTLIEB TOP CARD WEDGEHEAD ELECTRO MECHANICAL PINBALL MACHINE 1974

Ken

Hey Jeff. Thanks buddy. Yep Spring it is. Will most likely fly down to El Paso in a few months to check things out and then take a drive to Las Cruces NM as well. These are our 2 top choices to move.

Ken

You bet partner! I'll get you and the misses over for a BBQ and pinball once the arcade is set up.

Ken

Bally Amigo. Only .99 cent start bid and no reserve. Not a bad game play wise. Playfield has seen better days though.

ebay.com link: Amigo pinball machine Bally WOW FUN

Ken

I agree Pin-it. Usually I would say for that price i would buy it if it were local too but I don't know what is local to me anymore because of our out of state move to be. I just hate being in a holding pattern for 6 more months.

Ken

Don't you just love it when a machine you want and get is only 30 minutes away? I do.

Good deal for your bro!

Ken

Yea buddy, I hear you!

Ken

Start Bid $9.99. A very clean 1972 Williams Fan-Tas-Tic.

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Ken

It will be interesting to see what the reserve price is for that pin, if it is met.

I never list a reserve price for my pins. I just figure start the bidding at a minimum price you can live with and let the bidding commence.

Ken

Looks great actually. My friend has one that needs work. That one on ebay has to be the nicest example I have seen to date.

Ken

I agree Alex.

His Shuffle Bowler looks real nice but the price......ouch.

Ken

I was really considering this one and then it was gone. Oh well. A Bally Delta Queen.

ebay.com link: Rare 1974 Delta Queen Pinball Machine Restored with original parts

Ken

Very Nice indeed!

Ken

That was certainly the deal of the year!

Ken

If it were my choice between one or the other it would be Wizard hands down.

Ken

Never played Buckaroo Rat so I can't say, but yes the others are weak IMO.

Ken

Interesting.

To me Buckaroo looks to have a good layout and the artwork is great. Wish I could play one local to get a better opinion. Just being a Gottlieb Wedgehead automatically gives it an advantage over Wizard, CF, and Kiss in my book.

Ken

Here is a hard to find 1968 Gottlieb Paul Bunyan.

ebay.com link: Paul Bunyan Pinball Machine Two Player By Gottliebs Fun To Play 1968

Ken

This should go fast. Great Shape and taking offers.

Not mine.

1962 Gottlieb Rack-A -Ball

ebay.com link: RACK a BALL PINBALL MACHINE 1962 VINTAGE GOTTLIEB

Ken

I have a feeling that the selling (offer) price will be quite a bit lower than the stated price.

Ken

I know what you mean Rat. Nice find. If it were local to me I would pick it up in a heartbeat too.

Ken

Well, more pinball insanity affecting my judgement.............for the best I think.

Just bought this a few minutes ago, a 1976 Gottlieb "Sure Shot". This was high on my Wishlist. This will look nice next to my new 1972 Chicago Coin "Casino" I bought yesterday. Oh well, just one more pin to transport to the Southwest.

ebay.com link: GOTTLIEB SURE SHOT WEDGE HEAD PINBALL MACHINE IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE TECH SUPPORT

My "Casino"

ebay.com link: 1972 Chicago Coin CASINO 4 Player Pinball Machine WOW 149 99 Shipping

These two will keep me cozy for the Winter while the other pins are in storage for the move.

I think Rat_Tomago got me on a buying roll. I'm just not sure how to stop now............

Ken

Thanks Rat.

I plan to get that CC Casino even nicer when it gets here with some extra parts I have going from an 8+ to a 9+ condition overall. That one is a keeper along with Sure Shot.

Ken

Thanks Shapeshifter,

Ever since I sold my Bank Shot and 4 Square I have been after a good example of this game for a fair price and finally found it. Found out I'm not a AAB guy so that's why Bank Shot left and 4 Square was lacking somewhat because I love Kickout Holes but to me this game has the best of both.

Ken

One can only hope Pin-it. Guess I have to talk to the wife again about square footage.

Ken

2 offers same guy.

Hopefully the rest of the parts went to save another machine as well.

Ken

Good luck John. I'm out of this horse race.

Ken

Well, Idaho is no picnic either for CL, more like slim pickin's.

Ken

Well pinball insanity has hit an all time high for me.

Was on my Wishlist and now I own this beauty. Just have to repaint and decal the Spinners and it will be perfect.

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Still not sure how I can curb my pinball frenzy, maybe a straight jacket?

Ken

Chris, I keep telling my wife I'm sorry, I know were moving, and she just keeps saying; "That's OK". So basically she is an enabler.................Yahooooooo!!

Ken

Hey Jeff, Looks like El Paso TX and Las Cruces NM are slim pick'ins for EM's on CL. same as the Boise ID area. Guess I'll still be buying titles I want off of Epay.

Ken

Thanks Alex.

I wanted one Sonic and one Chicago Coin for my permanent line up and now I have them.

I actually will be selling 3-4 machines before the move so I will still be moving 5-6 pins by Spring to make room for more new titles when I get down to the Southwest, a couple more Gottlieb Wedgeheads for sure. I'll let the guys know here first when I am ready to unload and what.

Prospector was the only Sonic pin I played when it was new back i the day, had a lot of fun with it in the arcade, and I knew even then there was a different feel of play with this pin but could not figure it out. Now I know part of that was the Clearcoat on the Playfield.

Ken

Yes Indeed!

Been doing some research between Sonic and Recel seeing I just bought my "Prospector". I think Sonic had the better quality and design overall. Just my 2 cents.

Ken

Yes. Sonic was Williams parts, Recel was Gottlieb.

Ken

Not sure about that. I thought the last one that was on Ebay sold for over $8000.00?

Ken

To me that's just too much for a two player machine. I would rather get a cherry Em Joker Poker for $3500.00 which is a way better game IMO.

Ken

Be careful with the Retro KOD Chris.The Playfield Overlay has been a problem with that machine.

Ken

Birthday on the 17th of this month Chris? If so we have the same Birthdays. I'll be 51.

Happy Birthday to You! Enjoy!

Ken

That's why were moving to the Southwest.

Ken

Well Happy Anniversary then!

Ken