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Quoted from ccotenj:slotted screws are evil, and a bane to mankind... i replace every one of them i can with phillips screws... or even better, hex heads...
heck, even with machines that come with phillips screws, i replace the old ones with new ones whenever possible... there's nothing worse than a cammed out screw, and new ones are cheap insurance...
Oh no... This again... 
Quoted from o-din:Anyone in the New Jersey area want to pick up a Sittin Pretty and bring it back to life?
Ebay link
Sure.... Why not?
Quoted from ccotenj:suppose someone in nj were to bid on that... how far should that person take the bidding?
Not too far... Needs more $ thrown at after... New BG... Most likely caps and plastics too... No one said it'd be easy though... 
Quoted from DirtFlipper:Nicely restored (not 'shopped', restored), and if the playfield is 'nice' and the cabinet is good, should sell in the 1200-1500.
Repro backglass is ~300 (depending on shipping), plastics another 80. Misc parts - maybe another 100. Call it 500 in parts.
So the margin is the difference (700-1000). But the game needs to be complete, solid, and with a good playfield. Can't tell from the pics shown, but it looks possible.
10 minutes left on the Sittin' Pretty... At $324.99...
Quoted from o-din:So, where can I get an Egg Head now that my dislike has turned to want?
I want an Egg Head as well... More out of nostalgia than anything else...
Quoted from Pafasa:I think your spellcheck missed something!
Hahaha
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Another Nice one for $349.99 out the door. A Gottlieb "Top Card".
Ebay link
Ken
I'd buy that if it were closer. That is a good player.
Not my speed, but I saw this Captain Fantastic firsthand today and it really is nice...
ebay.com link: 1976 Bally Captain Fantastic Elton John Arcade Pinball Machine SUPERB ORIGINAL
Quoted from hoov:That's the way to be successful in Buckarooland........
Hahaha "Buckarooland...."
Quoted from ccotenj:if i hadn't have just bought the Bad Cats, i would be mightily tempted...
plus i REALLY need to sell something before i get another, i'm getting rather jammed up space-wise here... of course, if i'd get off my can and finish the magic city so i could get the pf back in it, that would free up space for 1 more machine...
edit: although... since it is in myrtle beach, i COULD make a golf trip out of it...
Need someone to babysit the 4 square? I could find some room...
Although I need to make room for a Top Card I just picked up...
Quoted from ccotenj:^^^
your generosity is unequalled...
cool, a top card... that's a wicked fun game... congrats! is it all functional, or is the "wicked pinball repairman of the west" making a trip from pa to nj to tune it up?
Oh yeah... I'm very generous. Hahaha
Right now in the process of stripping down the Top Card playfield for cleaning and waxing. New skirts, mylar rings, and other assorted goodies all ready to go from PBR...
Also have Dealer's Choice and Sunset projects to contend with. Yikes. Yep... Calling in the cavalry.
I have too many pins and not enough space... Gotta move 1 or 2.
Quoted from ccotenj:were you able to score a bg for that sunset?
No... Very low on the pin priority list at this point. That Sunset is a real project, which has become more a "just save the pin from the scrap heap" than a refurbishment at this point. All about Top Card right now...
Quoted from Pafasa:I had already started the adoption paperwork and now I find out you would prefer to be brother to a couple of steelers??!! I'm hurt Chris. Very hurt.
Steelers? Wachoo talkin' bout Willis?
Quoted from ccotenj:well, i'm glad you kept it from being scrapped... would have been a shame to see it trashed...
i'm thinking that top card will be all tuned up and running good by sunday night...
Possibly... Got a bit of the old magic erasure... ummm.... magic to work at...
Haha
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:1972 Bally Space Time
Ebay link
I have my own Space Time up on Ebay...
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:I am guessing you bought something so you have to make room for a new machine?
Yes... A Top Card, a Dealer's Choice, and a Sunset project...
Quoted from AlexF:After looking I think that is just for two pop bumper caps.
Indeed... Haha
Quoted from AlexF:They way it's written isn't overly obvious. I had to look at it a few times before I got the gist of what was actually for sale. It will be interesting to see the bidding anyway. Hopefully some potentially disappointed buyer doesn't think he is buying a nice Slick Chick.
Kinda shitty for the guy to get our hopes up like that... 
Haha
Quoted from Pafasa:Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Ebay link
Quoted from ccotenj:i'm feelin a "hogans heroes" marathon coming some weekend soon...
Maybe take in a bit of ice skating as well?
Quoted from ccotenj:and it even has keys....
Right... Haha
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Coffee anyone?
Ebay link
Ken
Pafasa posted earlier... Awful... Just awful.
Quoted from Pin-it:Anybody with deep pockets?
Mouse over image to zoom
Have one to sell? Sell it yourself
1955 "GYPSY QUEEN" Gottlieb woodrail pinball machine ~ COLLECTOR QUALITY ~
Ebay link
That is a real nice looker though...
Quoted from ccotenj:that seller also has a $5500 square head...
Ebay link
wonder if he'll make a package deal...
Well... There are some people out there that can drop that coin with no problem... To some people $5500 is like $55...
What a world...
Quoted from stashyboy:On a side note, I would buy a Top Card project if anyone has one locally for less than $400. A couple have come and gone this fall. Seems to be going moving right now.
I am digging the TC I picked up a couple weeks ago... Seems to be on everyone's list these days...
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:1964 Gottlieb Bowling Queen
Ebay link
Ken
I like the pinball machines on the backglass... Neato.
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:No Reserve now so I am pretty sure it should at least sell for the $500.00 start bid.
Ken
The Bowling Queen?
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:I thought you were talking about the magic City. Sorry.
Ken
No apology needed... Things move pretty quick in the fast paced world of EM pinball threads... Hard to keep up sometimes.
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:A cool Williams Wood rail!
Ebay link
Ken
That is a cool looking machine. Would be a nice addition to any card themed pin collection.
Looked up Williams Casino on ipdb...
http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=463
Gotta love this review --> "Have no idea why someone below me would like to own this game. Just like almost all the wood rails they are slow and cumbersom. woodrails remind me of infants in their level of playability. bingos with flippers are where I place them due to their virtual non exciting playfield layouts. Would not wish to own a modle T ford either because of the choices I now have in automotive design and comfort today. Give me a new stern game today and do not bother me with electro mechenicals. Even some of the older solid states are clunky and not worth a consideration fun house being a prime example of a tired solid state with out of date gimics whos popularity is somehow maintaining a strong loyal following."
Jeez... 
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:Looks like the guy with the Bally Fireball did not like the way the pricing was going and pulled the pin. I found out when selling a machine it is best to skip the Reserve and just list the machine at a start price you can live with in case the market is slow at the time of the listing, that way you don't have to do the emergency ad pull at the last minute.
Ebay link
Ken
Or someone offered him a price he couldn't refuse outside of ebay?
Gottlieb 'Sing Along'... Playfield has a bit more wear than I would like...
ebay.com link: SING ALONG WEDGE HEAD GOTTLIEB PINBALL MACHINE EXCELLENT BACK GLASS
Gottlieb 'Swing Along' 2 player...
ebay.com link: 1963 Gottlieb Swing Along Pinball Arcade Machine Excellent Backglass Cabinet
Gottlieb 'Derby Day'... $350
catskills.craigslist.org link
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Quoted from Vic_Camp:I bought a NOS near perfect from Steve at Mayfair Amusements.
Check it out....This is a great player
It certainly is... Figure out the moving of the machines to fit it? If you need help, just let me know.
- jeff
Quoted from DirtFlipper:I've acquired more than enough games this year anyway.
Hahaha... Year's almost up. Bring on 2014!
Quoted from WeirPinball:I have two SPs - one that is going to be a nice players game and this one that turned out super nice. Bought it a few years ago and finally getting it done. Repro bg, new plastics, pops rebuilt, new flipper bats, new cigarette holders, power cord, roto decals, coin door trim, entrance plate, pop caps. Legs and coin door powder coated.
Scott
That looks terrific. Nice job. 
I would love a SP in my collection some day.
- jeff
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:1966 Gottlieb Hurdy Gurdy AAB. Looks very nice if you are an AAB guy.
ebay.com link » Gottlieb Hurdy Gurdy Pinball 1966 Rare Penny Arcade Add A Ball
Saw that last night... Not really that rare. According to ipdb 3100 made... AAB version of Central Park.
Quoted from hoov:Some don't even care if it's fun.
I agree... Some people just collect rare titles.
But... For some, rarity or fun factor doesn't always matter. There is someone out there who thinks that Bristol Hills is the best game ever. It's a game he or she grew up playing and would probably love to own one if given the chance. Unfortunately some of "recaptured memories" can cost you some serious coin...
At the end of the day, nostalgia... Childhood memories... To me, THAT is the best reason to want or own a machine.
(But it sure is nice if its a good player though)
Quoted from Rat_Tomago:I want to pay for this just so I can pick it up in person and punch them in the gut for doing this to a pinball machine.
ebay.com link » Pinball Coffee Table Big Hit Baseball 70s Era
Take that!
Quoted from ccotenj:well, the last one DID sell for $450...
if the pf and bg are good, 299.99 is a decent enough price on that though... remains to be seen how bad the rest of it is...
Top Card is a fun and fast game. The four kickers and three pop bumbers really knock the ball around in a frenzy sometimes.
Quoted from ccotenj:sadly, i think i already have... fortunately, many pictures were taken... and if i get too stuck, one of you guys will figure it out for me...
i'm actually surprised that more machines don't have cigarette holes burned in them, or at least with charred siderails... we used to just lay them on top of the machine when we were playing, i know i charred a siderail or two...
I remember my Dad placing cigarettes on the side rails when he worked on pinball machines at my Grandfather's store in PA.
My Hong Kong wood rail may have been a victim of this... Directly from him.
- jeff
Quoted from jasonsmith:Why would there be holes in the side of the cab...?
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Perhaps a knocker bolted through the cabinet?
Quoted from ccotenj:i wish i'd strike black gold in my backyard...
of course, i live in new jersey... i have a good chance of striking possibly useful radioactive material...
Or some mafia snitch's buried bones...
Gottlieb's 'Flying Chariots'.... Makes me think there should have been a Ben Hur themed pin...
"Great cabinet..." Hardly...
ebay.com link: Gottlieb Flying Chariots 2 Player Pinball Machine Great Cabinet
Quoted from Pafasa:She was less than happy with me.......
That seems to be a daily occurance with my wife's attitude toward yours truly... haha
Quoted from o-din:And to all the unusual ones too.
Haha True...
Quoted from o-din:Most pinsiders see us as relics.
I am proud to be a relic...
Quoted from DirtFlipper:That was such a nice game when it was complete and intact. Just kills me. What a waste.
That is really shitty to part a game out like that...
Quoted from jrpinball:I picked up a case of LCA in cans on a recent trip to PA. not far from Merchant's Square where they used to have the Allentown show. It's way better in cans. Of course I pour it into a chilled glass before enjoying it. A little known fact; the founder of the Yuengling brewery was named David Gottlieb Yuengling! Yes, for real! That's why we call it the "pinball beer"!
Nice!
Quoted from jasonsmith:Wowzers, take a look at the backglass!
ebay.com link » Gottlieb Pinball Pin Ball Home Run Homerun 1972 Machine Vintage Antique
"Machine is located in 18830, PA, 5 miles up a dirt road."
Oh boy... Sounds like Deliverance or something... 
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