7 years is a long time and depending on how and where it was stored Hot,cold,climate.The CPU is mostly likely to have battery acid on it,Driver board,opto board etc.can also be affected.If playfield is very good condition and no broken plastics I would offer around 2500.Boards are not cheap and the time you will be spending on it making repairs.STTNG is bound to always have problems.

Check the borg lock switches too.. I'm having an issue with switch 31-32

Make sure the drop target is working.

I agree based on the description given. New DMD $130 new CPU board is what $300-$400? Puts you under 3k, sounds about right given the work you have ahead of you.

Honestly if this seller stored the game with the batteries left on the CPU then that means "to me"
that he doesn't really care about it.It's worth checking out but a Hawkeye inspection would have to be made.

Bring something long, narrow and plastic to test the optos (I use a zip tie), this thing has a ton of them. Also test the cannons. The prices on these are going up recently, auction results below since Nov 11. Just to give you some perspective of what they are going for these days and what room you have to negotiate.
4250
4300
3650
4500
3799
4895
3800
3799

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220986313154?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_7660wt_1346

A game that has sat around for 7 years would not be a good idea to boot it up without going through the testing procedures with a meter.But as a Buyer sometimes you have no choice but to power it up in front of the seller and if something is not working or pops when you boot it up it could work in your favor,You start bring the price down.

barring any additional issues, and your assumption of its current condition is correct, it's almost certainly worth $3k(+?) - I'd come in with an offer of 2750 though. The unbroken ramps are a big plus in my book. Also I just pulled the original batteries out of an EATPM and there was no board damage - so I think there's a solid chance your board will be ok.

A new CPU on this title is $175--but you can most likely have your original repaired for about half that amount.

Double-check that the amateur PF repair can be completely cover by a Cliffy, that's going to always limit this game's resale potential if it can't.

Optos can be a problem on this one of course; check the cannons, lock all the balls, and engage multiball to check if they're all right.

Until you have pics and know what's not working, I'm going to say between $2500 - $2800 depending upon what you discover.

I hear ya,If the seller put his foot down and won't budge off 3k then it's going to be a pretty tough decision if you get there and there's major problems with the game.It really depends on how bad you want it and Yes STTNG is a very good game but does have it's issues.

In my experience, buying pins from non-pinball people can be either a blessing or a curse. You can stumble upon great deals this way, but more often than not, it's just a pain in the ass. The last few pins that I went to look at were sorely neglected, and the sellers wanted way too much for them because of what they were going for on eBay. It also didn't help that I was the first potential buyer to show up. This is a case where getting there first actually works to your disadvantage. Sometimes, it takes several people telling them that their machine is overpriced before they start to believe it.

If you really want the game then get it for what they're asking. I'd also try to offer less. It I think it's also worth the $3k as it stands so I wouldn't make price be a deal breaker. Personally, I think sitting for 7 years is better than being routed for 7 years and poorly maintained. I doubt you need another full tear down. But you're right about swapping all the rubbers. You can open the back board and see if there is battery damage without turning it on. But yea even if you paid $3k and bought a new toobits CPU board, you did ok.

So you might be getting even more cash off? Could be a deal/fixer upper.

I got mine in January for 2.5 for one in similar condition (not maintained in about 5 years) I spent another $300 on parts and about 40 hours on scrubbing, protectors, lane guides, fixing optos, cannon wires, line out on DMD, coin door, busted widebody lockbar, new glass etc.

All the mechanical and electronic issues people mention here can be fixed and are well documented. Do have a good look at the play field and cabinet (those can't be fixed as easily or quickly).

I'd offer 2.5 for the one you're looking at.

Based on condition from pics only - offer $ 2500.00 or less.

I have a fully restored one and they can be PITA to work on when something fails, but worth it - Great game !

Check the inserts around the ship (shields), also check the drop target (Borg lock)

Keep us posted.

I came really close to handing over $2500 for one last weekend. Until I lifted the playfield and saw that everything metal was rusted. Nightmare. Sounds silly but be sure to inspect underneath before leaving with it.

Looks like the right side is faded - the orange has turned pink. Also, the sides of the cab (towards the front) have bolts that I haven't seen on others.

Playfield looks good. Maybe wear to the insert closest to the alpha ramp?