I would pass...

Having trouble spreading $5K across those three titles. Any combination doesn't make sense to me:

T2 = $2,000
Party Zone = $1,800
PinBot = $1,200

All of those titles can be had separately for less, so I would assume a package deal would get you a discount.

From what I see from the pictures they look pretty solid, but what do they look like under the hood?

Take a stab at offering $4.5k and see how motivated the seller is.

Based strictly on the low-res pictures you've provided though, I personally would be feeling temptation.

Question is: Do you have an extra $5k to roll the dice on?

I say do it. You only live once. I assume they are all solid working order and the boards look nice.

I should quantify my above statement. Western Canada = +$500 per game on base market value. ESPECIALLY Alberta.

I'd say you have $4000-$4500 in machines there.

I would say $3800 for the three is a fair price.

If you're buying them for yourself then, it's a personal enjoyment decision.

If you're buying for profit I must agree that profit margin may be too thin to be worthwhile.

I think his location is the main factor in this, Splurge away! Worst case is you play them for a few years and eat a little $, I call that entertainment value.

If you have the $5K, and don't want to negotiate, then make the deal.

I would advise you to make an offer like $4,200 or so. Make it clear that you are serious and you are willing to buy them immediately.

Also make it clear that once you buy them and take them home, you will not be bothering the seller in the future.

If the seller is firm on the price, and you like all three machines, then buy them.

The money will be forgotten quickly as you enjoy 3 great machines daily.

Good luck!

Marcus

a bit rich considering the titles and a package deal. Not a barn burner by any means.

They look like solid games... typical fade on the party zone.

Insert wear around the edges can be restored.. but it's not trivial. Most people leave it go unless they plan on restoring the entire playfield. Restore means reseating the inserts (maybe), paint/decals, and then clearing. Not trivial - but also unnecessary unless you want perfection.

Unless they're HUO with receipt don't take a chance!

Honestly, that seems pretty high, but I'm in an area where pins are easier to find...

Personally, if I had the cash to burn, I'd want to find those three together in that shape (which isn't bad, but not excellent) for about 75% of that price. I'm probably cheap, but I'd hope for under $4k.

In Canada, though, it's going to be higher... maybe that's not a bad price. I'd show up with $4500 in cash, and start talking at $3500 to see where you can get him.

I havent played the other 2 games, but T2 is a great game, wish I had an infinite pin budget, mine would still be here.

I was going to say there's barely $4k there (if that), but I don't know how the Canada thing affects value.

I think that in L.A. those 3 pins for 5k would be about right. Maybe even more

As far as western Canadian RETAIL pricing goes, I'd wager $4.5-5k would be pretty close.

Again, this isn't a money-maker deal, it's a passion play. And there's nothing wrong with that if you dig the games.

Having said that, I'd try and get the price down by $500 if you can.

Agree with this...

I'm thinking 4K if you really wanted them....

Although the T2's inserts look way better than average...

Go T2 and PB for 3k, imo

5k does seem a little high for these titles that do come up rather often.

Seems a bit steep. Not factoring the location though. btw- what is the T2 skull looking at? Seems a bit twisted.

t2-2000
pinbot-800
pz-850

i wouldn't personally offer anything over 3650. bulk buying i would expect a discount as well. 3500 would get me motivated. any more and i would pass.

5k is plain silly imho.

I agree, in Australia I'd snatch them up for 5k, in the u.s though they are cheaper. Hows canadas prices?

maybe i am a bit low on t2, but this is imo only, what i would pay. this is me personally. if the market is considerably higher for these titles i would not have any interest.

5k doesn't seem too far out of line
T2 - 2k
PZ 1700
PB 1300
Not a steal, but not really a shazzam either.
That is considering they are all in NICE shape.
Just depends on what you want them for. If they are titles tou want then cool, but if you are gonna flip then I'd pass.
Offer $4k cash, see where it gets ya.

Only if those are 3 games you actually want. Party Zone was never a favorite of mine.

I see $4k there tops. Unless you were really looking for all three of those titles.... I wouldn't bother taking all three as a package even for 4. None of those are particularly great examples of the games.... that Party Zone is way too faded. There are better deals out there to be had even in today's market.

I also see 4K tops

I would snag the pinbot or T2 if you can for 1500ish each

Pinbot looks pretty good from pics upwards of 2K no more if exceptional condition. IMO

Leave the party zone

Here's what I come up with.
t2-$2000
PZ-$1200
PB-1000
Total-$4200

And I think I'm on the high end. Buying in bulk should get you a little less, maybe $3800 on the lowest end and probably settle at $4K

John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836

I'd even drop the T2 price by $300 or so. I'd say $3,500-$3,700 for a package deal. Glad I live where I do versus some of the local prices some of you guys have to pay.

To me any fully working WPC game is worth at least $1k in parts, if not more. Chad just paid over $300 for a complete Captain BZarr assembly. The sound boards in T2 and PZ are getting increasingly difficult to find. And there's lots of value in nice coin doors, ramps, plastics, translite etc.

Your location is critical to pricing. I agree with what others have said. If you show up with $4500 cash, the seller would be foolish to say no.

viperrwk

It's not a bad price for western Canada. Lowest I've seen PB go for in these parts in the last two years is $1,500. We are in the pin wasteland. No, seriously, it's like Mad Max up here

LMK if you want to pass on it. I think if the seller is motivated, $4,200 could get it done.

Too much..............don't do it.

must you take all 3?

Just Do It!(no intention for endorsement for NIKE) or is there?

I would say you are paying max price per pin, but in a package deal, so you should get a sizable discount for taking all 3. 20 % would seem about right, so $4200, cash and carry!

Most PZ I've seen (both in person and photos) are beaters and/or have significant parts missing. As things go - that one looks like it's in pretty good shape IMO (FYI - you can get new cabinet decals on ebay if that's something you're worried about). Many PZs seems to be missing the red ramp rocket (I feel lucky that I still have mine) and new ones are unavailable (yours looks like it's good from that perspective). Most Captain B. Zarr heads have very serious paint flaking issues. I have my original and a replacement and both have flaking (debating a repaint this summer) - the head on the above pin looks like it's in excellent shape in comparison (yes - I'm jealous). The body of the dancing dummy is also unavailable to the best of my knowledge (yours looks fine). Limbs are obtainable.

The long ramps are literally impossible to come by (people are always looking for replacements and they simply don't exist) and are the most prized "asset" of PZ. Some people have "ball drop" issues with the ramps (i.e. ball frequently falls off one or both of the main ramps). This isn't something that affects mine so I can't tell you exactly what to look for - however given the ramps are impossible to replace, you might want to play a few games on the one you're considering to see if the ramps work as expected.

Pass....bundle deals should have a discount, not a price increase. I like all three games, but would not spend that much for them.