There are collectors with hearts.....some do sell on occasion to someone with a fair price to someone that really wants something that is special to them. 13K is not an unreasonable offer considering the game cost what 9-10K to begin with so not like an original owner is losing money.
Hope someone comes through for ya!
The problem with TBL is going to be keeping it working. I believe there are enough experienced collectors with them to keep them up and running. 20 years from now who knows though...
For the price people are dumping FT I would like one but keeping it running long term is a risk...same with any of the one offs from failed upstarts.
Now rare one offs/prototype games from major manufacturers is not a problem....most parts can be dealt with to keep them running.
JJP is still a risk.....no POTC yet. That is not looking good. No good info on next game either. Think of what a nightmare keeping a WOZ or TH running 10-20 years from now if they cannnot get get this next game out.
But hope th OP gets his game. Good luck!