What’s a Good pin around 2000-2300 as an only pin

I forgot about black rose

#16 6 years ago

JER

Jjsmooth

Pincinnati

9y 104K 3,586 14 8

Demo Man is great choice.

#17 6 years ago

DAD

SeaLawyer

Pinside+ Frequent

Mclean, VA

9y 64,550 671 12 9

First choice for me at that price point would be a T2, then Demo Man.

#18 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

T2 is a great idea
I’m going to start sending him some videos and see what’s for sale for these titles near me

I might have a driving game for 300 and they also want a shuffle bowler so if I can find a cheap one they may have a few more buck for a pin

I appreciate all the input.

#19 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

So far black rose is his top choice, followed by t2 and who dunnit. Time to start shopping

#20 6 years ago

RRV

rviguet

Pinside member

Lewisville, TX

12y 41,150 231 15

I would suggest looking at some of the Data East games. They tend to not get as much love as the Bally Williams games and that is usually reflected in the price. I picked up a Rocky and Bullwinkle for $1,800 a couple of months ago and it is a very fun game.

#21 6 years ago

904

HighProtein

904 Pinball Zine

13y 167K 6,348

No Fear and World Cup Soccer (in this price range it most likely won't have LEDs and might be kinda banged up)

#22 6 years ago

LEE

Leeb18509

Pinside member

Farmington, UT

12y 76,550 2,113 5

Getaway and a driving game would be a cool combo.

#23 6 years ago

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Budman

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 74,550 1,850

Comet maybe?

#24 6 years ago

JMM

Allibaster

Pinside member

Sheridan, WY

12y 87,050 2,053 4 17

Getaway!

#25 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

I had getaway for a while , I don’t think they liked it too much

#26 6 years ago

TOM

loneranger

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 114K 626 214 1

I'm sure this won't be a popular opinion, but Lethal Weapon 3. And you'll still have a bunch of $$$ left over.

#27 6 years ago

MJM

mystman12

Pinside member

9y 76,550 1,147 5 7 1

I've said this plenty of times on here before, but I've had a Stargate for almost two years now as my only pin and I still love playing it. It can certainly stand on its own for a while and can be bought for around $2000 easily. That said, unless the kids in question already like the theme, it might not interest them as much as some of the other games mentioned here. It's definitely worth looking into though.

#28 6 years ago

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Brad76

Pinside member

Plainfield, IL

11y 35,150 253 3

Ive got 2 rock the rushs paired all kids that come over love them. Even more than pins. Skeeball for 800 to 1000 are also big winners

#29 6 years ago

JPJ

Frippertron

Pinside member

Sparta, NJ

7y 60,800 2,301

Tons of great games in your price range. Think outside the box. Cheaper, Laser War is a player. Taxi, an absolutely gorgeous classic. Don't be shy of the Gottlieb name either. Genesis (with alt translite) Cactus Jack's, Stargate are all fun. Kids love Cactus Jack's! Just wanted to throw some other games out there that aren't the usual suspects.

#30 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

I was actually thinking stargate, I always thought that looked like a fun game, I’ll show them

Never seen or played cactus jacks

#31 6 years ago

TWB

Djshakes

Pinside member

San Diego, CA

7y 70,550 1,666 2

OP
Quoted from Hdmike444:
I was actually thinking stargate, I always thought that looked like a fun game, I’ll show them
Never seen or played cactus jacks

I'm shopping out one for a friend. It's a turd I wouldn't pay $2000 for. Shoot this, shoot that, multi ball everytime you hit a skill shot, get this out of my house.

#32 6 years ago

JPJ

Frippertron

Pinside member

Sparta, NJ

7y 60,800 2,301

Quoted from Djshakes:
I'm shopping out one for a friend. It's a turd I wouldn't pay $2000 for. Shoot this, shoot that, multi ball everytime you hit a skill shot, get this out of my house.

That's the beauty of Pinside, a ton of different opinions. Cactus Jack's is a lot of fun kids thru competitive players like it, but the theme isn't for everyone. I would also suggest looking at Mousin Around, Bad Cats, and Cyclone. My daughter loves all of those. Watch videos and see what interests you.

#33 6 years ago

JPJ

Frippertron

Pinside member

Sparta, NJ

7y 60,800 2,301

It's nice to be willing purchase a bunch of different games, instead of waiting for just one
Particular title that might not come around for awhile.

#34 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

I showed him a bunch and he basically said whatever I think, but his top is still black rose, he likes the pirate theme. Not too many out there to choose from right now. I have a few weeks to get something for him.

#35 6 years ago

SMM

McPin54

Pinside member

Massillon, OH

10y 103K 1,818 50 22

Black rose. All my games got a lot of action yesterday and BR was the favorite of a lot of family members....and I have a lot of variety to play.

Or you could buy my super NICE pinbot!

Good luck!

#36 6 years ago

TWB

Djshakes

Pinside member

San Diego, CA

7y 70,550 1,666 2

I know a guy that has a very nice black rose that would probably sell between 2500-3000.

#37 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

Sounds good but hame needs to be 2500 max with shipping maybe 2600 since we just picked out a driving game but let me know

#38 6 years ago

904

HighProtein

904 Pinball Zine

13y 167K 6,348

Quoted from Budman:
Comet maybe?

Ugh, more like Cyclone!

#39 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

There is a beauty of a black rose in MD but price is already at 3k and shipping would kill it

I have a Couple weeks to get a pin so I’ll se what I can find

#40 6 years ago

MAX

mbaumle

Pinside member

Gloucester Township, NJ

8y 119K 4,200 18 32

I feel like I hype this game up a lot, but Lights Camera Action is another crowd pleaser. EVERYONE (non Pinball enthusiasts, that is) loves it. For a game built in 1989, it’s got a surprisingly deep rule set. Second most popular game next to my Earthshaker.

I think Gottlieb System 3 games offer a lot of great value, even if they’re not terribly valuable or popular among enthusiasts. Still, Black Rose, T2, And W?D are all good choices.

#41 6 years ago

EVN

EvanDickson

Pinside member

Charlottetown, PE

10y 91,550 2,679 5 49

Another vote for Mousin Around.

#42 6 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 91,050 6,065 37 10 2

I'm pretty sure no pinball on the earth is priced in this range as/of the last year!

#43 6 years ago

FXS

sulli10

Pinside member

Morristown, NJ

13y 129K 2,573 33 61

Whirl wind and Maverick are two of my favorites.

BK 2000 also

#44 6 years ago

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RonSS

Pinside member

6y 91,050 3,842 1 1

Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
I'm pretty sure no pinball on the earth is priced in this range as/of the last year!

No kidding! Bargains are out there but it's constant searching and fast dialing.

#45 6 years ago

WTS

ypurchn

Pinside member

7y 76,050 1,584 11

I'd think you could find a heavily routed JP or T2 for the top end of this range.

It doesn't get a lot of love but SWE1 isn't horrible for the top end of this price point. Mousin' Around is good but they're prices have jumped recently as I was kind of looking for one but now they are $2K+ all day. Same goes with LW3 (never played).

It seems like $2K is pretty much the entry point of a DMD game now.

I hate directing traffic to facebook so I won't provide a link but, there is an entire group dedicated to pinball/arcades that are for sale and <$3K...

#46 6 years ago

DJB

delt31

Pinside+ Frequent

Pittsburgh, PA

8y 159K 12,578 13 7 1

no fear. Seriously underestimated this game. It's super fast and great flow for the price.

#47 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444

So the budget is up to 2700 which might open up a few more options

#48 6 years ago

WTS

ypurchn

Pinside member

7y 76,050 1,584 11

That’s solid JP territory. Crowd favorite. Lots of knowledge available. easy to sell in the future. Kinda a no brainer now IMO

OP
Quoted from Hdmike444:
So the budget is up to 2700 which might open up a few more options

#49 6 years ago

MES

Hdmike444