OK, I'm about to pull the trigger on my first machine, as I was able to sell off one hobby to fund another...
It's a Big Hurt Machine, but there are two coils that are completely removed from beneath the playfield, and I don't know if I'll be able to have time to mess with it to see if it's just bad coils removed, or if there are board level issues that caused someone to remove them since it was just quicker and easier...
I don't want to take a chance on my first machine...
Are there ANY DMD machines around the Detroit area that are $1,200 or less? Clean, 100% working, and LEDs are preferred - eve ln if it means buying a less-popular title to get it to fit into that price range...
I suppose, a late-model SS PRE-DMD would work also, as long as it's fun!
I saw a Congo sell recently that fit this criteria - I'm bummed that I missed it, but it gives me hope that there are other deals out there...
Thanks!