Looking to pay someone returning from Expo with room to bring back a pin to Michigan.

PM me if you have room!

Thank you.

Awesome, Brian. Get well.

I have a Safe Cracker with color DMD and over 200 tokens for sale, along with a Black Hole with many new parts. Both are in very nice condition. Prefer local buyers. $6500 and $2500, respectively. OBO, I’m somewhat flexible.

Thanks!

Anyone in Michigan with an Elvira HoH they are thinking of cutting loose, for whatever reason? I’m interested in a minty Elvira 3, Dialed In or Elvira Party Monsters.

Message me.

I’ll give you $4,000 and a pan of lasagna for your DP. Ok, with some garlic bread. Lemme know.

Yes! I’m getting a NOB DP for $4k! Honey, start boiling those noodles!

It would be, if he would accept my offer of $4k and dinner. But with everything that’s going on, it will have to wait. He’s a local guy I know. Was hoping to pry his DP out of his idle, bored hands. My offer stands, Happy123456789!

Alright then. $4k, lasagna and some TZ decals I already promised him. His bro can try to beat that!

Dang it. It’s a bidding war.

Posting my very nice SS shortly on Pinside. $6750. It’s really nice with LOTS of new parts and mods. New legs, new coin door, etc. Great game. Adding some new pins and need to free up cash! Has color DMD and NVRAM and Cliffys and more.

Local, “no contact” garage pickup deal is best. Message me if interested!

Great game. Underrated!

Good luck w sale. Great price.

I suggested that to some dealers a year or two ago. Sell more pins by offering financing. They didn’t seem interested, and indicated it would be a hassle to chase delinquent deals or have to try to recover pins that defaulted. Just not enough spread to make it worth the trouble if payments go south.

Does anyone know of a good delivery person out east, or who frequently travels east? I have a pin waiting near Baltimore, MD, that I want to get here, but there is a single, straight flight of stairs that STI/Beltmann wants $650 to deal with and ship. That seems pretty high. I’m tempted to go myself, but it’s about 17 hours total.

If anyone knows of a reliable person who goes out east and might help, that’s appreciated. Otherwise, I’ll prob bite the bullet and pay STI.

Thx.

If anyone knows of a really nice Getaway HS2 in or near Michigan, I would like to find one. Cash or trades possible. Thanks!

Selling a couple 90s pins. VERY nice Black Rose with color DMD, blades, new black legs and Pinstadium lights. And a nice Demo Man also with Color DMD and mirror blades, new chrome legs. Both play 100% no issues. Check out my ads if interested. Thx.

Hi, Michiganders. I have a nice TZ with many mods and extras avail. Open to cash offers, or a few select trades, including SW premium, MMr or MBr, prefer HUO and minty. Thanks!

I’m considering selling my The Big Lebowski. I opened it new in June. Has maybe 100 or so plays on it. Will come with about $1500-2000 in extra/backup parts, including backup motherboard, hard drive, chrome lock bar, LCD monitor, ramp with flap and decals, decals for targets and apron and more. Comes with the tinkle rug and certificate of auth. Still close to mint.

If you are wanting one and don’t want to wait for one, and you want lots of extras and mods, blades, etc., shoot me a message. I’ll send some pics.

Thanks!

Thanks, guys. Yes, I still have lots of pics and info about both of those games. WOZ I bought NIB and was my very first pin. I owned it 4 years and was sad to see it go. It’s a beauty. SS is a really nice example that was maybe my smoothest shooting pin. I only sold it to finance a fully restored version. But I added new legs, door, color DMD and more. I still love SS! If I can be of any help lemme know.

Just listed my Led Zep pro. Under 100 plays, and maybe half of those were my 2-year-old pushing the start button.
Still basically new. Just opened it last month. $5500. Thx.

A guy logs into Pinside and says, “I need to sell a pinball machine, I’m getting a divorce. Any suggestions?”

I replied, “I suggest you get used to it,” and offered him half.

I have a basically new Led Zep pro with under 100 plays if someone wants to try one. Looking for other pins in my wishlist. I can add cash for something nice if you have something to trade. I’m into HUO or high-end stuff. I’m one of those fancy lads. . Thanks!

Does anyone have any extra/backup standard size HD or Invisiglass sheets you would sell?

Message me if you have any. I'm located near Lansing and don't mind driving a bit.

Thanks!

That’s an awesome and hugely useful skill! These boards won’t have Rottendog replacements forever. Many don’t right now. We need people like you!

Welcome to the hobby! Hope you find your first pin ASAP. This is a fantastic place to look. So many great people in this hobby who will gladly offer their help. Michigan has a strong pinball community!

How much for the shoes, Clay?

-MCH

Hi, fellow Michiganders. Does anyone have a JJP POTC standard they want to sell me for a fantastic low low price and show all those out-of-state fancy pants high rollers how we do things here in the Great Lakes? Boy will they feel ridiculous when I land a HUO, low play example for $10k! LOL. Let’s show ‘em!!!

I want it. But not for $100k. That’s higher than I wanna go for that title. But I’ll pay a fair price, prep it and pick it up!

Yeah, it was ok. It’s not that great a game really, and owners should really consider selling me theirs and upgrading to a Black Rose or the Stern version.

I’m looking for a nice CV and FT. I have some minty pins I might trade, or can do cash. If anyone is looking to make a change or hears anything.

I will keep my eyes open for a Hobbit, Mo!

Thanks!

That’s crap. If you paid a down payment, you might even be entitled to that game if the deal was confirmed in an email, text or PM. It’s probably not worth the headache, but you can call me if you want me to send the seller a summons. That will learn em for breaking deals when you are already on your way there.

I’ll vouch for that X-Men. I bought that baby NiB in late 2018. Magneto version. Mirror backglass, red powder. I found it out east in some dude’s warehouse. I won’t say what I sold it for in early 2019 with about 125 plays, because I get chest pains. The market was different all those 2 years ago.

If your client is looking for a very fast cash sale way under market value on the TAF, PM me! I’m ready.

Just a joke, Steve. Just poking fun at this unprecedented market we have here. I would love his TAF but it’s extremely valuable. Of course his games should and will sell for full market price. Darn tootin. Good luck!

Very nice T2 (ad posted) just reduced price some. Excellent condition and loaded (new color DMD, blades, speaker lights, hunter ship mod, etc.)

Really nice Special Edition Spider-Man I just listed for anyone looking for a loaded original version. It’s pretty awesome if you like that version.

All I’m gonna say is I hear that Pinkitten dude is pretty cool and frequently donates plastics, decals and even mirror blades and lollipop rails for free! Buy with confidence, and kindly sell him a gorgeous CV for a reasonable price. Please?

I recently added a nice CV and I’m a fan of the game, but those Facebook pics of that $10k CV are pretty funny. One is of the key in the coin door, one is of the top of the coin box, one flipper button, the date on the playfield and the price card.

Now you only need a couple dozen more of the cabinet and playfield!

There was one for $10.5 in NY recently on here that looked pretty good from the pics. I’m not sure if it’s still avail or not.

I was a huge fan of Dragon’s Lair and Don Bluth in the 80’s. This game was way ahead of its time and the animations are fantastic! I now have a mini version of the game. If I had the room, I would love a Dragon’s Lair and Tron arcade games. Good luck with your trade! Space Ace was cool too.

I have a super nice TAF for sale…

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Awesome Addams Family, The Featured Archived

Partially restored (almost original) - “Added more pics! Hard to show how glossy the playfield is. Beautiful, loaded TAF. Reduced price. Playfield is clearcoated, like glass and virtually spotless. Pics speak for th...”

2021-11-27

Williamston, MI

Pinkitten

12,500

Archived after: 7 days

Viewed: 795 times

Status: Not sold

Sorry you’ve had more than your share of bad experiences with deals. I’ve had a few myself. Fortunately, I’ve had far more positive ones and made many pinball friends all over the country and Canada. I always ask for as many high-res pics as possible to examine the playfield, cabinet and boards. I also look at the seller’s history, and even forum posts. If they have feedback, you can PM the previous buyers for more info. When shipping, I always ask them to wrap the game the way I would do it, and send me pics showing it prepped before pickup by STI. It’s a lot of work, but good sellers are usually happy to protect the game and they want you to be happy. I’ve also had a few sellers barely wrap the game at all resulting in damage, overstate the condition, or fail to disclose issues. I try to make the best of it, usually, and make the game better for the next owner. Only once did I have to reverse a deal that went sour, but even then we worked it out. There are a few bad eggs, but the good guys outnumber them by a lot! I hope you have better luck and are treated more fairly. There are awesome people in the pinball community.

If anyone is near Lansing and would like a couple DeWalt organizers stocked with mostly black and white rubber rings, you are welcome to them. I use mostly other colors. Just PM me.

Update: claimed.

If that one in KS is minty as described, $8k is a very good price. Even with $500 shipping it’s good. I sold my last LE with 250 plays for $8500 last summer. I regret letting it go for the second time. It’s still my favorite JJP, although I loved WOZ, my first ever pin. I would own DILE a third time. To me, it’s a quirky masterpiece.

Oh yeah! I gave you a deal on it. That was a bargain. Gimme that pin back. Please.

Selling my super nice Road Show. Reduced the price recently too. $5800 obo. It’s a beauty. Click on my ad. PM me any questions. Thanks.

I hear “Pinkitten” is one of the “collectors to watch in 2022”. He’s located in Williamston, near Lansing and I hear he is the real deal, with a few other local collectors using words like “honest,” “likable,” and “average height” to describe him. He takes great care of his pins, almost never dropping them down a flight of stairs. He also never uses gasoline on his playfields anymore (thanks, Adam!) He includes all 4 legs with each game, and even puts custom messages on your DMD when you aren’t looking (sorry, Adam). He has tons of high scores on Pinside, including some top 10 scores, because all his games award like 11 extra balls. He always disposes of any dead mice inside his cabinets, and will vacuum the mouse poop for a small fee. He does tend to install purple LEDs and questionable custom translites, but nobody is perfect. Keep an eye on him in 2022, although with current market conditions, he may retire soon.

Can I have the MET premium at 2017 prices? It would be like a time travel thing, very experimental. It would blow people’s minds! Plus, I overpaid for a pin in 2021 and it wasn’t as fun as I thought it would be.

My first-born child is giving me tremendous headaches these days. He’s included in my offer for your road case MET.

Tell ‘em, Danny!

I’m interested in finding a HUO, minty Wonka LE. Cash or trades possible. PM me. Thanks!

Minty CSI just listed. It’s really pristine.

SOLD!

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Featured Archived

HUO - Undocumented (Home Used Only) - “Pristine CSI with color DMD and LEDs. Like new. Has original and alternate translite. If you’ve wanted to own CSI and would like a minty one, take a look. I’ve owned two ex...”

2022-03-31

Williamston, MI

Pinkitten

6,750

Archived after: 24 days

Viewed: 401 times

Status: Sold for $ 6,750

Contributed to Pinside

Pete’s can be hit/miss with pin upkeep and condition. I’ve spent ALOT of time there over the years and I definitely fell for pinball there when they first added nib POTC, Spider-Man and Tron. My wife and I played MM, Funhouse and MB there all the time. Some pins weren’t dialed in well or needed upkeep, but we usually had fun there.

I noticed that too. I think over the years of owning pins and playing them far more than the average Pete’s patron, many of us can achieve relatively high scores there. I also noticed that while their newer releases are in pretty good shape, the older games can be spotty.

I’m looking for a Space Shuttle if anyone has one they might like cash for. Message me if so. Thanks!

I’m looking for a really nice Doctor Who if anyone is looking for cash. I will bring the cash to you, and you can keep it. But I’m taking Doctor Who home with me. That’s how it works. Message me.

Thank you!

Also, some people are just looking for emotional support and encouragement. This is a friendly site, we are all pinball people. “I’m thinking about listing my Whirlwind…”

“You can do it! Wax that baby up, clean those ball trails, and replace those cracked plastics and filthy flipper rubber. Vacuum all those crumbs, mouse poop and random screws from the bottom of the cab. Clear that credit dot and replace any burned out bulbs. Now create an accurate ad and list for a fair price that won’t earn you several down votes, and please include more than 5 low res pics. Now, list that game, Mister!”

Very supportive!

Also, I’m thinking about listing my Whirlwind.

Automated has at least 1 nib for $8995.

Awesome restored Whirlwind available! Just added another pin, gotta make room. Message me any questions.

SOLD!

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Whirlwind Wow! Featured Archived

Partially restored (almost original) - “Beautifully restored Whirlwind with new CPR playfield, repainted cabinet and many new parts. Fully shopped with new rubber rings, cleaned and waxed. It’s a very high-end exampl...”

2022-04-25

Williamston, MI

Pinkitten

6,500

Archived after: 18 days

Viewed: 729 times

Status: Sold for $ 6,500

Contributed to Pinside

Contact Stern, Mo. Create a parts order with tech Support. [email protected]
I can help if you get the decals.

Godzilla is popular now, but only until the next big thing comes out. When Stern finally releases Big Buck Hunter II, or the next music pin, The Dixie Chicks’ Pinball Adventure, Godzilla will be forgotten.

Come on guys, you thought I was serious about Big Buck Hunter II or Dixie Chicks making people forget about Godzilla? I’ve played the LE and pro. It’s one of Stern’s very best. After Big Buck Hunter.

I’m thinking about selling lemonade on here soon so everyone can just coooool out. $.25 a cup. Real lemons.

I’m thinking you’ve come to the right place.

Super nice mostly restored Doctor Who with color DMD, nvram, clean original pf, new cab decals, and dazzling sunburst orange powdercoat by Steve at Pinball Refinery is coming soon to a Pinside market near you…if you are located in mid-Michigan.

Waiting on the newly powdered hardware. Should be ready next week! (Many pics to come with full ad…)

I miss WCS94. That’s a pin I would like to bring back for my garage gameroom conversion. Excellent pin for casual players and pinheads alike. Jpop has some really fun pins. I was crushed that his Alice in Wonderland never got produced. Would still love to see that happen. I like head-trippy themes like that, or Yellow Submarine. This post has really drifted away from WCS! The End.

Come on, Dan! It’s fun to guess what the price might be! Like a grab bag mystery prize. Is it…$2900??? Is it…$18,000 (Indy Jones Adventure ). It’s $4200! I think $4200 is a decent price for a complete, nicely playing EATPM. Especially if the pf and cab are decent, and it’s a shop job away from being really nice. People can get some pics PM’d to them and decide. I bought my restored EATPM from a friend 2 years ago and it’s a fav of mine. The ramps on EATPM are killer. I love the skull lock and kickout into the pops. Fun callouts and tense multiball mode too! EATPM is really hard to score well on, which makes the replay factor high. It doesn’t look like it should be hard…but it is! (That’s what Elvira said).

Anyone with a very high-end Indy Jones Adventure looking to trade hit me up.

I am so lucky to have connected with Daane at the right time. I already had Scared Stiff and EHoH. I really wanted to complete the minty trilogy with a restored example. We discussed it for about 6 months before he let me have it. I installed new green displays, powder coated legs and more. I believe he’s working on another one now. He knows his stuff!

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. But the little heart simply means you are a better person, but not necessarily does your opinion carry greater weight. That’s all.

I have a Blazing 777s slot machine I recently bought for my new garage gameroom, but I’m not going to have enough room. These are big and weighs like 300lbs! I can send you pics. I haven’t run a coin through it yet. Comes with 100 or so dollar tokens. Very nice condition. Looking for the $750 I paid. If you are a slot/gambling person, hit me up! I’ll donate here if sells to Pinsider. Happy New Year!

I hear that Spiderman SE was BAD ASS! Whoever did the mods was a talented, handsome person.

For you slot collectors, I have a Blazing 7’s slot with $1 tokens. Good condition. Paid $750, asking $550. Need the space. I’ll donate here if sold. PM me for pics! Thanks!

Full size Blazing 777s slot machine with dollar tokens for sale near Lansing. $300. Paid $750 for it, but don't have room for it in my small gameroom. I will donate to Pinside if sold. PM me for pics if interested.

Highly informative!
Thank you.

Anyone in or near MI have a minty Super Chexx bubble hockey they don’t really use? I’m thinking about adding one. Cash, or I also have a brand new shuffleboard table + cash for one. Thanks!

Has anyone used this type, which rolls up the stairs at an angle on a track? I had an escalara and it wasn’t for me. They weigh a lot, about 80 lbs, so add that to the pin you are moving. Lots of people love them. I am a thin guy, 160 lbs, and although I’m incredibly strong , the physics are an issue if a 400 lb load wants to topple down the stairs. You have to keep the pin mostly upright, which felt awkward to me.

(Can’t attach a pic of the other version with the track, but they are $1200 new on Amazon, and can lift 450lbs or so.)

I have a MMr classic with King of Payne topper and some nice mods. Very clean and minty. Buyer pending backed out. Pics in my market archive if you want a MMr. I’ll donate the fee if sold. I’ll list it again down the road if not! Cash is ideal, but if you have a NIB Alien LV or something I might be interested. Thx! PM any questions.

Lol. This reminded me of a pinball guy I know who sold me his hep Indy Jones. He’s a pilot, and owns a military Humvee he said he’d trade for pinball. He told me to spread the word, so here’s the word! If you want a military Humvee, now’s your chance. PM me for details.

I have a brand new DP premium I’d trade for a really nice cftbl or in a 2 for 1 toward a JJP potc. I’ll donate to Pinside and your favorite charity if we deal.

That was fast. I had a cell phone stolen from my car way back in 1998. I was in law school and cell phones were new. Mine plugged into the car lighter (remember when everyone smoked or burned leaves or made s’mores in their cars?) and cost about $1 a minute to use. I think I used it once, to call a friend and say, “I’m on my cell phone! Gotta go, this call is $3 already.” The police came, made a report, said they would call if it turned up. I figured that was the end of that. But they did call. They said they recovered the phone, which had the serial # scratched off but they confirmed through the service provider. I was impressed. They had a busy stolen property dept with a network of fences and pawn shops. Given the cost of cell service at that time, the thief saved me a lot of money.

What do you fellow Michigan collectors do about insurance on your pins? Do you notify your homeowners carrier and make sure they are covered, or purchase a rider or separate policy? Curious what other collectors do.

Someone should grab that. I hear Flipper Football is one of THE best party/beer pins made.

Any Scooby CE owners with low plays looking for a change? I’m considering adding one. PM me.

There’s a Flash for sale in Illinois that’s partly restored for $2100. Looks pretty nice to me in the pics. I was considering it.

Clare. Gateway to the north.

Indeed. I travel back and forth between Roscommon and Lansing often. My son always wants to stop there, or at Uncle John’s Cider Mill further south.