"just one more game feel" = I stink. I need to hit the start button again.
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Quoted from GLSP3022:Collectibe kids pinball = please buy my Zizzle machine for more than I paid for it.
Obviously this works. The last two Zizzle POTCs offered on EBay sold for $400 each before shipping. And the a Marvel version sold for $325.
Quoted from TigerLaw:SST is a somewhat special exception in my mind to the wife rule. The insect toys on the playfield can be disturbing and some spouses may not want it in the house. A couple other games (like Freddy) also fall into this category of reasonable spouse blaming in my view.
Actually, the Freddy I own I bought for my wife as a birthday present. I've been trying to talk her into letting me sell it for years and she won't budge.
Thanks for your offer, but at that low of a selling price I'd rather just to keep it in my collection. = I realize after talking with you that you're not the sucker I'm looking for, so move along!!
Quoted from Pinzap:Thanks for your offer, but at that low of a selling price I'd rather just to keep it in my collection. = I realize after talking with you that you're not the sucker I'm looking for, so move along!!
Or.. = Your offer is really low because you are a tight arse and want what you believe to be a real bargain. I will keep it for now to get you as far away from me as possible!
Paradise, NV
Quoted from pinballaddicted:Or.. = Your offer is really low because you are a tight arse and want what you believe to be a real bargain. I will keep it for now to get you as far away from me as possible!
What is this word "bargain" of which you speak? 
Quoted from Pinzap:What is this word "bargain" of which you speak?
That is funny! You are right, no such thing as a bargain in pinball anymore.
Quoted from Madmax541:Rare pin= I am asking double what it's really worth
Yes, what I posted about the Zizzles on EBay and it works!
Priced to sell = i paid nothing for it and have fixed none of the problems but just want to cash in on the increasing pinball prices to maximise my profits.
"Sold as Seen" = You'd better find all of those hacks and temporary fixes before you give me your cash.
Quoted from arcademojo:Actually, the Freddy I own I bought for my wife as a birthday present. I've been trying to talk her into letting me sell it for years and she won't budge.
Sounds like they are both "keepers"! 
"Looking for a pin for my [insert disability here] child" = I'm going to take advantage of your compassion to try to buy your pin for way below market value and I intend to flip it the following day for 2x-3x the price.
This has just appeared on a UK pinball forum - from a new member (only joined to post the for sale ad)
"This is still available (Rudy's eyes are sticking a bit - probably just needs a clean)- will take £1800." = I'm hoping that none of you actually know about pinball and will happily pay way over the odds for a machine I haven't a clue how to fix.
"it's really worth $$$$" = I have watched to many episodes of American Pickers, Pawn Stars, looked at EBay and I have no actual knowledge of pinball and its value. = So I just put this crazy number on this thing and hopping someone will bite.
Small stain on cabinet = was floating in flooded basement
Elvis = Alive
Beatles = Beat Time
Fonzie = Eight Ball
Vintage = Whatever I say it is
L@@K = D3sp3r@te
WOW = L@@K
Rare = Because I say it is
KISS = RARE
I'm not a collector = I'm a flipper
Sunshine
My favorite has always been the seller who says, "I've had a ton of interest and many trade offers, but nothing set in stone yet," or, "no one's pulled the trigger yet."
Translation: Nothing but f'ing crickets. Not a single inquiry.....not even a kick me in the nuts low ball offer.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:My favorite has always been the seller who says, "I've had a ton of interest and many trade offers, but nothing set in stone yet," or, "no one's pulled the trigger yet."
Translation: Nothing but f'ing crickets. Not a single inquiry.....not even a kick me in the nuts low ball offer.
Hi Bryan, Sold you a Zip A Doo about 10 years ago. Hope you Bally collection is almost complete. Good to see you are still active. I am in TX but my son and most of my family is in MN. Kid about to get his EE from St.Cloud, another generation of pinball fans.
"The game has a nice patina" = the cabinet and playfield are rough
This term is sometimes used in conjunction with the words, "vintage", "aged", or "historical".
Often the adverb, "significantly" is added in front of the word historical.
In reference to sales quips only:
"Highly collectible"=I believe this game is worth more than what the price guides say, or I have no idea, or nostalgia bug is biting the owner in the a$$ really hard.
The term is sometimes used in conjunction with the phrase, "the game is guaranteed to only go up in value".
I think it is time to make another classic Bazinga! ad for humor.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:"The game has a nice patina" = the cabinet and playfield are rough
+1
Ottawa, ON
"Want to trade giant inflatable clown head for a pinball" = I enjoy torturing Chicago Craigslisters.
"No haggle price, price is firm" No,you won't browbeat me with your price police tactics to sell it for much less,
just so I can see it re-listed for twice as much 2 hours after you get it.
I don't care what the Milwaukee, or Boston, or Singapore price guide says.
I also don't care what the so-called "Expert" you know says. I don't care what the local Pinball Museum Guy or girl says.
I don't care what Chart showing sales for the past 2 years says either.
I don't succumb to mockery either, "Where did you get this stupid price"
NO HAGGLE means either look at it and buy it or shake hands and go away. Not Post somewhere with your experience mocking the
stupidity or hard head of the Seller. Or point out the issues you see that should lower the price so you can easily repair them and list it for 2 or 3 times the price.
PRICE IS FIRM No I won't go down, and I do not intend to listen to your stupid opinion as to what it is "Really Worth"
I feel a lot better now,thanks!
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