I have a BSD that I'm considering trading or selling. There is no cabinet fade. Playfield near perfect (tiny, tiny wear spot near Altar/rat hole). 100% functional. What's it worth?
Quoted from BoJo:35,000 peso
Dios mío! Ese precio es demasiado alto! I ¿Dónde está la policía de los precios?
Quoted from practicalsteve:Dios mío! Ese precio es demasiado alto! I ¿Dónde está la policía de los precios?
Oh my lord, the price is high. Where is the price police?
Seriously, I would pay $2800 right now if you were not 3k miles away.
I wouldn't let mine go for anything less than 2.5k... And probably more like 3 grand. You just can't get a game as good as Dracula for that amount of money to replace it.
no fade, nice playfield, everything working good, mid to upper 2's for sure.... post some pics and see what offers you get
Quoted from MrDo:I wouldn't let mine go for anything less than 2.5k... And probably more like 3 grand. You just can't get a game as good as Dracula for that amount of money to replace it.
Same here. While value sits somewhere in the $1800-2400 range, I'm reluctant to get rid of mine for that. It's an adrenaline rush every time I play it, and one of the best in the bang-for-buck category.
I'll take some pics and post them. It's really in beautiful condition.
So, it seems the price range is $2k to $4k based on these responses. That's quite a range!
Quoted from devils4ever:I'll take some pics and post them. It's really in beautiful condition.
So, it seems the price range is $2k to $4k based on these responses. That's quite a range!
you don't see very nice ones come up FS often so the high end range is rarely tested. Mine has a restored/cleared playfield with no fade on cab but with some cab dings. In today's market I wouldn't take less than 3k but not sure I could see it for that.
Its also a good balance in the collection. Some folks don't like it because it is hard, but that's what makes it a keeper. Its not easy to score well, but satisfying when you do.
Definitely seems to be creeping up into the 3k range when considering the nicer examples of the machine. I wouldn't let mine go for less at this point.
I played it for nearly 2 hours last night. Great fun. I particularly love the c as lout when a multiball ends. Funny as hell.
Quoted from shlockdoc:If is has ZERO CABINET FADE and a nice pf, 3500-4000 for a primo example. GLWS.
I have one, zero cabinet fade a few tiny nicks. and zero play field wear other then a small nick at the kickout. perfect player. I value it at $2800 to $3000. I hope your value is more up to date then mine.
Quoted from Carl_694:I played it for nearly 2 hours last night. Great fun. I particularly love the c as lout when a multiball ends. Funny as hell.
"Aww, this is too easy."
Quoted from Blackbeard:Does "zero cab fade" apply to the original art, or new decals as well?
Well, mine is original.
That's what I'm getting at. I think if it's original, with zero cab fade, that commands a great price. However, if it has new decals, and is advertised as zero cab fade, it should be noted that it has new decals (hence zero "cab" fade).
Maybe i'm just being picky.
Quoted from Blackbeard:That's what I'm getting at. I think if it's original, with zero cab fade, that commands a great price. However, if it has new decals, and is advertised as zero cab fade, it should be noted that it has new decals (hence zero "cab" fade).
Maybe i'm just being picky.
Not being picky and I see it happen a lot when someone advertises as no fade however it's because there are new decals. However it's usually only on ebay where I see this misleading info. Pinsiders typically mention when decals are applied in the description.
I guess there are always exceptions, but I'm guessing the OP's game is probably worth about $2.5K. I tracked BSD for months before getting one earlier this year... seems like that is about the sweet spot for a nice one. Prices haven't exactly been blowing up recently.
$3K seems a bit too high... $2K is too low!
I don't think that's picky. I personally won't buy a reconditioned machine. There is nothing wrong with anyone doing it and they look great. I just want all original in my small collection.
I love this game. Part of the reason I don't get rid of it (aside from the fact that it's awesome) is because of the bang for your buck on this pin. I can't think of any other game that would be nearly as good that I could buy with the money I would get out of BSD. I think the game is just too dark and creepy for a lot of collectors to keep in their home (kids, wife, etc), which keeps the price in check. I agree $2500 seems like an average for a nice one. The price can go up sharply for an exceptionally nice one as these games are usually faded/beat.
Brian
In my recent experience, a nice one with very minimal cabinet fade should be about $2,250. Your results may vary.
Quoted from Blackbeard:That's what I'm getting at. I think if it's original, with zero cab fade, that commands a great price. However, if it has new decals, and is advertised as zero cab fade, it should be noted that it has new decals (hence zero "cab" fade).
Maybe i'm just being picky.
As far as I know, it has the original decals on the cabinet. I bought it in 1999, I think. So, it was only about 6 years old at the time. Since then, it's been in my basement out of any sunlight for the entire time. No fade!
Assuming your description is accurate, I'd give you $1800 and pick it up tomorrow so there's a floor for you. PM me if you're interested.
I paid $3500 for an exceptionally nice example, hard to find in this condition... You should easily get north of $3k.
Been trying to sell one with fade and a little wear for $1,800. Still for sale. It does get some emails but no one serious enough to come look at it.
I have received offers of $250, $750, $1,200 and $1,500... From people on here.
Quoted from Stack15:Been trying to sell one with fade and a little wear for $1,800. Still for sale. It does get some emails but no one serious enough to come look at it.
I have received offers of $250, $750, $1,200 and $1,500... From people on here.
1.8 is a very fair price, Unfortunately you have to deal with the tire kickers,
Quoted from Stack15:Been trying to sell one with fade and a little wear for $1,800. Still for sale. It does get some emails but no one serious enough to come look at it.
I have received offers of $250, $750, $1,200 and $1,500... From people on here.
$250? thats crazy!
Maybe, I should list it on eBay!
Wow! I can't believe the prices there. I could get double. I'll list it for $6,000!
Does anyone actually sell anything there?
Quoted from devils4ever:Maybe, I should list it on eBay!
Wow! I can't believe the prices there. I could get double. I'll list it for $6,000!
Does anyone actually sell anything there?
If you look at the actual ones that sell (check the "Show only sold" option), the highest I've seen is $2k.
Anyone can "ask" a huge price...
Anything north of $3k and I think people start eyeballing a NIB Stern Metallica, ST, etc...
Quoted from devils4ever:Maybe, I should list it on eBay!
Wow! I can't believe the prices there. I could get double. I'll list it for $6,000!
Does anyone actually sell anything there?
I think if you listed it with an open auction on ebay you would get top dollar but also have to pay a couple hundred in fees. Everything sold in auction format sells. I doubt any of those pins that are listed for twice they are worth on ebay ever sell. I have made more than fair offers on ebay where I would actually be overpaying and usually the bid is not accepted. You should list it here in the market for 2500 and see what happens. Every pin listed here with a fair price always sells. I doubt anybody saying 3k to 4k actually paid that for theirs.
Quoted from Stack15:Been trying to sell one with fade and a little wear for $1,800. Still for sale. It does get some emails but no one serious enough to come look at it.
I have received offers of $250, $750, $1,200 and $1,500... From people on here.
Unfortunately for you is thAt someone markered in your reds. Makes it a tougher sell imo
Quoted from Stack15:I have received offers of $250
I'd just say OK and give them a fake address.
Quoted from Blackbeard:Unfortunately for you is thAt someone markered in your reds. Makes it a tougher sell imo
What I've really learned is that people want the A+, first tier condition games at the C- condition game prices. Others just want a small project that they can "restore" and then make a few hundred on by reselling.
It sounds like the op here has a A+ condition game. I'm just throwing out that a B or C one has a hard time fetching $1,800. I'd guesstimate that a nice one may fetch $2,200 - $2,600 depending on how much someone really wants one.
It seems that every game I have sold I have been offered 50% or less of my asking price. They all eventually sold within $100 of the asking price and then the same people who offered $800 on a normally $2,000 game priced at $1,500 show back up and say "man that was a good deal."
Boston pinball and pinballprice.com show recent sales averaging between 2000-2400, but we don't know condition. I think you have to deduct eBay fees so sellers got even less.
Okay, there seems to be a lot in interest in my Drac. I took some quick pics to post here. They aren't the best quality shots, but I can take better ones over the weekend.
Overall.jpg Playfield.jpg Backbox.jpg Front.jpg Front_Nicks.jpg Left_Side_Cabinet.jpg Right_Side_Cabinet.jpg Top_Left_Playfield.jpg Top_Right_Playfield.jpg Bottom_Left_Playfield.jpg Bottom_Right_Playfield.jpg Backbox_Inside.jpg Inside_Cabinet.jpg Playfield_Inside.jpgI don't see any fade on the cabinet. No flash. I used ambient light, but the cabinet is so shiny it's picking up reflections.
I'll try taking other angles.
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