What's this Very Dirty Routed LOTR Worth ?

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#1 11 years ago

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TOZ

ctozzi

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Las Vegas, NV

12y 71,900 1,465 2 71

I was looking at this routed LOTR this week and the operator asked me what I'd offer on it. The cabinet looks very good on the sides except for the flipper button wear. The right flipper didn't work and the play field is all in tact with no errors, but is absolutely filthy. I wiped a portion of the play field clean with my finger and a damp rag so I thinks it's in nice shape under the ball dust. Take a look at these pics and give me some advice please on what to offer. He is a good stand up guy and knows his stuff so I don't want to lowball him too much.
Thanks
Chris

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#2 11 years ago

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DCFAN

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Chantilly, VA

12y 148K 12,776 34

I would say anywhere from $2800 to $3800.

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#3 11 years ago

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centerflank

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11y 165K 13,962 7 206

I got mine from a gameroom supply store for 4100+tax and was quite dirty but everything was functional, cabinet had some minor nicks but flipper button area was good, hope that helps you ballpark a price

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#4 11 years ago

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Max_Badazz

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20y 132K 4,317 21 226 1

Mid $2k range....maybe offer $2400? You can hide the flipper button mess with the wrap around rails, and the rest can be cleaned up. If he counters with 25-2600, then that seems fine if everything else is working.

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#5 11 years ago

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DCFAN

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Chantilly, VA

12y 148K 12,776 34

I am sure dozens of people would be willing to buy it for $2500. Get everything working and clean and put on the lollipop flipper button protectors and the machine is worth around $4000.

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#6 11 years ago

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The_Gorilla

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Pleasant Hill, IA

13y 116K 5,602 2 160

2500-3000. It sounds like it will clean up nicely and you can cover the flipper button wear.

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#7 11 years ago

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mrgone

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Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

dont forget to get the cliffy's on the vuks.

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#8 11 years ago

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TOZ

ctozzi

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Las Vegas, NV

12y 71,900 1,465 2 71

thanks. I'm gonna start at 3K.

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#9 11 years ago

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Shoot_Again

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Vancouver, WA

12y 83,400 8,453 2

Quoted from The_Gorilla:
2500-3000. It sounds like it will clean up nicely and you can cover the flipper button wear.

I think this is a fair assesment.

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#10 11 years ago

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spfxted

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Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

Start at $2,500.... lordringseye.gif

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#11 11 years ago

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DCFAN

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Chantilly, VA

12y 148K 12,776 34

Start low and bring cash. Cash is a great motivator when negotiating.

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#12 11 years ago

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DrStarkweather

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Chicago, IL

12y 59,300 2,002 3 26

I had one is similar if not slighly better condition when I bought it. Id say $3500 would be too much, but under $3000 too little.

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#13 11 years ago

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Skyemont

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12y 125K 5,973

Quoted from The_Gorilla:
2500-3000. It sounds like it will clean up nicely and you can cover the flipper button wear.

I agree.

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#14 11 years ago

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kwiKimart

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San Diego, CA

12y 90,650 10,693 3 71

Quoted from DrStarkweather:
I had one is similar if not slighly better condition when I bought it. Id say $3500 would be too much, but under $3000 too little.

I agree. Start at $2800 and see what happens from there.

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#15 11 years ago

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Jake

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Atlanta, GA

11y 25,400 257

Ted, your latest gif looks like a Georgia O'Keefe instead of a ring.

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#16 11 years ago

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judremy

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Farmington Hills, MI

13y 67,800 2,213 5 8

I can see the clear shire plastic is broken as it is on most games, but that one seems to be missing some parts of it. How does the Arwen plastic look? Seems ok from what I can see. Probably some dead bulbs, seems rubbers are worn and need to be replaced too. Can't give a price, just offering some things to look at.

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#17 11 years ago

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HOOKED

Hooked on Pinball

Cherryville, NC

20y 109K 4,808 16 18

2500 to 3k tops.
or the op takes it to auction and gets that and pays fees.
Win WIN for both of you to buy off route.

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#18 11 years ago

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ThatGuy

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Fresno, CA

11y 40,900 464 4 17

I would pay close to $3,000 for that machine.

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#19 11 years ago

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MrWizzo

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Emerald Isle, NC

12y 60,800 3,184 6

2,500. Fix the post.

Dan

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#20 11 years ago

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spfxted

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Saddle River, NJ

12y 147K 24,661 4 9

Ted, your latest gif looks like a Georgia O'Keefe instead of a ring.

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#21 11 years ago

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DCFAN

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Chantilly, VA

12y 148K 12,776 34

Quoted from Jake:
Ted, your latest gif looks like a Georgia O'Keefe instead of a ring.

Just to clarify, it is the Eye of Sauron, not a ring.

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#22 11 years ago

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pinheadpuckguy

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Coon Rapids, MN

14y 54,400 2,608 12

Is it just me or is LOTR a little undervalued compared to other newer Sterns now? Top 5 game and Tron, ACDC, and SM get way more love than LOTR. Maybe I am wrong.

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#23 11 years ago

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txstargazer3

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Chicago, IL

12y 90,050 4,157 1 13

Quoted from pinheadpuckguy:
Is it just me or is LOTR a little undervalued compared to other newer Sterns now? Top 5 game and Tron, ACDC, and SM get way more love than LOTR. Maybe I am wrong.

Yes! It can go up in value now, I traded for one last Friday and am thrilled with it. What a pin!!!

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#24 11 years ago

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Max_Badazz

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20y 132K 4,317 21 226 1

Quoted from pinheadpuckguy:
Is it just me or is LOTR a little undervalued compared to other newer Sterns now? Top 5 game and Tron, ACDC, and SM get way more love than LOTR. Maybe I am wrong.

You are right. Its old and they made a ton of them. I see them for sale quite a bit, so that keeps the value lower than what it "should" be. Tron and ACDC are still hot new titles and SM hasn't lost its steam yet. I would compare LOTR to TSPP which is also a very popular game (but old and lots made), yet not uber-expensive. I'm sure as the years chug along, LOTR will get its glory price again