Thanks for the hammer prices! I stopped by just to check it out real quick -- first time there, and still a newbie so my impressions are just that.

Honestly, I'm amazed some of those machines pulled those prices (good for the sellers!). I wasn't there long, but perhaps people were plugging in the ones that were off to verify they worked, and/or had the opportunity to play them a little. The only two that seemed playable were MB and JP.

For example, the nicer TZ that was plugged in was worn but fair condition. There was a credit dot (perhaps minor, perhaps not), no balls in the system so unable to play. The MB was nice, decent playfield but a little rough in some areas (cabinet, etc.). Had a credit dot which may have been minor, but couldn't tell.

I got into a brief conversation with someone who asked me what I thought the TZ would sell for (the nicer one). Despite being a newbie I know this machine well as I own one and spent quite a bit of time researching, and I guessed around 3k. More if it were playable and credit dot could be examined -- I'd want to see gumball work, clock, etc., and adjust price accordingly.

For those that are serious about bidding, do you find the owner and inspect a bit more?

Pic is deceiving, the first few were pins but then arcades... 7 or 8, but not many. Most off/not working.