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Would you Trade TSPP for TAF + $500???

By dapperdan24

11 years ago


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#1 11 years ago
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dapperdan24

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11y 75,650 1,125 1

I have been shopping around for a possible trade for my Simpsons Pinball Party. I am asking y'all's advice on value here as I am already mind made up on gameplay. My Simpsons is a very nice, recently shopped (thoroughly), lightly routed machine. The TAF is an import supposed to be 100% working who's playfield has Mylar applied. How does this sound based on value? Am I in the right ballpark?

Also, any SoCal pinsiders that want to make a trade for a nice TSPP, send me some offers...

Thanks in advance for the advice-

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#2 11 years ago
 
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NathanP

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US Lenexa, KS

12y 45,150 986 11 8

i would avoid an import.

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#3 11 years ago
 
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jasonpaulbauer

FabUnlimited

US Columbus, IN

12y 52,650 631 6 27

A clean taf is worth more than a tspp, but consider what it would cost to make them equal... I'd rather have the tspp myself, and do.....

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#4 11 years ago
 
HEY

indypinhead

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12y 119K 6,376

^^^ ditto

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#5 11 years ago
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dapperdan24

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11y 75,650 1,125 1

What is the downside to an import? I've seen many negative, generic "avoid imports" kind of comments, but I am not educated on their inferiorities. Not saying you're wrong, I just have no idea why they are a lesser version.

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#6 11 years ago
 
PEN

PEN

Inactive member

US Bloomfield Hills, MI

12y 67,150 4,237 4 18

I would not, but Im not a fan of TAF. I owned one for a few months and sold it out of bordem waiting for thing to take my ball and put it back down.

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#7 11 years ago
 
CMB

pin-tastic

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14y 35,150 713

Quoted from NathanP:

i would avoid an import.

Why ?, I have seen some very nice imported machines so nice that you can not even tell that they were imports., if the TAF was in nice condition I would not hesitate buying or trading for one.

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#8 11 years ago
 
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Pimp77

Pinside member

20y 92,650 6,275 78

Imports are fine...I've had several and they were just as good as my domestic machines, even better in some cases. Don't listen to the "avoid the import" guys or you may miss some very nice machines. Condition is king, no point in speculating unless you can provide pics of both machines.

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#9 11 years ago
 
BOB

beatmaster

Mods for your pinballs

CA Beauharnois

12y 102K 7,387 7 17

Quoted from PEN:

I would not, but Im not a fan of TAF. I owned one for a few months and sold it out of bordem waiting for thing to take my ball and put it back down.

exactly the same thing for me... after a few months, the thing had to get out of the office garage! no regrets.
taf is way overhype. never understood why.

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#10 11 years ago
 
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maddog14

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12y 74,650 3,298 11

TAF is way better than TSPP. But I have both...TAF gets more play at my house

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#11 11 years ago
 
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PEN

Inactive member

US Bloomfield Hills, MI

12y 67,150 4,237 4 18

Im way to ADD (flamesuit on) for TAF

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#12 11 years ago
 
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Kneissl

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12y 126K 3,866 7 121

i've seen this exact trade done.

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#13 11 years ago
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dapperdan24

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11y 75,650 1,125 1

So I would be pretty safe assuming TAF is in solid condition right? The seller said that Mylar was added to the playfield. That wasn't standard? I'll hopefully get pics soon...

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#14 11 years ago
 
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Pinchroma

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12y 62,050 8,035 1

There is nothing wrong with a reimport. I had a TOM reimport that was gorgeous. Only the power needs to be changed. Simple.

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#15 11 years ago
 
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trilogybeer

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US Elkhorn, WI

11y 150K 8,895 14 2

I would trade both for a nice Star Trek the Next Generation.

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#16 11 years ago
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dapperdan24

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Thanks Alex! I figure that is about the only issue. No other arguments seem to come up.

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#17 11 years ago
 
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Spudgunman

Inactive member

US Seattle, WA

11y 52,900 1,299 9 24

I was on the other side of this exact trade, traded a TAF for TSPP and 500. My TAF was mint. The TSPP was a former route.

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#18 11 years ago
 
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NathanP

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US Lenexa, KS

12y 45,150 986 11 8

interesting guys, all good thoughts. I've just read some things before about having issues with the power change. Perhaps if its done correctly, i guess there would be no issues. I love my TAF. They are both great games, tspp being deeper but there is a ton of love for TAF, including myself.

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#19 11 years ago
 
KRK

Spudgunman

Inactive member

US Seattle, WA

11y 52,900 1,299 9 24

Quoted from maddog14:

TAF is way better than TSPP. But I have both...TAF gets more play at my house

I was the exact opposite!

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#20 11 years ago
 
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bellbrand

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US Chino Hills, CA

13y 62,150 1,735 6

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Quoted from dapperdan24:

So I would be pretty safe assuming TAF is in solid condition right? The seller said that Mylar was added to the playfield. That wasn't standard? I'll hopefully get pics soon...

Is the seller talking about a mansion overlay? I guess it would depend on how well it was applied..and taf really needs to be working 100% to enjoy it..mine had a buggy thing wouldnt always grab the pinball and needed constant adjusting

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#21 11 years ago
 
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Kneissl

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12y 126K 3,866 7 121

both are great tspp is much more fun even with junk flippers imo.
side note, i'm champ & #1 on hoff's machine

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#22 11 years ago
 
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Fishbeadtwo

Pinside member

US Seattle, WA

12y 60,150 900 99

I too was involved in this trade. While I really like the TSPP, I have more fun on the TAF. Some people like "choppy" play more than flow. I'm the opposite. We both were happy with the trade and I guess it comes down to which game you like better. That said, I'll be looking for another TSPP sooner or later!

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#23 11 years ago
 
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tracelifter

Inactive member

12y 80,300 6,318

OP
Quoted from dapperdan24:

I have been shopping around for a possible trade for my Simpsons Pinball Party. I am asking y'all's advice on value here as I am already mind made up on gameplay. My Simpsons is a very nice, recently shopped (thoroughly), lightly routed machine. The TAF is an import supposed to be 100% working who's playfield has Mylar applied. How does this sound based on value? Am I in the right ballpark?
Also, any SoCal pinsiders that want to make a trade for a nice TSPP, send me some offers...
Thanks in advance for the advice-

If you get no offers I will buy it back or take it in trade on another game.

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#24 11 years ago
 
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markmon

Inactive member

US Hillsboro, OR

13y 98,300 13,010 21 81

If TAF playfield us in great shape then it's a good trade value wise. Fun wise I like neither game but TSPP > TAF.

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#25 11 years ago
 
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PW79

Inactive member

US Wentzville, MO

12y 102K 7,501 6 6

TSPP is superior to TAF

"Don't do it bloodbath don't do it" - Malibu's most wanted

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#26 11 years ago
 
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jrivelli

TrueColor Protectors

US Milwaukie, OR

11y 89,650 4,625 10 20

Value wise I think you are fairly dead on. Fun wise? TSPP is so much deeper. I have owned both and addams was fun and all for a little bit, but it got boring fast and i had TSPP at the same time actually. TSPP got sooo much more play from me, my wife, brother and all others who came over. My parents and people in the 50+ age range really liked to see the addams because they all rememered them at 7-11's, but soon gave up on it for games like TSPP

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#27 11 years ago
 
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DougPiranha

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US St Louis, MO

13y 84,900 1,478 5 50

Quoted from PW79:

TSPP is superior to TAF

I agree, but I don't like TAF much and love TSPP.

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#28 11 years ago
 
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TaylorVA

Reese Rails

13y 116K 8,893 11 7

TAF was my first pin and it is a great pin. Nice clean shots and plays pretty quick. Doesn't have the depth of TSPP but also is not as stop and go either. The "Power" is awesome and maybe the most iconic multiball animation and sound ever. If you haven't owned one it is worth it and as long as the condition is decent it will be an easy sell if you bore. Seems to be a pretty fair trade.

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#29 11 years ago
 
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awarner

Pinside member

US Cumming, GA

11y 79,550 2,050 19 37

I wouldn't trade that way. I like TSPP a lot more than TAF but I have owned my TAF for 15 years and just spent $1200 shopping and modding it.

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#30 11 years ago
 
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CaptainNeo

Playfield restorations

US Burlington, WI

11y 148K 22,442 37 77 1

TSPP is too cluttered for me. TAF is a better game. But it's one of the reasons i'm even in pinball today. So I have some attachment to that title.

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#31 11 years ago
 
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RDReynolds

Pinside+ Frequent

US Indianapolis, IN

15y 103K 2,340 7 20

I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.

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#32 11 years ago
 
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kwiKimart

Inactive member

US San Diego, CA

12y 90,650 10,693 3 71

TSPP is the better pin without a doubt. Even if it was a HEP TAF, I still wouldn't do the trade.

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#33 11 years ago
 
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pinstor12

Inactive member

12y 45,300 1,860

would do that trade immediately

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#34 11 years ago
 
BEN

drgnlair

Pinside member

US Rochester, NY

11y 45,150 604

Keep the simpsons. The only good about TAF is the multiball and the seance for normal players.
The simpsons comments keeps me coming back for more and more. Have simpsons for 6 years,had taf for 6 months.

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#35 11 years ago
 
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twinturb089

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US Walnutport, PA

11y 53,650 503 14 11 1

Quoted from pinstor12:

would do that trade immediately

Instant

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#36 11 years ago
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dapperdan24

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 75,650 1,125 1

Update - heard from a trusted source that this particular machine is not worth pursuing. I am still looking for a trade or sale in SoCal if there are any interested parties... thanks for all of the response here!

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#37 11 years ago
 
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billycrna

Pinside+ Frequent

US Atascadero, CA

11y 53,400 349

Quoted from PW79:

TSPP is superior to TAF
"Don't do it bloodbath don't do it" - Malibu's most wanted

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

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#38 10 years ago
 
CCC

systemlcp

Inactive member

US Colorado Springs, CO

11y 28,150 180 1 6

Didn't realize there was so much TAF hate out there... it's a great game, just lots of poor examples out there. TSPP is cool too but is stern from a different era, not really a good comparison IMO. I wouldn't trade my TAF for TSSP or STNG.

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#39 10 years ago
 
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eraser

Inactive member

US Denver, CO

10y 8,800 11

I would say even trade if anything

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