Yeah, I also just missed a "Gold Strike" in Syracuse this past spring. Funny thing was, I actually was in the area at the time! I live about 3 1/2 hours from Syracuse, but happened to be working in the area that day. I checked Mr. Pinball that evening, and saw a very reasonably priced "GS", but it was gone by the time I called. I know who got it, and he wants like 3X what he got it for and didn't do a thing to it!
"FF" is tough to find with all three major elements in nice condition. The reds on the glass are usually flaked, and the playfields are usually worn or badly planked. I figure I'll give it a shot though.