Looking for a standard or LE LOTR in Chicagoland. I am looking to spend depending on condition south of $5000. Thanks.
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That one sold an hour before I reached out to him... Would have been a bit of a drive anyway...
I've waited a year... But Billy be bored of waiting.. 
Friendly bump. Sell this man a LOTR.
Yo Bill, I remember looking at your BSD, which ultimately went back to Scott if I'm not mistaken.
I can prolly help ya out. Mine is picture perfect in every way, with all conceivable protectors installed since day one, the Balrog fix, and the flashing eye mod too. I also added the color changing palintar LED and a Tom W. shooter rod both of which are really a must have.
Plus, it's got a white Gandalf on shadowfax, and all my warriors have their swords in hand, which I felt was important. I know I've got a treebeard figure for it, but I can't recall if I put him in or not. I've also got the POTD figures too, just never ordered the pinbits install kit for them. Oh and let's not forget the shaker mod - really sweet! And a few choice LEDs too. Ping me.
~Bill Wells
Edit: shit, in writing this up I almost convinced myself i'm crazy to give it up. Holy Deadlock!
Standard should be much lower than that. At the high end $5K gets you something really special with lots of mods.
Quoted from EmptyLogic:I'm looking for a Standard not an LE.
Yeah, that was for a Standard!
That's great.. I won't be spending that much.. But if you have a lead and/or helpful info toward obtaining one that would be awesome. Thanks
standard I think is more sought after than the LE. LE has terrible looking backglass that you have to worry about breaking, and the figures arn't on it. Which really makes the game look naked. There isn't much to this game to begin with, take off the little toys it does have, and it looks terrible. Indiana isn't far, if your not willing to drive, then your probably going to have to pay more. The best deals are for the one willing to travel on the spur of the moment. Mines HUO and I have it for sale for $6000. Flawless in everyway. Still has the stuff stapled to the inside of the machine. I even have the box.
Quoted from centerflank:LOTR on mrpinball classified, 5200 in Rockford
That was my LOTR. Offered to stevedave a couple of weeks ago. He is looking for something cheaper.
Sold it last weekend to a nice guy from rgp before the Mr.Pinball ad was published.
Based on the response from the Mr.Pinball ad, it was priced right.
Tom
Quoted from roc-noc:That was my LOTR. Offered to stevedave a couple of weeks ago. He is looking for something cheaper.
Sold it last weekend to a nice guy from rgp before the Mr.Pinball ad was published.
Based on the response from the Mr.Pinball ad, it was priced right.
Tom
Good deal Tom, I will keep an eye out for any of your sale ads in the future, Im not to far from you and Im looking for more machines down the road.
Quoted from roc-noc:He is looking for something cheaper.
I am. I am in the market for a "nice" machine... does not need to be mint, huo, CQ etc.. just not beat up.
alright.. last bump for a while. Would love to pick one up this weekend 
I just sold a machine so this cash is burning a hole in my pocket.
Maybe i'll just buy a xmen or acdc in the mean time..
Quoted from EmptyLogic:Maybe i'll just buy a xmen or acdc in the mean time.
LE or Pro?
I just found a LOTR on route two blocks from my house! ( south-side).Went and talked to the vendor. $4500 for a real rough machine. I've been keeping an eye out for one for a while. Was considering moving two of my "B" games to afford one "A" game. Looks like its going to be pay to play for a while. Good luck with your search, I'll be watching.
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Truth. I went 25 miles to Txstargazer's place last night to look at his machine because it has LEDs in it. I picked up a HUO the other week, but it was a blast to get a chance to see a machine with full LED kit. It's really not THAT bad if done right, and I think I will be doing it on mine. Haters gonna hate, but in the end, the reduction in heat, power, and replacing bulbs is worth it for me.
Even for 5-ball, I had a phenomenal game last night. All gifts collected, all modes started, beat the sword lock multiball, made good progress on the other two, and was three stupid elf rings from starting TABA.... 198 million. =\
Had a great time last night Frax, you'll have to come by when WOZ ECLE #825 arrives! That last game of yours was unbelievable!!
Quoted from txstargazer3:I used the Cointaker Premiums with Retros for the GIs. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
can you post a pic of the end result? Im intrigued by the Retro LEDs for GI
Quoted from txstargazer3:I used the Cointaker Premiums with Retros for the GIs. I'm very happy with how it turned out
My order from CT, matching yours, arrived this week. Going to put them in...when I have time 
Quoted from EmptyLogic:can you post a pic of the end result? Im intrigued by the Retro LEDs for GI
I'll be back home tonight and see how it turns out. Somehow I always mess up LED photos.
Quoted from The_Gorilla:My order from CT, matching yours, arrived this week. Going to put them in...when I have time
The way the sockets are in this machine, it is a pretty quick job. My DE SW was a real pain to do.
Quoted from txstargazer3:The way the sockets are in this machine, it is a pretty quick job.
Yep. It's much easier to change out the bulbs on Sterns than most other pins.
Quoted from EmptyLogic:can you post a pic of the end result? Im intrigued by the Retro LEDs for GI
Sorry, tried to load my first photo and failed.
I give up. No idea how to do this. I guess I need to buy a crappy camera to take lo-res shots. Sorry.
1 week later
I cant believe i'm saying this.. but i really don't like LEDs in LOTR.. maybe its just the cool white that bothers me but, i am tempted just to put the incandescents back in..
or should i try coin taker warm white supers instead?
Took out the white and left Green and Red LEDs in..
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