WTT for Nice MB: HUO TFLE and Home Use Quality CSI

Throwing this out there. Both of these machines look and play like new.

TFLE is HUO and almost mint except for some wrinkling on front decal (extra decal set included). Full FF system installed. Has mirrored speaker inserts for Autobot and Decepticon and can throw in the speaker lighting too.

CSI isn't mint or HUO...but is an extremely nice example that looks and plays like HUO. 100% LEDs including backboard kit. Green undercab lighting kit. It's a truly low production game that doesn't come up for sale often.

Looking for a high quality Monster Bash.

#2 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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How about a mint tron and really nice NBA

#3 10 years ago

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So I'd actually do this trade. It would be a blockbuster and fun as hell to pull off. But I think that the mint TFLE and LED'd CSI are worth a bit more than Tron and NBA. It would be good to hear some opinions.

How much do you think it would cost to ship two machines coast to coast?

Is Chino Hills the fancy part of Chino? Is that by Yorba Linda? I grew up in SoCal but can't remember most of it!

#4 10 years ago

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Dont do it!!!

#5 10 years ago

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Aren't you the guy who talks all that shit about how anyone without a TFLE & CSI must be an idiot?

#6 10 years ago

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Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:
So I'd actually do this trade. It would be a blockbuster and fun as hell to pull off. But I think that the mint TFLE and LED'd CSI are worth a bit more than Tron and NBA. It would be good to hear some opinions.
How much do you think it would cost to ship two machines coast to coast?
Is Chino Hills the fancy part of Chino? Is that by Yorba Linda? I grew up in SoCal but can't remember most of it!

The price to add a second machine to shipping isn't all that bad. The first machine cost is the killer.

As for relative price values, I agree the person with the mint TFLE and nice modded up CSI (even though it is routed) has the higher aggregate value over the Tron Pro and NBA (I'm assuming the Tron Pro is non-modded out). CSI's almost never come available.

#7 10 years ago

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Bellbrand, you pay for the shipping for all the games and maybe hook TFA up with some FF speakers or Invisiglass. No cash ever exchanges hands.

To me, the best trades are never plus cash. You add on cool stuff.

#8 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:
So I'd actually do this trade. It would be a blockbuster and fun as hell to pull off. But I think that the mint TFLE and LED'd CSI are worth a bit more than Tron and NBA. It would be good to hear some opinions.
How much do you think it would cost to ship two machines coast to coast?
Is Chino Hills the fancy part of Chino? Is that by Yorba Linda? I grew up in SoCal but can't remember most of it!

Yes we butt up to yorba linda

Quoted from Mudflaps:
Bellbrand, you pay for the shipping for all the games and maybe hook TFA up with some FF speakers or Invisiglass. No cash ever exchanges hands.
To me, the best trades are never plus cash. You add on cool stuff.

I dont want them that bad ouch

#9 10 years ago

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Quoted from bellbrand:
I dont want them that bad ouch

Just offering suggestions. Always negotiable.

-1

#10 10 years ago

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Quoted from PW79:
Aren't you the guy who talks all that shit about how anyone without a TFLE & CSI must be an idiot?

You're only an idiot if you think either of these games suck.You dont have to own one. Hell, 750 TFLEs and only 300 or so CSI's on the planet...that would result in alot of idiots...even for the pinball community!

#11 10 years ago

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I have HUO CSI and TFLE. Played MB many times, although it's a great pin, not worth 2 for 1 .

#12 10 years ago

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I agree with you. Two excellent fairly new machines for one "all time great" 15 year old machine seems a little absurd. But it seems thats the "relative value" from a cash perspective. That's our hobby for you! The Monster Bash would have to be better than a "players" machine, but how much better is the real question.

#13 10 years ago

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"I dont want them that bad ouch" Bellbrand

That sounds a little excessive to me too!

#14 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:
"I dont want them that bad ouch" Bellbrand
That sounds a little excessive to me too!</blockq

sarcasm but he was asking for me to dish out alot of money I don't see them being that off in price..that's all....

#15 10 years ago

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No, I meant thatwhat HE said in terms of price differential was excessive. Not what you said! Sorry if I didn't communicate that well.

#16 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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Oh gotcha lol

#17 10 years ago

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Bump

#18 10 years ago

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Hi bellbrand,

Long time no see. LOL !!

#19 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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Quoted from PinKeeper:
Hi bellbrand,
Long time no see. LOL !!

who is this?

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#21 10 years ago

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bellbrand

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Quoted from PinKeeper:
Hi bellbrand,
Long time no see. LOL !!

Aw
Hey John
And bump for the op

#22 10 years ago

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Rarehero

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You're better off just selling the games and buying a MB. You're trying to trade 2 games with little demand for a game everyone wants.

#23 10 years ago

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Quoted from bellbrand:
Aw
Hey John
And bump for the op

Hi Lisa

#24 10 years ago

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doughslingers

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Quoted from Banker:
I have HUO CSI and TFLE. Played MB many times, although it's a great pin, not worth 2 for 1 .

I do so agree CSI is much more fun that its given credit for. If it was redone or reworked as an evil scientists pin with all those toys on the playfield, it would be a fan favorite. I know some will not play it as the characters left the show and some will not play due to it being a tv show. It fresh and new to me vs a pin I have played for years and years.

#25 10 years ago

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CSI gets alot of play at pin parties. It's different, has cool toys, great music and three of the best multiballs ever. Lots to like.

#26 10 years ago

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Quoted from Rarehero:
You're better off just selling the games and buying a MB. You're trying to trade 2 games with little demand for a game everyone wants.

Part of my attempt here is because CSI is my daughters favorite game (in my collection). The only game she likes more is Monster Bash, so if CSI goes, I better be bringing home a MB.

#27 10 years ago

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Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:
Part of my attempt here is because CSI is my daughters favorite game (in my collection). The only game she likes more is Monster Bash, so if CSI goes, I better be bringing home a MB.

Better to keep CSI then and replace TF with MB, since it's essentially the same design (but MB is better hehehe)

#28 10 years ago

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PW79

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Remember to use the term "dialed in" repeatedly in all TFLE FS threads.

It's the Pinside thing to do

#29 10 years ago

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Well, some games need dialing in. It means the new owner doesn't have to lift a finger to get the playing experience that NIB should mean, but doesn't. Of course once a game has moved aroubd alot or been routed all bets are off. I knew of one pinsiders game that was perfect, but two owners later, after a light route, needed some tweaking.

#30 10 years ago

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Quoted from Rarehero:
You're better off just selling the games and buying a MB. You're trying to trade 2 games with little demand for a game everyone wants.

Yup

#31 10 years ago

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When I sell the games ill buy something(s) different....$8-$10k for a single pin is still too tough for me to swallow! This is the only way it happens for me today, and if it doesn't happen I won't be disappointed. IM having a freaking blast in this hobby. I can't believe I have 5 "like new" pins in my basement that I can play whenever I want. Jesus this is cool!

I am slowly inching towards spending higher dollar amounts on individual pins, but it still bothers me. IM looking forward to the day it no longer bothers me!

#32 10 years ago

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Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:
When I sell the games ill buy something(s) different....$8-$10k for a single pin is still too tough for me to swallow! This is the only way it happens for me today, and if it doesn't happen I won't be disappointed. IM having a freaking blast in this hobby. I can't believe I have 5 "like new" pins in my basement that I can play whenever I want. Jesus this is cool!
I am slowly inching towards spending higher dollar amounts on individual pins, but it still bothers me. IM looking forward to the day it no longer bothers me!

Why do you keep talking 'bout Iron Man?

#33 10 years ago

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