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Pinball prices?
GameOver:
I'm considering getting a pinball machine, probably either a pinbot, bride of pinbot, back to the future, simpsons, or Addams family. I"m just starting to price these, and an auction just ended on e-bay for a pinbot. I don't know a lot about these, but it looked real clean & its description made it out like most parts had been replaced & the machine had been cleaned. It sold for $895.00. That doesn't seem too bad - is that what these go for? I know it depends on condition & the game, but I thought pinbot was one of the better ones which could demand a higher price? I know you still have to add in $200-300 for shipping, but this still seems like a reasonable price.
Is this about right for a game like this in the condition it's in? Or did this bidder luck out?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6187552665&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
ChadTower:
That's about right for a good Pinbot. The Addams Family, a good one, will run you close to $3000. Probably the same for The Simpsons Pinball Party. Pins vary wildly in price depending on condition, what work has been done recently, and what machine it is.
--- Quote from: GameOver on June 26, 2005, 05:40:49 pm ---I'm considering getting a pinball machine, probably either a pinbot, bride of pinbot, back to the future, simpsons, or Addams family. I"m just starting to price these, and an auction just ended on e-bay for a pinbot. I don't know a lot about these, but it looked real clean & its description made it out like most parts had been replaced & the machine had been cleaned. It sold for $895.00. That doesn't seem too bad - is that what these go for? I know it depends on condition & the game, but I thought pinbot was one of the better ones which could demand a higher price? I know you still have to add in $200-300 for shipping, but this still seems like a reasonable price.
Is this about right for a game like this in the condition it's in? Or did this bidder luck out?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6187552665&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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GameOver:
Thanks, good to know. BTW I was talking about the 'original' Simpsons (not sure if it's really the original or not) pinball by Data East, not 'Pinball Party'. Sounds like that game rocks, but me thinks it's too rich for my blood! The old Simpsons seems to go fer 8-1500 on e-bay, but I haven't seen an auction on one end yet. Like I said, I'm just starting to track & price these things.
I've played 'The Addams Family', that's a great pin. If I do decide to buy, it may be worth close to $3k. Besides, these seem to hold their price fairly well if I ever decide to sell.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: GameOver on June 26, 2005, 06:08:47 pm ---I've played 'The Addams Family', that's a great pin.
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Brunnen-G:
Check out www.mrpinball.com
There's a classifieds section there, and also an auction results page. Generally better prices for machines in better shape than those on eBay.
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