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Pinball - Buy Older Classic Or Newer Model
WareWolF:
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--- Quote from: WareWolF on February 06, 2008, 10:02:37 pm ---I would rather spend $2000 on 3-4 70-80's classic's than any new DMD pin.
That way if you get bored of one game you can play the others.
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You'll be hard pressed to find 3-4 of those in good shape for $2000. 3, maybe, but not the real players.
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Depends on what you like... classic 80's sterns, gottleib system 80's (except BH & HH), and wms sys 3-6's except BK usually go in the $500-700 range for pretty decent clean games, sometimes cheaper for worn out ones that may not look as nice but are still fun to play, many are really good players even if they are not the most popular titles, a little more up the $$ ladder are lots of good bally games & some later wms games like High Speed that go for around $750-1000. Places to look for games in addition to eBay are Mr. Pinball, Craigslist & rgp.
slycrel:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on February 05, 2008, 01:51:24 pm ---
I had that typed in and deleted it - even though it falls right into that category I didn't want to undermine myself by recommending a pin I have. :)
I've been looking around for a Genesis lately. The theme is sort of cool but the backglass is so horrifically bad that people part it out just so they don't have to look at the midget. Strong playfield layout, good ruleset, can probably be had working well in the $500 range if you can find one.
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There's one here locally for $1000, but probably more than you want to pay. I just saw it today, thought I'd share. =)
slycrel:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on February 06, 2008, 03:42:28 pm ---Who Dunnit is a total dog, IMO.
When you get tired of it, which you will, you will be begging people to buy it.
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I wouldn't go that far... It's an interesting concept and a good theme. I wouldn't want to own one though.
I talked with the guy who runs action pinball in Denver about a year ago. He mentioned that addam's family and twilight zone were pretty polarizing for the pin playing population. Usually people gravitate towards one or the other, and stick with similar styles of games. I've found that to be true as well. Addam's family has a much more classic pin feel with an open playfield, but enough bells and toys to keep it modern. Twilight zone is a control freak's pin -- everything is about making specific shots all the time.
I think your best bet is to look around locally and see if you can play some different kinds of pins. If you could find a local collector to talk with and possibly play his collection, that would be better.
But don't rush into it or you may have regrets. Unless you're a good salesman and can sell any given pin for more than you paid for it. :D
Edit: I almost forgot, one of my favorite older pins is pinbot. It's got a good feature set and a reasonable depth for the era.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: WareWolF on February 07, 2008, 11:35:31 pm --- classic 80's sterns, gottleib system 80's (except BH & HH), and wms sys 3-6's except BK usually go in the $500-700 range for pretty decent clean games
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Anything more than 500x4 > 2000.
A well shopped SS game in decent shape is worth more than $500. Some can be had in the $600-650 range but you're not going to get four of them for $2000. The ones you do get in the $600 range are going to be bad players like Caveman and Rock.
Note that I said "3 maybe, but not 4, for $2000". Even the figures you gave prove my statement.
You can always find a mediocre game poorly shopped for $500 or less but that's not what this guy wants.
JeepMonkey:
There is a local company selling an Addams Family on ebay. I am interested in it, but it has the lock bar across the coin door :banghead:.
I hate it when I find a machine I like and there are holes from a lock bar.
FWIW - I sold my Solar Ride last night. It is a 1978 SS. Everything worked and the playfield was is real good shape. It was missing a dozen bulbs or so. I paid $375 at an auction over a year ago and sold it for $400. I was just happy to get about what I paid for it, not really concerned with making a profit. I might have been able to get a little more, but I just didn't want to mess with selling it for a long time.
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