WTB Looking for early to mid 70's machine in excellent conditon
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Dave,
I have 2 that are possibilities for you.
Look the pins up on www.ipdb.org to see if they are something you may want.
Then check youtube for gameplay and if it looks like something you may want to own.
My first ever for sale thread is here.
http://www.pinballrevolution.com/threads/pinball-machines-arcade-vids.2762/
All the best searching, learning and hunting.
Scott
I have 2 that are possibilities for you.
Look the pins up on www.ipdb.org to see if they are something you may want.
Then check youtube for gameplay and if it looks like something you may want to own.
My first ever for sale thread is here.
http://www.pinballrevolution.com/threads/pinball-machines-arcade-vids.2762/
All the best searching, learning and hunting.
Scott
Scott,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I don't remember the 2 machines you posted from back in the day.
I'm hoping to get something that I remember playing or at least something that I like the look/theme of.
Thanks for the links to the other sites.
Where does one go to get an idea on prices?
Dave
Thanks for the quick reply.
I don't remember the 2 machines you posted from back in the day.
I'm hoping to get something that I remember playing or at least something that I like the look/theme of.
Thanks for the links to the other sites.
Where does one go to get an idea on prices?
Dave
bstock
Active Member
Forums like this are the best place to get a feel for prices. Watching for sale threads, talking to as many people as you can. Prices change frequently and quickly depending on supply and demand of particular machines. I would talk more with Warlock. He won't steer you wrong and he knows the older games that you're looking for better than a lot of people. If he doesn't have what you're looking for, he might be able to help put you in touch with someone who does.
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If you find anything under 600 (even for an em) you are doing well in today's inflated market. Good luck!
luch
Super Member
Dave,
Bstock (PM for name), thewebexpert (ditto) and Luch (same) are all on the money.
You may want to start with middle of the road and think $750-ish as a benchmark.
Just look until you see a theme you may like or desire, ask online, or PM anyone you feel comfortable asking.
Here is an example from another new collector with a decent game. Look it up and then ask more questions or continue the search.
http://www.maaca.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17418
All the best.
Scott
Bstock (PM for name), thewebexpert (ditto) and Luch (same) are all on the money.
You may want to start with middle of the road and think $750-ish as a benchmark.
Just look until you see a theme you may like or desire, ask online, or PM anyone you feel comfortable asking.
Here is an example from another new collector with a decent game. Look it up and then ask more questions or continue the search.
http://www.maaca.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17418
All the best.
Scott
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Scott,
A couple of the machines I played and like are Captain Fantastic and Wizard. I know over the years I've looked into these names and they seem to go for much more $. I also like card theme games ie: Royal Flush, Jacks Open or car theme games ie: Spin Out. Also remember playing a lot of games on Sky Kings.
Dave
A couple of the machines I played and like are Captain Fantastic and Wizard. I know over the years I've looked into these names and they seem to go for much more $. I also like card theme games ie: Royal Flush, Jacks Open or car theme games ie: Spin Out. Also remember playing a lot of games on Sky Kings.
Dave
luch
Super Member
You realize how much time I spend having to tell people (who's who?) when I travel around?
Sparky and Superjackpot and I are all discussing our "secret missions" this weekend offline currently.
They both indicate to me that they actually may not have met each other yet...
Kablamo! My brain exploded because I am in contact with these two fine gents every week, for 3 years now!
Back to the dark ages then...
As you were.
Fixed.
Sparky and Superjackpot and I are all discussing our "secret missions" this weekend offline currently.
They both indicate to me that they actually may not have met each other yet...
Kablamo! My brain exploded because I am in contact with these two fine gents every week, for 3 years now!
Back to the dark ages then...
As you were.
Fixed.
DRANO
Super Member
Before you take any pills, you happen to have any mint condition Gottlieb Wedgeheads you'd like to sell cheap?
This coming from my "sponsor". We both have enough pins, but the thrill of the hunt and trying new EM's + SS's is satisfying...You aint seen nothing yet buddy!!!
singlezero
Active Member
where abouts are you located? Sometimes thats a big determining factor in finding a machine in your price range and wants. im relatively new to collecting and i have found the best resource are those that are within an hours drive.
from what ive seen watching posts and for sales theres been a couple of "wizards" in the last month or so and i believe they were in the 1500-2000 range. not sure if those prices were got or not.
i have been interested in finding a captn fantastic too and i have been told not to pay more than 1500 in excellent shape. since looking i have seen 2 on kijiji... one was 900 in the ottawa area and there was one in toronto where the ad said wasnt looking for too much as long as you could get it out of the basement so i emailed.. and i was told someone offered him 4500.. i said good luck with thatlol . and the playfield was in terrible shape.
havent seen a royal flush in my travels anywhere.
from what ive seen watching posts and for sales theres been a couple of "wizards" in the last month or so and i believe they were in the 1500-2000 range. not sure if those prices were got or not.
i have been interested in finding a captn fantastic too and i have been told not to pay more than 1500 in excellent shape. since looking i have seen 2 on kijiji... one was 900 in the ottawa area and there was one in toronto where the ad said wasnt looking for too much as long as you could get it out of the basement so i emailed.. and i was told someone offered him 4500.. i said good luck with thatlol . and the playfield was in terrible shape.
havent seen a royal flush in my travels anywhere.
OP is close?
Nice collection.
I am in Scarborough.
Drano is in Mississauga.
We travel "ludicrous" distances.
Nice collection.
I am in Scarborough.
Drano is in Mississauga.
We travel "ludicrous" distances.
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I'm near Georgetown, Ontario.
It would be nice to find something close, but I'd be willing to travel for the right machine.
Dave
It would be nice to find something close, but I'd be willing to travel for the right machine.
Dave
singlezero
Active Member
i went to ottawa to pick up my ten spot yesterday with a stop in kingston for the sure shot. luckily i had another reason to head that way to pick up my daughter. i know i was close to pulling the trigger for that c37 in quebec city a month or so ago too. we were about a 100 bucks apart and if it was still available i may have incorporated it into yesterdays trip. an easy drive to cambridge tomorrow.