There's a Dr Who on Kijiji asking $1,500.00 OBO which sounded OK. The guy says the machine works well, just a few chunks out of cabinet. Located in Scarborough... Also said had someone coming tonight who offered him $1750, so I backed off for now as he is getting out of typical selling range in my opinion for condition.

I saw a detached WMS head (from back) and a soldering iron in one pic so I asked if he was a collector and on any web forums and he didnt reply.

Anyone know this guy?  It his price high as I suspect? I am familiar with how people sell and bump a price, so was curious if he was for real, either way for $1750 I would let it go...but if he gets it more power to him I guess...said he'd keep me in the loop if it falls through...HMMMM

Anyone know the book price of a Dr. Who?  And, does anyone know roughly what they are actually selling for around here?

This may help the author out.

Well one thing I do know is looking at the pictures from the Ad....

Those arn't pictures of the machine you will end up with.  The pictures are in 3 diffrent locations, one with a fish tales beside it, one in front of a garage door and one with no pin beside it.

$1500 for a Dr. Who and the machine better be in nice shape.  I like the game but it doesn't command a high price, when I sold mine I sold it for I think around $1300.  

Approach this with caution, no real pictures and they guy is already trying to jack up the price, seems fishy to me.  

Did you notice that there are two, maybe three, different machines posted? In an unfinished basement and a finished basement. Look at the left side of the cabinet - faded and then no fade! Magic???

Also the backbox image is from a.stebel's ad here: http://archive.maaca.org/s107351202.onlinehome.us/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1235836966/

Hmmm. Something just ain't right ...

According to the postal code, this guy lives around the corner from me. It's walking distance.

I'd be happy to have a peek at the machine if someone wants me to.

Quoted from OTTOgd

Did you notice that there are two, maybe three, different machines posted? In an unfinished basement and a finished basement. Look at the left side of the cabinet - faded and then no fade! Magic???

Also the backbox image is from a.stebel's ad here: http://archive.maaca.org/s107351202.onlinehome.us/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1235836966/

Hmmm. Something just ain't right ...

Lazy seller probably.

Pics definitely not his (wouldn't be the first time, some people are just lazy), but seems to be an honest written assessment of the machine.  I think above $1500 is likely too much and your best bet is just to show interest, play it cool and let him get back to you to come take a look if he is interested in accepting your offer.  

I didnt make an offer and wont unless he calls me and I see it first. Not looking to burn him or visa versa. As most of the members here will agree, if you know you wont be keeping the machine forever its best not to overpay so you can sell/trade without losing a pile of cash. Duh, why did I need to say that? Must be my inner pinhead reminding me not to get to impulsive.

I heard back from him and he's claiming an offer of 1750, but the buyer can't get there until Saturday.

"I have an offer already for 1750, but he can't come until Saturday, so If you want it for 1750 you can have it today.  There are four others who want this machine, I was not expecting this kind of interest, so it is up to you, but if you can bring a friend today, with 1750 cash, it's yours.    Please let me know soon, "

Told him that I was interested in dropping by and asked for his address.

I'm not familiar with this machine. Besides the usual aesthetic and mechanical stuff, is there anything special that I should be looking at?  

Quoted from TommyV

I heard back from him and he's claiming an offer of 1750, but the buyer can't get there until Saturday.
"I have an offer already for 1750, but he can't come until Saturday, so If you want it for 1750 you can have it today.  There are four others who want this machine, I was not expecting this kind of interest, so it is up to you, but if you can bring a friend today, with 1750 cash, it's yours.    Please let me know soon, "

Was the seller by any chance looking for an RFM or GNR?  

Quoted from TommyV

I'm not familiar with this machine. Besides the usual aesthetic and mechanical stuff, is there anything special that I should be looking at?  

I am not familiar either but make sure the time expander is fulling working (run the tests in diagnostics).

Make sure the Time expander is working and in good shape as that thing can be a pain to fix and almost impossible to replace.  

$1750 is an insane price for a Dr. Who, the person offering $1750 must either be a huge Dr. Who fan or not exist.  

The weakest part of this machine is the mini-playfield. There is a good diagnostic test accessible from the coin door switches. Also take a close look at the condition of all the mini-playfield parts which really get hammered. It's common to see the wood completely trashed both on the front of the mini-playfield and on the main playfield surrounding it.