Hi! I guess your friend likes bingo and slot machines! I don't know the value but it would help if there were a few pics. The state of machines plays a great role in the value notwithstanding the desirability of the game.
Cann't help you with the others, but I know Bingo pins don't sell. They are anchors, so get them as cheap as possible. I'm guessing $100 or less and make sure your friend knows how to fix them. I understand they are quite complicated to fix.
I agree, very little demand for older bingo games. Not many collect those, as far as I know.
These games have no flippers, and typically limited fun and interest (especially in a home environment). Plus, these gambling machines used to be heavily regulated/outlawed in many places in the past, thus not too many of us were exposed to them.
Yes, Bingo EM machines are *far more complex* and difficult to properly repair & shop, compared to 'simple' EM pinball machines ! Bingo machine's heads are typically very heavy too.
Cheers, - Sylvain.
Looking for 1966 Bally Capersville, 1967 Bally The Wiggler, 1981 Stern Viper, 1986 Pinstar Gamatron, 1986 Williams Grand Lizard, 1991 Williams Bride of Pinbot, and a few others. Cash or some trades available. Could also repair a machine of yours +/-$ if needed, in exchange for one machine on my want list, non-working/unshopped welcome!