I am looking a buying a pinball machine that is located somewhere between Ottawa and Cornwall (not sure extact location yet)...
I am looking for someone who may be coming this way to p/u and deliver this machine to me at the auction? I can offer $50 for the service (which if it's on your way, and your coming anyway, may help cover your gas).
Alternatively, if you are coming after the auction, I am located in Burlington, but can meet you near the Toronto area.
The Gottlieb '300' is a fairly fun machine once fully shopped, however I had two of those in the last few years, fixed, shopped and sold both for less than $400 each a few years ago...
The seller had contacted me earlier and offered me their '300' for $300 firm. I passed, since I was told that there were contact issues, some wear, was far, and firm price. Now, the same machine is advertized at $250, and is not put together (for storage).
I love restoring EMs and early solid state machines, but no longer willing to purchase a game and spend more money and time for shopping if I know I would be losing $ on the resale, if not a keeper. Now, if it were a Capersville or The Wiggler or a few others, yes, but not for a '300' !
Good luck ! - 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!