I know where you can get an embryon... but I'm looking too. Let me land my deal... then I'll tel you where they are. there are currently three around here available..... (but not listed - private word of mouth type of thing....)
I'll be intouch once I get mine (so that I don't compete with you).
Is Terrance involved as a middle man (for $) in these deals ?
I wouldn't think so - I would just say there are two prices in the pinball/vid market. The price a collector will pay, and the price an uninformed nostalgia seeker will pay.
The collector is aware of the price guide and knows what to look for in a pinball to ensure its "fully working".
The nostalgia seeker isn't interested in learning much about the hobby and just wants a pin in their house. These folks end up paying more than a collector - but in my mind that's fair as they haven't invested the time in the hobby to learn the ins & outs. Some argue that you are screwing the nostalgia-seeker and alienating them from the hobby in doing so. I think the first few pins I bought were over the price the informed-maaca member would pay. C'est la vie...
The prices Terrance is asking is more geared towards a "nostalgia seeker" as they are above the price guide. That's fair to ask that price - as the seller might not want to sell for any less. ]
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I am looking for collector or dealer pricing, since I fix them up and sell them to nostalgia seeker's for a profit (well sometimes ) , so $1600 for High Speed is a bit out of my league. The want list is for a buyer.
1000$ for a full shopped HS2.... WoW!!! Great price.....
He said HS.. Not HS2.
Mike
Currently owning: ============ MAME in Sega cab with 25" arcade monitor (Has a 12" Bazooka powered subwoofer in it) - Not for sale Williams Civic Center Shuffle Alley (Puck Bowler) (1973) - 350$ Seeburg LS1 "Spectra" Jukebox (1967) - 300$
Currently babysitting =============== Heavy Metal Meltdown SOLD - leaving soon
Previously owned ============= Hot Tip, Countdown, HS, WWF, TFTC, T2, RS, Pinbot, Laser War, LOTR, Flinstones, FH, DM, STTNG, Getaway, Silver Slugger, Laser Ball, Bad Cats, Batman Forever, Meteor, TZ, Galaxy, 6MDM, TSPP, MB.