The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => Pinball Trader => Pinball Flyers => Topic started by: Strangeways on February 11, 2010, 11:39:59 PM
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I've gone through a crapload of old manuals and flyers and I've found some literature which I'd like to share. As some of you may already know - My Father was one of the first Amusement Machine Operators in Australia (first container in the 50's) - so I have BOXES full of old stuff. I sorted out my Flyers years ago, and then I found MORE - But what was of interest to me - was some hand written notes on the front and back of Flyers - Kind of a "snapshot" of prices of pinballs, Arcade equipment and shipping info.
So I found this flyer (see below) - Looks innocent enough - Just a really nice "Top Card" flyer ;
But on the reverse - some PRICING on machines from this era ! See if you can work out the prices of the machines from this era ;
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Nice piece of history there! I find this sort of thing very interesting.
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Brilliant stuff - please share anything else you have. Interesting that LAI were the AU agents so long ago.
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Brilliant stuff - please share anything else you have. Interesting that LAI were the AU agents so long ago.
I'll scan more - Videos were sooo expensive back then.
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Here's an interesting document dated back in 1981.
Have a look at the prices of Video Games - just ridiculous ;
Defender $2000 - not so bad
Qix $2800
Frogger Cocktail $2350 - and we complaint about the prices of 48 in 1 cocktails ! How much would $2350 be worth today ?
NEW PINBALLS
Pharoah $2600
Jungle Lord $2600
Second hand Rolling Stones - $900. Lucky to get one for around $3000 - $3500 these days !
Enjoy !
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Captain Fantastic Flyer with a note that came with it (Typewriter and very thin paper)
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In todays dollars the top card was probably in excess of 5k when new?
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In todays dollars the top card was probably in excess of 5k when new?
Thats a "$" not a "5" %.%
Top Card - $945
Big Shot - $850
Big Brave - $950
Sky Jump - $815
Big Indian - $1075
Grand Trak10 - $2450 - I STILL have this machine in Storage - and I will restore it once the board is repaired.
Volley - $1200
Speed King - $1350 (Second Hand)
Not sure is they are US prices or Aussie
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In todays dollars Nino, 900 back then, easy 5k these days.
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In todays dollars Nino, 900 back then, easy 5k these days.
Yes mate - all relative.
Just looking at these prices and remembering when I was around 12 years old - I never appreciated the costs etc.. All I remember was watching Video Games being unboxed. Space Invaders lined up next to each other, then Asteroids, Galaga etc.. Would have cost an absolute FORTUNE back then.
The irony of a Frogger table for over $2000 and a Rolling Stones for $900. I do remember KISS machines for $650 - Wait until I find & post that info !!
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This stuff is fascinating Nino, thanks for posting and keep 'em coming!!
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Very interesting Nino. Great to see this history coming to life.
Its bizarre not seeing a website or email address on top of a company letterhead. Now I'm feeling old. !!!
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GREAT!!! Much appreciated. I love the history of pins in Australia. More please.
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Great look back into the past Nino . Thanks for sharing ....
Now who's got a spare Time Machine DeLorean ... %.%
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still sorting through flyers etc - sold a few on flea bay - a Frenchman bought just about all the Video flyers !
Got some interesting stuff I'll post later.