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Offline 63wizz

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2008, 07:39:06 AM »
How much would you pay for a non working but complete Haunted house? #@#

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2008, 08:06:05 AM »
If you are in Brisbane, my advice is not to touch it - absolute lemon, but pass on the details to me.

But how much would i pay??? Depends on the situation. If from a dealer then it wont be such a bargain, but if its a private sale from a non pinhead, then id be aiming to get it for $500 or so - id go to $800 on the outside.

Its always best ive found to get an idea of price from the seller - theyll give you what theyd love to squeeze out of you. Normally, you can half this price straight away.

Good luck - hope your bartering skills are well tuned.

Bottom line is... how much is it worth to you??

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2008, 08:14:36 AM »
HH great game, hard to find and the dealers normally want top dollar.  I managed to pickup a non working Aust delivery for a good price after about 2 years of solid looking.  They are out there.

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2008, 09:31:14 AM »

Yes - they are out there, but as mentioned - they command top $$$. I purposely looked for a project machine that will be restored from the ground up.. (Thanks MarkC!)  ^^^
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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2008, 07:30:06 PM »
I would love to own a Haunted House,but after restoring and pretty much repairing all of the electronics etc
It's put me off owning a Sys 80,Its funny though i do miss the Black Hole

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #35 on: October 21, 2008, 10:50:38 PM »

Ok i scored a HH today, it lights up and makes a noise.

Back glass is 8.5/10
Playfield is 7/10
Cabinet art 8/10

I havnt had a chance to inspect it properly yet.

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #36 on: October 21, 2008, 10:57:13 PM »

Well done Ian - Is it local ?
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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2008, 11:05:23 PM »
Nice, very nice. Good score.  #*#

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2008, 11:06:11 PM »

Well done Ian - Is it local ?

Yes it was in a local arcade about an hour drive from where i live, the guy i bought it off, bought it off him about 15 years ago.

the arcade owner had trouble with the lower playfield not kicking the ball up to the main playfield, so he removed it (PF) from the machine.

the lower PF come with the machine so i will need to install it, in time.

there will be a lot to do but will be worth it

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2008, 11:11:50 PM »

Congratulation mate... Really pleased that you have in your collection !

Maybe we could compare note is our respective Restore thread !!!

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2008, 11:14:31 PM »
I hope you dont mind answering lots of questions pinball guru.

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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #41 on: October 21, 2008, 11:16:47 PM »
I hope you dont mind answering lots of questions pinball guru.

cheers Ian

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No probs... I'm looking forward to starting my HH / Spirit / Force II..

Actually - for my next "Guide" I'll do a System 80 Power Supply !
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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #42 on: October 21, 2008, 11:42:32 PM »
Great pick up (very jealous!!!) I love HH only second to BH for sys 80. Well done!
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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #43 on: October 22, 2008, 01:00:41 AM »
very nice   well done


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Re: what pinball to buy next
« Reply #44 on: October 22, 2008, 06:28:45 AM »
Thanks guys, you just dont know whats in peoples sheds down the road.

when the guy rang up and said he had a HH for sale my eyes nearly poped out of my head.

cheers Ian