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Title: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 04:41:14 PM: Being new to this I'm interested in starting off with an old Gottlieb EM.
The other half has graciously allowed me 1 (at the moment), cause you can't have a pool room without a pinnie, it's just not civilised. <.>

I have a wish list of sorts, am after one in good to excellent cond, plug and play.
Can't do a project yet, can hardly change a lightbulb, so that will have to come later.

List in no particular order –

Sweet Hearts
Sky Line
Bank-A-Ball
Jacks Open
Card Whiz
Surfer

Am partial to the Pool and Card themes, love the early graphics #*#

Have contacted Pinball Mania who have Surfer and Jacks Open for around the 3 - 3.5K, Bumper in Melb seems expensive but also i'm not sure of the going rate for the early machines, keep an eye on ebay but the older machines don't come up that often and usually needing TLC.

Don't need it til early April as I'm moving into the new house then, thought it would be a good time to put some feelers out.

Any info or help will be greatly appreciated.

cheers
steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: Strangeways on February 26, 2009, 04:45:46 PM: Jacks Open and Surfer together for $3500 ? Surely not EACH %.%

Better off checking eBay. A member here recently sold his entire EM collection, and he had some superb machines. Hopefully you will pick up something cheap from a member here. All the titles except Sweet Hearts and Skyline have appeared on this site, so give it time !

Just be patient !
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: Extra Ball on February 26, 2009, 05:33:04 PM: jacks open and card whiz on ebay right now i think
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 05:55:25 PM: thanks for the heads-up, umm.... what's the deal with the 3 machines at 10K?

steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: Extra Ball on February 26, 2009, 06:01:02 PM: Quote from: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 05:55:25 PM
thanks for the heads-up, umm.... what's the deal with the 3 machines at 10K?

steve <..>

its way too much $$$ at 10k
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 06:07:02 PM: Quote from: Sinbad on February 26, 2009, 06:01:02 PM
Quote from: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 05:55:25 PM
thanks for the heads-up, umm.... what's the deal with the 3 machines at 10K?

steve <..>

its way too much $$$ at 10k

%.% %.% %.% having a go at the more reasonably priced Jacks..

steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: Retropin on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 PM: Theres a 65 bank A ball thats just outside brisbane.. its been on Ebay a few times, i have the guys contact email, reckon hed let it go for $1300
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: millsy on February 26, 2009, 08:57:59 PM: I noticed top of list -Sweet Hearts,my favorite as well.
Unfortunately not many around - expect to pay $2000 +
Kev
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: ajlaird on February 26, 2009, 11:05:14 PM: Quote from: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 05:55:25 PM
thanks for the heads-up, umm.... what's the deal with the 3 machines at 10K?

steve <..>

Someone is fishing for a sucker.

Ignore.

Try this one:-

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pinball-Machine-Gottlieb-Wedge-Head-Jacks-Open_W0QQitemZ200313777255QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_15?hash=item200313777255&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pinball-Machine-Gottlieb-Wedge-Head-Jacks-Open_W0QQitemZ200313777255QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_15?hash=item200313777255&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: jyebow on February 26, 2009, 11:28:33 PM: Quote from: ajlaird on February 26, 2009, 11:05:14 PM
Quote from: keg_guts on February 26, 2009, 05:55:25 PM
thanks for the heads-up, umm.... what's the deal with the 3 machines at 10K?

steve <..>

Someone is fishing for a sucker.

Ignore.

Try this one:-

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pinball-Machine-Gottlieb-Wedge-Head-Jacks-Open_W0QQitemZ200313777255QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_15?hash=item200313777255&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pinball-Machine-Gottlieb-Wedge-Head-Jacks-Open_W0QQitemZ200313777255QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_15?hash=item200313777255&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
I agree ajlaird , someones fishing for a sucker.
That ones more like it. It's at Newcastle , not too far from you Keg , Hey & if your up that way call in here & have a few games on my 3 EM's, see what you think.
& like Nino said " be patient". It's hard to be patient sometimes but that nice pin at a reasonable price does come around sooner or later.( usually later, :lol but its worth the wait )
cheers Steve.
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: cardwhiz on February 27, 2009, 01:22:13 PM: all mine gone now !!!.all went for fair prices,,the only one ive kept is jacks open

by far the best players game i think...
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on February 27, 2009, 02:15:19 PM: Quote from: Retropin on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 PM
Theres a 65 bank A ball thats just outside brisbane.. its been on Ebay a few times, i have the guys contact email, reckon hed let it go for $1300

thanks for the info, is this the same machine that just went up on ebay?
if not I would be interested in the sellers details.

steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: ballinplay on March 17, 2009, 01:07:12 PM: Hi Steve,

Good luck in your venture. Most of us remember starting off and now look at us.

I have a Gottlieb Sweethearts in need of of work which I am happy to part with.

Regards,

Chris.
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: illawarra_steelers on March 17, 2009, 07:36:53 PM: Quote from: ballinplay on March 17, 2009, 01:07:12 PM
Hi Steve,

Good luck in your venture. Most of us remember starting off and now look at us.

I have a Gottlieb Sweethearts in need of of work which I am happy to part with.

Regards,

Chris.

Chris,

I would be interested in the Sweethearts - either sale or I have games from the same era for trade.

If you are interested please send me a PM
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: illawarra_steelers on March 17, 2009, 07:41:18 PM: Quote from: ballinplay on March 17, 2009, 01:07:12 PM
Hi Steve,

Good luck in your venture. Most of us remember starting off and now look at us.

I have a Gottlieb Sweethearts in need of of work which I am happy to part with.

Regards,

Chris.

Chris,

Just sent you an email.

Cheers

Tony
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: illawarra_steelers on March 17, 2009, 07:42:31 PM: Steve,

I have a Gottlieb Rack a Ball from 1962 I'm looking at trading if you have anything from the same vintage to swap
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on March 19, 2009, 06:49:47 PM: Quote from: ballinplay on March 17, 2009, 01:07:12 PM
Hi Steve,

Good luck in your venture. Most of us remember starting off and now look at us.

I have a Gottlieb Sweethearts in need of of work which I am happy to part with.

Regards,

Chris.

Hi chris

Sent you a PM ^^^

cheers
steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: illawarra_steelers on April 05, 2009, 08:08:02 AM: Quote from: Retropin on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 PM
Theres a 65 bank A ball thats just outside brisbane.. its been on Ebay a few times, i have the guys contact email, reckon hed let it go for $1300

I have asked this seller for better pix of the playfield, sides and backglass - one week later nothing. Not a good sign *.*
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on April 05, 2009, 08:39:21 AM: Quote from: illawarra_steelers on April 05, 2009, 08:08:02 AM
Quote from: Retropin on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 PM
Theres a 65 bank A ball thats just outside brisbane.. its been on Ebay a few times, i have the guys contact email, reckon hed let it go for $1300

I have asked this seller for better pix of the playfield, sides and backglass - one week later nothing. Not a good sign *.*

seems he's relisted it a couple of times, you'd think he'd be more obliging with info?

steve <..>
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: bossninja17 on April 06, 2009, 08:31:07 AM: Did you end up buying an EM?
Some other good card themed Gottliebs are High Hand and Drop a Card.
Title: Re: EM Gottlieb wanted
Post by: keg_guts on April 07, 2009, 08:57:10 PM: Quote from: bossninja17 on April 06, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
Did you end up buying an EM?
Some other good card themed Gottliebs are High Hand and Drop a Card.

Hiya
Maybe got some things happening through some of the good folks here, legends all ^^^.
Not worried if it doesn't happen yet cause I've just moved into the new place and still unpacking so no rush and I know i'll find the right EM.

Actually have the spot(s) sorted in the pool room %.%

steve <..>