The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: vanhos on March 02, 2012, 11:32:36 PM
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Hi, in new to this site i came across this pinball on ebay seems not a bad price. Im looking to buy my first machine. But not wanting to spend over $1400.just woundering what u thoughts are about this game and also is the one on ebay ok. I used to play a addams family one every lunch time in a small country town cafe was very addictive. Hope to here from u all cheers.
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Hmm, you won't be buying a The Addams Family pinball in Australia for $1400.
Maybe if you shared the eBay link so we could look at the listing for you? Just cut and paste the URL into a post.
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sorry i was using my phone to post i couldn't do anything to add the link, to lazy to get off the couch. yeah i know i wont be purchasing a addams family anytime soon. great game tho. here is the ebay site i am looking at http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/bally-wiggler-pinball-machine-/180829333465?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item2a1a44a7d9#ht_500wt_1361. see what you think . cheers
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sorry i was using my phone to post i couldn't do anything to add the link, to lazy to get off the couch. yeah i know i wont be purchasing a addams family anytime soon. great game tho. here is the ebay site i am looking at http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/bally-wiggler-pinball-machine-/180829333465?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item2a1a44a7d9#ht_500wt_1361. see what you think . cheers
Machine looks ok, the cabinet has been repainted, backglass looks good.
What state are you in?
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I agree, looks like this one has been repainted and I imagine the playfield has been touched up as well. However, it doesn't match IPDB - you would need to confirm what the cabinet should look like.
Always best to inspect in person if you can, otherwise get someone you trust to have a look.
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Note the zipper flippers are not working on this machine.
"...zipper mech is there but coi had melt down so its been disconected"
+1 Best to inspect in person if possible.
Good luck!
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$.$ and %)% to AP.
The machine has been repainted not to factory condition ;
http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2777&picno=3921 (http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2777&picno=3921)
It is not working (Zipper Flippers)
Playfield and backglass look great, and it is the English version, not the German version. I'm not sure of it's value. $1000 might be ball park if the cabinet was left original and the Zipper Flipper could be a simple fix. It is best to view it "in person" if you want to buy.
Is it located nearby ?
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Cheers guys thanks for u info. I might give this one a miss seeing its not origanal cabnit and has a few issues. I live in western victoria. About 4 hrs from this machine.
So the old machines in 60s,70s are they a good place to start on buying my first machine. I am a sparky by trade and i think i could be able to repair a machine. After reading some posts on here you all sound very nice so im sure thered be a lot help from here if there is any issues with repairing. Thanks heap
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Oh yeah there asking for $995
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My advice would be to start with an EM from the 70's , especially a Williams EM as they play faster and tend to be cheaper (most collectors are obsessed with Gottlieb EM's) .
Also, if possible, try and find a machine that has the schematic and manual included .
Armed with both of those you can fidn and fix any faults .
If it doesn't have them , they are available to buy from places such as The Pinball Resource in the US.
I say choose a 70's game only because prior to about 1966 , far as I know, games only came out with a schematic , which makes fault finding harder.
A manual will have a grid reference to the schematic for every switch and coil , as well as explaining how things work .
Good luck in buying that 1st pin.
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You could try this one, I really like the backglass, being a Chicago Coin you might get it a bit cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Red-Baron-Pinball-machine-/220968132759?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item3372ba2097
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Cheers i will keep a eye on it. Thanks for replying.