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Re: Creature from the Black Lagoon- what to look for?
« on: August 08, 2013, 09:51:32 AM »

This title can vary in price depending on the Hologram. Rare to find Green, most are fading from Green to Blue. Some don't work at all. There are developments on replacing the Holo that are more than acceptable. When looking for a CFTBL, ask the seller to demonstrate the Holo for you. If they "can't", then assume it is not working, or not present. You need to ensure that the motors and the lamp assemblies are in the machine.

Plastics are difficult to find - so make sure they are not broken or missing.
Check the Snack Bar hole - usually an indication of the "life" the machine has had. They all have some degree of wear
Look for wear around the flippers - "flipper drag".
Ramps are commonly broken around the mounting points - All ramps are available from RTBB
Look for cabinet fade - one side might be more faded than the other.

Reconditioned game with Green Holo working - $3500.

Reconditioned game with faulty missing Holo or several issues mentioned above - $2800 - $3000

"Reconditioned" is a loose term, so the game would have to be done correctly - this is where you need to look around and compare the standards.
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