I am talking 2 yrs ago in QLD, not 6 yrs ago in Melbourne. Big difference ofcourse.
I believe pinball machines, of almost every variety n type are cheaper in QLD than any other state. I believe its been this way for 5 or more years.
Why, because more private and dealer pinball containers have arrived in QLD in that time, and they have all been selling projects straight out of the container more than any other area/state. Melb sellers don't like to sell projects unless they have to. History and general selling practices have shown that. QLD container sellers have mostly sold straight out of the box, hence the pinballs being cheaper, but I also reckon the quality of the machines have been better because the QLD guys have paid more per machine and scored a better product.
but I am certain if I said the sun was shining, someone would disagree just for the hell of it to antagonise. ofcourse. 
So 2 years ago in QLD a CFTBL couldn't sell for $1800? But it could easily sell in Melb for $3000? To say that QLD dealers do things differently is a gross under statement as anyone importing pins TO SELL would ship interstate yes? Especially if it meant moving the pin on and making an extra $1200.
I can honestly say that had I known of CFTBL for $1800 I would have snapped it up.. in fact, snapped up 2 and moved one on to make the cost $600... pretty sure Daz would have done the same... in fact, I reckon id be 100% right to say that anyone in QLD who knew of these games would have done pretty much the same. Maybe your mate should try a different venture?
