Pins in Antique ShopsI have only

[scottnds]

I have only had a pin for a little while now and I now find myself searching for them in secondhand and antique shops.I have found a couple but have found the prices very high.Latest one is an  old Pro Football with the cabinet painted purple and was asking $1750.I suppose my query is..is this the usual trend with these type of shops?They dont seem priced to sell.Any thoughts.A used car salesman once told me "there is a buyer for everything"

[scottnds]

sorry about the topic title got a new laptop and cant drive it very well

[ddstoys]

Antique shops charge a fortune for everything because they can.  For that price you could buy a Mint pro football and probably another one aswell

[scottnds]

So how much would a mint condition Pro Football go for?And do people buy  these ones in antique shops for that price?Sorry about the dumb questions but I do find it interesting.These machines must sit in these shops for years.Thanks Scott.

[Strangeways]

So how much would a mint condition Pro Football go for?And do people buy  these ones in antique shops for that price?Sorry about the dumb questions but I do find it interesting.These machines must sit in these shops for years.Thanks Scott.

A mint Pro Football would be worth as much as a collector will pay if it is a "holy Grail" pinball. I have one in the restoration queue that will have a full repaint and all new hardware (door etc..). I would not part with it for less than $2000 in that condition.

[scottnds]

Thanks I might have to stop looking in these shops.

[Strangeways]

Thanks I might have to stop looking in these shops.

You could easily find and "as is" working Pro Football for around $800-$1000

[mark jackson]

a big problem in pinball buying/selling is this. ..... a semi-wreck (The purple colour is a big hint towards this category) should only cost about a quarter or a third of what a Class 1 machine is worth. To get a machine to REAL Class 1 condition usually involves mega time, and a lot of dollars spent. When in this shape they have to be worth at least $3000.
 ............ The trouble is, occasional (or greedy) sellers want and often ask 'top dollar' for machines that are in Class 3 or 4 condition. Try and get the seller to acknowledge the true condition of the machine, especially with you standing over it. Then you may be able to get a more sensible approach.
I've restored machines for a long time, and know the real value, and superior quality of such machines. Sellers who have sad arsed versions of any game need to be approached with caution, especially when the PRICE and CONDITION have not much in common. Good luck.

[scottnds]

Thanks good advise.