Phoenix 1978 on ebay....prices getting higher ??

[Caveoftreasures]

not my machine or one I am selling, but prices seem to be getting higher for these ?

ebay item no 251178859716

or

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251178859716?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D251178859716%26_rdc%3D1

20 hrs to go and its high already $$  $1325.00

thoughts ?   what will it go for ??

[Strangeways]

I think it should reach $1500 - $1600. It has some serious moisture damage to the rear head panel, and that might scare off some buyers.

This is an example of an era that is in high demand. This title would fetch $1800 fully restored. Cab repainted and the head addressed - $2300-$2600.

Prices for SS games RESTORED are climbing. Demand is increasing, but collectors are becoming fussier - they want "bang for buck". This should be mandatory. Restore a game at a high level and buyers flock to your doorstep.

This title would be lucky to fetch $500, 10 years ago.

[pinballheaven]

Great Machine!! Love the Phoenix!

[Caveoftreasures]

A few Phoenix machines have been parted out in VIC recently,
* with a excellent backglass going for $500 (cant find them in excellent condition anywhere so price can be high and it still sells very very quickly)
* fully populated excellent condition orig untouched playfield selling for $500
* reasonable cabinet n headbox selling for $200
* all working boards selling for $450 in a package

Thats a total of $1650 for a excellent game parted out ! (I scored the playfield populated and the great backglass and got a slight discount)....

So, with people wanting excellent condition parts to do up their grail machines,. its no wonder prices are getting higher...system 11 backwards seems to be getting great money for anything Bally/Williams....