Is this bloke dreamin'? GTB Play Ball on ebay

[bossninja17]

Saw this on ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Play-Ball-Pinball-machine-1971-Electromechanical-/160463167482?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item255c599ffa  ) - a Gottlieb EM "Play Ball". Starting bid of $3000. Who's going to tell him he's dreamin'? (Hope I'm not offending an AP member) 

[Retropin]

Interesting line...

It has no ball shooter as this predates that item, the ball is ejected from the centre position....


Predates the ball shooter???...LOL!!!!!!  Game is a TURRET shooter

[Strangeways]

Based on the sole picture in the auction, I'll say it is worth $6000.. 

Now you would THINK that someone who owns (or owned) 50 pins would know a "little" about pinball machines and would understand the BASIC difference between the plunger and the "turrent" shooter (as Gav pointed out).

[elkor-alish]

I know a little bit about pins, no expert by any stretch of the imagination, buy even I know that plungers have been around for many years before the manufacture date of that pin.

Bit off topic.
What's a turret shooter?

[GORGAR 1]

1st pinball I ever bought at aged 13 and have always wanted another but didn't know they where so rare and attract such a high price Oh well better keep looking

Peter

[Strangeways]

I know a little bit about pins, no expert by any stretch of the imagination, buy even I know that plungers have been around for many years before the manufacture date of that pin.

Bit off topic.
What's a turret shooter?

Instead of having a plunger, and plunger lane and an outhole, the ball drains into the cavity under the apron. There is a an assembly which is very similar to a slingshot assembly. When the ball drains and rolls onto the switch, the machine wait until the flipper botton is pressed (ususally the right button), and the assembly launches the ball onto the playfield. Pro Football is the most common machine with this feature.

[bossninja17]

Spot on about Pro Football and how the ball is launched. I should get around to finishing off the resto of mine.
I'm guessing there will be zero bids for this bloke's "Play Ball".
When it comes to baseball and (American) football themed machines, I have fond memories of playing "Grand Slam" (with the kickout holes for bases) at Macquarie Uni in the late 70s.

[oldpins]

Here's a pic of a "Pro football" launcher.
Greg

[bossninja17]

Forgot to look what this ended up going for. My bet is zero bids at $3000. Did I guess right?

[jyebow]

I havent checked but , I'd say your right at  Zero bids.

[ajlaird]

Forgot to look what this ended up going for. My bet is zero bids at $3000. Did I guess right?

I havent checked but , I'd say your right at  Zero bids.

Yep, a zero on that one.

[Mango]

soundsl ike a bit of a knob too with his replies

Q: Nice machine but $3000 starting bid - you're dreamin'. If you get half that, you have done well.
A: Dreams can become reality but it is 4 auction and this is not St Vinnies
 07 Aug, 2010   
  Q: Nice piece but I'm wondering if you have any of the old Jamieson "ball flick" type wall cabinet games like Mini Match, Mini Golf, Mini Bowl, Cup Tie etc. You would see them in the back of an arcade or in fish... Continue reading
A: no sorry would like one tho
 06 Aug, 2010   
  Q: Gday Mate, Would you have a Howzat by chance? Cheers Matt
A: Wow used to but it was very bland who are you Dennis lillee??? hahahahaa
 01 Aug, 2010   
  Q: Hi, Do you have any other electro mechanical machines? I was looking for one with some animation in the backglass. Buckaroo or something similar. Regards
A: No I dont this is a baseball game
 01 Aug, 2010   
  Q: Hi You mentioned you have other pins to sell, could you send me a list of the ones you have please Thx
A: Mate if you want or need a pinball then ask for it sorry no list may do but they will be all listed sometime name a pb of your choice and I will say yes or no