What's it cost for a "service"?

[newpingirl12]

Okay so may have found myself TSPP. Question- what is the avarage price of a service? Lets say check all the blubs/rubbers, replace a few and just a turn up?

[Homepin]

"how long is a piece of string"?

It really depends on exactly what is done. I would guess at about $200 with some rubbers & lamps but it is really up to the individual service person??

[newpingirl12]

"how long is a piece of string"?

It really depends on exactly what is done. I would guess at about $200 with some rubbers & lamps but it is really up to the individual service person??

I thought so. It's really like a car I guess....

[ddstoys]

Very hard to set a standard price as it may need all globes or all rubbers some machines need all ramps removed to access some which adds lots of time etc.    And travel etc.  And as Mike (homepin) said it's upti the individual repairer.
     Glad you found what you were after

[elkor-alish]

I thought so. It's really like a car I guess....

That's exactly how I describe a pinball to people.
If you give it a polish and a tune up regularly it'll go for ever.

Don't be too scared to have a go your self newpigirl12.
A good rubber kit will have a map of where to put the rubbers or failing that, the manual should tell you.
A few basic tools should see you through too.
If you buy a machine that has been properly 'Shopped' you shouldn't have any problems for quite a while.
There are heaps of members in Vic. that I'm sure could give you some pointers if you run into trouble.

[Strangeways]

"how long is a piece of string"?

It really depends on exactly what is done. I would guess at about $200 with some rubbers & lamps but it is really up to the individual service person??

+1

All dealers have their own standards. There's a lot of info on this subject - just do a search on the word "shopped".
There are some members that might be interested in shopping or servicing your game, so keep that in mind.

Personally, I never put a set price on servicing, shopping, reconditioning or restoring as there are two many variables that need to be considered. That's why I only do restorations, as I enjoy the entire process.

Pleased to hear you found a machine, and I promise you, it "won't be your last" !

[ktm450]

I personally shop out every game I buy, its a labour of love and takes many hours but don't be scared take heaps of photos and start stripping off, I mean the parts of course 

[newpingirl12]

I thought so. It's really like a car I guess....

That's exactly how I describe a pinball to people.
If you give it a polish and a tune up regularly it'll go for ever.

Don't be too scared to have a go your self newpigirl12.
A good rubber kit will have a map of where to put the rubbers or failing that, the manual should tell you.
A few basic tools should see you through too.
If you buy a machine that has been properly 'Shopped' you shouldn't have any problems for quite a while.
There are heaps of members in Vic. that I'm sure could give you some pointers if you run into trouble.

Having a father that's an electrican I'd be willing to give it a go.  Going to see the machine on Sunday and VERY excited.... Will keep you all updated.

Yipppeeeeee!!!