Stern Tron...What do you think??

[spacejam0]

Saw a Tron on ebay that caught my eye and got me thinking but I don't know much about them.
I thought the price was right at $3950, it was the base version and only 4 months old but was located in a pub so I don't know how much damage can be done in 4 months?
I't caught my eye as I have been interested in a late model Stern for some time with Spiderman being my first preference but I've never played a Spiderman only going on what others have told me and of course looks I really love the look of Spiderman.
So in summary:
Is $3950 a bargin or does it sound about right?
Should I be worried about it being on site in a pub?
Is it a good player and how does it compare to other late model Sterns as a player and in particular Spiderman?
Thanks for you opinions
Tim

[studley67]

bargin,if you know how to fix a stern.

[swinks]

I have only played the LE so I can't give you a comparison but the LE has the moving item near the disk (sorry forgot the name) where the standard has the static item, and the ramps glow various colours - I didn't mind the game play though prefer IM over it. You could put el wire around the ramps and make it look similar to a LE.

Price sounds about right considering if not not to bad as the last sold by AMD about 15 months ago for $6600.

I had reservations when I got my Iron Man which was sited for close to 18 months and it has done amazingly well, with no vandalism and no noticeable wear for 5000 plays - I think many a couple of  transport scuffs on the front corners - black texta fixed that. Where is it located - city / state ?.

As for Game play, alot of people say Spiderman plays awesome so Tron sits a few back, I prefer my Iron Man over spider amn and enjoyed Tron though I think I was blinded by the looks, but the Spiderman will cost you more than a Iron Man and definitely more than a Tron.

If you can get there to test definitely do it or if in the Newcastle area happy to test for you to check for damage and that it plays well. I am sure some others in other areas can offer some help.

Hope that helps.

[studley67]

try the dealers tim,might be one lurking around for a better nic one.nib

[spacejam0]

I have only played the LE so I can't give you a comparison but the LE has the moving item near the disk (sorry forgot the name) where the standard has the static item, and the ramps glow various colours - I didn't mind the game play though prefer IM over it. You could put el wire around the ramps and make it look similar to a LE.

Price sounds about right considering if not not to bad as the last sold by AMD about 15 months ago for $6600.

I had reservations when I got my Iron Man which was sited for close to 18 months and it has done amazingly well, with no vandalism and no noticeable wear for 5000 plays - I think many a couple of  transport scuffs on the front corners - black texta fixed that. Where is it located - city / state ?.

As for Game play, alot of people say Spiderman plays awesome so Tron sits a few back, I prefer my Iron Man over spider amn and enjoyed Tron though I think I was blinded by the looks, but the Spiderman will cost you more than a Iron Man and definitely more than a Tron.

If you can get there to test definitely do it or if in the Newcastle area happy to test for you to check for damage and that it plays well. I am sure some others in other areas can offer some help.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for all that. It is in Melbourne only about 15 minutes from my place so I'll contact the seller to find out which pud and go down there tomorrow and check it out for myself.
Thanks again
Tim

[studley67]

best of luck mate.I think a new ac/dc would be better value for only a few $ more.

[Caveoftreasures]

I prefer Tron all day long. More on the playfield, more missions. Much better player IMO than SM.

Sub 4 grand is a great price if machine is good. 

[Mr Tilt]

Buy it at that price its cheap!
Should be $5k

[Replay]

Buy it at that price its cheap!
Should be $5k

+1   Cracker of a game

[swinks]

Good luck with it, give it a good round of games and take few photos so you have think about it when you leave the pub and keen to hear what you decide.

[Cow Corner]

Tron is a good game except for the flynns arcade kickout. Nice flow and good speed, not Ironman fast but nothing is as fast as IM.
Ironman and Spiderman are better players for mine....SM has one the best wizard modes on any pin but for the $3950 Tron is a bargain.
Whatever you choose from the 2 you will be happy imo.

[RottyGuy]

I've played the Tron pro and it didn't do much for me, but for under $4000 i'd consider it. For me SM is streets ahead of Tron.

ETA..What do IM and SM home use only go for at the moment ?

[Cow Corner]

I've played the Tron pro and it didn't do much for me, but for under $4000 i'd consider it. For me SM is streets ahead of Tron.

ETA..What do IM and SM home use only go for at the moment ?

+1 sm is a far better and deeper game than tron.
I guess it's what you are prepared to pay for one and how much you want one.
I would reckon 5-5.5k for a spidey and around the same for a IM. You might find one cheaper, who knows.
There is a huo IM on ebay atm for $5250, I think that's pretty fair.
There is a guy in cairns selling a sited spidey for 5.5k neg but apparently the game is in excellent condition.
If Avengers isn't made or is made and is a shitter I will be chasing another sm.

[Caveoftreasures]

A HUO spiderman sold on the gold coast recently for $4600. It was in excellent condition.
Another SM sold for $5000 to a collector who really wanted it from interstate. I was asked to go look at one for 2 different buyers.
Prices of 2nd hand sterns have come down since new Sterns can be had for $5950 with 6 months warranty.

[Caveoftreasures]

If u buy the TRON. lots of photos please !