51 Gottlieb Mermaid

[pinsanity]

Restored to new.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Totally-Rebuilt-To-New-Gottlieb-Mermaid-Pinball-Machine-/170831361479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c657b5c7

Predictions for final price? (and will it meet reserve?)

Stay tuned.

[Prince]

Wow, that's a lot of dosh.

[Retropin]

Reserve will be around $25K.

Game is just too perfectly done and looks " plasticky" to me.
Just doesnt seem to look right

[Strangeways]

Reserve will be around $25K.

Game is just too perfectly done and looks " plasticky" to me.
Just doesnt seem to look right

A stunning restoration - but I agree - something does not look right. The lines are too straight - or I'm not used to seeing a perfect woodrail ? I like the charm and history in an old cabinet.

I can't explain it - but the restoration is superb.

[Crashramp]

Wow, I think it looks stunning. Just like a Brand spanken new one......only old......but new! Anyone here ever play one?

[ktm450]

WOW! That is a beautiful game.
This is a little wierd though: "Lastly, we are making a custom Top Header for the game in the form of our lovely Mermaid. This will go with the game free of charge"
Why would anyone want to ruin the look of such a classic game by putting a custom top header on it   

[Wotto]

Anyone here ever play one?

YEP - at Pacific Pinball Expo last year.

Another slow old woody where I launched the ball, went out and caught a fish and cooked it and ate it by the time the ball had made it down to the flippers 

[pinsanity]

$22000US and reserve met.

[goodolddays]

$22000US and reserve met.

      Crazy money 
 

[pinsanity]

When it rains, it pours....

Next one to put in your watch list. Original condition (with albeit some nasty playfield wear).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERMAID-Gottlieb-Pinball-Machine-UBER-Rare-Holy-Grail-100-original-condition-/221023534964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3376077f74

Where will this one finish up?