Kasco Gunsmoke - Price Check

[Boots]

Hey Guys

I have come across a Kasco Gunsmoke and I have got no idea what they are worth.
It was going 20 years ago when it was put in storage but I am unsure if it's working now.
Cabinet looks ok.

Any ideas?

Here is the pinrepair site link:
http://www.pinrepair.com/arcade/kgunsm.htm

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

Worth Zero, tell me where it is and I will remove it for free 

[Strangeways]

PM member "dj10555". Derek is knowledgeable on these games and he might be able to point you in the right direction.

[Steevsee]

Great game.  I remember playing it as a kid.

I wonder if the hologram in this game is also affected by time?

[ktm450]

Looks great, good luck

[Boots]

PM member "dj10555". Derek is knowledgeable on these games and he might be able to point you in the right direction.

Thanks Nino, will do

[Freiherr]

Found a thread on the web where a guy in the States was selling some of his old duplicates. Here is the bit regarding Gunsmoke.

(14) 1976 Kasco Gunsmoke (EM arcade) -- Single player EM gun game.Rare machine that features a hologram cowboy.  Gameplay is similar toMidway Top Gun of same era.  Formica cabinet that is in near perfectcondition.  Overall game is in fantastic original condition. $1200.
All games are located in Malvern, PA USA (near Philadelphia).

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/rec.games.pinball/PJS3Vbc71s4

[dj10555]

Hi Boots,

Last couple of these I think sold for $600 and $1200.  As Steevsee mentioned the hologram does fade. I had a Gunsmoke I was repairing for another collector and the hologram was faded but still good enough to play the game. It is one of the central parts of the game so if this is damaged the game would be worth next to nothing. I know of 2 holograms which were damaged due to cleaning. If you use water or any other liquid the hologram will just rub off the drum. Most of the other repairs involved, cleaning steppers, rewinding a coil, replacing few relays, etc. Game is designed for easy access to the major assemblies. Great EM game to play once it is all working. I have some notes and photos of the one I worked on if you need a hand.


regards Derek

[Boots]

Hi Boots,

Last couple of these I think sold for $600 and $1200.  As Steevsee mentioned the hologram does fade. I had a Gunsmoke I was repairing for another collector and the hologram was faded but still good enough to play the game. It is one of the central parts of the game so if this is damaged the game would be worth next to nothing. I know of 2 holograms which were damaged due to cleaning. If you use water or any other liquid the hologram will just rub off the drum. Most of the other repairs involved, cleaning steppers, rewinding a coil, replacing few relays, etc. Game is designed for easy access to the major assemblies. Great EM game to play once it is all working. I have some notes and photos of the one I worked on if you need a hand.


regards Derek

Thanks Derek, that pretty well confirms what I was thinking.
Good to know about the hologram I could have got caught with that.
The bloke thinks its worth $1500-$2000 and I thought that was a bit steep straight off the farm.