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Offline radders

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bally ro bo
« on: August 12, 2010, 06:56:18 PM »
i have a chance to pick up a bally ro bo that is not working but complete any body have a clue about these for parts and what a good price would be thanks im new

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Re: bally ro bo
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2010, 08:47:42 PM »

 $.$ radders and  %)% to Aussie Pinball !

I have a Bally Ro Go in my collection and I really like the game due to the artwork. Bally EM parts can be found, but you most likely will have trouble locating machine specific parts such as plastics. It is a VERY rare machine. If it is the WA based eBay pin - I think it is a project pinball more than a working game, so you will need to roll up your sleeves ! Will most likely be missing chimes.

Best of luck with the purchase.
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Re: bally ro go
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2010, 12:18:20 AM »
how do you find the rogo to play ive heard some people dont rate it to play but the art work is good for my first project i dont whant to get in over my head but im a sparky so rolling up the sleaves abit is not to bad but dont whant to spend heaps and then find the playing is poor and get put off more projects and pinballs thanks

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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2010, 11:30:12 AM »
how do you find the rogo to play ive heard some people dont rate it to play but the art work is good for my first project i dont whant to get in over my head but im a sparky so rolling up the sleaves abit is not to bad but dont whant to spend heaps and then find the playing is poor and get put off more projects and pinballs thanks

Haven't played one personally.  But from videos and other peoples opinions, i'd be looking for something else.

Be aware that the backglass on the eBay game is pretty hammered on the right hand side.  I think $1000 is WAY over the odds for this in it's current state.


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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2010, 01:13:06 PM »
yes thanks rod thats the feeling im getting doesn't want offers was thinking about contacting to go look but might just keep looking as i have been for a while no use jumping in and regreting it later

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Re: bally ro bo
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2010, 03:08:01 PM »

It is not a great playing machine - wide open spaces, no drop targets and an annoying little feature on the right hand side that returns the ball to the plunger.

I'd be taking a good look at the game and check for corrosion - at least check under the playfield.

A rare machine does not necessarily imply it is a "Great player". More of a "collectors" machine than a "players" machine.
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