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eBay Auctions / Facebook / Gumtree / Shpock 2019

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Doug said:
It was scam. It's been reported by more than one person only if to stop somebody parting with their money and never seeing it again.
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This looks familiar! I think it is the same scam, the second class mail large letter maybe the giveaway.
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Used pinball machines | eBay

Condition is Used. 1987 big guns pinball machine. In perfect working order can send a video of it working and also shown on collection.
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dombutler said:
maybe, he has it on facebook marketplace for £1600

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758337597920099
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The one on facebook looks more convincing than the one on ebay. The description on ebay looks the same as the Apollo ad , makes me think the photo's have been copied from facebook also bidding does not look right. I maybe wrong and the machine is not one I am interested in but if someone is interested insist on cash on collection.
 
its not just you ,I cant see them either,just the thumbnails that wont enlarge
 
Bargain of the year...
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David Stephens said:
It looks a bit suspect why would you put delivery by Royal Mail 2nd Class in a description it would definitely be a large parcel. I did contact the seller for some better photos but was ignored, I also asked if cash on collection would be possible and did get a reply saying I could pick up but did not comment on payment. Would not have bid without some decent photo's and I think bidding was pushed up by friends and family so probably bought it them selves! Not worth £900 unless it is a really good machine.
I have an Apollo I bought as a project but is in bad condition with lots of rust inside and have been looking a long time for a replacement or a machine with a good playfield and mechanics to make a good machine from two.
Apollo was the first machine I played in the early 70's with fond memories of playing one at Norwich Bowl so would like to have a decent one at home.
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Hello, I am newly registered to this site, having found this thread whilst searching on Google for Williams Apollo. I have been an EM flipper and Bally bingo enthusiast for some years and as with most, my addiction started in my teens. I hope I am replying in the correct place and apologise if I am not. I wanted to set the record straight on the Williams Apollo that sold yesterday (22nd September 2019) on eBay. I bought and collected it this morning. It is real, was not a scam and is actually in very good condition for such a popular 52 year old game. It is in fact better than I had expected. Most games of this age need a good going over unless bought from an enthusiast and this is no exception, but it is complete and started and completed a game when tested which the seller encouraged me to do. I found the seller both friendly and helpful. Best regards to any fellow enthusiasts who might read this post.
 
Gonzo said:
I wish I had the skills to do this, some of the project work on here is outstanding.
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You will learn as you go mate. I couldn't change a bulb when I joined this forum, I bought a barn find Tommy which I slowly bought back to life and it now sits proudly in my parents home. I've redecalled 3 cabinets, and all of this is from reading other logs on here. Go for it, it's actually as much fun as playing them!
 
J.C.Rox said:
You will learn as you go mate. I couldn't change a bulb when I joined this forum, I bought a barn find Tommy which I slowly bought back to life and it now sits proudly in my parents home. I've redecalled 3 cabinets, and all of this is from reading other logs on here. Go for it, it's actually as much fun as playing them!
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Thanks for the encouragement mate. I can really see all of the hard work everyone puts in and particularly how stunning some of these projects look when completed.

I have changed the small bulbs to LEDS and soldered a snapped diode since purchasing mine. The ball launching solenoid is intermittent and I think the right flipper is slightly less powerful than the left. I might be tempted to learn those skills myself but not before I have a second machine to play whilst that is out of service.

The thought of stripping down a playfield and putting it back together in the correct positions fills me with terror though. 😬😬😬
 
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