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Wintonmartin
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There’s not a huge amount on the market at the moment, which could explain it.
Maybe people fancy a challenge, maybe some underestimate the work involved, but just as crucially I think a lot of people just don’t zoom in on pics on eBay.
Maybe people fancy a challenge, maybe some underestimate the work involved, but just as crucially I think a lot of people just don’t zoom in on pics on eBay.
So no one on here owning up to having bought it???? 
That knackered star trip cocktail cab up to £510 already !!!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224468546722?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
Stop bidding on it then
I bet if you put a working players DW on ebay at 2k yould get offers of 1k. people seem to like projects
I was out at £64Stop bidding on it then
Broken firepower on Facebook atm , a snip at a mear 3k
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Sounds like the one being discussed here:
Williams firepower issue
Hi all.i have a friends firepower by William's to look at,this is not my thing as im more for dmd type.anyway the pin went dead,no displays or switched lights.all you get is generally illumination.there is no sign of heat or component damage and all fuses check good out of circuit.any ideas...
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just buy all new boards and then sell it for 2k, im sure the owner will still be making a good profit on that if he must
Sick of looking at all the stupid prices on the bay, the world has gone bonkers mad, really hacks me off, its like the arcade cabs, i see lots of items that i would class as reasonable across the pond, but here, no, stratospheric prices, very depressing, is this just me?
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Agree I see lots of reasonably priced pins across the pond in comparison to some crazy prices over here.
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I'm just getting squeezed out of a hobby i enjoy, and yes i know the odd pin pops up on here that are within my budget, but unless i'm glued to the tech, they are gone in 60seconds, i don't even get a chance, that's how bad its got...yep moaning old git and its only Monday, and not even had any beer/wine.
It’s supply and demand. Many more machines over in the USA. I don’t think they’re that much cheaper, esp once you’ve added in the cost of usa-uk shipping, import vat and onward shipping to you in the uk. Then you have a bit of work to convert to 230v.
Prices have risen for sure in UK, due to a number of factors:
a) increase in demand as pinball has grown in popularity, more barcades opening helping to promote pinball and also using up some of the stock of available pins.
b) Lockdown effect. people wfh/furloughed with time to have a go at a project.
c) Increase in the number of man caves as people convert garages and install ‘sheds’ and then want to put in some ‘toys’.
d) Rising prices of spare parts, and NIB machines. caused by general inflation and changes in vat rules, etc.
I cannot list one reason that prices should fall. if inflation took off and interest rates shot up, then people would be selling their doo-dahs to pay the mortgage, similarly, if we got a hike in income tax rates. But if either of those happened, most of us won’t be buying either, we’ll all be selling!
Prices have risen for sure in UK, due to a number of factors:
a) increase in demand as pinball has grown in popularity, more barcades opening helping to promote pinball and also using up some of the stock of available pins.
b) Lockdown effect. people wfh/furloughed with time to have a go at a project.
c) Increase in the number of man caves as people convert garages and install ‘sheds’ and then want to put in some ‘toys’.
d) Rising prices of spare parts, and NIB machines. caused by general inflation and changes in vat rules, etc.
I cannot list one reason that prices should fall. if inflation took off and interest rates shot up, then people would be selling their doo-dahs to pay the mortgage, similarly, if we got a hike in income tax rates. But if either of those happened, most of us won’t be buying either, we’ll all be selling!
Tbh i think the nation is riding such a fine line on credit it will be a while before interest rates rise. EVERYTHING is about to get more expensive and that will have a knock on in a year or so but i dont see any great pinball price crash on the cards just steady away
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324625829801 Stern NBA with less than 4 hours left. Think it’s the same fella who sold the BBH and Rolling Stones. What do you think this’ll go for? Currently 2k
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No idea, but guess £3250
Possibly the most forgotten Stern game of the 2000s
...... only ever seen one once at a show. So pretty rare over here - but as always rare doesn't necessarily mean its deserving of big bucks. Looks a decent example though.
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Just looked up the background- sounds like Gary went cap in hand to investors to get this game out after the financial crash? A remake of Space Jam layout to save money with Borg the only designer on the payroll at the time. I was thinking it’s £2.5k due to rarity but Ebay is a lottery. Possibly a crucial game in Stern’s history given how precarious their finances were. Spinner, basketball mech etc - surely Premium spec on a modern Stern lolPossibly the most forgotten Stern game of the 2000s
Ye £1420 for a pile of scrap I sold this one fully restored with pinsound colour dmd tons of mods a year ago for £2800
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. Get in there quick guys, it's advertised elsewhereTotally nuts sold mine last week fully restored one off super mint for 8k
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I’m out on this one guys, you go nuts though. Just picked up a dr who which is more work than I anticipated
I appreciate your machine was super mint Chris, but did it have a 3m power cord? That and unspecified fading makes all the difference!
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its a decent game though considering. I played it against Robert Gagno at Pinburgh and wasn't humiliated too badlyPossibly the most forgotten Stern game of the 2000s
Quite enjoyed the game even though first time playing.
can i have what this guy is smoking please? Jesus H
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