What's new
By:
Pinball info

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

The "How much is this table worth" thread....

jonathan said:

Sold - TWD Pro

2nd game for sale, another nice one, took me a while to find a nice pro. It's got a few nice mods including custom painted well walker. I have done the powder coating in Latent Red Apple. I paid £5100 just a few months ago and spent £400 on this one so would like £5400 I also fitted the fancy...
www.pinballinfo.com www.pinballinfo.com

This one? £5400 and no colour DMD
Click to expand...
Ah yeah, that's the one - cheers. I remembered the pricing wrong (soz); looks a really nice machine and I remember seeing that and wishing I could buy it!
£5,400 - no colour dmd, but lovely red power coat, speaker lights, fish tank mod and custom painted well walker (not sure what else was modded etc). If I ever get a TWD I'd be looking for something along the lines of that one, or a Premium, but any TWD (pro, modded or Prem) is a great buy in my humble opinion.
GLWS if the op lists his machine machine 👍🏻
 
Den - aka Wolfgang said:
Ah yeah, that's the one - cheers. I remembered the pricing wrong (soz); looks a really nice machine and I remember seeing that and wishing I could buy it!
£5,400 - no colour dmd, but lovely red power coat, speaker lights, fish tank mod and custom painted well walker (not sure what else was modded etc). If I ever get a TWD I'd be looking for something along the lines of that one, or a Premium, but any TWD (pro, modded or Prem) is a great buy in my humble opinion.
GLWS if the op lists his machine machine 👍🏻
Click to expand...

Yeah I like the powder coating. If I keep mine in the long run I might borrow that idea!
 
Ady Pope said:
Hi guys,
I am running out of space so I have a gottleib black hole export but have full speech, all new and old boards. Full working and tidy for its age, great back glass. Wondered what you guys think would be a sensible price? Also have a Williams black knight which
Was restored a few years ago but currently not working. Nice playfield and cab, glass needs replacing.
Your help with your ideas on prices would be gratefully received. Thanks Adrian
Click to expand...
Might be interested in a BH as and when you might want to part. It would look great next to my non working Haunted House 🤣
 
DanSeldon said:
How does £3500 sound for a nice Fish Tales o wise ones?
Click to expand...

Sold a very nice one on here back in June at 2500. See link. It sold very quickly and I had several people in line for it so I think it was priced good. 😁

Would a similar one be a grand more now ???

Bear in mind asking prices away from this forum are often higher.

Sold - Fish Tales £2500 - with lovely playfield. Lots photos

** NOW SOLD ** GrizZ HQ is maxed to the tune of too many pins and with a new arrival it is with a heavy heart something has to go. So its time for Fish Tales to move on . Always have so much fun with Fishy , an all time classic. and will prob regret selling this but hey ho can't keep em all...
www.pinballinfo.com www.pinballinfo.com
 
DanSeldon said:
Thanks guys. @Sgt GrizZ that looks stunning. Really fresh looking colours and I think the LEDs helped lift it.

This is the one I spotted on marketplace.

Log in to Facebook

Log in to Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family and people you know.
www.facebook.com www.facebook.com
Click to expand...

Cheers. It was lovely. Seemed fair price at the time - suspect any old condition but complete Fish Tales would be that now :/
 
DanSeldon said:
Thanks guys. @Sgt GrizZ that looks stunning. Really fresh looking colours and I think the LEDs helped lift it.

This is the one I spotted on marketplace.

Log in to Facebook

Log in to Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family and people you know.
www.facebook.com www.facebook.com
Click to expand...
Had a look at it and FT's usually have very faded cabs but that one actually looks pretty good as far as the cab goes. I think there's two red flags though - first is the seller quoting £6,000 for an FT. Obvious they've got that from certain dealers, but it calls into question how much they know about the machine. This is supported by the second red flag - machine has a credit dot. Seller says everything is working, and the credit dot may well be minor but it could be major.
 
SpiderPin said:
Had a look at it and FT's usually have very faded cabs but that one actually looks pretty good as far as the cab goes. I think there's two red flags though - first is the seller quoting £6,000 for an FT. Obvious they've got that from certain dealers, but it calls into question how much they know about the machine. This is supported by the second red flag - machine has a credit dot. Seller says everything is working, and the credit dot may well be minor but it could be major.
Click to expand...
Does look decent .Assuming that’s been redecalled as very vibrant. Not sure why it’s got US coin slots, new door ?
Wouldn’t worry unduly about credit dot - most likely time date or a switch.
Those flippers would drive me nuts - set at wrong angle 😂
 
Sgt GrizZ said:
Does look decent .Assuming that’s been redecalled as very vibrant. Not sure why it’s got US coin slots, new door ?
Wouldn’t worry unduly about credit dot - most likely time date or a switch.
Those flippers would drive me nuts - set at wrong angle 😂
Click to expand...
I've been sat here trying to work out whether those flippers were mis-aligned or whether something was wrong with me 🤣
 
SpiderPin said:
Had a look at it and FT's usually have very faded cabs but that one actually looks pretty good as far as the cab goes. I think there's two red flags though - first is the seller quoting £6,000 for an FT. Obvious they've got that from certain dealers, but it calls into question how much they know about the machine. This is supported by the second red flag - machine has a credit dot. Seller says everything is working, and the credit dot may well be minor but it could be major.
Click to expand...

Fish Tales isn't noted for a 'false alarm' dot indicator, unlike some other games. With 3-1/2 thousand being asked, and 'fully working' stated, having a dot showing is jarring.

The door and maybe the pricing card seem to be from a much more recent game. And the flipper alignment; while I maintain that it's personal preference, those are much too high for my liking.
 
Last edited:
The guy changed the description saying it's fully working. Initially it said some of the features didn't work. I told him to check the board for leaking batteries, he sent me the below picture. Ten minutes later apparently he cleaned the board and now it's fully working, somehow I think not 🤣
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_2022-02-19-22-10-21-464_com.facebook.orca.jpg
    Screenshot_2022-02-19-22-10-21-464_com.facebook.orca.jpg
    88.4 KB · Views: 85
roadshow16 said:
The guy changed the description saying it's fully working. Initially it said some of the features didn't work. I told him to check the board for leaking batteries, he sent me the below picture. Ten minutes later apparently he cleaned the board and now it's fully working, somehow I think not 🤣
Click to expand...
Is that the Fish tales listing?
 
Though the above is true, even on here a 2nd opinion and viewing before paying is advised , just search for the rosco(?) thread.
 
DRD said:
If you are newbie, would strongly recommend you buy a machine from someone on here ie a known individual.

Ebay is a minefield and for a first timer and could lead to shattered dreams.
Click to expand...
Agreed. Fish Tales is a really good first pin. It's great fun. It doesn't have lots of difficult-to-maintain parts, it's relatively easy to get new parts, and it's comparatively less difficult to get hold of one.

They do tend to be in variable condition...

Going on my current experience, I wouldn't suggest looking for a rare pin as a newbie. It's really hard to find specific things and, certainly on here, they go very quickly.
 
DRD said:
If you are newbie, would strongly recommend you buy a machine from someone on here ie a known individual.

Ebay is a minefield and for a first timer and could lead to shattered dreams.
Click to expand...
There are a few irons in the fire and I've spoken to a few members on here. I've been to Flipout/PR a few times and I'm struggling a little with newer Sterns TBH and favour the 90s classics. I already have a LW3 and a TZ so looking for something in the middle, both budget and maintenance wise so was thinking FT DEJP CFTBL as current budget won't stretch to AFM and the likes. I do quite like a 2nd playfield so keeping an eye out for a WH20 too.
 
DanSeldon said:
There are a few irons in the fire and I've spoken to a few members on here. I've been to Flipout/PR a few times and I'm struggling a little with newer Sterns TBH and favour the 90s classics. I already have a LW3 and a TZ so looking for something in the middle, both budget and maintenance wise so was thinking FT DEJP CFTBL as current budget won't stretch to AFM and the likes. I do quite like a 2nd playfield so keeping an eye out for a WH20 too.
Click to expand...

WH20 always sought after , rightly so , and at a fair price will go fast …. So get your trigger finger oiled up 😁
 
roadshow16 said:
I told him to check the board for leaking batteries, he sent me the below picture. Ten minutes later apparently he cleaned the board and now it's fully working, somehow I think not 🤣
Click to expand...

The seller could have a good earner there, if they really can correct leakage like that in 10 minutes.
 
Remember the 3 types of sellers

Idiots - genuinely have no idea what they are doing. Are honest when they say "I really don't understand these things"

Liars - know what they are doing but hide under the false flag of idiocy

Honest, knowledgeable sellers - these do exist on eBay, but you are far more likely to encounter them on this forum
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom