Difference between revisions of "What is a Pinball Machine Worth?"
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So pinball price is dependent on desirability, availability, and condition. Guides are available that track the price on an annual basis. | So pinball price is dependent on desirability, availability, and condition. Guides are available that track the price on an annual basis. | ||
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Broadly speaking, pinball machines price out into several groups. Each group has a high and low section. | Broadly speaking, pinball machines price out into several groups. Each group has a high and low section. | ||
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The "A" List - $4000 and up | The "A" List - $4000 and up | ||
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Medieval Madness | Medieval Madness | ||
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The "B" List - $3000 - $4000 | The "B" List - $3000 - $4000 | ||
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Cirqus Voltaire | Cirqus Voltaire | ||
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Safecracker | Safecracker | ||
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Lord of the Rings | Lord of the Rings | ||
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Spider-Man | Spider-Man | ||
Theater of Magic | Theater of Magic | ||
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The Simpsons' Pinball Party | The Simpsons' Pinball Party | ||
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Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure | Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure | ||
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Twilight Zone | Twilight Zone | ||
The "C" List - $2000 - $3000 | The "C" List - $2000 - $3000 | ||
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Creature from the Black Lagoon | Creature from the Black Lagoon | ||
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Demolition Man | Demolition Man | ||
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Johnny Mnemonic | Johnny Mnemonic | ||
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Judge Dredd | Judge Dredd | ||
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The value of a pinball machine is a highly subjective subject. A totally restored Medieval Madness might sell to a serious collector for well in excess of $10,000. A pinball dealer might offer $5000 for the same machine a week later. A tire-kicker might offer $3000 because the machine is "not original".
So pinball price is dependent on desirability, availability, and condition. Guides are available that track the price on an annual basis.
A dirty machine, without serious damage, can take 40 hours to clean up and $400 in plastics, rubbers, lamps and materials. Add another $200 for legs, door and trim. Playfield swaps add another 40 hours and $600 - $900 for the playfield. And cabinet decals are another 20 hours plus $300 for the decals.
Broadly speaking, pinball machines price out into several groups. Each group has a high and low section.
Exceptions - pinball machines that can exceed $10,000.
Big Bang Bar Medieval Madness, premium restoration Cactus Canyon
The "A" List - $4000 and up
Medieval Madness
Monster Bash Black Spider-Man
The "B" List - $3000 - $4000
Attack from Mars
Cirqus Voltaire
Safecracker
Lord of the Rings
Spider-Man
Theater of Magic
The Simpsons' Pinball Party
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure
Twilight Zone
The "C" List - $2000 - $3000
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Whitewater
The "D" List - Under $2,000 - great value machines
Demolition Man
Johnny Mnemonic
Judge Dredd