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Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.

It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.

Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
there isn't a lot of interest in those.

Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?

I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
actually acquiring one of these gems.

Mario
Pinthetic

 

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Why yes. I have them all! Placed an ad in GameRoom
some time back, and one by one, picked them all
up for a song. There were even a few that I managed
to trade some vids for. (Got rid of a few for a change.)

Not much luck on Mr. Pinball, and rgp was just a
pure waste of time..... ))


(I'm looking for the elusive Car Hop, too!)

--
Fred
TX
CARGPB#8
******************






<Pinthetic@gmail.com> wrote

> Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
> someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
> like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.
>
> It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
> alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
> Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.
>
> Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
> there isn't a lot of interest in those.
>
> Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?
>
> I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
> rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
> actually acquiring one of these gems.

 

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Fred Kemper wrote:
> (I'm looking for the elusive Car Hop, too!)

Car Hop is rare?? I played it in a convenience store in
rural Georgia many years ago, thought it was amusing, and
picked one up for PAPA recently, no trouble. It's an easy
game, very similar to Vegas. I didn't realize it was
especially low production (1061 units?).

Kevin

 

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In this case, I know he's had email with offers on Krull, BBB, Kabuki
and Rat Race, so it -can- get results. Whether or not he has the
means to turn the leads into a purchase or not remains to be seen...

There's also an original Williams Add-A-Ball (1961) that is available.
It is unrestored, with a peeling backglass. Thankfully a new one has
also been located for it, so the needed stuff to bring it back to
being a nice machine is there. Add-A-Ball has a production of "less
than 24" from what I've heard.

I also know of a nice Gottlieb Lariat that is available (production
150). Nice glass, pretty clean overall.

Then there's a prototype Slugfest running around with red boards on
the playfield, etc.

.... but folks generally don't know about those last three, since
there've been no posts from anyone looking to find them. If someone
eventually decides to go seeking those, they'll probably get a reply.

So, yes, posting looking for rare games can get results. Not
generally cheap options, but if one wants the game, they can often be
found.

A recent buyer got lucky on the *other* original BBB that was
available recently. From what I heard, it sold at or above the
previous record price for one. The seller of the one currently
available is fully aware of the rarity, and the price is *not*
cheap...

One thing I've found is that when someone with a rare game is willing
to sell, if one really wants the game they had best jump on it right
away and not procrastinate or try to haggle too much. I've seen a few
willing sellers decide the hassle is not worth it and pull their
machines from the market when folks jerk them around. Generally the
folks with rare games aren't selling because they need the money...
and they are usually quite willing to keep the piece if selling it
becomes a hassle.

- Greg

On 13 Aug 2005 22:45:29 -0700, Pinthetic@gmail.com wrote:

>Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
>someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
>like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.
>
>It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
>alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
>Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.
>
>Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
>there isn't a lot of interest in those.
>
>Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?
>
>I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
>rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
>actually acquiring one of these gems.
>
>Mario
>Pinthetic

 

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I know one person that emailed the poster last night and offered four on his
list. It never hurts to try. Just might catch that game owner when they are
ripe to sell. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. LTG

<Pinthetic@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1123998329.387782.75240@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
> someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
> like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.
>
> It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
> alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
> Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.
>
> Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
> there isn't a lot of interest in those.
>
> Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?
>
> I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
> rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
> actually acquiring one of these gems.
>
> Mario
> Pinthetic
>

 

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I think it's just a sign of a naivety in a newbie self-proclaimed-collector
type persona. I've been in those shoes a few times in my own years through
various hobbies, I must admit. It's sort of like not knowing anything about
cars at all, finding out AC Cobras are cool one weekend from watching an
episode of "Rides", and then jumping on a newsgroup somewhere and asking to
buy the 2 or 3 ultra rare/prototype ones, COPO Camaro's, ZL1 Corvettes, etc.

Those that can back up such requests with the wallet to match often have
more dollars than sense I usually find- they typically get in the hobby for
the wrong reasons anyway (investment vs. enjoyment)- come in quick, go away
quick- live fast, die young- come-and-go types. Been several in this
hobby/newsgroup over the years. I can understand the thinking and desire
behind it, but it's still a bit annoying (albeit maybe a little
entertaining) still as the years go by...

If the people/requests are for real, then hey- more power to them- but
there's a lot more to pinball (and cars) than just collecting, grabbing
what's rare or "popular", or buying what people tell you is cool. Get in
for the love of the game. Enjoy it, grow with it, find out what you really
like/dislike about it, hone your interests with time, and you'll get more
enjoyment out of it- that's what it's all about at the end of the day
anyway. Not all "rare" pins are "fun" pins, either...

But to each his own....

Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com

We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!



<Pinthetic@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1123998329.387782.75240@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
> someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
> like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.
>
> It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
> alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
> Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.
>
> Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
> there isn't a lot of interest in those.
>
> Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?
>
> I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
> rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
> actually acquiring one of these gems.
>
> Mario
> Pinthetic
>

 

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well said, Ray

Ray Johnson - Action Pinball wrote:
> I think it's just a sign of a naivety in a newbie self-proclaimed-collector
> type persona. I've been in those shoes a few times in my own years through
> various hobbies, I must admit. It's sort of like not knowing anything about
> cars at all, finding out AC Cobras are cool one weekend from watching an
> episode of "Rides", and then jumping on a newsgroup somewhere and asking to
> buy the 2 or 3 ultra rare/prototype ones, COPO Camaro's, ZL1 Corvettes, etc.
>
> Those that can back up such requests with the wallet to match often have
> more dollars than sense I usually find- they typically get in the hobby for
> the wrong reasons anyway (investment vs. enjoyment)- come in quick, go away
> quick- live fast, die young- come-and-go types. Been several in this
> hobby/newsgroup over the years. I can understand the thinking and desire
> behind it, but it's still a bit annoying (albeit maybe a little
> entertaining) still as the years go by...
>
> If the people/requests are for real, then hey- more power to them- but
> there's a lot more to pinball (and cars) than just collecting, grabbing
> what's rare or "popular", or buying what people tell you is cool. Get in
> for the love of the game. Enjoy it, grow with it, find out what you really
> like/dislike about it, hone your interests with time, and you'll get more
> enjoyment out of it- that's what it's all about at the end of the day
> anyway. Not all "rare" pins are "fun" pins, either...
>
> But to each his own....
>
> Ray J.
> --
> Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
> Salt Lake City, Utah USA
> Web: www.actionpinball.com
>
> We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!
>
>
>
> <Pinthetic@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1123998329.387782.75240@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
>>Every now and then I notice on Mr. Pinball, and even here tonight,
>>someone is seeking the rare, the few, the unobtainable games. Games
>>like Krull, Goin' nuts, Capcoms Kingpin and BBB.
>>
>>It's hard enough to find games like Spirit, and even Q Bert's quest let
>>alone these rare titles. I've been trying to find Car Hop and Mystery
>>Castle, which at least were production games, and still no luck.
>>
>>Williams had a few low production runs, as well as Bally, but it seems
>>there isn't a lot of interest in those.
>>
>>Does anyone actually ever get an offer on these requests?
>>
>>I'd love to hear from someone who has actually had success getting a
>>rare game advertising this way. Anyone got a story to share about
>>actually acquiring one of these gems.
>>
>>Mario
>>Pinthetic
>>
>
>
>

--
Cliffy - CARGPB2
A passion for pinball!
http://www.passionforpinball.com

 

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You are right about that Ray. There is a lot more to pinball. For me it's
the simple love of the game. When I work on a pin, especially when I shop
one, to think of the names of those who designed it and built it. To
actually be inside their work. And when finished to stand back and admire
the pure beauty of the game. A piece of art you can play. We are fortunate
to have had so many talented people in the industry. And be able to touch
their work. LTG

"Ray Johnson - Action Pinball" <staff@actionpinball.com> wrote in message
news:v7qdnaP4_vpNJWLfRVn-qQ@aros.net...

- but
> there's a lot more to pinball (and cars) than just collecting, grabbing
> what's rare or "popular", or buying what people tell you is cool. Get in
> for the love of the game. Enjoy it, grow with it, find out what you
really
> like/dislike about it, hone your interests with time, and you'll get more
> enjoyment out of it- that's what it's all about at the end of the day
> anyway. Not all "rare" pins are "fun" pins, either...
>
> But to each his own....
>
> Ray J.
> --
> Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
> Salt Lake City, Utah USA
> Web: www.actionpinball.com
>
> We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!

 

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Well said.

Chris


"Lloyd Olson" <ltg@ssbilliards.com> wrote in message
news:Jf-dnbSg_Iv6XGLfRVnysQ@skypoint.com...
> You are right about that Ray. There is a lot more to pinball. For me it's
> the simple love of the game. When I work on a pin, especially when I shop
> one, to think of the names of those who designed it and built it. To
> actually be inside their work. And when finished to stand back and admire
> the pure beauty of the game. A piece of art you can play. We are fortunate
> to have had so many talented people in the industry. And be able to touch
> their work. LTG
>
> "Ray Johnson - Action Pinball" <staff@actionpinball.com> wrote in message
> news:v7qdnaP4_vpNJWLfRVn-qQ@aros.net...
>
> - but
> > there's a lot more to pinball (and cars) than just collecting, grabbing
> > what's rare or "popular", or buying what people tell you is cool. Get
in
> > for the love of the game. Enjoy it, grow with it, find out what you
> really
> > like/dislike about it, hone your interests with time, and you'll get
more
> > enjoyment out of it- that's what it's all about at the end of the day
> > anyway. Not all "rare" pins are "fun" pins, either...
> >
> > But to each his own....
> >
> > Ray J.
> > --
> > Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
> > Salt Lake City, Utah USA
> > Web: www.actionpinball.com
> >
> > We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!
>
>

 

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Actually, I do like all aspects of the hobby. I like the rare protos,
the fun to play pins, and the quirky odd balls. If fact the building I
am designing to put them in will have a pinball workshop for me to not
only to service my games but I want to design and make a few one off
custom ones as well. I have been to the Allentown show, and my wife
and I are thinking of attending the Chicago show on November.
My collection will be a well rounded group of 30-35 pins from Gorgar to
SWE1 and as diverse and Varkon and Joust yet have the MM, CV, IJ, FH
etc.
I have actually gotten many offers for the rare games, and I am simply
acquiring them first since I don't want all the horses before the barn
is built, and lets face it the MM and IJ's are a hell of alot easier to
obtain.
I have already met some great guys and look to be in this hobby for the
next 20 years.
While some take offense to people buying games quickly, just remember I
am have an absolute blast of a time and the hobby while obsessive is
also thrilling.
Locally I have met some great folks that have helped me tweak my games
and I am learning a ton already.
What can I say, this is a fantastic hobby.

Jeff Reynolds