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Offline erkgeek

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WTB project pins/ games
« on: November 17, 2018, 07:56:40 AM »
Hello all, I'm just getting into the hobby and I'm about ready to score my first pin. I'd like to take on a project, nothing requiring too much work (subjective, I know). Anyway I'd like to find a Black Hole or space shuttle. Also any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2018, 08:19:43 AM »
What's your budget?

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2018, 11:18:53 AM »
welcome to the forum.

2 thoughts:

1- if you're newish to this hobby in any fashion, you don't want a project black hole.

2- a project machine vs a full working example nowadays may save you 10%, which is sad.


good luck. :)
WTB:  HotDoggin'
              ...seriously, would grab one. thanks.

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2018, 12:12:41 PM »
welcome to the forum.

2 thoughts:

1- if you're newish to this hobby in any fashion, you don't want a project black hole.

2- a project machine vs a full working example nowadays may save you 10%, which is sad.


good luck. :)

Any Gottlieb System 80 really.. Leave those to the more experienced


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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2018, 12:34:27 PM »
Agreed.  Start with a classic Bally or Stern.  They’re easy to work on and parts are readily available.

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2018, 08:05:32 PM »
What's your budget?

Around a grand.

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2018, 09:30:16 PM »
GLWTS

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2018, 02:25:36 PM »
If you want To come back to earth, and try to find a 80s Gotlieb in this price range, maybe the Hollywood Heat from Rich Jax is stil around...

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Re: WTB project pins/ games
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2018, 10:24:26 PM »
Nope, the Heat has changed owners. 👍