I sold a pinball machine today and I'm drowning my sorrows.

[Mr Johnson]

I sold my High Speed 2. I can't have a row of machines so I made a pact with myself that I'd play the hell out of them and then trade or sell them for fresh machines. So I'm okay with it, but I'm gonna miss it. It's a really good game. I've played it every day since I owned it.

The problem is that it happened so quickly. I had almost hoped it wouldn't sell. I kind wanted to trade for something good so I wouldn't miss it. I posted it in Craigslist this morning and now I have a wad of cash and no pinball. So I'm looking for a new one!

Here you can see the condition I bought it in:http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5331

And the condition I sold it in: http://holland.craigslist.org/tag/3052334519.html

I had three people interested within hours. I got my asking price. The guy was really impressed and couldn't buy it fast enough. He's like me probably have it for 6 months and turn it over.

I really had hard time seeing it go. But I'll find something good.

[SubaruBrat]

What are you looking at getting?

[Mr Johnson]

I have no idea. This is another reason I was hoping not to sell it so quickly. There isn't much in my neck of the woods at the moment.

[Mr Johnson]

This was a lesson in keeping an eye on Craigslist. That thing sold within hours. I left the ad up to notify the other interested parties.

[SubaruBrat]

Well you did good on the sale price, you should be able to buy two good machines from that.

[Mr Johnson]

Well, I came across a Flight 2000. I have never played one; But I'm totally drawn in by the classic Stern audio and artwork. I do enjoy playing it in Future Pinball too. I sent him a message asking for pics since he didn't post any (WTF). He's asking $500. Pinside values it at $460-$540.

[retroshaun]

I'd love a pin. I was told Florida has a big pin scene but I aint seen any for sale yet (OK.. a couple wood rails but thats it).

[Mr Johnson]

The good ones go quick. I've been watching for a few days religiously (pinball shopping: the only religion that I can adhere to) and the good ones go in a day or less in my area. But I thought there weren't any good ones.

If I may humbly give advice to anyone looking for a pin... get one with deep gameplay first. A good 1990's DMD will do. Then move on to whatever interests you. Find one of the underrated/undervalued pins and get a good price. One example is Jurassic park, it's an awesome game and goes for $1200-$1500 (-from a collector, maybe cheaper through other means. I picked one up for $650) and after you've played it hundreds of times you can turn around and sell it for the same price or more. It's one of those hobbies in which you can make an initial investent and keep rolling it over. I say this because I'm not the collector type. If I don't use it, I don't keep it.