Re: Price Check: Pinbot

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:03:53 -0000, Garret <Garret.Bertrand@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Got a REALLY good look at the Pinbot today.

Cab is really rough. One side is nearly worn off. Coin door was off
and all coin mechs are missing. Wiring harness with reset and game
option buttons are attached, but wiring cut. Playfield looks to be
Day 1 mylar. Tons of shattered glass in the bottom of the cab.
Circular ramp has a chip missing at the top, but I actually found the
tiny piece in the bottom of the cabinet. Two of the bagatelle posts
were broken, but lo and behold I found them at the bottom of the cab.
Plastics are chipped on the visor, sticker above the visor is a little
bubbled. Backglass is missing. Three transistors are blown on the
main board.

That seems to be the extent.

OUCH...! Cab, no biggie, unless you want a "nice" machine. You could always
repaint it, but that's no small job. Coin door, no biggie, nor is the wiring to
it. Plan on a complete disassembly shop job to get all traces of broken glass
out of the playfield or it will speed playfield wear once you get it playing.
MPU repair probably not a big deal as long as it doesn't have notable battery
damage beyond the holder or any holes burnt into the board. : )

Personally, I wouldn't give more than $200 for this machine, and would try to
get it for less. Certainly sounds saveable, especially based on the playfield,
but it's going to be a big job. It's worth more than that in "untested"
condition boardset/displays, so you can't go wrong even if you give $200-$250.

Richard
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