Vintage Daiichi New Vangurd - Three Comic

[Brewmaster]

I have a vintage Daiichi pachinko machine that I received as a gift in the 60's as a kid. This is a New Vangurd Hi-Deluxe "Three Comic" machine - it is fully functional, including the low ball and payout lights, has an A/C converter with a 10 ft cord hard-wired for the electrical supply, and I have 200+ original Japanese balls with Kanji characters. There is some minor rust on the fixed hand-rest and the unit could use a good cleaning. The front panel still has the original plastic protection sheet over the plexiglass.

I have no idea what this machine is worth, and wonder if it is worth reconditioning, or would I be better off simply selling it to someone who would appreciate a fully functional vintage machine.

There seems to be a lot of very knowledgable individuals on this forum - can anyone provide their thoughts regarding a potential value and options? Thanks in advance for your assistance, it is appreciated.

[Moparformances]

first

Welcome to Pachitalk

second im sorry to hear your thinking about selling your machine

its tough to say its all about condition... condition..

i have seen nice machines for as little as 5 dollers.. and i have pased on machines for 5 dollers..

the standard machine in standard condition it probaly 35 to 50 bucks... its really about what the play field looks like and how clean it really is... the most i ahve paid for a machine is 45.. but be aware im kinda tight

nice machine can easily sell for over a hundred..

if your serious about selling it post a few pics and i know other members will be more then happy to make u an offer..

one thing i can say is taht brand is usualy a little harder to find .. and usualy have unusual play fields

good luck to ya

[Brewmaster]

Correction, I have almost 400 original Japanese pachinko balls.

Thanks,

[Moparformances]

balls help the value

spheres

[hanabi]

Welcome to PachiTalk!!

It would be nice to see some pics of your Daiichi

Very difficult to determine what one is worth, as a lot of our members seem to be able to find vintages quite cheaply in the US

A lot will depend on the level of rust, work needed to restore it and also what the cell face is like, some have very interesting centerpieces...

[Brewmaster]

I will try to post some pictures tomorrow or the next day. Thanks,

[Brewmaster]

Here are some pictures of the Vintage Daiichi Pachinko machine.

The front glass is not foggy or dirty, it simply still has the original plastic protective layer in place.

[Moparformances]

looks like a nice machine

can u open the door and take another closeup of the playfield .. hard to see threw the plexi with the wrap on it

[Brewmaster]

Unfortunately I do not have a key for the door. Here are a couple of closer pictures of the playing field. Of course all the tulips are functional.

[luckydog]

there is a small latch on the back to open the glass or release the whole front.

[Brewmaster]

Luckydog - Thanks for the latch information.

Attached are three new pictures of the playing field.
(Not looking through the glass!)

[MrGneiss]

Very nice looking machine!!

[JACKSJE4]

Thanks for the photos!! I really like the theme of your machine!!

Excellent find!

Jeff

[owennewton]

I have the same center piece in a model "B". It is a fun one