Need help to determine what it's worth!

[cardwwi]

I'm looking at purchasing a vintage pinball machine and I don't know anything about the value. It's a 1962 Flipper Cowboy Add-a-ball machine. The pictures show one just like the one I'm looking at. The one I might buy needs work, I just want to make sure I pay a fair price for it if I decide to buy it. All help would be greatly appreciated.

[Stinger357]

The latest price list shows it is worth $1830...

Kinda high inho...

But that's probably what they are asking... If you can get it for 1700 or 1600 its a deal... It's rated a 8.1 on the fun scale...it might be a good game!

only 2600 units produced...made in 1965...Those old em games seem to go for alot if in good coniditon.

[pinball wizard]

if it's in good cosmetic condition ,and only needs some mechanical work done to it ,and if the asking price reflects that ,you could get a good deal . the list price for a machine is for one in good condition ,and working 100 % .don't pay anything close to that amount if it is in worse condition .

[Stinger357]

If the pin is in bad shape then I would offer maybe 1200 or even 1000 depending on the shape. LIke mopar said 1850 is for a mint condition one. Let me look at this other site to see what it goes for with a little more wear:
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Just verified average price last year for a decent shape one is about 1200..so go from there up or down depending on shape and functionality.

[Moparformances]

LIke mopar said 1850 is for a mint condition one.

let me be the FIRST to Say "Mopar DONT know Jack about PinBall value"

and say i think someone is not really paying attention

[cardwwi]

The price he wants is $350 for a working machine. Buy or not buy?

[Moparformances]

The price he wants is $350 for a working machine. Buy or not buy?

condition??

[candyflip]

Prices have been varying widley on this machine, no doubt due to conditions, but it IS a very collectable machine that is highly regarded amongst collectors.

Flipper Cowboy - Auction Results - Pinpedia: Pinball Database

I'd take a chance at only ~$400

[cardwwi]

I would say condition was fair to good.

[Stinger357]

If you like the machine and have the money I say go for it...but you reall have to like the theme, if I don't care for the theme or gameplay even if it was 100 dollars I wouldn't buy it..it just has to strike you..wow thats the one I want...but I say go for it!

[pinball wizard]

i'd say go for it at that price .even if you don't like it ,you could always get your money back out of it if you sold it .

[cardwwi]

I think I am going to pass on it, I don't have the time or the space to mess with it. So if any body wants it PM me and I give you the info where it is, or we can work something out on me getting it for you.

Thanks to all for help and info