70's Heiwa Pachinko Machine W/Orig. Box & Instructions - $120 L.A./Paramount

[JACKSJE4]

I have for sale my 70's Heiwa Pachinko Machine . It does not work and is in good condition and looks like all parts are there. I have the Original Box & Instructions I also have the stand in package, and the AC adapter! See pictures below! I'm asking $120 OBO.

70's Heiwa Pachinko Machine W/Orig. Box Instructions

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[mxfaiman]

Saw this the other day. Looks to be a cool lot. Though it is way overpriced, IMO.

[JACKSJE4]

I was thinking that I would pay up to $100 for a "new" vintage machine (if it were local to me). It would be a nice addition to my collection.

[mxfaiman]

I was thinking that I would pay up to $100 for a "new" vintage machine (if it were local to me). It would be a nice addition to my collection.

I have bought a few with boxes. The issue is what do you do with the box once you get it?

I had a box similar to this one. (300 balls instead of 400 balls.) But I cut out the art and framed it as the box itself has no meaning to me.

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So to me a box doesn't mean much. It just takes up space. They are cool to see but pictures are enough.

[luckydog]

a lot of collectables are worth more in orginal boxes

[mxfaiman]

a lot of collectables are worth more in orginal boxes

Not Pachinkos. There was a reason everyone got rid of the boxes.

[JACKSJE4]

Not Pachinkos. There was a reason everyone got rid of the boxes.

Disagree. After 30 years time, a "new" pachinko machine in the original bow (in good condition) is worth more than a machine in similar condition without the original box.

You are correct, Luckydog!

[Card Shark]

I have to agree with Paul and Jeff on this one. I would certainly pay a bit more for one with the original box.

[Lt Teddy]

Well I would probably cut the picture out of the box but the box would go.

[hanabi]

Obviously any vintage item that still retains some of it's original packaging is going to be more desirable than one of similar condition without the packaging.

I have an original vintage pachinko box stored away, although it doesn't have the cool colour picture on mine, and whilst the box doesn't add to the play value of a pachinko, it's still something really nice to have and throwing it away would be like destroying a piece of history to me.

Although I confess, I have thrown away some packaging off moderns, as this was just plain cardboard boxes, But I did retain the sanyo stamped glass protectors

btw I think $120 is a great price!!

120.00 USD = 74.96 GBP
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Rate valid as of: 10/9/2012