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    I am trying to value this machine and I don't know anything about it. I know that it works fine as we play it from time to time. I made the cabinet that it hangs in but that could be removed with out any damage. Please let me know if there is any more information that would be required to value and identify it. Thanks in advance.

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    nice machine. maybe worth 75-100 if working properly-this era of machine was imported to north america by the many thousands so they're really common.
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    Welcome to Pachitalk! Nice looking Maruhon! Nice looking cabinet is also a bonus! In the USA value would be between $100 - $150 to a few hundred depending on location. Some markets are flooded with machines, while other locations are barren. That being said...I believe Canada is somewhat of a pachinko desert. Or at least shipping pachinko balls is very expensive. If you have lots of pachinko balls, with a good looking machine, in a not so common brand (Maruhon is far less common than Nishijin), in a (looks like "real" wood boards?) nice looking cabinet...you could be sitting on a "high value" machine. But...much like real estate...location, Location, LOCATION!
    Also, pics of the back could make it or break it! but, I expect the back to look just as goog as the front!

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    I agree with $75-100 estimate locally for that one if it works and is complete, it is much better shape than most.

    Double that estimate for eBay; plastic toy Epoch pachinkos sell for $200 there for some bizarre reason. The typical vintage pachinko seller there might try to sell a rusted out piece of junk pachinko and wants $200-1200 for their “rare” pachinko they don’t know if it works or not and doesn’t know how to test it.

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    this machine looks restored with a new playfield and cabinet

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    its a nice original machine.. not restored.. i can see plenty of dirt on the play field.. but that is easy to clean..

    nice looking cabinet.. what would i pay vs what would i sell it for... pics of the back would help.. how many balls does it have??

    I'm in the 50 to 75 range.. add 25 more for the cabinet and 4 cents a ball for beautiful balls.. no value in rusted balls.. if i were selling it cleaned and detailed i would ask 200 or so and take the first good offer i got..

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    May we see a photo of the back of the machine ? The mechanicals make the machine fun and less frustrating if they are in good order.


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    Thank you all for your warm welcome and help to a newbie As some of you requested here is a picture of the back. I have several hundred balls and they are in good shape. I am thinking that I would sell this machine complete and buyer pays shipping does that seem reasonable? I would be willing to ship it to the US if needed. I am hoping to pin down a price in CAD. Thanks again for all your help.
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    Looks complete; but I see a ball jam. If you’re worried about the setting the price and are willing to ship; just put it on eBay no reserve and perhaps you might get multiple bidders! People pay crazy prices on eBay. Otherwise the previous estimates are spot on for selling locally. Too much regional variance in supply and demand.

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    a working machine will always get more bids/ value..

    that machine is not working..
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