Difference is, I don't need to sell the pin. If someone wants a brand new game with 22 plays and to save the GST, etc., then this is the best option. If I don't sell it, then I will keep it. I want to buy a new Jaws 50th, this is why it is for sale. Some times I actually prefer to buy a used game over new as you get to play it out of the box and not hope it arrives damaged in the box and then having to deal with getting it returned, etc.
WTB JAWS pro or premium $11.5
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Hey you do you.. no need for explanation. I’m just advertising what I’m willing to pay, what I’ve paid in my history of buying pins and following the market . I feel the comment “ you can’t get a premium for 12k” is what stirred the pot where in reality, yes , yes you can. If people get more awesome, if people don’t want to sell for less, awesome.
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It was a different person who said you can’t get a premium for that price, not pinballjah
The response was as a whole and not directed to any specific individual. Just articulating how I see the market and from my experiences. Certainly not picking people out..
Premium, 120 plays, $11,600 CAD located in Belle River, Ontario. Was on Pinside for 4 days as I considered buying it
For sale: Jaws (Premium)
Premium Machine - Mint condition, little over 120 plays on machine.Interested in a D&D Premium machine for trade consideration.Priced competitively with market to sell.Thanks for your interest.
But I thought it was impossible?!?!? LolPremium, 120 plays, $11,600 CAD located in Belle River, Ontario. Was on Pinside for 4 days as I considered buying it
For sale: Jaws (Premium)
Premium Machine - Mint condition, little over 120 plays on machine.Interested in a D&D Premium machine for trade consideration.Priced competitively with market to sell.Thanks for your interest.pinside.com
one game does not set the market , and maybe he will find his prem for his price range . just saying
100%. Just proves that there are options in those prices ranges and that it is possible.
Again, people can ask what they want for their pin and everyone jumps in to state that every time. On the flip side, everyone is also entitled to offer what they want. Can't agree with one side without agreeing with the other.
Each title is specific. The majority of stern premiums are in your price range. Jaws premium is currently number 3 pinball on pinside. I can see even you want it. You shouldn’t generalize. This is not a normal stern. Mandolorian, John wick, foo fighters you’re in the ballpark at 11.5k. Not jaws premium.
Ouuufff.. anyway.. if anyone has the currently number 3 pinball on pinside for 11.5k hit me up I’m interested ..
OMG now THAT was funny! Using the Pinside top 100 as an excuse for overpricing a used game that’s still in production is laughable. You realize of course that list is manipulated by owners/fanboys all the time. Look carefully at that list. You’ll find that the top positions are held by games that are long playing. I.e. a game that makes a newb feel good about themselves because they can play more than 2-3 mins at a time.
JAWS is one of those(like GZ, MB, MM). It’s why it’s no longer in my lineup and why I stopped playing it months before selling it. Knowing that I have to commit 45-60 mins any time I press start is a major turn off.
In any case you’re talking about a game still in production. It makes no sense to pay near NIB price and then have no warranty or support. Just buy new. Used Stern Premiums do usually sell for about 10-12k depending on title. Jaws is at the top of that range for sure. I just don’t agree that it’s somehow worth more than that.
BTW Not trying to come across as a dick. Just sharing my opinion on the subject like everyone else in this thread. This isn’t a FS thread and no bashing is going on here. If you’re going to reference Pinside then why not reference the fact that JAWS premium is selling used at 10-11kCAD? Even lower than wht we are discussing here…
JAWS is one of those(like GZ, MB, MM). It’s why it’s no longer in my lineup and why I stopped playing it months before selling it. Knowing that I have to commit 45-60 mins any time I press start is a major turn off.
In any case you’re talking about a game still in production. It makes no sense to pay near NIB price and then have no warranty or support. Just buy new. Used Stern Premiums do usually sell for about 10-12k depending on title. Jaws is at the top of that range for sure. I just don’t agree that it’s somehow worth more than that.
BTW Not trying to come across as a dick. Just sharing my opinion on the subject like everyone else in this thread. This isn’t a FS thread and no bashing is going on here. If you’re going to reference Pinside then why not reference the fact that JAWS premium is selling used at 10-11kCAD? Even lower than wht we are discussing here…
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The Canadian market tends to be higher than the US one. at the end of the day, it's all about supply and demand. I wish @ChickenCatcher the best of luck finding what you're looking for at your price range and all sellers getting their price on whatever machine they are selling. If your want ad isn't fulfilled OR if you don't sell your machine "relatively quickly", then adjustments may be necessary.... you do you... 
Play count to me doesn't matter if the machine is looked after. That is something you should be looking at when you buy the machine if there is wear and tear.
If the machine is well serviced that would be fine. IE flippers replaced, rubbers replaced, no damage to playfield
If the machine is well serviced that would be fine. IE flippers replaced, rubbers replaced, no damage to playfield
While they are works of art, pinball machines are not paintings.
If you prefer them as works of art with flashing lights, you might be better off buying posters and LED lights from Amazon. It's gonna be cheaper
2-3000 plays, like @DeDoseD stated: as long as it is well maintained...and according to the Stern Manual, regular maintenance should occur at roughly 500 games (monthly-ish if set commercially)
If it had 20,000 plays? perhaps that would make a difference on a Spike machine...but most WPCs have at least that amount of games played on them...
...Sad that playfield quality has gone downhill since "Diamond Plate"...
If you prefer them as works of art with flashing lights, you might be better off buying posters and LED lights from Amazon. It's gonna be cheaper
2-3000 plays, like @DeDoseD stated: as long as it is well maintained...and according to the Stern Manual, regular maintenance should occur at roughly 500 games (monthly-ish if set commercially)
If it had 20,000 plays? perhaps that would make a difference on a Spike machine...but most WPCs have at least that amount of games played on them...
...Sad that playfield quality has gone downhill since "Diamond Plate"...
You’re not supposed to play your games. This way you lose less when you sell the game you never played. Sounds exciting, surprised the hobby hasn’t taken off
Exactly, you buy a machine play 10 games and sell it. Nothing better than spending $18k on LEs with low play count to sell
Nothing like spending $1800 per game
Nothing like spending $1800 per game
These games are built for 10s of thousands of plays. 2-3k is nothing and they are probably still in mint condition.