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TIP Bally Fun Phone

KING BLING !

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Hello I have a buddy who is parting with some oddball items in the next month or so. One of them being a Bally Fun Phone. Same maker of Bally pinballs so I thought it would be fine to post here. I am as is the owner wondering what these go for? Was put away operational in the late 80's but as is with anything sitting so long I assume it will need work. Here are some pics. Thank you in advance.
 

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MrMikeman

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If it was an alcohol tester or other similar “bar” item there’d be some interest for sure. This thing looks pretty dull for a novelty. Obviously a kid’s toy meant for them to feel like grown ups using the phone. However kids have cells now and the appeal of this is completely lost. Very niche. You should test the waters on Pinside if your friend is willing to ship although in this case eBay may be the best outlet. Broader market reach.

You have find a buyer to determine value on this thing. I know that for me you couldn’t even pay me to take it lol.
 
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LOCK-IS-LIT

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This is not a kids toy, unless you expect your kid to put a quarter in it every time they want to play with it. I am sure it may have been targeted towards kids, but this would have been found in an arcade back in the day as another way to get some quarters out of the patrons. GLWS. Interesting item.
 

Saltimbanco

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Look up auction sites, estimated prices are 150-250 depending on the condition, if it has the stand, etc. That's s piece I'd expect to see at the House of Targ for example, or some basement game room as part of the wall decorations (next to a gumball distributor, lol. GLWS!
 
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