Expert: Rodger Knutson - 3/1/2009

Question
I have a Cannon Fire game that is in fair condition.  I am interested in getting an estimate of its value as I want to sell it.  I would prefer to sell it locally, like on Craig's List, so a buyer could come and look at it and take it away, rather than on Ebay.  Could you be of any help?
Appreciate any help-than you-albert

Answer
Albert,

Do you still have this game? If so, I might have someone that is interested. You can write me at Jackpot7@q.com
Thank You
Rodger

Albert,

Someone seen this on all experts and was asking me about your Cannon Fire, if you still have it and want a lead on a possible buyer, drop me an email at, jackpot7@ix.netcom.com
Thanks
Rodger

Hi Albert,

No one can really appraise something they can see, condition is so very important on pinball games. There are about 4 different models of the 1934 Mills cannon fire, first came out and was made in Seattle by Kenneth C. Shyvers in a jumbo size cabinet, then was made in a smaller 44" cabinet called Cannon Fire JR., Shyvers like royalty money, so he took it to Mills a.s.a.p. and they bit on it right away. Mills redesigned it in a artful deco styled play field with heavy aluminum castings for the 4 cannons and added sparkle by white painted headless steel pins. I don't really have a extreme current value for this game, but value is in 6 classes of condition, class six being junk parts and class one being like new. Value's run from class 6 at $40.00 to class one at $525.00. Class three is $250.00 and 4 is $175.00. I would guess by fair condition, as you say, yours might be in the 3 or 4 class maybe. Who knows Albert, times are tough right now, you can start at $500.00 and take an offer, or see what happens. Ebay would get you a much brooder market and you might reach someone who is really looking for this game, but shipping is a pain, but you can always leave that up to the buyer.
Thank You
Cheers
Rodger Knutson
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