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QUESTION: Hi Larry,
I have a Abra Ca Dabra pin ball machine. Can you tell me what's its worth please.
Thank you
ANSWER: Tina, conditionis a very important part of assesing the value of a game and since I don't have that info, I'll just give you a range. Non-working in decent cosmetic shape: $200-350. Nice original condition and working: $450-700. Larry
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QUESTION: It's in good condition and works very well. I did other research and found it was worth $2000-$3000. Why such a difference in price between you and the other person that quoted me value in the same position as yourself?
Tina, I could be quip and say the other person doesn't know what they are talking about, but I'll let my 14 years of publishing The Pinball Price guide, the accepted standard for collectible pinball pricing, do the talking. Condition is critical, so it sounds to me as it it's value is $500-600 as described now. If the other "expert" thinks its worth that much, offer it to him at 1/3 of the price and you'll still be way ahead. But I expect he'll turn you down. Best of luck. Larry
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Larry Bieza
Expertise
I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.
Experience
I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.
Education/Credentials
I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!
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