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QUESTION: I have a spacelab pinball michine from 1974 in fantastic condition everything works great
and i want to sell it what is this worth
thanks

ANSWER: Hi, As described, your game would be worth around $500.  Larry

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QUESTION: they only made 30 of these pinball michines

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Sorry, I was thinking it was a Skylab.  Much like some of the rare 1960's Bally games, however, the rarity doesn't add a lot of value to a game that's virtually the same as the non add a ball version.  Because these games rarely turn up there's little pricing info on it.  I would value it at $1000 or below, but no higher than that.   Larry

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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.

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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.

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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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