Best Used Pinball Machines
"Ever since I was a young boy,
I've played the silver ball.
From Soho down to Brighton
I must have played them all.
But I ain't seen nothing like him
In any amusement hall.
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball!"
“Pinball Wizard”, from the Rock Opera “Tommy” by the Who – Pete Townshend, 1969
The Good Old Days
King Kool (1972) - One of my favorites back in the day
Since I’m over 50, I was a teenager before video games came out, and the only game in town was pinball machines. I used to work at a bowling alley, and they had all the best ones there – King Kool, Drop-A-Card, Captain Fantastic, and Playboy were a few of my favorites.
Another favorite place I used to go was the Greyhound Bus Station. They had lots of great pins there. I'm sure my mom would have killed me if she'd known how much time (and money) I spent at the bus station!
Stern - The Only Game In Town
Pirates Of The Caribbean Pinball Machine
Now, there is only one company still making pinball machines – Stern. They make some beauties, but the old, famous ones like Williams and Gottlieb are gone. Still, you can get some nice new pinball machines from Stern, with names like Pirates of the Caribbean, Nascar, 24, Monopoly, and CSI. These are all available new, delivered right to your door. Imagine, having a pinball right in your living room (if you’re not married), or maybe down the basement if you are.
Used Pinball Machines
If you don’t want to pay the money for a new machine, you can always find used pinball machines on the internet, and you can get some pretty good deals. Plus, there are bunch of guys that fix the old ones up and sell them like new. It’s a big business, parts for the old machines to make them shine again!
So if you want to hear the bells and see the lights in your own house, browse around our site and see what we have to offer – you’ll be able to exercise those flipper fingers just like in your high school days!
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 Bally Kings of Steel Arcade Pinball Machine  US $1,595.00
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 Williams Grand Lizard Arcade Pinball Machine US $1,795.00
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 Bally Elektra Arcade Pinball Machine US $2,195.00
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 Jacks Open Pinball machine Gottlieb wedge head US $1,350.00
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 Lethal Weapon Pinball Machine Data East Just Serviced Warranty US $1,500.00
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 Road Show Pinball Machine Just Serviced Warranty US $2,600.00
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When I was a teenager in the 60s I used to play a pinball machine called “Cupie Doll”…have you heard of it? Really cool..I have been searching for it with no success…Also play a pinball machine that was tick-tac-toe…any help would be appreciated…thank you
I haven’t heard of those. You can always keep an eye on Ebay, another place to look is Mr. Pinball Classifieds at http://www.xmission.com/~daina/classified
That’s where I sold a machine once, there are quite a few afficianados that use that site.
Matt
I have a King Kool machine that works great. needs rubbers. What is it worth on the market. Thinking of selling. Moving to Florida..
There is a Cupie Doll Pinball machine sitting in my office at work just collecting dust. Contact me for more info!
I have a 1948 Bally Thophy in great shape for sale..if interested send me an email
I used to play on a pinball game at our old pool hall and I was sure it was called :
Williams- Kings & Queens.
It had knock down cards, free ball and Special.
I cannot find ( Only Gottlieb) but it is not the same one?
Can you help?
My buddy just came across a 1933 O D Jennings & Co vintage pinball machine…wood rails, no electric, and takes nickels…anyone know the value of such machine? email me…he IS looking to sell it…