BTTF Pinball

I'm almost hoping you're being sarcastic?
If you're not, this pin is a $800 - $1000 pin. The seller is out of his mind asking that much money for that title.
 
I'm almost hoping you're being sarcastic?
If you're not, this pin is a $800 - $1000 pin. The seller is out of his mind asking that much money for that title.


if i had to guess, he's being completely sincere but just doesn't realize how much that particular pin sells for.

i like BTTF as well, but i'd have to get it for the right price....it's one of those pins that the theme does it for me way more than the gameplay.




to the OP, here's a decent resource for at least getting a basic idea/range of how much a pin is worth....it's not the end all be all and obviously condition/location/etc play an important role, but it will at least give you an idea:

http://www.bostonpinball.biz/05262008.htm


from that, i'd say anywhere from $900-1500 would be acceptable (again, condition/location being very important....and by condition i'm talking anywhere from playable & dirty to shopped & clean).
 
there has been one on c/l locally for almost 2 months for $1,000 in nice shape and fully working. im betting the guy would take 800 cash in an instant.
anyway,2,500 is insane for that pin. it will very likely not sell at anywhere near that price.
 
Did you ever see the LED conversion kit?? I think it looks great, takes away a bit of nostalgia, but makes the graphics like the lightning/delorean really POP!
 
there has been one on c/l locally for almost 2 months for $1,000 in nice shape and fully working. im betting the guy would take 800 cash in an instant.
anyway,2,500 is insane for that pin. it will very likely not sell at anywhere near that price.

i'd definitely do $800 for that pin.....hell, i think it's worth $1000 (but given the time frame, i'm right there with ya in aiming a little low. :) ).
 
Did you ever see the LED conversion kit?? I think it looks great, takes away a bit of nostalgia, but makes the graphics like the lightning/delorean really POP!


i tell ya, i don't think every pin needs to go the way of LED, but i agree.....some pins just POP when you LED 'em up.

i took a little heat (not really...term used very loosely) for keeping the LED's on my new black rose pin, but i love it. and i think once people play it, they'll understand.....those high intensity/high speed flashes just work on that particular pin.

i'd love to see an LED kit on a BTTF.
 
i tell ya, i don't think every pin needs to go the way of LED, but i agree.....some pins just POP when you LED 'em up.

i took a little heat (not really...term used very loosely) for keeping the LED's on my new black rose pin, but i love it. and i think once people play it, they'll understand.....those high intensity/high speed flashes just work on that particular pin.

i'd love to see an LED kit on a BTTF.

Yeah I dont think every pin should have them either, but like you said, the high intensity light flashes for the lightning/delorean makes an incredible difference, the regular bulb makes the lightning flashes look kinda funny. Youtube has a video or 2 of the conversion of BTTF.
 
i like the pin as well, but without being 100% complete i surely would not pay more than top dollar for anything.

thats like buying a 1200 dollar car for 2500 without keys
 
Yeah I dont think every pin should have them either, but like you said, the high intensity light flashes for the lightning/delorean makes an incredible difference, the regular bulb makes the lightning flashes look kinda funny. Youtube has a video or 2 of the conversion of BTTF.


i can totally see LED's looking good in a BTTF....i'll check out the youtube vids. thanks.




as a side note, i'd LOVE to see stern crank out a BTTF pin....modes/toys from all three movies. surely it would be a deeper ruleset than the original. i'd think it would work for them too......BTTF is a license like indiana jones, tron, or star wars that transcends the pin world and brings in folks who would normally never even THINK of buying a pin.

and speaking of star wars, i'd love to see stern tackle a new star wars pin.....modes from all 6 movies (with as little episode one/jake lloyd/jar jar as possible. lol).
 
Unfortunately I didn't know the price was actually too high before I posted this. What I've seen on ebay both recently and in the past has been much higher. Currently I believe there is one for $4000+ in much worse condition. I'm glad I don't have the funds though since the average is closer to the $1300 range.

For me it is the theme way more than game play. I enjoy Pins but am a fanatic about BTTF.

Nice to know this community will help others know what's right and what's wrong when making a purchase though.
 
Unfortunately I didn't know the price was actually too high before I posted this. What I've seen on ebay both recently and in the past has been much higher. Currently I believe there is one for $4000+ in much worse condition. I'm glad I don't have the funds though since the average is closer to the $1300 range.

For me it is the theme way more than game play. I enjoy Pins but am a fanatic about BTTF.

Nice to know this community will help others know what's right and what's wrong when making a purchase though.



dude......do not take one or two ebay prices as the gospel.



search your local craigslist (granted, finding a BTTF on your local CL is a shot in the dark) or ask around at pinball forums.....or hit up a few arcade auctions a year. hell, you might get lucky.

and yeah, the guys around here are usually pretty good about helping out.............though you have to remember this is a collection of collectors...they aren't happy unless they get a steal. ;) several prices i've paid for pins have been, IMO, great deals for me but i doubt a lot of posters would feel that way. it's all relative.....but it's a great board and great collection of people. they're not gonna steer you wrong.
 
post an ad on your local c/l that you are looking for a bttf. you could also try mr pinball.
 
Unfortunately I didn't know the price was actually too high before I posted this. What I've seen on ebay both recently and in the past has been much higher. Currently I believe there is one for $4000+ in much worse condition. I'm glad I don't have the funds though since the average is closer to the $1300 range.

For me it is the theme way more than game play. I enjoy Pins but am a fanatic about BTTF.

Nice to know this community will help others know what's right and what's wrong when making a purchase though.

BTTF was my first pin...and you BETTER like the theme - cuz there isn't much game there...lol. To be fair, it represents the theme pretty well....the music and light shows are awesome.

But yeah, as for the price...people often say "but it's on Ebay for $4000" ...and I'll say "but did it SELL for $4000?" Listing prices and selling prices tell a different story. I got my BTTF for $300. Granted, it wasn't in the best shape and needed some board repairs...and I saw other beater BTTF's at auctions for $200-400. The hardcore collectors want NOTHING to do w/ this game....so it keeps the prices nice for the casual fan. Like the others said...$800-1000, tops.
 
BTTF was my first pin...and you BETTER like the theme - cuz there isn't much game there...lol. To be fair, it represents the theme pretty well....the music and light shows are awesome.

But yeah, as for the price...people often say "but it's on Ebay for $4000" ...and I'll say "but did it SELL for $4000?" Listing prices and selling prices tell a different story. I got my BTTF for $300. Granted, it wasn't in the best shape and needed some board repairs...and I saw other beater BTTF's at auctions for $200-400. The hardcore collectors want NOTHING to do w/ this game....so it keeps the prices nice for the casual fan. Like the others said...$800-1000, tops.

Good info. Thanks. Glad to hear it's not highly collected by Pinball collectors. It would go perfect with my hoverboard though.
 
I own a BTTF pin. I bought it for $450 but both displays were shot, it needed board work, broken drops/plastics/etc.. Needless to say I knew it wasn't going to cost only $450 to have a playable machine. Should end up costing around $800 when finished but my poor cousin has put countless hours of work into it so I will likely pay him another $100 to be nice :) Overall, when it's all said and done I think $900 was a good/fair price. These days it seems there are very few non-dmd pinballs that fetch over $1k. Everybody wants the "new" flashy stuff ;)
 
I own a BTTF pin. I bought it for $450 but both displays were shot, it needed board work, broken drops/plastics/etc.. Needless to say I knew it wasn't going to cost only $450 to have a playable machine. Should end up costing around $800 when finished but my poor cousin has put countless hours of work into it so I will likely pay him another $100 to be nice :) Overall, when it's all said and done I think $900 was a good/fair price. These days it seems there are very few non-dmd pinballs that fetch over $1k. Everybody wants the "new" flashy stuff ;)

It's not about new and flashy, it's about gameplay and design. There are a few pre-DMDs that go for over $1000 - Funhouse, Black Knight 2000, Diner....a few others. At the end of the day, BTTF really has nothing to do. Drop targets, lock -repeat x2 - Multiball....repeat.
 
It's not about new and flashy, it's about gameplay and design. There are a few pre-DMDs that go for over $1000 - Funhouse, Black Knight 2000, Diner....a few others. At the end of the day, BTTF really has nothing to do. Drop targets, lock -repeat x2 - Multiball....repeat.

Funhouse kicks major ass :^) And a nice FH can easily bring ~$2K.
That whole price comparison against eBay shit just pisses me the hell off. My god how can anyone look at eBay and think, "Oh well if they can get that then mine is worth just as much if not more." ?????????????????????????????

Anytime someone brings that "eBay pricing" up to me I say, "And they are entitled to ask what ever they want just as you are, however please allow me to show you real world pricing" ... then point them to pinpedia.com.
I then explain these are actual eBay figures. People will attempt to justify an obscene price on eBay but are quick to refute and discredit Pinpedias figures???Allowing people to be stupid should be punishable by death :D
 
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