Xerico
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I have been searching for a Gottlieb Atlantis ever since I played one at a friend's house.
I happened across this Houston CL ad on Tueday, June 19th.
http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3085975267.html
Here is the ad in case it gets removed.
Atlantis Pinball Machine - $350 (Houston Texas)
Date: 2012-06-18, 3:53PM CDT
1975 Gottlieb's Fabled "Atlantis" super popular ten drop target game. Lighting works. The machine turns on and the lights work, however the machine needs work. It is in non-working codition. Please contact 281xxx-yyyy for questions. eagar to sell.
The Negotiation and Pickup
So I call up my buddy in Houston and ask if they can pick up the game for me if I make a deal. He agrees, so I proceed to call the seller.
She answers and I make arrangements for him to meet at her to pay for and pick up the game. Since many people have called her today, she agrees to let him come get the game today, but for $400. I think about it for a second and realize that $400 is still a good deal. I agree to pay $400.
My buddy picks it up and emails me after he gets it. He lets me know that if I were not his friend, he would not be giving up this game. He says it looks practically brand new. He also tells me that he had some time to speak with the seller.
The Game History
She says that the Atlantis was given to her mother as a wedding gift back in the 1970s. So, there is a possibility that this game is truly a Home Use Only Game. The condition is amazing. Even if it is not HUO, it is truly a great find for $400.
A Good Friend
My friend also does me the favor of taking some better pictures of the playfield and backglass.
I will pick up the game sometime in late June or early July. I'm also going to treat him and his family to a steak dinner as a thank you for his efforts. I've done the same for him in the past, but I know he would have done so even if I had not done something similar in the past. He is very good friend.
I have posted some pictures on my facebook page for those interested.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.310359115721310.69431.100002416717696&type=3&l=f24f00c798
Marcus
I happened across this Houston CL ad on Tueday, June 19th.
http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3085975267.html
Here is the ad in case it gets removed.
Atlantis Pinball Machine - $350 (Houston Texas)
Date: 2012-06-18, 3:53PM CDT
1975 Gottlieb's Fabled "Atlantis" super popular ten drop target game. Lighting works. The machine turns on and the lights work, however the machine needs work. It is in non-working codition. Please contact 281xxx-yyyy for questions. eagar to sell.
The Negotiation and Pickup
So I call up my buddy in Houston and ask if they can pick up the game for me if I make a deal. He agrees, so I proceed to call the seller.
She answers and I make arrangements for him to meet at her to pay for and pick up the game. Since many people have called her today, she agrees to let him come get the game today, but for $400. I think about it for a second and realize that $400 is still a good deal. I agree to pay $400.
My buddy picks it up and emails me after he gets it. He lets me know that if I were not his friend, he would not be giving up this game. He says it looks practically brand new. He also tells me that he had some time to speak with the seller.
The Game History
She says that the Atlantis was given to her mother as a wedding gift back in the 1970s. So, there is a possibility that this game is truly a Home Use Only Game. The condition is amazing. Even if it is not HUO, it is truly a great find for $400.
A Good Friend
My friend also does me the favor of taking some better pictures of the playfield and backglass.
I will pick up the game sometime in late June or early July. I'm also going to treat him and his family to a steak dinner as a thank you for his efforts. I've done the same for him in the past, but I know he would have done so even if I had not done something similar in the past. He is very good friend.
I have posted some pictures on my facebook page for those interested.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.310359115721310.69431.100002416717696&type=3&l=f24f00c798
Marcus
