Price Check: Funhouse

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Hey all,
I was curious about the real world value of a Funhouse. I realize the prices are subjective. But lets just say a Survivor pin that has a good playfield, no wear spots and in need of a good cleaning. All toys present and working, but might need work. I only ask because I have heard what I would call some wild speculation on the subject lately. Thanks.
 
I am just getting ready to sell a Fully restored Funhouse, so i have done a bit or research.

I've watched FH for a good year - year and a half on CL daily, i keep mental notes of trends.

As the link points out, average sales are 1800 - 2150. To some degree, i agree with that -

Its better to categorize that range- beaten cabs go for from 1800 - 2100. In the last year, i saw two or three beaters going for 1300 - 1400 (one was on here, something about smelling like cat piss and rats living in it). The other was in PA and was gone before i could get back to the guy - i needed a base project cab - it was ideal. Chances like that are Rare.

Nicer ones around 2200 - 2500 - define nicer to be shopped, with some PF wear. Its very hard to find a FH without some wear on the PF.

Then you have restorations - The one i have is going to be priced upper 3k range.

I had a hard time digesting that a non DMD / DP game could cost so much, but FH appears to be VERY popular. When i was looking for one, CL ads would be removed / sold within days if priced according to that scale. If you look on Mr Pinball classifieds, top two searches are TZ and FH.

Its a good game... I need to trade down though (i got overextended on other vids and pins).
 
Hey all,
I was curious about the real world value of a Funhouse. I realize the prices are subjective. But lets just say a Survivor pin that has a good playfield, no wear spots and in need of a good cleaning. All toys present and working, but might need work. I only ask because I have heard what I would call some wild speculation on the subject lately. Thanks.

Let me say in all seriousness good luck on trying to find a FH that doesn't have a pf beat to snot and/or doesn't have major insert lifting.

I'd say a DECENT price for an average shape FH is $1200 - $1400. A nice shape FH is typically $2K plus. I bought mine cheap enough but the pf was fairly beat including insert lifting. Waiting to get my extra pf back from being touched up and clear coated.
 
Just curious what you guys think a restored FH is worth, very nice all around with a brand new clear-coated playfield installed?
 
I recall a HUO FH that was advertised here for $6-8K and sold very quickly.

edit: on RGP, not KLOV.
 
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I've had my Funhouse for several years and have to say its one that I never tire of...mine was in pretty nice shape...I slowly accumulated replacement parts to make it super nice...

New ramps..Rebuilt both plungers/shooters...a few new playfield pieces..I want to redo the cab with new decals I have..but just need to find time as the cab has some fade in red which is typical..but other than that...very nice..I grabbed this funhouse and a super nice Roadshow that needed no work..when I sold a rarer pin and made some big bucks on the sale.

Prices are pretty much dead on to what has been said in this thread..it is one that seems to hold it value and will go up when proper work is done to one.

I've tried to find a deal on one for years for my uncle since they always play mine when they stop by but I can never find anything under 2000 that is halfway decent in my area.
 
I recall a HUO FH that was advertised here for $6-8K and sold very quickly.

edit: on RGP, not KLOV.

Wow, I would have never guessed that high, unless perhaps if it was a HEP. I saw a pretty nice one (could have been HUO, it was that nice) locally sit at $2300 until the seller decided to keep it and is now doing a full playfield swap and restore.
 
Well, since its bought up.... the link below is to my restored Funhouse. Priced @ 3800 - i havent listed it yet (it will be on Mr Pinball in a day or so).

It has new decals all around, new parts, new playfield, works and plays 100 percent, very clean and fast.


http://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu352/jonathan1138/Funhouse/


Thanks.

Very nice machine congrats. The problem I forsee with you selling this is it is too nice with a semi heavy price tag and a "no name" restored machine.
No name meaning HEP, Kruzman or Kelly. No disrespect meant of course :)
Believe me, I get just how much money it takes to make a machine that nice but a lot of people don't. You'll need to bide your time and wait for the "right" buyer.
 
Very nice machine congrats. The problem I forsee with you selling this is it is too nice with a semi heavy price tag and a "no name" restored machine.
No name meaning HEP, Kruzman or Kelly. No disrespect meant of course :)
Believe me, I get just how much money it takes to make a machine that nice but a lot of people don't. You'll need to bide your time and wait for the "right" buyer.

None taken - i didnt do the restore! Alex Barberis did (from Miami Fl.) - he has done a few, not a name like Kelly or HEP (Kruzman just CCs?).

But, keep in mind - a Kelly or HEP FH goes for 6k easily.

Example - i am looking for a T2 Pin - they usually sell for 1200 - 1500 depending on condition. Someone approached me with a HEP version - which must be gorgeous - for 6k+.
 
None taken - i didnt do the restore! Alex Barberis did (from Miami Fl.) - he has done a few, not a name like Kelly or HEP (Kruzman just CCs?).

But, keep in mind - a Kelly or HEP FH goes for 6k easily.

Example - i am looking for a T2 Pin - they usually sell for 1200 - 1500 depending on condition. Someone approached me with a HEP version - which must be gorgeous - for 6k+.

I absolutely agree with you - as was my point. If it's restored by a well known person the prices are MUCH higher. I simply think you can get your asking price but your "audience" is considerably smaller due to the price. Not being price police on you, simply mean to express that there's a certain dollar breaking point for most people and I personally believe that "magic" number is anything over $2K. Over $2K and your "audience" becomes smaller and the larger the number from there, the smaller the "audience" becomes still.
Again I'm in your corner on this, it's a beautiful machine. Looking back on RGP I believe a fairly common price on a nice FH example was ~$2600 -$3K.

FWIW - I can only hope my FH restoration turns out half as nice as that. She's beautiful!
 
I am just getting ready to sell a Fully restored Funhouse, so i have done a bit or research.

I've watched FH for a good year - year and a half on CL daily, i keep mental notes of trends.

As the link points out, average sales are 1800 - 2150. To some degree, i agree with that -

Its better to categorize that range- beaten cabs go for from 1800 - 2100. In the last year, i saw two or three beaters going for 1300 - 1400 (one was on here, something about smelling like cat piss and rats living in it). The other was in PA and was gone before i could get back to the guy - i needed a base project cab - it was ideal. Chances like that are Rare.

Nicer ones around 2200 - 2500 - define nicer to be shopped, with some PF wear. Its very hard to find a FH without some wear on the PF.

Then you have restorations - The one i have is going to be priced upper 3k range.

I had a hard time digesting that a non DMD / DP game could cost so much, but FH appears to be VERY popular. When i was looking for one, CL ads would be removed / sold within days if priced according to that scale. If you look on Mr Pinball classifieds, top two searches are TZ and FH.

Its a good game... I need to trade down though (i got overextended on other vids and pins).

These prices are high. I've seen many in the < $1500 range. Anyone buying one with PF wear for over $2k is getting suckered. I've also seem many complete restorations (decals, new playfield, etc.) for $2500-3k range.

There are exceptions, but a nice working one is typically $1500-2000.

Wade
 
These prices are high. I've seen many in the < $1500 range. Anyone buying one with PF wear for over $2k is getting suckered. I've also seem many complete restorations (decals, new playfield, etc.) for $2500-3k range.

There are exceptions, but a nice working one is typically $1500-2000.

Wade

Wade - This is from experience - has no bearing on my game for sale (if my game doesnt sell for 3k+, no problem, i keep it - its still a great game).

I spent a year and a half looking for a Funhouse. I should of kept a log on the games a saw out there. All state Craigslist, Ebay (ugh - awful), RGP, KLOV, and another Pinball classified site. I am obsessive, i check these listings hourly.

Good luck scoring one in "decent" shape for less than 2k. The ones i saw for less than that were shat on. It continues to this day - i saw a post for a 1600 FH on RGP (last week?) - someone that saw it relayed to me its in rough shape, not worth it.

Its a different market right now. As much as I wanted to pay 2 - 3k for a Restored one, they are just not out there. Base games are 2k - 2500. And, i saw CL posts of 2k + average Funhouses sell in a matter of hours. Again, its a popular game.

So, if base games are going for 2 - 2500, why would a game with a new PF (800 to 1k cost), new parts (200 - 400 depending) and decals (200 - 300), total value of 3k+, go for less than 3k? Not to mention any of the time and energy (40 hours +?) someone puts into it?

Again, not "defending" just stating what it is. I had a Hard time accepting it too.

I do agree with Deadly - making the leap to paying for a restored game is a smaller segment of the market, but that occurs with any game. It all comes down to what you are willing to accept.

PS - i could be out of touch, whoever finds a FH that refutes my "theory" on the pricing - let us know (and be honest!).
 
Every one I know with one paid a lot less than you are saying (even retail), and those I've seen sell firsthand have been a lot less. There might be people asking a lot more but I don't think they are getting it.

The price of a bunch of repro parts + a base game doesn't set the value of the game. The market sets the value. I think anyone waving $3k around will find a very nice Funhouse in not much time.

There's one on ebay sitting at $2900 with zero bids, and it's even the incredibly rare, highly sought after Diamondplate version! The version that some people have said is worth $5k+ minimum. No takers. He even comments he'd take $2700. There are a bunch of them on Mr Pinball for $2-3k, and you probably know, Mr Pinball is notorious for people posting games well above market, in the hopes for a "bite".

For comparison, on ebay, the current Champion Pub auctions are in the $5-6k ranges, and NBA Fastbreak are in the $2-3500 range. Do you think that is what those machines are worth?

I'll admit I haven't priced out FH closely in the past 2-3 years. I'd be surprised if it skyrocketed like you think, but I'll admit I am not the price police on this particular game.

Wade
 
If any indication of what the market is like for a Restored Funhouse - Posted a few days back @ 3800, received 8 mails of interest (couple of scams too), received a few fair offers before selling at the asking price.

There is a lot of interest for this game. I will miss it!
 
If any indication of what the market is like for a Restored Funhouse - Posted a few days back @ 3800, received 8 mails of interest (couple of scams too), received a few fair offers before selling at the asking price.

There is a lot of interest for this game. I will miss it!

Wow - that's simply awesome you got that kind of money out of it!
Me thinks you will surely regret selling that machine and your chances of finding something that nice will be slim pickings.

I purchased mine for ~$1200. By the time I was done replacing all the broken shit on it, I had another $300 into it. So now I had a fully functional game with cracked ramps and a fairly worn out pf. So now add another $300 into the ramps and $700 into a new pf. Now we're up to $2500. And what's a persons time worth? I personally DON'T enjoy doing something of this nature. Sorry for the long winded story, but my point here is that people tend to not take into account the additional money needing to be spent to make a game pristine. Just because I bought mine for $1200 doesn't mean shit. It means that I got a good deal - no more no less. The bottom line is that a pin will sell for what the market will bare. This title is fairly tough to find (not rare just tough to find) which also helps the price.

If a person is ok with having a fairly beatup player then awesome, but clearly this machine you sold wasn't good enough for you thus the resto. I truly love this title. I love it enough that I'd sell my LOTR before FH if I HAD to.
 
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