United/Williams Emerald shuffle alley - Value as project?

[bakerhillpins]

Have a friend for whom I fix up games he's looking for. It's a compensated gig but I don't charge anywhere near retail with this individual for various reasons. He's asked about a Shuffle Alley/Puck bowler and I knew of this one sitting in a shed for at least 28 yrs now. Pics are below. Frankly, I'm amazed that it's not chuck full of mouse nests and chewed up. Looks pretty clean actually. I rarely if ever work on EM's. Sorta like enjoying the dentist with me. He's a friend so I'm looking into it...

Questions -
What is it worth as it sits?
What is it worth after going through it to get it to working order?

Planning to go through and clean all mechs and contacts, clean but do not "restore" the exterior/interior cab.

Emerald Shuffle Alley - Arcade by United Amusement Co.

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[Technical difficulties with Pics.. says limit is 6MB, files are 4MB or less, still fail as too big]

 

[rod90]

I bought one for $100 and was happy to sell if for $300. I do not know your market. If you are trying to make money, run away. As a passion/friend project, get it cheap and enjoy the ride.

 

[bakerhillpins]

I bought one for $100 and was happy to sell if for $300. I do not know your market. If you are trying to make money, run away. As a passion/friend project, get it cheap and enjoy the ride.

Yea, searches have revealed your distaste. LOL

I have no want for me, just working with a friend and don't want to donate half my life to the effort that's all.

More pics:

 

[rod90]

Coils for them are non-existent. I rewound one of mine that was melted. A complete machine will just take time to clean and fine tune it. How much do you like this guy?

 

[bakerhillpins]

Not sure how I missed your follow up @rod90, sorry.

He's a good friend, has been on the Vol Fire Dept with me for the past 20yrs, and he and his wife are very active in the community. I don't mind taking this on for them. That being said I don't want to commit the next year to it either.

 

[rod90]

It looks complete. A good cleaning should get it working. The pin coils are momentary. A close replacement will work. Take this on and give him some joy. Have him help you help you, so he knows what he is getting into.

 

[bakerhillpins]

It looks complete. A good cleaning should get it working. The pin coils are momentary. A close replacement will work. Take this on and give him some joy. Have him help you help you, so he knows what he is getting into.

Appreciate the feedback @rod90..