What is a 1972 Williams Superstar Pinball worth?

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I was offered one to buy. I have never owned a pinball before, I have always had video games.

Much appreciated for the help if any.
 
I wouldn't pay more than $200-$250 for it myself, provided it's complete and working.. maybe a hundred bucks more if in super nice shape. $150-$200 would be a decent deal IMO.
 
Thank you. I put this into consideration. I thought pinball machines where much higher is value/price. Or is it just this one?


I wouldn't pay more than $200-$250 for it myself, provided it's complete and working.. maybe a hundred bucks more if in super nice shape. $150-$200 would be a decent deal IMO.
 
It varies depending upon the machine, the age, the manufacturer, the subject/license and other issues, but generally-speaking the older EM (electro-mechanical) machines are not worth a whole lot (and in non-working condition, hardly anything) - there are a few exceptions for machines like 3 Million BC, Capt. Fantastic, Fireball, but most of them go in the $200-$300 range unless they're exceptional examples, and even then, less than what they cost new - they don't really appreciate in value. Parts are sometimes hard or impossible to find, etc.
 
Super Star WMS(Pricing From Boston Pinball ebay study):

$276 Avg

$100 Low

$721 High

2011 Mr. Pinball Price Guide $275

Em's have been going high on fleabay lately, but it all depends on condition. Also, once an EM is cleaned and has basic maintenance it will run forever...they are also easy to maintain. As for parts, I have had no issues finding parts for my EM restores... pbresource has a butt load, and fleabay as well... As for $200-$300 range, triple that and more, and thats what many have been going for around here...
 
Thank you. I put this into consideration. I thought pinball machines where much higher is value/price. Or is it just this one?

With all due respect you have a title that is not highly sought after.
There are certain titles that command more than others but it takes a title that is popular to drive the price tag. $250-$350 depending upon condition of course.

I can see you're having doubt in what you're hearing so take a gander:
http://www.pinpedia.com/machine/813/statistics

In 6 years - 10 auctions and hasn't broken $400.
 
With all due respect you have a title that is not highly sought after.
There are certain titles that command more than others but it takes a title that is popular to drive the price tag. $250-$350 depending upon condition of course.

I can see you're having doubt in what you're hearing so take a gander:
http://www.pinpedia.com/machine/813/statistics

In 6 years - 10 auctions and hasn't broken $400.

All depends on what site you check, maxed out at $721 on fleaby in the last 60 months...

http://www.bostonpinball.biz/eBay112310.htm
 
All depends on what site you check, maxed out at $721 on fleaby in the last 60 months...

http://www.bostonpinball.biz/eBay112310.htm

One should look at over all numbers not just one. Much like if a person picks up a high dollar machine for next to nothing at a garage sale. It doesn't mean that's the average going rate. The average is mid $200's for this title. And if you want to focus on the $700 figure - all that did is bump the average up a scootch as the otehr machines didn't sell for much.
Sadly no matter what site is used, you don't see a rating for condition either which plays a major part.

These guides are to be used as just that - a guide.
 
Also, once an EM is cleaned and has basic maintenance it will run forever...

Famous last words.

I just saw a nice machine in a consignment shop that they paid a tech $200 to fix. It worked for three days before it failed to start again.

Even if you get the machine all tuned up, things can and will go wrong. If you refurbish the flippers, and the game has old drop targets, expect them to break after getting hammered a few times.

But yes, a well-tuned EM can run reliably provided it's regularly played. As soon as it sits awhile, it will begin to have problems again.
 
Famous last words.

I just saw a nice machine in a consignment shop that they paid a tech $200 to fix. It worked for three days before it failed to start again.

Even if you get the machine all tuned up, things can and will go wrong. If you refurbish the flippers, and the game has old drop targets, expect them to break after getting hammered a few times.

But yes, a well-tuned EM can run reliably provided it's regularly played. As soon as it sits awhile, it will begin to have problems again.

Well that sounds like a "tech" that needs a new line of work.... I agree though, anything can happen... Guess I just have good luck with the ones I have dealt with....
 
The average is mid $200's for this title.
These guides are to be used as just that - a guide.

100% agree on this price for a typical homeowner machine that's been sitting in the corner for years. In fact, I'd consider $250 to be a stretch and would be more comfortable
< $200.

Superstars/Swingers are a dime a dozen around the midwest.

If owned by a "pinhead", previously shopped, 100% clean, 100% working, extra nice cosmetic shape, absolutely -0- problems - maybe around $500 if you are lucky. But no matter how nice, it would take awhile to sell one at this price (in my opinion).
 
I like this pinpedia stats. Do they have one for video machines as well?

With all due respect you have a title that is not highly sought after.
There are certain titles that command more than others but it takes a title that is popular to drive the price tag. $250-$350 depending upon condition of course.

I can see you're having doubt in what you're hearing so take a gander:
http://www.pinpedia.com/machine/813/statistics

In 6 years - 10 auctions and hasn't broken $400.
 
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