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Looks nice.
What are the advantages of this as opposed to the remake?
I think you can pick up a remake classic for £6250 from Pinball Heaven.
I'm sure this is a lovely machine but I'd want to know it has been well looked after and completely rebuilt to justify it over the remake at the top dollar price.
For me there just isn't enough in the description.
What are the advantages of this as opposed to the remake?
I think you can pick up a remake classic for £6250 from Pinball Heaven.
I'm sure this is a lovely machine but I'd want to know it has been well looked after and completely rebuilt to justify it over the remake at the top dollar price.
For me there just isn't enough in the description.
MB is indeed a beautiful pin and great for casual players, family & freinds. So much so I’ve had 3 of them over the years and currently waiting on my remake in LE flavour.
Unfortunately all the originals of the remakes have taken a big hit on the market as collectors have found out these past couple of years with MM, AFM and now MB.
Due to this it may be worth considering theBay as opposed to pinfo but GLWS anyhow it looks a nice example and there are still some who prefer the originals over the remakes it’s just a matter of finding them hence theBay
Unfortunately all the originals of the remakes have taken a big hit on the market as collectors have found out these past couple of years with MM, AFM and now MB.
Due to this it may be worth considering theBay as opposed to pinfo but GLWS anyhow it looks a nice example and there are still some who prefer the originals over the remakes it’s just a matter of finding them hence theBay
ok would be interested to know what more information you would like.
I can't say I'm an expert, but... Now that the remake exists (everyone on here knows about it) selling an original one means it either has to be cheap(er) - e.g. a players condition or above average but not mint, and priced accordingly - or a super minter that has had no expense spared on it.
You should include photos of the boards, backbox photos, a lot more high res photos of the playfield, etc. It should read like it's a cherished example, not something that - with respect - it sounds like you've stumbled upon.
In my humble opinion you'll never get close to £6500 for one on here unless it is immaculate, and even then it's a very limited market thanks to the remake.
You should include photos of the boards, backbox photos, a lot more high res photos of the playfield, etc. It should read like it's a cherished example, not something that - with respect - it sounds like you've stumbled upon.
In my humble opinion you'll never get close to £6500 for one on here unless it is immaculate, and even then it's a very limited market thanks to the remake.
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The remakes sure have changed the market for AFM, MM, and MB.
AFM and MB used to be twice the price of a TAF!
Put me in the camp of preferring a really nice original. Hard to think of anything where a reproduction is better quality than an original.
Originals now have to be super super nice as that MM that sold for £6500 a few weeks ago.
AFM and MB used to be twice the price of a TAF!
Put me in the camp of preferring a really nice original. Hard to think of anything where a reproduction is better quality than an original.
Originals now have to be super super nice as that MM that sold for £6500 a few weeks ago.
tried ebay listing ,total waste of time. so with all this info that has come to light iv,e decided to put it back on at a realistic price of £5000 and take a kick in the nuts!(should have checked all this out before listing it)
Seems very reasonable. Lots of pictures and close ups of the minor discrepancies and i think it should sell. Still lots of people want an original MB. I think eventually they will hold their value better than a remake too. GLWS
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Prices just vary so much - this MB just sold for 7650 Euros. A restored one. So, nearly 7k.
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Hello, i am selling my Monsterbash. It is a true collector machine ! New playfield New complete plastic set New lamps New balls All new rubbers New Dracula figure New licensed decals installed (perfect ) All boards have new quality caps installed Brand new Colour DMD Game plays perfect...
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Remakes have and not surprisingly had a huge effect on originals prices. Problem is in many cases they are often improving on the original too.
I’ve heard that despite the amazing light shows the remakes don’t play as well as the originals and that the playfields are not as tough? I thought I’d be fully on the remake train but an original is an original from a quick look on the internet an original weighs 300lbs a remake weighs 250lbs
As MB is widely recognised as a top title, many are in the hands of wealthy owners who want and can afford perfection.
These guys bid the game up to 6k plus when original MB, afm and mm were the three trophy titles to have. The same guys have been ordering the remakes and slowly upgrading their collections by buying the new tv backbox games and flogging their 20yr old wpc games due to lack of space
Still a desirable and valuable gam imho.
These guys bid the game up to 6k plus when original MB, afm and mm were the three trophy titles to have. The same guys have been ordering the remakes and slowly upgrading their collections by buying the new tv backbox games and flogging their 20yr old wpc games due to lack of space
Still a desirable and valuable gam imho.
Wpc95 were heavier as they use MDF rather than plywood . If the remakes are plywood then that may be seen as an improvement
