Price Check: 1979 Bally "Rolling Stones" pinball machine

Grojohn

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May 13, 2016, 10:16:26 AM5/13/16

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I'm looking at a possible game to buy
with normal wear...
I'm thinking about 1500?

geoj...@gmail.com

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May 13, 2016, 11:21:08 AM5/13/16

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good price. i have seen them go for much more.

LexingtonVAPin

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May 13, 2016, 11:24:07 AM5/13/16

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Are all the displays good? A new set is about $250 and up.

http://www.pinballprice.com/MachineSalesResults.aspx?selection=Name&txbName=rolling+stones

Gatecrasher

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May 14, 2016, 10:43:48 PM5/14/16

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The main thing to look for with Bally Rolling Stones is the backglass. They were more susceptible than most to flaking and peeling. It's very rare to find one that isn't shaky.

Finding a decent replacement backglass can be challenging to say the least due to the fact they have never been officially reproduced because of the obvious 3rd party licensing issues and the relatively low production numbers for the machine.

It's an awesome piece of rock memorabilia though. A worthy addition to any serious collection (especially if you like the Stones). I wouldn't even start to think about selling mine for less than $4,000 (and even then I wouldn't sell it).

Grojohn

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May 14, 2016, 10:46:29 PM5/14/16

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Hum..interesting

crazy canuck

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May 15, 2016, 9:22:53 AM5/15/16

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Take that game and put on ur steel toe boots and hoof it. Buy a nice stones album at local flea mkt and frame it to wall... Ull get more Fr that. Game is no "player". Ur buying backglass. When will peole learn. oh make sure to get a worn to bone wizard too! John shields club pres

rwh...@hotmail.com

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May 15, 2016, 9:32:12 AM5/15/16

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I restored my Rolling Stones several years ago. Restored and clear coated the playfield, re-stenciled the cabinet, Was lucky and found a NOS backg lass. I wouldn't take less than $5000 for mine. In the pictures, it shows the old Back Glass that the paint was starting to lift. Glad I found the NOS one.

http://www.pinwizman.com/MyGames/RollingStones.html

Rob

Grojohn

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May 15, 2016, 3:58:23 PM5/15/16

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Nice!

c...@provide.net

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May 16, 2016, 6:10:17 AM5/16/16

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On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:16:26 AM UTC-4, Grojohn wrote:

it's not an easy game to sell unless priced nice.
i had one about 6 months ago. it's was respectable
condition. Fully working, all boards serviced.
backglass has trying to peel a bit on
the bottom edge, but arrested it with some mylar
(you can't use triple thick on this glass.) The
playfield had wear, but i touched it up with
water slide decals and a light clear coat. it looked
awesome and unworn. had it on Craigslist for what
seemed like forever for $1200. Eventually someone
offered $900 and i took it.

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allcount...@gmail.com

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May 16, 2016, 7:52:23 AM5/16/16

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Looks like 1300 is about the avg.

allcount...@gmail.com

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May 16, 2016, 7:55:36 AM5/16/16

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Those who own them always think they are worth more.

flipper

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May 16, 2016, 6:08:16 PM5/16/16

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On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:16:26 AM UTC-4, Grojohn wrote:

I've got a NOS glass on an inside wall ..... It really is perfect I'd find it hard to get $5 for just the glass ....I love the Stones

Grojohn

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May 17, 2016, 4:45:50 PM5/17/16

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Ok, thanks all!

drdaves...@gmail.com

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May 17, 2016, 10:20:44 PM5/17/16

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For the condition you are talking about, $1500 is in the ball park.

I'm bringing one to Pintastic show in July that will be for sale in the freeplay area.

On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:16:26 AM UTC-4, Grojohn wrote: