Archive for the ‘Pinball - Ballly Skateball’ Category

Bally Skateball Pinball Finds a New Home (Me)

Monday, December 29th, 2008

So I wrote a few days ago about the prospect of picking this game up despite the significant playfield wear. Well here she is…

When I got her, only the playfield lights came on. I got no LEDs, no sound, no flashes on the LED…nothing. (more…)

How Much Damage is Too Much?

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Ever been offered a game at a deep discount, but thought about turning it down simply becuase the damage is too great? I was contacted by a person who replied to a running ad I have on craigslist requesting all kinds of coin-operated equipment. She said she has a partially working 1980 Bally Pinball – Skateball. Asking Price – $100. Great price? Yes. But is it worth it? I honestly don’t know…

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