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« on: April 22, 2009, 10:47:50 AM »
So, as my previous post stated, I got the deal of a lifetime on my Game Maker...Paid $75 (+ a $25 fee for the state of Nevada)...I know it was a great deal, but how great?  What are these things worth?  What did you pay for yours?  What would it take for someone to buy it from you?  Just wondering!
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 01:24:06 PM »
Sight unseen, how can anyone make an evaluation?
Would you go out with a girl without looking at her?

Can you post some pictures of it...?   yummy

you see .....we're droolin' here... Tongue Out
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 02:13:01 PM »
I just bought a GM v7000 14" two months ago for $250 and I consider it a great deal. It needed some fixing up, but works perfectly and it came with a dbv200 and new glass (top and bottom).
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 06:58:23 PM »
My opinion only, but I think any price under $400 for a working GameMaker would be considered a great deal (as a customer buying a machine -- not as a wholesaler).  $400-700 would be a good price, and $700+ would be "too much" due to its age.

$75 (or $100, really) was a steal.  Nice job -- you should have gotten more!   rotflmao
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 07:50:44 PM »
While we're on the subject (sort of) what do the masses ( Tongue Out) think of upgrading a 14" v7000 to an LCD touchscreen? It has been said, as recently as today, that upgrading a Game King to an LCD makes a huge difference, but what about the GameMaker -- and one with the smaller monitor?

Has anyone done this, and is it worth it? 

I would hope to add most of the $550 cost of the monitor to the sale price of the machine if I were to sell it down the road sometime, so I'm asking the question in two ways: Is it worth upgrading from the perspective of "cost of remodeling" vs. resale, and is it worth it from the standpoint of pure increase of graphic quality, playability, and reliability (heat etc.)?
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 08:16:34 PM »
I would equate this to replacing your tube TV with a flat panel LCD......
You will clean up all curent burnin and won't get any in the future.
Per getting out an additional $550.... i somehow doubt it.

If that is your motive then perhaps you would be able to sell your unit for more than what you paid and parlay this into a LCD model for Less than the $550 that you anticipate spending.
iF i was to suggest an upgrade it would be to a 17" or 19" version.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 08:38:40 PM »
What about clarity, color depth and contrast? Are they improved as much on a GM as on a GK? ..or at least enough to be worth while? That was the second side of my question.
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 09:13:16 PM »
Hello everyone,

     Anyone know the value of this Sigma Bally's Machine? Or, anyone know why a Sigma machine has a Bally's theme? Thanks, David

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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2009, 09:37:41 PM »
Jay   you and I and the whole sit know that David has already done the MATH.   He wants you to talk him into the upgrade,   you know twist his arm just a little bit  Buzz
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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2009, 12:09:14 AM »
Quote from: BettingWild on April 22, 2009, 09:13:16 PM
Hello everyone,

     Anyone know the value of this Sigma Bally's Machine? Or, anyone know why a Sigma machine has a Bally's theme? Thanks, David

It's not a Bally (manufacturer) theme.  It's a Sigma machine called Treasure Tunnel with custom graphics for the Bally's Hotel.
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« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2009, 03:18:38 AM »
Now that makes sense to me. I finally got something to define it with. Thanks much for your help. Regards, David   applause
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2009, 11:45:55 PM »
I paid $650 for mine 12 months ago in southern CA.  Last week I saw one advertised on Craig's List for $300 in southern CA.  I guess the bad economy is forcing resale prices lower.


Quote from: BettingWild on April 22, 2009, 09:13:16 PM
Hello everyone,

     Anyone know the value of this Sigma Bally's Machine? Or, anyone know why a Sigma machine has a Bally's theme? Thanks, David
Quote from: BettingWild on April 22, 2009, 09:13:16 PM
Hello everyone,

     Anyone know the value of this Sigma Bally's Machine? Or, anyone know why a Sigma machine has a Bally's theme? Thanks, David
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