Posted by NThero on 4, 2001 at 2:47 AM:
In Reply to: My auction experience... posted by Fultra on 2, 2001 at 7:55 PM:
: If you are going to buy one, here is what I suggest. First of all, play it - make sure everything is working. Remove the glass and make sure all the kickbacks, spinners, bumpers, etc are responding. Then, open the head unit and look at the PCB's. They should look fairly clean with no brownish color. This would indicate acid damage from battery leakage. This is a very common problem. Also, look to see if the wiring harnesses look original. If they aren't, or there are connections that are cut or unplugged - there is a reason. Also, there will be a button on the coin door so you can run the diagnostics -- do this. Make sure it passes all tests.
Will they let you do all this at the auction?
Also, what is meant by "digital" pinball? Ones with LED/LCD displays?
Thanks.