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The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

261. Pinball Machines

Manufacturer: Williams, Bally, Gottlieb, etc.
Original Price: US$ 500-2000*
Current value: US$ 800-3,000*

When it comes to arcade games, pinball is one of the most classic. Sure, you can play online, but nothing compares to the feeling of pulling the levers yourself to try and keep your ball spinning. Pinball emerged during the Great Depression when people wanted cheap entertainment.

Pinball Machines @retrokram/Unsplash.com

These days, pinball machines are decorated with colorful bells and whistles, and many machines have famous characters on them. You can usually find these machines for sale for US$ 800 to US$ 3,000. One of the main indicators of value is how well the machine works. If it is restored and can be played without any problems, you will probably get a good price for it.

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