Lindstrom's Gold Star: about how much is it worth?

[dansmith56]

:D I have a Lindstrom's Gold Star and am wondering approximately how much it is worth as I have no clue. Your help is appreciated.

 

[tiltjlp]

Well, there were several versions, and how much it might be worth would be based on it's overall condition. If it's clean and has all the nails/brads, and the shooter/launcher are working, that can make the value more or less. Could you post a clear SS of it? You might also want to check out eBay for similar games.

John

 

[dansmith56]

Dear John,
My digital camera is not working at this point in time. On a level of one to ten with ten being the best, I would rate the condition as a 7 or 8. I only want a ballpark as I deal in other areas on collectibles and don't usually handle such
items. Your help is appreciated.

If you want to give me a wide range, I will understand that it is not the final
word nor binding.

Thanks,
dan

 

[tiltjlp]

Even with a picture it's hard to give a very accurate value on old pin games. There have been a fair number of Lindstrom Gold Stars on auction lately. If they were in mint condition, the basic model I'd guess $25-35, and maybe $35-50 for the Deluxe model. You might want to keep an eye on Ebay for a while, one could show up.

I tend not to agree with the auction prices for baagtelle games on eBay. They usually ask more than the items are worth, either because they really don't know, or maybe they do know, but figure no one else will know. The one's that gall me the most are when a seller uses words and phrases like Rare, One of a kind, Antique, or claim not to know how old something is.

For example, I won an auction a while back for a T Cohn miniature bagatelle made in the early 30s, measuring 18" x 15". While it has some wear to it, the only issue is that one of the swing down tin legs is broken off. The seller was honest about it, and it cost me less than $15 including shipping. I have a friend who can replace the broken piece. If I do get it fixed I could then probably resell it for $35-50, and if it was in mint condition I could get $75-90.

I have no plans to sell it, and if I could afford to, I'd buy more. The thing to be aware of is that you seldom can make a killing on one item, at least not if you are honest. Most pin games simply were made in too large numbers to be rare in most cases.

John

 

[destruk]

It's worth however much someone will pay for it.

 

[tiltjlp]

It's worth however much someone will pay for it.

Very true. It really peeves me when I see someone on eBay out and out misrepresenting an item, especially when it's something I would like to bid on. And if you're patient, you'll probably see what you're looking for sooner rather than later. Worst thing of all about eBay are all the lousy, useless images.

John