Caveat emptor!

Buyers should always be aware that coin-operated amusement machines offered at auction are almost always sold "as is" -- machines may be broken, damaged or in need of repair, often in ways that aren't immediately apparent. We advise caution when bidding on items at auctions -- examine everything thoroughly and know what you're buying. In our opinion, pinball machines often require the most caution at an auction, as to the uninitiated problems may not be immediately obvious (like key playfield accessories missing or non-working). Also requiring care would be antique machines of particularly high value, since condition and originality may play significantly it an item's actual value.