#139 South Park - The Classic Pinball Podcast

PodcastAnalysis updated 4d agoApr 27, 20261 hr 17 min listenBy George

From the creator

Dave tells the story of another boomerang pinball. Dave cashes in at Pinfest. Mea Culpa. The Marlboro pinball show and 6 Million Dollar Man.

Highlights

Sega made approximately 2,200 South Park pinball machines
A restored South Park pinball is worth $5,000-$8,000 in the market
Dave priced his South Park at $4,700, representing fair value below pristine condition pricing
South Park machines were 'huge earners' on location in the late 1990s
Cabinet planking/striations on the South Park were caused by improper storage against a basement cement wall with moisture
Sega and Stern used the same board set in late 1990s-early 2000s machines
A buyer initially agreed to purchase the South Park for $4,700 with $500 deposit but backed out two hours later citing cabinet cosmetics concerns
Dave sells to established clients at higher margins than collector sales

“They made a couple thousand of them. 2,200.”

Dave

“If you're a fan, that is a fan game. You've got all the elements you want.”

George

“Nobody wants a Charlie in the Box, George.”

Dave

“You've got to find the right person. Right. And you're broadcasting when there's a billion messages.”

George

“It's like selling a used car. Do you want to deal with... the general public?”

Dave

“He's telling me truthfully what the guy said, and that's it. It's like, look, I disclosed it.”

Dave