Funhouse Pinball Machine

I am thinking of buying a very neglected and beat flipper. It's a funhouse 1990. I did not get a chance to really inspect it yet. A flipper was missing so I could not even play. When I hit the fins it is appropriate checks and looked like it would probably work decently. Cosmetically it is very ugly and beaten. The first level is really focused on corners. It looks like a giant rat had been chewing on it. The dashboard looks like it works correctly. Inside looked like there were a few rust spots on the board and ramps. I highly doubt any work was ever done about it. I expect all rubbers and other commonly replaced parts must be replaced. I do not intend to try to restore in perfect condition and then sell it at a profit. I just want a machine near perfect work.
Based on information I have given, how do I pay for the machine?
What are the most expensive parts I should look out?

If you've never owned a pinball before, you should probably go to a machine that is already in good condition. It need not be perfect, but "a very beat up and neglected" (your words) the machine will be a lot of work. With no previous experience of repair, you will probably find yourself in over your head, and he may wind up regretting your purchase.

If you decide to go ahead with it anyway Funhouse (maybe you have a friend with experience can help you repair that?) Can I resist paying more than a few hundred dollars for this machine, based the poor condition that you have described.

Indeed, the most expensive to replace? The playing field itself can be very expensive because it is unique to each game. If it is worn, you can replace it. Other parts are expensive printed circuit boards (these are common to all machines made by the same manufacturer in a few years).

There are many resources to help you. Here are two starting points:

The rec.games.pinball Usenet newsgroup (make sure you've read for a while before posting), and one-of-monthly so that you can subscribe to the Journal Pingame http://www.pingamejournal.com /

PS: If you are not familiar with Usenet, a means of access to the group of pinball is to go to http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games ...

i wouldnt give a lot, try ebay they might have better flipper ... just tell you ... I wouldnt pay over 300 for it though