What is the difference between restored and re-conditioned?
A machine that has been restored has been put back to the state it was in when it left the original manufacturer. Parts used should all be the manufacturer’s original parts. Items like the playfield and backglass should be in an excellent condition and obviously, the machine should be fully working. The cabinet on a restored machine should not show signs of touch-up work, but should look as new, although a complete respray would be a good substitute. A machine that has been re-conditioned should be in an overall very good condition, or better. Again, the game should be fully working and parts should either be the manufacturer’s original parts or sourced from an OEM vendor.
