What’s it worth? Smash TV Boards

In this edition of valuing your arcade games & parts, its several recent eBay auctions for Williams Smash T.V. PCBs and the final sales prices.

Williams Smash T.V. – Auction Data

Over the last several years the interest in Williams Smash T.V. has increased, but I have noticed that over the last 2-3 years the values of the boards for this game have been relatively consistent. Smash T.V. boards are relatively common and come up for sale a couple of times each year, a simple alert on eBay will uncover one in relatively short order.

The following are results from four eBay auctions over the past ~15 months where the final sale price ranges from $160-$225. If you search eBay now and look at recently closed auctions for Smash T.V. boardsets you will probably see similar final sales prices. The variances in the final sales price for these four auctions will be due to whether the main PCB is also being sold with the soundboard.

For those that will at least attempt basic steps to do some repairs it is possible that you could find a deal on the lower end or below that price range. This boardset does seem to have issues with a particular chip (u99) that sometimes can be fixed simply by reseating or lightly sanding down the legs on the chip to remove corrosion that has built up over time.

Ok, let’s get to the 4 sample auctions and their results – shown in descending order by date. If after reviewing the final sales prices you are unsure if you can command more for your boardset, please contact me for an up to date valuation.

Smash T.V. Auction 1 – Working Boardset and Sound Board

Date: June 9, 2017
Total Cost: ~$182

• $165.29 – Final sale price
• $16 – Estimated shipping costs

Here is the description from the original auction:

This PCB set was tested and is working as shown in the picture. Soundboard works great. Comes with main PCB and sound PCB only. Does not come with ribbon cable, power cable or volume pot. Sold as is. Buyer to pay $16 for priority mail delivery. Will combine shipping for multiple orders.

Photos of the boardset hooked up to a Jamma harness, and two photos showing the boardset working.

Smash T.V. Auction 2 – Working Boardset and Sound Board

Date: March 26, 2017
Total Cost: ~$245

• $220 – Final sale price
• $20-25 – Estimated shipping costs

Here is the description from the original auction. It’s implied that the soundboard for this auction is working, although the description is a bit unclear:

Smash TV Jamma arcade game PCB working with soundboard & wiring. Pics are from my supergun setup. Works in my setup, sold as-is.

Smash T.V. Auction 3 – Working Boardset and Sound Board

Date: March 14, 2017
Total Cost: ~$243

• $218 – Final sale price
• $20-25 – Estimated shipping costs

There really wasn’t a description included with this auction.

Smash T.V. Auction 4 – Working Boardset and Sound Board

Date: November 10, 2016
Total Cost: ~$225

• $200 – Final sale price
• $20-25 – Estimated shipping costs

Here is the description from the original auction:

Listing is for original Williams Smash TV Arcade game PCB. This board was tested on 11/2/16. It will also come with the soundboard. Although it is working at the time of this listing it is being sold as is with no warranty. If picking up from our Baltimore showroom please allow for 6% Md sales tax.

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Values on games are changing all the time in particular over the last several years. It’s really important to find the right buyer to maximize the price you can command when selling the machine.

If you have a Smash T.V. you are trying to appraise to find out what it’s worth or are looking to connect with an interested buyer, I’d be happy to provide some assistance free of charge. Contact me using my contact page.

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