SonofBaconator Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 I found an old arcade token from when Paramount owned Kings Island. It has the Paramount/ Kings Island logo. I wouldn't mind keeping it, but if I could get some money off of it, I would be happy. Is worth anything? Quote
BB1 Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 Warehouse 13? Anyways its probably worth a quarter, or better yet a game in the arcade! Quote
dudecoasterman Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 Yes, It is worth something. Just trying to Terpy it up in here. Quote
SonofBaconator Posted July 7, 2012 Author Posted July 7, 2012 I'll take a picture of it later and upload it. Even though it's the value of a quarter, there are some Kings Island enthusiasts out there who would love to get their hands on it. Quote
TheCrypt Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 Why couldn't this go into the "Left over Paramount" thread that was started awhile back? Quote
standbyme Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 As others have stated the old tokens are not really worth much...some people TRY to get $5-$10 each on eBay but they don't get it. I purchased a batch of them for less than $5.00. 2 Quote
Jr for Birdy Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 I got some ocean front property in arizona........nevermind Quote
bkroz Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 How about a thread just entitled "HERE'S A THING!" and we can bullet point all of the minute, Kings Island related things we find / think / want / feel / learn / hear at once instead of having separate topics for each little thing that crosses our mind? 3 Quote
Snowman Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 So you have one token, no picture, and you start a topic about it. Standbyme has a $hikpot of tokens AND a picture of them. I'm going to starting a topic called, "Standbyme Wins!!" 2 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 Standbyme seems to have hit the, ahem, "Jackpot!" Idea: bury yours in a time capsule, with instructions to your great grandchildren to dig it up (who knows? with medical science, you might just be there to dig it back up yourself). Then take it on to Antiques Space Show (you know, because there won't be any 'roads') and see what it's worth then. I'd bet it'd fetch at least 1000-2000 future-bucks! Good luck! 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 ...which might be enough to buy a soda at the park. Maybe. 1 Quote
standbyme Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 In this life I do not consider myself that knowledgeable about too much...but after over 10 years of following Kings Island stuff on eBay and other sites, I do feel like I have a feel for what Kings Island stuff is usually "worth". Sure, sometimes things go higher if the seller happens to get lucky when two people really want an item and fight for it...or lower if the seller describes the item wrong...but generally things stay in a certain price range. When I posted my comment and photo it was simply to let know railroader that the coins are no gold mine. I posted the photo to save him the trouble. The photo that I posted is one of my own "file photos" that I took years ago when I was cataloging my collection...I don't want to buy the same item twice! (My collection is all boxed away so I lose track sometimes.) The coin does have value...but that is only if it brings back good memories to whoever owns one. Idea: bury yours in a time capsule, with instructions to your great grandchildren...Then take it on to Antiques Space Show (you know, because there won't be any 'roads') and see what it's worth then. Another reason that I have photographed all of my stuff is so that my relatives can ebay everything easier once I am "gone"....really. 1 Quote
TheKlockster Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I wonder how much a piece of steel from Vortex's structure would be worth? Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 ....Whatever a willing buyer would pay for it. Quote
homestar92 Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 There's an old footer from The Bat's transfer track that, until very recently, had an old, rusty bolt sitting on it. It had been there since AT LEAST 2010. Perhaps it was somehow related to The Bat or Vortex. Either way, it has been removed now and I am saddened. I always wanted that bolt. If I had disposable income, I would pay top dollar for any piece of an Arrow Dynamics Coaster. I'd really like the front car from an Arrow looper train to go in a future man-cave. Anyone know if those ever show up for sale? That would be an artifact worth something to me. Quote
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Parmount KI cups are the only thing that i have that is Parmount. 25th year and Italian Job. Quote
TheKlockster Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 There's an old footer from The Bat's transfer track that, until very recently, had an old, rusty bolt sitting on it. It had been there since AT LEAST 2010. Perhaps it was somehow related to The Bat or Vortex. Either way, it has been removed now and I am saddened. I always wanted that bolt. If I had disposable income, I would pay top dollar for any piece of an Arrow Dynamics Coaster. I'd really like the front car from an Arrow looper train to go in a future man-cave. Anyone know if those ever show up for sale? That would be an artifact worth something to me. Like these? I think these fell to the ground sometime before the ride was repainted in 2004. It's cool to always have a piece of something that was such an important time in my life. 1 Quote
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I wonder how much a piece of steel from Vortex's structure would be worth? Since it's sinking right? Quote
Browntggrr Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I wonder how much a piece of steel from Vortex's structure would be worth? Not sure, but I'll put money on Vortex steel being worth more than KC steel. Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 The steel is worth what ever the price per pound is. Any scrap yard can tell you how much they will pay you if you would to happen to have a piece of the steel from the ride. Now if you should have piece from the Titanic, then it is worth far more than the scrap value. Quote
Voicetek Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I found an old arcade token from when Paramount owned Kings Island. It has the Paramount/ Kings Island logo. I wouldn't mind keeping it, but if I could get some money off of it, I would be happy. Is worth anything? I'll give you 2 KI tokens for your 1 Paramount token Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I'll see your 2 KI tokens and raise you 3 Cedar Point tokens. Beat that. Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Man oh man...I fold. I'm not that blue blooded! xD Quote
Voicetek Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 The KI tokens are worth more this season. You only get 2 tokens for $1 in the arcades now. You used to get 4 for $1! What a rip off! Quote
KingsIsland1972 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 The KI tokens are worth more this season. You only get 2 tokens for $1 in the arcades now. You used to get 4 for $1! What a rip off! 'Wat you talkn 'bout Willis?' The value of the tokens are spot on as the value of the prizes have NEVER gone up. Why try for this when you can go for the "Real Thing" at your local Animal Shelter. And might I Add, there is a little more skill involved in winning one of these Kitties...They're quick! "I'm Bob Barker and I approve this message!" (not!) (Adding my two tokens(cents) of sarcasm here) Quote
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