I have just an 8/10 backglass for an Apollo, to keep the faith. If nothing else, I'll frame and hang it. That old EM was the first pinball I ever played. And played, and played - spent all my bowling-scorekeeper tip dimes on that machine as a kid.
My four pins were all acquired in excellent condition (and the RFM was NIB), so my goal is to keep them that way. The CV is a German reimport, still set up for Deutschmarks, which fortunately made the trip back with no damage.
I also like working on them, but not more than playing 'em. Have all the Shaggy videos and have spent my share with Steve Young. It's good there are so many people willing to make a living (?) supporting an antique hobby.
My Ms. Pac-Man sound is dead, as is the Tempest video (a very common problem with those), so I have projects in the queue.
What's a decent Ms. cocktail go for? $1500? Most are with new (or converted) cabinets and monitors, aren't they?
Both of my game's playfields and backglasses are originals. I'm getting ready to start the process of trying to make some new plastics for Surfer. I'm going to try to print onto a special "decal" ink jet paper I bought, attach the decals to some plastic, and roto around the cutouts. I have NO idea how it will turn out.
If I ever delve into the Solid State pins, it will be for an Eight Ball Deluxe. Even though I'm partial to EM's, I think it is the best pin ever.