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Hopkins, MN
looks cool. i'm tempted to donate, but i'm not sure when i'll get back home to michigan... could be another year or two.
Hmm, even though I may not get to visit as I hate traveling, Im gonna throw some $ in, the Ninja rocks!
I live in Australia but I have just become a backer of this project. I will probably never see it myself but I just want to see it thrive.
Get on board. What a great cause.
It's interesting that PAPA has the same issue as these folks with opening only a few times a year per agreement with the city. Is the issue that they are in highly residential neighborhoods and there would be too much noise/traffic if open to the public? Seems a shame to keep these places so private unless there's a really good reason.
good luck hope it works out! I will plan a trip up there for sure!!!!!!! I will do my best to back you guys.
Count me in. This is in my backyard and I will support it in any way I can. Kickstart or not, this is worthy of a donation. I found a site updating the progress: http://vfwpinball.com/
I think in PAPAs case it has to do with it not being a business for profit but for charity, in certain areas they make you pay a tax on every coin-op machine, if thats the case in PA then PAPA would get killed on these fees and it wouldnt make sense to be open to the public.
Im sure a PAPA person can chime in and give us the scoop.
Sana'a
Quoted from westofrome:Is the issue that they are in highly residential neighborhoods and there would be too much noise/traffic if open to the public?
Many towns have anti-arcade laws in place from the 1980s.
Other than a strip bar, nothing scares conservatives like an arcade.
Bump. I just spent around 5 hours working onsite, helping with some demolition and moving chores. If there is anything any of you who haven't helped with the Kickstarter can do to push us over the top (and further), it would be most appreciated. This place is going to be awesome when finished. A big thanks to all who've backed this project!
Just received this update.
Congratulations on the progress and the kickstarter seems on track. Get on board if you haven't already.... there is more to do if the target is exceeded so don't be shy!
Come on girls & guys let's see $5000 by Sunday night! I am too far away to think I'll ever get a chance to run by and visit but I still love to support anyone trying to preserve machines for other to continue to enjoy.
It is easy for anyone to spend of few bucks and have a few machines in their house or basement but the guys that really deserve lots of credit are the guys putting working machines out for the public to see and enjoy.
Thanks Clay and everyone else with groups of machines in locations open to the public!!!
Quoted from cfh:You really need to back it then! You're local, and there really isn't a reason to not get involved...
Backed..
Quoted from Choggard:Backed..
Woohoo! Peer pressure! Lets keep the $$$$ rolling in! They need it!
Quoted from Zampinator:Woohoo! Peer pressure! Lets keep the $$$$ rolling in! They need it!
Yeah I know, I just saw Clay last week.. He's just giving a hard time..lol
This is one effort that is the real deal have seen Clay and crew move above and beyond to this next level, and have seen this firsthand and have followed his efforts only to see this become reality as the crew moves forward. They truly have done the homework. Pin on my friends!
Quoted from dementedwarlok:i am curious is there a entry fee with freeplay pins or free entry with coin op?
All of the games are on Free Play with no entry fee. However, donations are highly encouraged.
Take the time to read the FAQ at the bottom of the article.
Quoted from lukex:Just received this update.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/52228098/ann-arbor-pinball-museum-wants-to-open/posts/559010?ref=email&show_token=a9f6b057451fe4a2
Congratulations on the progress and the kickstarter seems on track. Get on board if you haven't already.... there is more to do if the target is exceeded so don't be shy!
Oops, noticed the link I provided was for backers only.... sorry for posting it here!
My error fortunately gives me an excuse to give this a BUMP...
I have no doubts this kickstarter will reach the $5k goal soon. Even if nobody donated, I'm certain this would still happen without it. I'm actually amazed Clay is only asking for $5k, I suppose it's because him and his friends are doing all the work.
He is only asking for 5k but they will put every nickel to good use. lets not stop at 5k keep it going. I wish i was closer i would grab my hammer and nail bag and do what i could.
I am thrilled for Clay, and it is gratifying to see the community giving some back for all that he has done for people like me, who would probably still be hopeless newbs were it not for all his tireless contributions to the hobby. Hopefully this has helped to purge any remaining disgruntlement as to how the hobby has treated him in the past.
Clay's guides gave me the confidence to get into owning my own pinball back in the late 90s...so of course I am going to help him out. Don't know if I'll ever get to visit, but just knowing that it is there makes me happy.
Good luck Clay!
Hey all,
WOW!!! Thank you all SO much for backing this project! We've hit the $5K mark on Kickstarter, but we're far from being finished. Any additional monies we raise will go towards much needed improvements such as drywall, some new flooring, and even upgrading the windows if we can swing it.
If you haven't already, please consider donating, and come out and visit us!
For those that have already donated and are getting a T-shirt, check out the new logo on the bottom of the www.vfwpinball.com website. You'll get an idea of what we have in mind....
Thanks,
Eric V.
Eric & Clay gettin er' done!!!! AWESOME WORK GUYS!!!!
I had the pleasure of hanging with these cool cats at their warehouse shown in the video. Their dedication, passion and enthusiasm for this hobby is unmatched. Looks like it's already funded but every little bit helps to make even bigger and better upgrades. Congrats fellas!!!!
Come on guys the $$$ has not moved all day today. Clay started with a very low goal hoping to raise as much money as possible for building repairs but just because he has reached that very low goal doesn't mean that is all the money he needs. Please help a good cause!
If everyone that Clay's Guides has helped over the years just kicked in a dollar he would have a ton of money. Say thanks by helping Clay make his venture be all it can be.
We all know fixing up a house or any other building ALWAYS cost more than expected. Why not try to get Clay as much money as possible?
Thanks for posting the link. Nice to read some good news for a change.
Best of luck with this and all of your projects.
James, Al and I were lucky enough to visit Flipper City just a couple months before it closed. Can't wait to visit the new digs in the near future.
Hey all,
well, we're at the halfway point of the Kickstarter window, and have reached the $6K mark. A giant thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Please remember that anything over and above the target will go towards other improvements, most notably flooring expense we didn't anticipate. Please consider helping out via Kickstarter, or for you local folks, by stopping by and lending a hand.
Thanks again,
Eric V.
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