New to pins

By jonogo

March 19, 2012


12 years ago

I'm newer to collecting pins, but have played them my entire life.


I figured that I would update this story to be more of a story and less of an introduction.

The story of my Pennant Fever:


WAAAAYY back when I was a youngin I played the outta Pennant Fever at the local Pizza Hut/Bowling Alley/Anywhere I could find it. I LOVED IT. So about 2 years ago, I started getting all nostalgic, and had NO idea about pinside (if it even existed). So I went googling. I didnt even know what the name was, or if it even was out there to be had.. I googled to figure out WTF "That one almost pinball machine where you pitched the pinball and hit homers" was called. After much workplace, bar, and home discussions, I found about 20 some odd older titles that were close to what I remembered, but not exactly. Took me a solid 3 months of searching to find the one, the only, PENNANT FEVER!! and another 6 months of scouring ebay/craigslist/local ads until I found it at a local bowl, offered the guy cash, and now its mine all mine!

And now I'm here, adding more pins daily...

And then, I wasnt.  Couple of kids and moves later I am currently pinless.  Still getting out randomly to play on route and working on rebuilding a collection.

Story photos

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Comments

12 years ago

You're not alone, that's exactly how we all started out as players first and then to ownership.

12 years ago

Thanks! this place so far is awesome! TONS of helpful and informative people. Making me feel part of this "family" right off the bat!

12 years ago

You came to the right place. Welcome to Pinside!!

11 years ago

i am with you people,i think pinball is making a comeback

9 years ago

I did not see Pennant Fever in your lineup when I picked up Flintstones. You must be cured of this fever. Cured by Cowbell? "I got the fever! And the only cure is more Cowbell!" C.W. SNL

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