Flint
Quoted from snaroff:I agree that some titles are worth the headaches. My AC/DC Premium had a lot of issues...went through 3 boards, 2 cannons, and 1 PF in the first few months. Normally, I would just "give up" on it and sent it back or try and sell it. Nevertheless, liked the game enough to work through the issues with Stern and my distributor. All worked out in the end.
For hobbyists or technically proficient operators, it's no big deal to work through issues. In fact, some folks like working through issues more than they like playingOTOH, before I was a hobbyist (back in 2004), I wouldn't have had the patience for these problems or headaches. When mere mortal consumers buy these expensive toys, they simply want them to work. Folks working many hours in a big time job want these games to be stress relievers, not stress creators.
I enjoy repairing pins,and do so at the shows and at mates houses's.
But the issues of a 10,000 dollar pin(yes that's what an LE costs in the UK),are a right fly in the ointment.
If it was a random failure that would be fine - new things break.Work in aircraft and have seen that a few times.But issues that happen to multiple people eg the aux board or the MET magnet down issue just leaves a bad taste in the mouth,on anything that expensive.
Especially when you do like the game,but the issues are taking away some of the enjoyment.Hopefully they will be fixed for all.Otherwise I would seriously think twice on ever getting a NIB first run again
poi
Downers Grove, IL
