A month or so back I purchased a Monster Bash from Lisa and Brian Weissmann. If memory serves me, the game was advertised on Mr. Pinball Classifieds.
My conversations were strictly with Lisa.

Unfortunately, despite pictures and her description, she failed to mention that the Williams speaker panel was cracked & repaired at both hinge areas. I can't seem to find an original, and I'm told the repros are sub-standard and they cost $300 bucks.

I attempted to resolve the problem, but Lisa went into ignore mode, leaving me a very disappointed customer.

My question to the group is has anyone else had a good or bad dealing with the Weissmanns? I'm guessing by her email that they've been in the hobby for some time: [email protected].

If so, any advice? The only thing worse than getting less than you bargained for is a seller that just plain ignores you and doesn't even try to help resolve the issue.

-Brian

If Marco is selling repops for $289, I doubt Terry is selling NOS for $200, however, I've sent him a message to find out for sure.

By the way, can anyone provide any opinions as to the quality and fit of the repop panel(s), as well as any information on if more than one company is making them?

-Brian

Hi folks,

I have bought enough collectible stuff in my life to understand the risks and the rules of remote purchases. I don't need a lesson in the obvious. I do understand buyer beware, but when you do your homework and are intentionally deceived, then what? Do you just take it? Oh wait, I forgot about our government and corporate Amerika that has no accountability anymore -- so why should any of the people in this country be any different?

Back on point - I also am not the type to sit back and be taken advantage of. My reason for posting isn't to help myself -- but rather the warn the next person that may attempt a purchase from a less than reputable seller. I'll buy a repro speaker panel and move on. But how many other people may purchase from this seller and take $220 penalties? The answer is that none should have to!

In my case, I have a lot of emails from the seller describing the game as perfect and flawless. I also know the damage didn't happen in shipment, since there was evidence of old glue repair to the damaged area. No, the seller knew of the flaw and selectively omitted that from the description. Ultimately I received less than I bargained for.

I've been hurt a few times on remote purchases, and that's why I champion using our online communities to bring awareness to specific people that should potentially be avoided if enough people voice they've had problems with them.

Anyway, to all those that have provided helpful comments..... thank you.

-Brian