Hello Pinsiders,

I sincerely apologize to everyone with whom I have taken advantage.

If I you have purchased parts from me, that you have not received, please just open a case with PayPal, and you will get your money back.

I'm really sorry for the and hardship I have caused to anyone. I can only say this. Life has been an enormous struggle of late. I lost my job, and I've been in a recovery program dealing with an addiction. It's been hard just keeping my head above water. I'm slowly putting my life back together, but I will admit, I've compartmentalized a whole bunch, and I've been completely avoiding my problems in the pinball world. This is not a good way to live, and I feel bad that it caused any of you angst and heartache. I really am sorry to have hurt any of you.

I've removed myself completely from the parts business now, so that I don't create these problems again. I gave my last pinball machine away two weeks ago, and I am now sticking strictly to recreational playing.

Again, if there is anyone out there to who I have not sent parts, please just open a case with PayPal, and you will get your money back.

Patrick

Hey Pinsiders.

Wow, this has become quite the thread.

First, let me.say, I.deserve the beating I'm taking here. A lot of the commentary is totally justified.

Second, the reason I suggested opening ancasw.on PayPal is that I have very little cash at the moment. Even refunding $200 is going to be a challenge for the next couple of weeks. I wish the circumstances were different, but that's just the way it stands right now. I suggested opening a case.with PP because their protection plan would reimburse you more quickly than I will be able. I can then square.up with PP in a few weeks as.my cash flow improvea over the next month or.two.

Third, if you paid with friends and.family, I will refund.your money as.quickly.as.I am able. Please.send a text, so I know who that should be. I'm reading through this thread, I think I've only seen two people. Someone who bought coin doors and someone who.bought.tje.cosmic.cottage. There.may be.one.or.two more, so definitely send me a text. You can also email me.directly at [email protected]. Of course, those.of you who purchased from me already had that email address, though none.of you chose to use it. That's fine, of.course.

Fourth, let me be clear. I am not affiliatwd or connected.to Marco. My.miatakes here have been my own.

Fifth, I'm sorry I've screwed a few of you. I really am. I will.say this, though, I also did a coupe hundred deals on pinball stuff over the last year. Most of you got some cool stuff. My original.hoal was.to get cool pinnal stuff I.foumd.out to people who could really use it. I certainly did not set out to take advantage of anyone,l. I.amnsorry that I have, and I will try to make amends.

Finally,.to those.of you who have offered kind words of support, I appreciate the kindness. Recent experiences have shown me that life sometimes has.significant struggles. I'm doing.my best to do right by my family,.friends, and those.of you out there to whom I have debts.

Patrick