So this pinsider listed in the title posts a for sale ad for an Iron Maiden premium, both on Craigslist and pinside. I contact him and tell him I would like to buy it. On my way over, he texts saying he just turned it on and it didn’t boot. So he toggled the switch and it booted. I’ve worked on many sterns and I know this to be a basic SD card issue. I show up at his house. Game works perfect. I put cash on the glass, FULL ASKING PRICE and he refuses to sell it. Says he “doesn’t wanna sell a bad game”. I tell him I’m aware of the simple issue and the SD card just needs to be reset or reimaged. I’ll take it as it is. He still refuses. I shake his hands and say ok, we have a deal then when you talk to stern (since the game was still under warranty). He then avoids my calls and texts for 10 days!!! Finally, after asking him one last time is he going to sell the game to me or not, he responded that he still hasn’t heard from Stern about the fix.
So long story short, just buyer beware when you answer an ad from this seller. He will refuse to sell you a game, even for full asking price. I’m guessing he got a better offer and wasn’t man enough to just tell me. It’s pretty simple, but rude to say the least. He is not a man of his word. And his final say was “when I’m ready I’ll repost it on Craigslist”. I’m guessing he’s either full of $hit or will ask for more.
It’s frustrating when you offer full price, cash on glass for a game, only to have some scum refuse your money. Why post it in the first place!!!
Ok. I’m done. Off to San Diego to meet up with OC pinballs at ComiCon
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Greystone Park, NJ
