I've had my comet for 23 years. I was wondering if any of you that have original promo flags would consider re-popping them? I looked today online and it doesn't seem cost-prohibitive. I assume they are printed on a felt flag but I'm not sure. Can somebody chime in as to whether the originals were felt and if someone might offer up a scan to make it happen? I'd be in for one.

If anybody is willing to repop them I'm sure there'd be a market. I was looking for a finished product, not just a scan so I could do it myself, (although I'm not opposed to that). That way the pinside member could make a few bucks for their trouble. In the past, I've taken pieces like that to a place like Kinkos and had them do the scanning and the printing. They had the means to do it and the prices were very reasonable. Just food for thought. If anybody is willing maybe we could get a headcount of interested people and go from there.

Maybe, but with Williams be defunct I doubt there would be an issue, especially if a small run was made for people who were interested.

I'll go first, I'd take one. Who else is in?

I don't think it's going to be a problem. It might be if you fired up "Cometpinflags.com" and started selling them en mass but a limited run for a few fellow enthusiasts shouldn't throw any "red flags". See what I did there?! We've done a lot of similar projects on the Porsche forums and it's never been an issue and Porsche seems pretty rabid about such things.

If anybody can comment I need your advice. Did Pinscore LED's ever work out the comma issue? Back story is I ordered a set of pinscore LED displays for my Comet,(system 9), on Saturday from Marco. Then I did more research and read about the possible "comma issue" with the Pinscore LEDs. My research also found that most people said order Xpin as they support the original developer,(Brett?). I understand supporting the original developer but I've also read that they are basically the same product. I wouldn't mind supporting Xpin but I needed other parts from Marco so I went that route. Can anybody tell me if the Pinscore displays have the comma issue straightened out? If someone has an opinion more sooner than later I would appreciate it. Need to know if I need to call first thing in the morning and cancel the pinscore product.

Marks ramps are incredible. I had replaced my corkscrew and cycle jump ramps both in black but once I saw his I had to have them. I'm working on my Comet right now so it's taken apart but I can't wait to put it back together and drop in the new ramps. As an added bonus he's great to deal with and the ramps arrived very quickly. Thanks again Mark, you rock!

I got a scan sent today to PinDeLaPin. If anybody else needs one I can email to you.

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clean your switches......all of them. You and Comet will be happier!

Is there a market for million shot plastics with bulb holders, resistor and wiring harness? I've never seen anyone looking for one and I think I have a spare or two.

I was wondering how many of you have "COMET" below the door on the front of your machines? It's on the flyer for Comet but until I saw it on the one offered by markpin2013 right now in Blaine Texas I'd only ever seen it on the flyer. I've never seen it on the pins at shows I've attended or on other machines listed for sale.

I figured it was/is rare. I've had mine for 23 years so I've been watching Comets for quite a while in person and online and I only recall seeing one other in all that time.

Beuatiful cabinet on that! Restored or original?

That looks great. Yea it's dirty but don't see a lot of planking. Should clean up nice

Marco has those new. My Comet had a homemade one and I ordered one this fall when I was going through my machine

It's my understanding that was intentional. Since this is just meant to cover the ramp protector and the protectors I've seen don't go past that point. I think you're supposed to print it and cut it down to the length you need. Thank you Patzik for providing these!

The metal goes on top of the ramp

Don't quote me on this as I'm no expert but I believe flipper alignment will be correct if you drop straightened paper clips in the holes behind the flippers and tighten the flipper bats with them resting on the paper clips.

Here's mine

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Jason, I think I have a spare, I'll take a look

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I know there are different techniques, what did you do?

Wow, that's a shame. Your cards are top notch. Glad I got my set for my Comet when I did!

I brought that up a few pages back. Most games don't have Comet below the coin door. A few I have seen do. It is in the sales brochure for the game though.

I found the perfect match for the yellow paint on Comet cabinets but it's in storage. If I get there soon I'll try to add more info. It was spot on and was off the shelf. Not a special mixture.

I need a new leaf switch for my right flipper. The one I need is mounted to the cabinet and activated by the flipper button. NOT the eos switch at the flipper assembly. I looked in my owners/parts manual and I can't find a part number. I ordered by application without a part number through Marco and the switch they sent is incorrect. Can anybody help?

I wish someone would offer just the key fobs seperately. Specifically the fire ball one. That is a nice price for a set,( more so on sale), especially since they've been out of stock so long. I'd buy a set but I already have a complete spare set and can't justify it just for the fobs.

Is yours broken,missing or warped?

Let me look. I had at least one that was warped. I was going to use it to practice flattening them. I'll let you know.

Actually all three ramps take a beating on Comet. If you want to see some awesome stuff order Marks Corkscrew and cycle jump ramps. AMAZING!

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Freeplay 40 ramps are the red cycle jump ramp on the left of the top row and clear orange cork screw ramp on the left in the bottom row. Both are much sturdier than stock

If you haven't found one, I've got you covered. PM headed your way.

I saw that score of your earlier and wish I was closer!

I've gotcha covered!

Not all Comets had the metal protector at the ramp opening. Looking at Mark's ramps I doubt you need it.

I'd be in for one if you make some

That does hurt! I had a spare but gave it to a fellow pinsider about 6 months ago. Good luck in your search.

I have pinscores in my Comet and no ghosting

Need a little help folks. I'm popping a solenoid fuse when I power up my Comet. This game was bullet proofed by my favorite system 9-11 repair guy. He was thorough but has other issues and isn't fixing pins currently. I'm trying to isolate this between a board issue and a short on the board.

Can anyone tell me what plugs into the playfield for the solenoids? I'd really like to get this solved but want to isolate a short on the board. I think it's a shorted wire to ground, under playfield. We've owned this Comet for around 30 years. It's my families favorite game. Sure would like to flip the snot out of it!

Thanks Vid, I do have circuit breakers. I'll try isolating and go from there. The fuse is popping when I initially turn the game on, before I try to start a game.

Mine are terrible. I think I bought them from Marco. Mine have rocker switches, I like the push button ones like vid showed.

To me it looks like someone bent it down to accommodate the improper ball gate. My Comet is at my kids house or I could look at mine.

I stripped a parts Comet about 10 years ago and foolishly sold the playfield whole. I should have saved every last bracket and screw. That having been said it makes you wonder how parts like that go missing?

yea, it's funny. A lot of people claim to like Comet but it is very underrated. Interestingly enough it has kept the price reasonable. While everything else went crazy lately Comet's are still affordable. It's a huge plus since all the ramps are available as well as a hardtop. I stupidly sold my Meteor back in the 80's and when i wanted to get back into pinball I looked in the San Jose Mercury News classifieds one weekend and bought my Comet for $475. That was in 1996. I've had it for 26 years and all 4 of my kids grew up with it, (now 19-25 years old), so mine isn't leaving ever. i don't think my kids would let me get rid of it.

I did a bunch of work to it in August of 2020 so it's looking pretty good now. I just brought it home 2 days ago from my sons house and while it has a flipper fuse issue,(likely an EOS switch), I can't wait to put some plays on it soon.

I may have a used one. I'll have to check my Comet parts stash.

You do remember correctly.