Trust me I'd love to have more just don't have the money
Quoted from mr300ww:Trust me I'd love to have more just don't have the money
Usually the main limiters are "space" and "money". If it is the money part that is your major concern, watch out! Yes, they can be very expensive. But at the same time, there are deals to be had, like the one you got. Sometimes they have a way of finding you. If you have the "space" you might end up with more before you know it! I got a pretty good machine for $150, that's less than some people spend on a topper or a subwoofer. Perfect backglass, decent playfield and cabinet, everything there but it was mechanically beat up a bit from misuse and crappy repair attempts. I was able to go through it and get everything working with the help of Pinside.
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After hanging around Pinside for a few years now and just kind of looking around and keeping track of things, I can tell you that I could EASILY have a really cool collection of 7 or 8 games or more without spending much money at all. I just simply do not have the space so that's the limiter for me.
Congrats! And welcome to the best (and most expensive) hobby ever!!
Disclaimer: Actually, collecting super cars is more expensive, but it's shit compared to collecting pins.
Quoted from emkay:and my wife has learned how to solder.
"No honey, that's not quite what I was needing..."
Quoted from rollitover:Wife?
...learned how to solder?
Awesome!!!
Yeah, I had to remind her not to inhale the fumes. Guess she's used to doing that.
Quoted from emkay:Yeah, I had to remind her not to inhale the fumes. Guess she's used to doing that.
You guys are right about one thing though, I'm hooked for sure. I remember going to the arcade as a kid and always going straight to the pinball machines, now that I finally have one of my own I can't wait to get another
Quoted from mr300ww:now that I finally have one of my own I can't wait to get another
Yeah...that is how i derailed..that exact thought...
Congrats on your first pinball man,awesome!
Quoted from mr300ww:You guys are right about one thing though, I'm hooked for sure. I remember going to the arcade as a kid and always going straight to the pinball machines, now that I finally have one of my own I can't wait to get another
So...
in four days he goes from landing his first machine...
to saying "I ain't got money for another"..
to fessing up "yep, I'm hooked"...
and finally saying "I can't wait to get another one!"
Now that was fast!
Ahh, the power of the silver ball!
I'm not saying the hook sets deeply, I'm saying I used to smoke cigarettes and now when I see someone smoking I think, "I wonder if they know how many pinball machines they could buy if they just quit."
Quoted from rollitover:So...
in four days he goes from landing his first machine...
to saying "I ain't got money for another"..
to fessing up "yep, I'm hooked"...
and finally saying "I can't wait to get another one!"
Now that was fast!
Ahh, the power of the silver ball!
Haha exactly, its time to open up a betting pool on the due date of him getting the next one.
Quoted from xsvtoys:Haha exactly, its time to open up a betting pool on the due date of him getting the next one.
2-1 it's less than 2 mo. $100. Did I just fuck myself? If he takes that bet in 2 mo. He's 1/2 way to a new pin..... We all know he won't last 2 mo.
Omg I love you guys haha too funny and that's funny you mentioned smoking cus I just quit 6 months ago
Dbl what you paid, minimum
Quoted from mr300ww:Also curious what my machine is worth
Well..... you guys were right, found and bought another machine today. Picked up a 1979 Stern Trident Machine, pics will come later
One cannot resist the allure of the silver ball. Sorry this happened to you but at least you found the cure...buy more tables. The Genie is beautiful, congratulations on your 'collection'.
Quoted from xsvtoys:Haha exactly, its time to open up a betting pool on the due date of him getting the next one.
Quoted from V_piscopo:2-1 it's less than 2 mo. $100. Did I just f--k myself? If he takes that bet in 2 mo. He's 1/2 way to a new pin..... We all know he won't last 2 mo.
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!
It took less than ONE month
Looking forward to Trident pics, if it is as nice as Genie you will be at wizard buying mode!
Quoted from mr300ww:Well..... you guys were right, found and bought another machine today. Picked up a 1979 Stern Trident Machine, pics will come later
Nice! I've been getting into the classic Sterns lately but that's one I've never seen in person before.
Cosmetically it’s very nice, just has a couple things needing to be replaced, I think just a spinner and a few bulbs. Going to pick it up today so hopefully I will have pictures tonight
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