location?

Location of game and nature of medical emergency please.

Get well soon. Hope you catch up on those bills. Wish I could put a bid in on Bad Cats but I am not patient and pulled the trigger on another pin.

Hillsborough Township, NJ according to his market place ads

Lame. What does an ambulance trip cost these days?

I know you are looking for offers but any ballpark on that Funhouse?

Man, I hope you don't have to sell these, but I'm interested in Bad Cats and Comet if it comes to it.

Hope you feel better. Ambulances are astronomically expensive these days Levi. At least $2k.

That's the problem these days. We are required by law to carry insurance but the insurance companies aren't required to pay out for medical needs. I'd get an attorney involved as I don't see how they can't cover it if it was medically necessary as part of an emergency.

Hopefully you can keep your games. I'll keep watching as I want a FH but I don't want to get involved with a silent auction. If a price is mentioned down the road I'll talk with the boss.

Good grief. I had no idea an ambulance could be that expensive. Anyway, best wishes for your health and hope you get what you need out of your pins.

When my son had a seisure it was about $300 to take the ambulance. We live about 25 minutes away from the hospital.

If you request an ambulance ride to the hospital for an earache, they will send one to you. If you are the kind of person who does that, you probably don't worry too much about insurance or paying that ambulance bill. Rest assured somebody pays....

Ambulance rides are way too costly now. My Mother In Law used one in Los Angeles Area last year. It cost over $2,000 out of pocket. The insurance paid a portion, but my in laws still owed the balance.

Unless one is absolutely necessary, I always recommend using a personal vehicle to get the person to the hospital ER.

I hope you feel better soon thedefog. And I hope you are able to keep your games too!

Marcus

Be interested in fh if u need to sell it hope things workout

I'm really bummed to hear this. Well wishes that you can heal quick and the expenses handled ideally without you having to sell.

As a physician, I would recommend an ambulance for true emergencies only (via 911); such as heart attacks, early signs of stroke, drowning, meningitis, major accidents, etc... Otherwise, have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. If you would like to bring someone if for minor injuries (head bump, or broken collar bone), call the emergency room ahead of time, or have your primary physician's office call the emergency room to expect your arrival.

Here's my soapbox statement: Even if someone has the proper insurance to cover an expensive ambulance ride, the unnecessary ambulance ride may take away from, or delay someone else's "true" emergency, one in which the paramedics would have a true role en route to the hospital.

In any case: What's the price of the Funhouse? Also, how is it HUO?

Only $300? They didn't come & pick you up in this, did they?

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I would agree with you and your Father, you were in dire need of an on-sight immediate medical treatment. Some of your symptoms and signs simulated a stroke, a true medical emergency and one that everyone should be aware of. Glad that you were okay and got help before something more serious happened, and that it wasn't a stroke. So, I hope you don't mind if I post a medical commercial break about something slightly more important than pinball....

From the CDC website:
Signs of Stroke in Men and Women
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.
Acting F.A.S.T. Is Key for Stroke
Acting F.A.S.T. can help stroke patients get the treatments they desperately need. The most effective stroke treatments are only available if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for the most effective treatments if they don’t arrive at the hospital in time.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T.1 and do the following simple test:

F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Glad to hear it - I hate to hear of anyone having to sell their best games in a distress sale, and those are 2 great system 11s. I hope you're feeling better.

thedefog , Sorry to hear about your situation. That's really tough and I know how much you wanted to work and keep your Comet considering you got rid of your Centaur in favor of it. Really hope your alright and that things can work out for you. GLWTS.

Makes me happy I live in NZ... If you have to go in an ambulance, they send you a bill for $80. Regardless of distance or whatever. And people moan about paying that lol! Then they take you to the hospital where it is free. Triple bypass ... $0. Nice one.

Hope it all gets sorted out for you!

rd.

Be sure to bring the Bad Cats when you come down

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Bad cats is going back to Ricks place?

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pm sent. Pissed off you didn't call if you needed help. I'm right down the road from you. And I'll only charge a 6 pack. But seriously, you need anything, CALL ME!

Awesome and Rick's a great guy. Glad it's all working out for you somewhat.

Hey thedefog, sorry to see all of this go down but you made good new homes for your pins and at least you have your health. My wife recently slipped on black ice and fractured her wrist. After my insurance paid 90% of the ER and multiple DR. Bills were are out 3+ grand. I feel your pain brotha but there only toys and you will get more back. Hang in there man~SpOoKy