That really looks tacky, definitely not factory. Would have a hard time describing any game as HUO with that kind of cover-up.

Yes, but HUO usually means the game is free of conspicuous touch-ups or hacks. The seller describes the game as "like new condition" in the first post. "Like new" does not mean simply putting a sticker over playfield wear. There is also some sort of patch on the upper playfield where the upkicker is. Covering up playfield wear is not "like new".

If you are looking to earn a gold star for being right, congratulations. But you are completely missing the point.

Advertising a game as HUO, "like new", etc., with playfield wear hidden under stickers (or whatever those are masking the high-traffic areas) does not pass muster. If you are trying to sell a 5k game as HUO and you are hiding wear, that is a no-no.

Bryan,

The fact that you are selling a game while knowingly hiding it's flaws is entirely relevant. At a cursory glance, I see TWO MORE stickers on the lower playfield hiding wear. That means all three playfields have hidden wear. Your pictures don't seem to highlight all those cover-ups very well.

If it's not a big deal, why not disclose the cover-ups? What other cover-ups have been left out of your description? Can you please post some close-up pictures of all these stickers? How many stickers are hiding wear on the playfield? What else has been monkeyed with and then hidden?

Anybody offering even 3k on this game should ask for lots of pictures of the playfield area (and everything else frankly). Buyer beware.

Wow, you are actually defending your behavior? Post some detailed pics of those giant round stickers on the lower playfield. I am sure potential buyers will love your transparency.

A private message from 6T9Judge to me:

"Can you please send me some detailed photos of your Haunted House. I would like to know what a pristine game should look like.

Thanks,
Bryan"

I have a much better idea Bryan: Why don't you post some honest pictures of the game you are trying to sell for thousands of dollars here, instead of diverting attention by attacking those who point out your glaring omissions in detail? Post some detailed, close-up pics of those ridiculous sticker cover-ups (which you were obviously aware of, and are now sensitive about because you got caught withholding extremely important information). Post pictures of the several stickers covering up wear spots Bryan; anything less comes off as excuses and misdirection.

You cannot see the wear on the basement where the ball drops because those spots have been covered with round green stickers. You likely missed the stickers, as there are no good pictures of that area.

There are also at least two "extra rats" painted/inked on that lower playfield (probably hiding more playfield wear). Here is what the lower playfield should look like for comparison (sorry for the glare):

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RD - Can you honestly say you would describe a game as HUO while attempting to sell it, but fail to disclose giant wear spots covered up with stickers and paint in your description? I have a hard time believing you could do that with a straight face and feel good about it.

You may have nailed the dictionary definition of "HUO", but missed the heart of the matter: omission of important details germane to the sale.

Funny RD, who knew the directions to "zen" were dispersed by you on a pinball forum?

I noticed you qualified your HUO description with the appropriate details, thereby making my point for me.

Trust me, your viewpoint is simple to understand. HUO = Home Use Only. We get it.

The game is just fine, your description may have come up short. Best of luck with the sale.

Thank you very much! Just trying to point out what the seller missed; want to make sure any potential buyer knows what surprises await.

If you continue to address me, I can assure you I will likely respond.

Insider tip: nobody thinks you are cool when you brag about how many games you have owned. Stick to what you know best - flipping machines with questionable sales tactics.

Are you going to take your ball home now, too?

Everybody can see your conduct here, ensconced for posterity. I rightly pointed out serious issues with your description of this game, and you attack because you are sore you got caught. Man up.