lol @ signature location.

Diamondplate definitely wasn't the end-all-be-all protection on RG, eh? I had to level inserts on ours, but man, the colors really pop a lot more on the DP versions, at least to my eye.

Yep. Usually the magnet is horri-bad on these, yours and the one I had are the only two that I've seen that still had the keylining intact...and coincidentally, are the only two verified DP RG's I've see also.

I know of a dp roller games at a laundromat in paradise ca.

Best go buy that thing.

Is the WPT for sale too?

Lake arrowhead Maine or California? One is somewhat drivable for me (please be the one on the east coast)

Sorry, he's in CA.

Bummer.

On the other hand, I'd always heard that the prices were high in California, yet this seems like a solid deal for the taking.

Bump for the OP and a great title.

Tempted..... Rock! Rock! Rock! Rollergames!

Go on Rare, you know you love the 80s ....

Good solid fun game, this one.

rd.

Buy it!

Free bump, don't part out this game.

OK, PM sent...I guess it's up to me to save it! Don't part it! Wah!

Do it
Do it
Do it
Do it

Don't make me buy another Rollergames and ship it to NZ!!

I don't need two!!

rd.

Why don't you take a trip across the country thru michigan? I would buy it in a heart beat! Lol

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Rob - I told Trace I'd take it if he delivered. He'd rather part it than deliver it. I don't want it bad enough to pick it up. Oh well.

I drove 400 miles round trip for the one I picked up as a project with a project DE time machine that was in even worse condition and you're pooching it over 160 miles? Man, for all the traffic you guys have in L.A., you sure do hate driving.

Just part it already.

Can you guys just meet in the middle or something? I'll buy somebody a case of beer to save a Rollergames...

Are we really parting out (and encouraging to part out) fully working non-basketcase games now? That's a very sad comment on this hobby.

ok, the game is 1,200 complete. tracelifter wants it gone asap.
the playfield fully populated will go for what$ 7-800?
the boards 2-3 hundred? he will make his asking price. then, you still have the cab to get rid of.
if I only had the cash id be driving there now and its 20 hours round trip. for the love of god someone local get this. come pagg you will get every cent back+ from a nor cal pinhead. I know practical steve has been looking for one for some time.

Use to happen a lot. Helps people keep other games going. It's not like parting a game is putting it in the dump, it's about creating a resource for parts that may otherwise be impossible to find.

Would I rather people not need parts? Of course, but if the game is getting parted to help fix up other games is that such a deplorable act?

It is if the game is a nice example, fully playing, and just being parted because it did not sell as whole in a 1 week.

Seems crazy to me, esp since it will sell with a little time for the 1200. Hell, if he put it on ebay it would likely be sold for more as the last few avg 1500 (7 in the past 6 months for avg of 1492).

It is completely deplorable to get rid of an entire game that works and is actually fun to play by parting it out.

If 5 games can be made playable by parting one is it still deplorable?

I wouldn't be driving 180 miles round trip to sell a $1200.00 game either, so I can't blame Tracelifter for not wanting to make that drive.

Hate to see it parted out, but don't need another pin that badly.

I've gotten some thumbs downs for this.

I originally saw the "parting out" thread of this game and inquired about a part I wanted to buy. My post was more a jab at the OP than wanting the game parted out.

Would I rather a game be kept together? Of course I would, but I also see the benefit of games getting parted out. There a are a lot of older games that now get played daily in people's game rooms due to games getting parted out in the past.

In this case, yes.

Part out games should be already dead, dirty, and missing major parts already. Thus the effort to bring that single game back to life is outweighed by the benefit to part out.

Also, this game will bring more as a whole than the individual parts IMHO.

Assuming it has the same issues as most other games, the wall ramp is cracked at entrance, the plastic over the drops is blasted, and a few other plastics are broken. Plastics don't matter now that CPR made new sets. Other parts seem to already be readily available from the others that were recently parted out and sold on ebay piece by piece.

I also would hate to see it get parted out...I also would not expect Trace to deliver it as well...if I did not buy a sopranos and LOTR last week I would go up and pick this up from Eric just to trade it at a later date...unfortunately I have no cash or any space for another pin right now...hopefully someone will get it and let it live on..

Long live rollergames

You do understand that those "missing major parts" are probably the parts that people are needing?

When looking for parts I usually post a "anyone part out a xxxx" thread but rarely do I get responses. I did find some parts for my DW that were found that way. With so many people in the hobby now less and less games get parted.

I wouldn't think that you'd be able to part out the game 100% either. Boards, translite, playfield and parts, maybe the apron and coindoor. After that you've got a decent (though faded) cabinet with other leftover parts destined for the garbage truck. If the cab's going to sit around long enough to effectively part out, it's a shame it can't sit around long enough to sell as a complete game, IMHO.

A few months ago there was a Frontier being parted, and there was enough of a hue and cry to save it that the game was eventually sold in its entirety, to be eventually restored. Brought a tear to me eye.

I am not sure what parts you need Taylor but there have been TONS of RG parts on ebay the past few months. Just keep searching on a regular basis.

If you need the wall ramp, it is the most important part of the game and even when parting it should be the premium piece. The DP pf, wall ramp, boards, and a few key plastics are the important things if this game that are worth $. After you sell those then you are still left to dispose of the other junk and cabinet and probably only bring in $600-800 in parts.

If this game really needs to go quick then offer to ship terminal to terminal ($200ish) and you will be able to get it sold. Alternatively just post it on ebay "as-is" starting at $1 and let it ride.

I know, the 18+ hour round trip really makes this a tough one, that and not having the cash. As much as I am dying over this, no matter how I go over it in my head its just not the right time for me. I was planning on selling Taxi but Pinwillie wants to buy it back and needs more time and as he is one of the best guys I know in the hobby he gets all the time he needs. I would rather keep my word with him and help him out more than getting any other game because you need to keep your friends in the hobby happy and keep your integrity at the same time above all else.

Plus after calculating the mileage I would be looking at $200+ in gas. In addition I would have to take a day off from work to do it and thats money lost there as well. Calculate eating and other incidentals its at least another $400 on my end.

I wish Trace the best of luck with this. I hope someone buys it complete because it would be great to see it stay in tact, but also thats less work for him, he doesn't have to take it apart and ship stuff which is a hassle.

If he has to part it, so be it, and no one should give him guff for it. Sounds like the fully populated playfield, boards and translite all would be sold in a snap and those are the best parts of the game anyway, if this game has any fault its the cabinet.

If you live close by and have the money and room you are a damn fool not to buy this. You can sell this in six months for the same price easy, especially if you took it to an event like it never drains, or Pin a Go-go. I honestly cant see why this hasn't sold, it would have been gone in an hour up here after hitting craigslist.

hell be dammed! I will make the trip with you. ROAD TRIP! well, ok. I have to get up early too.
we can dream.

I know what you are saying trace. It sucks because prices here are pretty high but the good prices are to far for me to drive! I really would buy it if you were close to me. I know that doesn't mean much though!

offer him 1k and ask to have him ship terminal to terminal. You will have it home for around $1250 if he accepts the 1k offer...

you don't have to stop at Ruths Chris steakhouse for lunch!!! 6 bucks at bakers and your good to go......long live rollergames!

Pm has been sent, Brad.

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Practical Steve / Pin Willie / TraceLifter are all great dudes! Make it happen capn' !

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