Pittsburgh, PA
Guys he's fine. I'm sure he's thought of all of this and went into this venture with his eyes wide open. Let's just wait and see what happens and hope that he sells that sweet sweet sweat pants merch.
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Earlier topic of FB deletions...did anybody recall the comments a lady was asking about an original Pong?
I wanted to reread it next day, but it appeared gone :/
Since it is supposed to be a "hands on museum", and has older games, people keep asking if he has this or that....most of which go unanswered.
A lady inquired about a classic pong game for friend who would love to play one. His statement was something along the lines of how SUPER rare they are, and how they had almost impossible to get/repair tvs in them.
He said something about them having a special Twist (or twisty maybe?) Tube in them that was like impossible....no idea WTF he was talking about, so I just wanted to re read it thinking maybe I missed something.
Guessing someone pointed out his ignorance/arrogance and....bye bye posts....
Quoted from PinRob:I sense a new gofundme soon.
Well of course there will be!
He can't work remember??? He is unable to do any kind of work due to his illness which is how he justified asking for handouts...
Quoted from pacmanretro:Earlier topic of FB deletions...did anybody recall the comments a lady was asking about an original Pong?
I wanted to reread it next day, but it appeared gone :/
Since it is supposed to be a "hands on museum", and has older games, people keep asking if he has this or that....most of which go unanswered.
A lady inquired about a classic pong game for friend who would love to play one. His statement was something along the lines of how SUPER rare they are, and how they had almost impossible to get/repair tvs in them.
He said something about them having a special Twist (or twisty maybe?) Tube in them that was like impossible....no idea WTF he was talking about, so I just wanted to re read it thinking maybe I missed something.
Guessing someone pointed out his ignorance/arrogance and....bye bye posts....
The dude can sling some bullshit with the best of them which is another one of his better qualities when it comes to salesmanship and promotion. He almost had ME thinking that ratty cabaret Ms. Pac-Man is "much more desirable!" than the full-size.
I hate to belabor the point but can you imagine if the guy had a pair of actual pants? I'm not even kidding, he'd be unstoppable. I know you are reading this Steve, I like your gumption. LET ME BUY YOU PANTS!!!
You know where to find me!
Quoted from CrazyLevi:The dude can sling some bullshit with the best of them which is another one of his better qualities when it comes to salesmanship and promotion. He almost had ME thinking that ratty cabaret Ms. Pac-Man is "much more desirable!" than the full-size.
I hate to belabor the point but can you imagine if the guy had a pair of actual pants? I'm not even kidding, he'd be unstoppable. I know you are reading this Steve, I like your gumption. LET ME BUY YOU PANTS!!!
You know where to find me!
Now then.....WTF is a twist / twisty tube??? I only had 2 thoughts pop into head when I originally read this....CFL light bulbs or Dairy Queen Twist Cones.... 
I REALLY wish I would have saved a screenshot to reread later :/
Quoted from ultimategameroom:I can’t believe noone local hasn’t dropped by to check out this place and post more info here.
I’d be happy to make a donation to pinside if someone would pay the $5 entry fee,check the place out and report back.
Also no one has responded to the question I posted last week. I know there are some arcade owners posting in this thread so they would have an idea as to approx how expensive a monthly electric bill would be having approx 40-50 pins and video games on for 12 hrs a day every day for a month.
They all went yesterday. He was closed 
Quoted from PoBoyPinball:They all went yesterday. He was closed
They should have gone in middle of week...they were open till midnight on a Thursday work night for many.
Was probably packed though....
I noticed his website doesn't list the game titles he has. Listing would be a big draw, or not depending on the games he has.
I seriously STILL looking for pics of party/event room(s) and the home game console area, and especially the museum items...
Am I missing something?
Quoted from EricHadley:He really missed the boat by not opening this at the beginning of pride month. Those queens woulda really packed the joint all month long.
oh wait, this is an arcade and not a gay museum? I'm super confused
Quoted from darcangeloel:Hopefully the dude has budgeted and such
Somehow, I seriously doubt the dude knows what 'budget' means. I also suspect (since I'm just throwing out speculations now) that his folks funded this venture - and that it's their name on the lease. If that's true, it may stay open as long as they keep paying the rent/bills. Perhaps they are looking to sell Grandma's house - needed to get all the games out of her basement - and figured this option was just as good as putting them all in storage.
I wish the kid the best in his adventure. We've all been there....Young and dumb, it's those experiences that help you learn and become successful.
Freshly finished indoor game room certainly does sound like a nicer place for his equipment than a storage....or wet basement at least, I'll say that
Quoted from MrBally:Can somebody please confirm if there's a Williams Darling or Jubilee set up there?
Wouldn't that require someone from Pinside actually going onsite? Doesn't seem like there's a rush for any Pinsiders to get there...
Quoted from EricHadley:I wish the kid the best in his adventure. We've all been there....Young and dumb, it's those experiences that help you learn and become successful.
I think the “kid ticket” expires at the age of 22. That’s 4 years after high school. He certainly has gotten the most out of his.
Quoted from JoshPA:We will visit but it's going to be another 3-4 weeks before we have a chance.
I thought someone just said 7/20?
Quoted from EricHadley:We've all been there....Young and dumb, it's those experiences that help you learn and become successful.
Yes but when there's no risk of failure those lessons take a lot longer to learn, if ever. For example, near the Gameseum on the corner of an alley bearing the owner's family name is a computer/cell phone repair shop. He has lost his ass numerous times but his family always comes through with a check for $10-15K to get him back on track. Inherited money, not earned. Consequently he's still doing dumb shit like bringing a thermos of vodka to work or trading labor for customers' Adderall scripts - at the age of 40! The cops have been in there so many times they goof on him when they see him at the gas station. That's nothing to be proud of.
Quoted from Electrocute:I think the “kid ticket” expires at the age of 22. That’s 4 years after high school. He certainly has gotten the most out of his.
I would say 25 for his generation. They weren’t given the same freedom from their baby boom parents to do things on their own. People always say kids today grow up too fast. I say it’s the opposite.
Quoted from Colsond3:I thought someone just said 7/20?
I mean before we have a chance to get out there - our schedule is the issue.
Quoted from ultimategameroom:I can’t believe noone local hasn’t dropped by to check out this place and post more info here.
I’d be happy to make a donation to pinside if someone would pay the $5 entry fee,check the place out and report back.
I literally live 10 minutes away and have no plans on going. My wife works at the Amvets club a few blocks away from him and I'd rather go there to play their Munsters and shoot some pool, while having actual food and drinks.
I'm seriously growing tired of every time a news article is posted about the place on Facebook, a couple people inevitably tag me in the post "Greg, did you see this?!" Why would I pay somebody to play dumpster games that are older than me when I have a thriving collection at home that puts his arcade to shame?
On that note . . . If anybody actually makes the trip there. Hit me up once you're bored within 30 minutes or so. I may be home and I'll gladly host some gameplay and beer drinkin.
Okotoks, AB
Quoted from GWalton:I literally live 10 minutes away and have no plans on going. My wife works at the Amvets club a few blocks away from him and I'd rather go there to play their Munsters and shoot some pool, while having actual food and drinks.
I'm seriously growing tired of every time a news article is posted about the place on Facebook, a couple people inevitably tag me in the post "Greg, did you see this?!" Why would I pay somebody to play dumpster games that are older than me when I have a thriving collection at home that puts his arcade to shame?
On that note . . . If anybody actually makes the trip there. Hit me up once you're bored within 30 minutes or so. I may be home and I'll gladly host some gameplay and beer drinkin.
This, I'd be down with!
Quoted from GWalton:I literally live 10 minutes away and have no plans on going. My wife works at the Amvets club a few blocks away from him and I'd rather go there to play their Munsters and shoot some pool, while having actual food and drinks.
I'm seriously growing tired of every time a news article is posted about the place on Facebook, a couple people inevitably tag me in the post "Greg, did you see this?!" Why would I pay somebody to play dumpster games that are older than me when I have a thriving collection at home that puts his arcade to shame?
On that note . . . If anybody actually makes the trip there. Hit me up once you're bored within 30 minutes or so. I may be home and I'll gladly host some gameplay and beer drinkin.
I'd love to see some of your games...
Steven, I have no doubt that you are reading all of these posts.
In spite of all the horrible, nasty things you have said about Pinside, and the people on Pinside, I've seen a bunch of posts on here saying they hope you are successful. There have even been a few that have said they would come down and help you with your machines. You might consider taking a step back and thinking about that.
You've mentioned several times that you're 'only a kid.' If you could find a way to check a little bit of your ego at the door, maybe be a little bit humble.....these guys are pretty forgiving and could really give you a hand in making your venture a success. And I'm pretty sure all it would cost you is saying 'thank you,' a 6-pack and a pizza, and you'd gain a ton of new friends, and a whole lot of respect.
Just my .02 (actually, I think my $20 towards your sump pump a couple of years ago gives me a little latitude).
He should try to mobilize a small army of helpful Pinsiders to come visit on a Saturday and knock through a bunch of the issues with the machines. It would be an olive branch to the community and I bet he'd get some takers.
Quoted from PinBackpacker:He should try to mobilize a small army of helpful Pinsiders to come visit on a Saturday and knock through a bunch of the issues with the machines. It would be an olive branch to the community and I bet he'd get some takers.
"Not it!"
Quoted from PinBackpacker:He should try to mobilize a small army of helpful Pinsiders to come visit on a Saturday and knock through a bunch of the issues with the machines. It would be an olive branch to the community and I bet he'd get some takers.
He’s burned a lot of bridges. It’s gonna take awhile.
Quoted from Electrocute:He’s burned a lot of bridges. It’s gonna take awhile.
Besides, he wrote the run on sentence about pinball repair....he doesn't need veteran techs/collectors showing him up.....well....ok, except maybe how to remove 3 screws from a flipper bushing........
Quoted from pacmanretro:Besides, he wrote the run on sentence about pinball repair....he doesn't need veteran techs/collectors showing him up.....well....ok, except maybe how to remove 3 screws from a flipper bushing........
And how to replace missing leg bolts...
Quoted from Phat_Jay:And how to replace missing leg bolts...
You can’t replace what’s already missing 
Found ourselves with some time to kill in Westfield NJ yesterday. Saw games listed on Pinmap at "Yestercades". Looks like they have 3 locations in NJ. I know it isn't a unique idea -- a barcade without the bar-- but they pull it off well. 19 pins in various conditions, and then a ton of video games, places to play console games, etc. Exactly what he is looking to pull off. Place was packed. Of course all you need is a bucket of cash to make it happen...
Quoted from Dooskie:Steven, I have no doubt that you are reading all of these posts.
In spite of all the horrible, nasty things you have said about Pinside, and the people on Pinside, I've seen a bunch of posts on here saying they hope you are successful. There have even been a few that have said they would come down and help you with your machines. You might consider taking a step back and thinking about that.
You've mentioned several times that you're 'only a kid.' If you could find a way to check a little bit of your ego at the door, maybe be a little bit humble.....these guys are pretty forgiving and could really give you a hand in making your venture a success. And I'm pretty sure all it would cost you is saying 'thank you,' a 6-pack and a pizza, and you'd gain a ton of new friends, and a whole lot of respect.
Just my .02 (actually, I think my $20 towards your sump pump a couple of years ago gives me a little latitude).
That WAS awful nice of you to pay for 5 percent of that Team One he bought at Allentown 2 weeks later.
Quoted from Dooskie:Steven, I have no doubt that you are reading all of these posts.
In spite of all the horrible, nasty things you have said about Pinside, and the people on Pinside, I've seen a bunch of posts on here saying they hope you are successful. There have even been a few that have said they would come down and help you with your machines. You might consider taking a step back and thinking about that.
You've mentioned several times that you're 'only a kid.' If you could find a way to check a little bit of your ego at the door, maybe be a little bit humble.....these guys are pretty forgiving and could really give you a hand in making your venture a success. And I'm pretty sure all it would cost you is saying 'thank you,' a 6-pack and a pizza, and you'd gain a ton of new friends, and a whole lot of respect.
Just my .02 (actually, I think my $20 towards your sump pump a couple of years ago gives me a little latitude).
He could have a sleepover
sweatpants, pajama repair party.
Quoted from Phat_Jay:And how to replace missing leg bolts...
Why invest in leg bolts on a machine you paid nothing for?
Quoted from Dooskie:Steven, I have no doubt that you are reading all of these posts.
In spite of all the horrible, nasty things you have said about Pinside, and the people on Pinside, I've seen a bunch of posts on here saying they hope you are successful. There have even been a few that have said they would come down and help you with your machines. You might consider taking a step back and thinking about that.
You've mentioned several times that you're 'only a kid.' If you could find a way to check a little bit of your ego at the door, maybe be a little bit humble.....these guys are pretty forgiving and could really give you a hand in making your venture a success. And I'm pretty sure all it would cost you is saying 'thank you,' a 6-pack and a pizza, and you'd gain a ton of new friends, and a whole lot of respect.
Just my .02 (actually, I think my $20 towards your sump pump a couple of years ago gives me a little latitude).
And you really think he's going to listen? Pizzas and six-packs cost money.
Quoted from jrpinball:And you really think he's going to listen? Pizzas and six-packs cost money.
I got the Dominos.
Quoted from jahbarron:I got the Dominos.
May I suggest little ceasers 5 dollar pizza instead?....
Quoted from pacmanretro:May I suggest little ceasers 5 dollar pizza instead?....
Or maybe jacks $2 frozen pizzas lol.....while supplies last
Quoted from Phat_Jay:Or maybe jacks $2 frozen pizzas lol.....while supplies last
Is there an oven on premises? And if there is, does it work?
Quoted from pacmanretro:May I suggest little ceasers 5 dollar pizza instead?....
Worst pizza ever.
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