Hi Pinside,
I'm conducting an interesting experiment in pinball ownership.
Limited by money and space, my friends and I have decide to go halfsies, or halves for you non urban folks, on a couple games.
The premise is pretty straight forward
1.) Choose Wisely
Find a TRUSTWORTHY friend within driving distance and have each person pay half of a game and shipping.
2.) Quick Fling
The game arrives at one pinheads home and he or she gets the first week, then after seven days the game is moved to pinhead #2's house for one week. Visiting rights will remain for both parties
3.) Showdown
pinhead #1 goes to the game and the two pinheads battle a best of three head to head games and the winner gets to keep the game for one month. Then the loser gets the game for one month.
4.) More Swapping
with different lengths of time if needed.
5.) Fin
sooner or later sell the game and split the losses.
The high scores will be more epic than beating my own scores and the time apart might make me miss the game while still enjoying the luxury of owning it. Two pinheads should be able to move games no problem.
I like the sounds of owning 1/2 a TWD LE for $3800 versus 1 TWD LE for $7600
Or
1/2 a TWD pro for $2350 versus 1 TWD pro for $4700
Anyone tried this or have suggestions????