This is the most ridiculous thread I've ever read on Pinside. If the dude really wants your games, tell his lazy ass to come get them. That's what I do when I want a game bad enough. End of story.

Sure. About 20 years ago there was a guy advertising “rarest pinball on earth” and because I read the comic book I thought it would be cool to own. I think it was a business I bought from but honestly don’t remember. My name in no way is trying to imply I am somehow “rich”

It has never been playable but was used on a movie set. In 15 or 16 almost all that was my collection went to auction. It was just a mistake but my rocky was labeled as rocky and bullwinkle and sold for like a grand. My fault as I should have been there but couldn’t that day. Anyways I like oddballs so My collection had some weird stuff back then but I needed money and such is life.

I’m rebuilding now and always loved zacs. I felt fortunate to find Nemo and I think we will work this out. The length of time scares me a bit as what if someone else wants to buy between now and then. Pretty sure he wouldn’t do that after taking deposit but with that much time something beyond his control could happen.

I was talking to a friend from the forum and said back in the day this would be a no brainer as he and I did a 1k miler for some games hockey and some other stuff. Life throws you curveballs. I sympathize with the work but back in the day it was a labor of love. Try getting a cyberball 2000 up stairs on your back with just 2 people

I wish that had some meaning towards price. I’d be a billionaire.

I think you missed that I had amended my original post within 5 minutes of posting.

I can tell you this, If Neo gave you his word and took a deposit, the games are 100% yours. You guys will figure out the logistics. I can tell you if it were me, I would be on a red eye there on Friday night and an evening flight home Saturday night to inspect, pay and make the deal happen.

Some day you will either have health issues or be old enough that picking up a machine just isn't possible anymore and at that point in life you MIGHT realize what an ass you are for making comments like this. Until then I expect you will continue to be an ass.

Thanks for the Richie Rich pin details. Always wondered about that one since it's crazy rare and has a coaster on it (I mainly collect coaster pins). Had thought about PMing you, but since you weren't really active on here I didn't want to bother you.

Once you have a set deal I wouldn't worry a bit about Neo selling to somebody else. July will be here before we know it, and 3 or 4 months doesn't seem like much of a wait these days. Anyway, I'm happy to here you're back in a place where you rebuild a super nice collection, and once again I hope it all works out for both of you!

Seems like a straight shooter Cap'n.
Glad this worked out CAUSE I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS

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Just pm me next time. I'd come out just to test drive some of your cars and guitars haha.
But I'm serious.

Too risky! I've never seen times like this when it comes to transactions for pinballs/arcade games. More people being CHOGGARD'ed than ever before!

And here I thought that I was the only fool to unbox a pinball machine on my own. I am in my late sixties and as recently as last year I hoisted a NIB AFM onto a dolly, took it up a small flight of stairs into my home and proceeded to set it up. I can't say that I will ever do this again.

Glad to report we worked it out. I feel more comfortable after everyone vouching and am sending more money upfront and he’s getting to hold until after his event so I think everybody wins. Thanks for all comments as I think it helped us both to see both sides. Back in the old days I bought a supposedly “HUO” lucky 7 sight unseen that looked like it had been dropped out of a plane. Also had a guy try to renegotiate after price agreement after I drove what seemed like halfway across tx with a mint date East gnr in minivan so I know where everybody’s coming from.

I’d be happy to send you RR pics but I don’t think it has a roller coaster except on the backglass. It’s essentially a converted tommy with no blinders but hand painted. The backglass isn’t really glass but has a picture of Mckulkin on a roller coaster which may be what you are thinking about.

I think there was a similar type of thing done with Aaron Spelling but that one was playable.

I think it is more common than you think....I've always unboxed and installed my NiB on my own. Not easy..but doable. Granted, I will say the older you get the harder it is.

In my younger days I bought 25 machines and moved them all in one day alone. Fast forward to last month - I paid movers to move my 8 games from ground level storage to my new basement (and I have an Escalera).

Happy for both parties - congrats on getting the deal arranged to both party’s comfort zone.

I haven't read the entire thread, but maybe a situation like this is perfect for an escrow service. It's been a few years since I've used one so I don't have a recommendation or know what the going rates are, but it's the best way to protect both buyers & sellers in large transactions. In the past I've done this for selling high value domain names that I possessed (tens of thousands of dollars), and in each case the transactions went off perfectly.

No need, there are some good pics in the Machine Database already, but thanks for the offer. I was more interested in hearing how you obtained it and how much of it is working. Does it flip at all? Still very cool either way.

Glad to hear you guys have everything set, congrats on the purchase!

Tough to find one more rare than that. I still need to tear down my Screamo and send it to you. That's at least a little rare. Life stuff just keeps eating up my time!

Yeah, but your paying for yours!

Thanks for giving us the story, you seem like a really interesting dude. I hope you hang out with us a little more often here in the threads

Not with everything...