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If you won a Stern pro..

By chubtoad13

4 years ago

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#1 4 years ago

AMH

chubtoad13

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I donate to charities that raffle off games and was thinking about what I would do if I ever actually won a game.

I’m at a point where I can’t add a game without selling a game. What would I sell? What would I choose in the Stern catalog?

The potential sell contenders would be probably be WPT, Stingray, Stars, or F2k. Maybe get an IMDN? I’m not sure. I haven’t played most of the new Sterns, besides IMDN and SW(which I own)

What would you do if you won a game? Do you have space for it? If not, is there a clear cut game you would sell? Is there a definite game you would choose?

#2 4 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,846 6 98

I won remake spiderman at TPF four years ago. It was pretty cool to be able to add $6000 game without spending a dime. At the time I had plenty of space. I actually traded it for a star trek premium a couple months down the road.

#3 4 years ago

AMH

chubtoad13

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11y 107K 2,015 52

Quoted from woody76:
I won remake spiderman at TPF four years ago. It was pretty cool to be able to add $6000 game without spending a dime. At the time I had plenty of space. I actually traded it for a star trek premium a couple months down the road.

That’s awesome!

#4 4 years ago

ROB

Guinnesstime

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11y 133K 5,876 20 1

Maiden and Deadpool are both great games.

#5 4 years ago

MEH

MotorCityMatt

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Canton, MI

10y 55,300 1,193 9

Quoted from woody76:
I won remake spiderman at TPF four years ago. It was pretty cool to be able to add $6000 game without spending a dime. At the time I had plenty of space. I actually traded it for a star trek premium a couple months down the road.

Did you get a 1099 tax form for winning?

#6 4 years ago

RDS

RustyLizard

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Tron vault

#7 4 years ago

Coolpinballdino

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I would keep it if it's a game i don't like much i might trade it for something else down the line if i ever do win. My game choice would probably be Deadpool as I already own BKSOR and IMDN.

#8 4 years ago

ALX

Pahuffman

Pinside member

Hoover, AL

9y 88,800 1,967 6

Quoted from RustyLizard:
Tron vault

Ahh an imaginary game for an imaginary scenario.

Bold choice. I like it.

#9 4 years ago

AMH

chubtoad13

Pinside member

11y 107K 2,015 52

Quoted from Pahuffman:
Ahh an imaginary game for an imaginary scenario.
Bold choice. I like it.

This is definitely just a thought experiment. It would be a great problem to actually have.

#10 4 years ago

CAD

Crispin

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12y 133K 3,428 1

If I were lucky enough to win one since I have no more room I'd bring it to my best friends house. Wife doesn't need to know and I get to keep all of my games.

#11 4 years ago

DJS

Turtle

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Allentown, PA

8y 58,650 443

Quoted from Guinnesstime:
Maiden and Deadpool are both great games.

Own both and couldn't agree more.

#12 4 years ago

YBX

yancy

Pinside member

West Dundee, IL

11y 122K 7,208 25

Maiden every day and twice on Sunday.

#13 4 years ago

WPG

guymontag451

Wedgehead

Portland, OR

13y 92,800 1,006 25 170

BKSOR

#14 4 years ago

MKY

tilt-master

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13y 115K 2,153

I won the Munsters Pro at TPF. I tried to sell out of the Austin, TX area but no luck. I understand, its a title getting a beating right now but waaay too many offers for $4K and under.

I will most likely ship up to Boston to either enjoy and eventually trade.

#15 4 years ago

PJF

rai

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20y 169K 18,782 34

Anything but Munsters.

#16 4 years ago

TOM

twhtalm

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8y 58,300 261

Went with Iron Maiden for my Project Pinball choice and haven't looked back since. The only thing I occasionally regret is not upgrading to a premium but a $50 pro doesn't hurt either. Space was an issue at first but things have been tucked away nicely. That same weekend I found another machine going for about 2/3 the going price and couldn't pass on it. 5 machines Friday morning, 7 machines Sunday night. No plan on selling and might begin loaning out machines to close friends/family.

#17 4 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,846 6 98

Quoted from MotorCityMatt:
Did you get a 1099 tax form for winning?

nope, told me I won, threw the keys at me, and had to find someone to deliver to Nashville (thanks Larry at FlipnOut).

#18 4 years ago

DAV

DaveH

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Boston, MA

11y 121K 7,881 21 13

I just went over Stern's "Current" lineup. I'd pick Deadpool. I already own Star Trek, which is why I didn't pick that.

This is of course assuming that Beatles didn't count as a possibility.

BKSOR - Meh. Black Knight, Swansong Of Ritchie.
Munsters - Uninspired code combined with an uninspired playfield.
Iron Maiden - I like it well enough, but I get bored playing it.
Guardians - Another fine game for somebody else. It just isn't cohesive.
Star Wars - I've probably played it 30 times, and didn't like any of those plays. I gave up.
Batman - I realize Lyman has turned it into a much better game, but I played it when it wasn't done... and lost interest.
Star Trek - I own it, and it hangs around, so I like it.
Deadpool - The game I'd pick.

#19 4 years ago

LRP

lpeters82

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12y 132K 5,289 8

Maiden

#20 4 years ago

???

littlecammi

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Carol Stream, IL

11y 82,650 4,534 19

Quoted from woody76:
I won remake spiderman at TPF four years ago.

Quoted from tilt-master:
I won the Munsters Pro at TPF.

Quoted from twhtalm:
Went with Iron Maiden for my Project Pinball choice and haven't looked back since.

You're all lucky guys. I see no point in speculating about it, since I've never won anything and most likely never will.

#21 4 years ago

GWL

gliebig

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I wouldn't win if I had the only ticket.

#22 4 years ago

DNO

Pinside member

Highlands Ranch, CO

11y 73,800 1,976 45

Quoted from DaveH:
BKSOR - Meh. Black Knight, Swansong Of Ritchie.
Munsters - Uninspired code combined with an uninspired playfield.
Iron Maiden - I like it well enough, but I get bored playing it.
Guardians - Another fine game for somebody else. It just isn't cohesive.
Star Wars - I've probably played it 30 times, and didn't like any of those plays. I gave up.
Batman - I realize Lyman has turned it into a much better game, but I played it when it wasn't done... and lost interest.
Star Trek - I own it, and it hangs around, so I like it.
Deadpool - The game I'd pick.

are you sure you like pinball at all?

#23 4 years ago

DMS

Elevatorman

Premier Pinball Stl

St. Louis, MO

10y 116K 1,860 71 171

I just won Joe P Said's Pinball Charity Monthly Raffle last month.
Totally Stoked!

#24 4 years ago

KEV

La4s

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7y 63,300 640 17

Quoted from Elevatorman:
I just won Joe P Said's Pinball Charity Monthly Raffle last month.
Totally Stoked!

Congrats! What game did you choose?

#25 4 years ago

DAV

DaveH

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Boston, MA

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Quoted from DNO:
are you sure you like pinball at all?

I absolutely LOVE pinball. Don't let my thoughts about Stern's current uninspired lineup fool you. They have made some GREAT games. I currently have 8 modern Stern games in my lineup. It's not my fault they aren't currently putting out their best games.

#26 4 years ago

DNO

Pinside member

Highlands Ranch, CO

11y 73,800 1,976 45

I have a blast playing all the new Stern games, maiden and Guardians are both going to be classics that will stand the test of time imo.
And they earn more on route than all the “inspired” B/W pins.
I guess I have a low bar set for enjoying pinball.

#27 4 years ago

DNO

Pinside member

Highlands Ranch, CO

11y 73,800 1,976 45

And if I won a game, I would get another Deadpool, already have 2 Guardians.

#28 4 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Hopkins, MN

12y 191K 56,975 24 7

I'd be wondering what I entered to win it ?

LTG : )

#29 4 years ago

KDF

fisherdaman

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Waitsfield, VT

11y 72,300 1,546 8

I'd pay the extra and get a Munsters premium

#30 4 years ago

KRW

whitey

Blocked

11y 2,784

I’d sell it and put it towards a TBL

#31 4 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

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Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,064 19 30 1

I'd probably sell IMDN and choose BKSOR

#32 4 years ago

GWL

gliebig

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If I survived the heart attack after finding out I won, I'd go Deadpool.

#33 4 years ago

TKM

Daditude

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Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,120 23 271

OP
Quoted from chubtoad13:
I donate to charities that raffle off games and was thinking about what I would do if I ever actually won a game.
I’m at a point where I can’t add a game without selling a game. What would I sell? What would I choose in the Stern catalog?
The potential sell contenders would be probably be WPT, Stingray, Stars, or F2k. Maybe get an IMDN? I’m not sure. I haven’t played most of the new Sterns, besides IMDN and SW(which I own)
What would you do if you won a game? Do you have space for it? If not, is there a clear cut game you would sell? Is there a definite game you would choose?

It's all about how much you love your current lineup versus what games are available to choose from (I believe pinball charity allows you to choose from any current stern pro model in production).

Metallica would be the easy choice for me. Other thoughts would ve IMDN, DP, and BKSOR.

I'm not sure that it matters, however. Odds are slim.

#34 4 years ago

CJB

Topher5000

Pinside member

Thorold, ON

10y 45,300 900 1

I entered the 'next great pro' contest. Watch - I'll win & it'll be The Brady Bunch. The original series, not the movie with the Babylon 5 guy.
Alice stand-up targets & when you tap her in the dining room, the garage & the bathroom you get Sam the butcher multi ball. Cindy bash toy. Peter just gets in the way. When you drain it goes "Marcia Marcia Marcia".

#35 4 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,064 19 30 1

Quoted from Topher5000:
...not the movie with the Babylon 5 guy.
.

Meh, Crusade sullies the B5 name

#36 4 years ago

CUZ

mcuzz

Pinside member

8y 117K 500 137

Pro win, Iron Maiden would be my pick.
I think it is the best pro available right now.

#37 4 years ago

PJF

rai

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20y 169K 18,782 34

Maiden is probably the best pro currently.

#38 4 years ago

DAN

gunstarhero

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15y 104K 3,440

Although I think it’s VASTLY inferior to the Prem, why lie to myself... I’d take a Black Knight Pro for free all day long.

#39 4 years ago

DRS

Captainhook

Pinside member

9y 77,050 810

I didn't win a pro, but I did win a BKSOR LE. The the best thing I've ever won! Project pinball raffle tickets still available for the premium model for $75 each.

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#40 4 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

10y 148K 33,544

Quoted from DNO:
are you sure you like pinball at all?

Complaining about Pinball is way more fun than playing pinball.

#41 4 years ago

VNO

Vino

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I choose silverball abuse courtesy of Steve Richie.
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#42 4 years ago

MEH

MotorCityMatt

Pinside member

Canton, MI

10y 55,300 1,193 9

Quoted from woody76:
nope, told me I won, threw the keys at me, and had to find someone to deliver to Nashville (thanks Larry at FlipnOut).

Nice!

#43 4 years ago

JFH

jfh

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10y 161K 10,147

Don’t buy any tickets and avoid the problem altogether.

#44 4 years ago

BBB

oldskool1969

Pinside member

Gilligan's Island

10y 134K 3,652 12

Win a machine, give one away to someone worthy.
Good Karma will flow!

#45 4 years ago

???

silver_spinner

AR Gaming Rentals (MI)

11y 77,550 3,046

maiden , deadpool and guardians are my favorite sterns to play in a long time.
i dont like iron maiden music and ive never seen guardians movies and I know zero about deadpool comics or movies.
so.... i'm giving you a point of view from actual lots of time on each game playing them and owning them all.
they are amazing.

#46 4 years ago

JON

Blacksun

Pinside member

Mokena, IL

7y 76,300 570 7 10

I won a Metallica Pro 2 years ago and paid extra to upgrade to a premium... Was my first pinball! Now 5 NIB sterns later... LOL

#47 4 years ago

AMH

chubtoad13

Pinside member

11y 107K 2,015 52

Quoted from Blacksun:
I won a Metallica Pro 2 years ago and paid extra to upgrade to a premium... Was my first pinball! Now 5 NIB sterns later... LOL

Cool! Where did you win that?

#48 4 years ago

BTF

PinballManiac40

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14y 234K 17,627 104

I won a Stern pro in 2017 from Pinball EDU Charity and I upgraded to the premium and I am still very happy with my choice.

Since I was out of room, I lent a 2nd game to my oldest brother so I can tell I would miss it if I sold it.
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#49 4 years ago

AMH

chubtoad13

Pinside member

11y 107K 2,015 52

Quoted from PinballManiac40:
I won a Stern pro in 2017 from Pinball Charity EDU and I upgraded to the premium and I am still very happy with my choice.
Since I was out of room, I lent a 2nd game to my oldest brother so I can tell I would miss it if I sold it.
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Nice choice! SW premium is a great game

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