IMHO, if you have LEDs in the game, I would get GiOCD without a second thought. Otherwise, I can make a replacment board for you in about a month, if they're still needed.

Yeah, they do definitely work in Taxi. I currently have a friend's Taxi on a temporary trade with them installed, and it works great.

Be aware, though, that it is not a drop in replacement. It requires that you put the GI OCD in series with the AC power supply by cutting the wires and adding a couple of connectors.

I have some original sys 11 relay for sale that you are searching.

on his website is stated :

January 20, 2018
Business Update

Over the past year, manufacturing and processing orders have become increasingly difficult due to both personal and professional reasons. We are working to solve these issues, but finding the right solution will take time.

Please be patient and understand that we will continue to manufacture and support our products as best as we possibly can.

Thank you for your support and business over the past 12 years!

so not so good news for us , hoping he will come back realy ..

Yes...

He’s apparently stopped responding to emails and PMs (at least he hasn’t responded to mine). Sure would be nice to have GLM back on the map!

Is he filling orders if they are placed?

you can't order - orders were always contact him as I recall...

Correct, you contact him via [email protected] with what you want. Then he sends an invoice for it via PayPal.

I emailed him over a month ago and haven't heard anything...Hopefully, he'll be back before too long.

He is platinum. Hope all is well with him.

I wonder if anyone here knows him and could check in on him for us. We don't need details but it would be nice to know that he's doing ok and if he has a plan to return or not.

Anyone have any luck contacting GLM? Or, perhaps, know what the deal is?

I need SY11-RB1-A
System 11 24V Solenoid and GI Relay Board
OEM P/N #C-11998
PCB #5768-12243-00

Do you have one?

I'm starting to think that these guys are never coming back. January will be a year since they posted that they were having some issues that would take time to resolve. I'm still holding out hope that they'll come back but with each passing month it feels more and more like they're done for good.

I haven’t heard back from him either and I emailed a week ago. Seems to be a lot of people lining up to purchase from them. Don’t understand how you can turn away money like that, must be a pretty big problem or really doesn’t need the money lol

Great products, very innovative. Maybe someone else will step in? Business abhores a vacuum...

On a personal note hope Tony is ok.

Yeah. I hope that there’s not any health issues with Tony or his family.

Tony is fine. He posts on Facebook often. He and his wife seem to be doing fine.

Never a mention of his business, which is a shame. Too bad someone else couldn't fill in where Tony left off.

If anyone knows where to get the 6 ball trough opto emmitter collector bds I would like to buy a set for IJ.

hey @rkahr maybe you can work something out with him and you can take over some of his PCB projects! That would be a nice match..

Then not sure why he gave up his business.

He has the intelligence to truly make awesome upgrades. Maybe tired of the dumbasses who always pressure small businesses. They are the SOLE reason I won’t open my own shop. While punching someone is satisfying in a heated argument, it’s ALWAYS bad for income.

Byran, it seems like you might know Tony, or at least know enough about him to be stalking him on facebook. Any chance you could send him a message on Facebook and ask him what his plans are for his business. There are many of us out there that are hoping that he'll come back so we can buy products from him.

Dave

I got to know Tony visiting with him at past shows. We just happen to be friends on Facebook. Nothing more. I'll send him a message and see if he responds.

I don't think we can ask you do anything more than that. I'm sure he's aware that he's got fans of his products out here and we just want to know if he's coming back or not. I sent him an email for a product last March I believe. I never heard anything from him. His website hasn't been updated in almost a year. If he's never coming back it would be good for us to know. If he's not coming back and he can work with someone else to produce his products, that would be awesome.

If nothing else, if we could get an update on what's happening, that would be great.

So, if you wouldn't mind reaching out, that would be great.

Dave

Ask how much he wants for the gerber files and boms.

Coolness Bryan. Thank you. We miss him and his awesome tech.

Message has been sent. I'll let you know if/when he replies.

This sounds like an interesting idea. I wonder of he would sell provided he wanted out. I'd be interested could be a neat side business.

The margins on his twilight zone light board look insane.

Tony got back to me last night. Not much for details but he did say his normal job has him working more hours than he'd like and any free time is spent with family and friends. Doesn't sound like he's doing anything with GPM. He did mention looking into a third party to produce his products but finding someone to do that involves a ton of time he does not have. There's also quality concerns if someone else were to make his products.

Thanks for the update. Don’t know if this has been asked but does Tony have existing stock available for purchase? Or was everything made to order?

Bryan_Kelly thanks for the update...it basically sounds like he's done for good. I mean, it's been over a year, and he doesn't seem interested in returning to his business. I guess the only hope is that he'll retire from his everyday job and pick up his business again. How long that's going to be is anyone's guess.

Dave

glad he is happy, but please bend his ear to let him know there are many people really in need of some of the great parts he used to supply.

Hell, I think many of us would buy him out of his complete catalog if he said he would come back and do it for 3-6 months and then was closing up shop.

I have these. Email me directly.

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Rob Anthony
Pinball Classics
http://LockWhenLit.com
Quality Board Work - In Home Service
borygard at gmail dot com

Rob >> you should reach out to GLM!!!

You are the one guy that instantly came to mind as someone that could do him proud to maintain quality!!!!

I can't keep up with what I'm doing now. Don't know how I'd be able to add a whole other full product line.

I consider Tony a good friend, and can't say it hasn't crossed my mind to see if we could work something out. Just don't know how to add more time to the day.

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Rob Anthony
Pinball Classics
http://LockWhenLit.com
Quality Board Work - In Home Service
borygard at gmail dot com

Did you ever find a helper? I remember in the past you were looking for someone. Its tough to find good help im sure.

Thanks for the heads up Bryan. Here’s to hoping Tony is happy, and someone picks up his legacy.

Perfect response. It's really disappointing to hear Tony and GLM may be done - I'm a bit confused as to why he wouldn't want to turn things over to someone else, but perhaps it's just about finding the right person. These businesses are certainly not huge money-makers (if they were, I presume we'd all be quitting our day jobs!) but obviously are really appreciated in the community

I really hope someone picks up this business... so many of need these boards. Would be ashame to have them disappear.

There is someone starting to make TZ mini playfield micro switch kits. Have one on the way, looking forward to seeing how it looks.

I'm on the fence with this product. Would love if you posted some pics and a review on the TZ page when you get them installed.

This company never responds to me!!! I have inquired about parts for my TZ with no response. Terrible customer service. Not sure how they sell anything!!

Clearly you have not been reading this thread. GLM seems like it it slowing/ shutting down after lots of time helping out the community. Bad for us, probably good for Tony's mental state! Haha

Link available? Ready for sale or still in development?

C’mon man. This was a sarcastic response, right?

Edit - Sold already

PinRob, PM sent

I do wish Tony the best. It will be a shame to lose his great business. Just looking at website shows so many great products.
His system 11 interconnect board saved my ass several times. Great board.

People with reading comprehension this strong is probably what makes selling aftermarket boards so fun

I can't imagine the number of people buying a board to fix "x" problem, then bitching to the seller, and the problem has nothing to do with the board AT ALL (like complaining that changing your car's oil did not fix your power window... must be fun...).