Hey where's my thanks ?!? I saved that #12 for you since day 1 ! Just teasing... this was the hardest sale I ever worked for... Glad to have you aboard buddy !

I'm one of the larger distributors and yes that's most likely what I'm doing - ordering only the number I sold by 12/31... Why would I order more ? If anyone does you can bet they are doing it to gouge you at $ 15,000 later like a tool. If you want one best to get it now.

Hobbit Smaug was different as we already had LE games on order and were able to make a lateral move like everyone else for no extra $ at the time. This is not the case with the CE.

I don't doubt it but it won't be in large numbers. I might consider it if I want to save one for a VIP customer who comes around late. I would bet those that do order a supply are doing it to gouge you later. Not cool. This pinball speculation shit is bad enough without distributors who control the games are doing it too. I cringe when I see GB LEs for sale at 10,000 or Batman LEs at 12,500 from legit sources because you know they held them back from the buying public saying 'sold out' to those that wanted them when all along they had a secret stash to put aside and gouge later. If you want a DI CE get it now at the right price.

My point wasn't worded properly... My comment was meant to say I will NOT raise the price over the $ 12,500 (as crazy as that sounds), but yes there are a lot of distributors when something is sold out and they have them then the price goes up.. Not happening here. Wasn't trying to say the 'price is RIGHT', it's a lot, I get that... I think I was referring back to an older comment about anyone with them jacking the price up. Won't happen with me... I had some Rob Zombies come up when they were selling for $ 8,000 and every one I re-sold at $ 6,000 asking price. Thanks for kind comments - they still apply : )

I second this... CHILL. I sold him his game so every time he posts here I get 5 emails and a few phone calls. Dude, I love you but please relax you're going to have a stroke. ; )

Lol... You're killing me smalls !

I'm gonna show up at your house and wallpaper the feature matrix in your bedroom !

Every time you go haywire I'm taking something off your game. I have a feeling by the time it ships I'll be sending you a bumper cap and I'll have a whole game to re-assemble. ; )

Richard, I love your passion. We all have the pinball disease. : )

I was sleeping... woke me up with the call and text.... so of course I was getting ready to call back and I'm thinking... hmmmm he had to post something on Pinside that's why I'm getting a call let me check that out first... of course I was right and fortunately someone set you straight first so I joined in : )
Someone's going to need a therapist before this is all over I'm just not sure if it's going to be you or me.
Again I love you Richard - you're a good dude. I stood next to you as you bid AMH # 150 up to $ 16,000 for charity for my buddy Charlie at Spooky so you can freak out and wake me up as much as you like you will always have my attention and service. Just know I'm checking Pinside first !
In other totally unrelated news : pinball distributor business up for sale to the first bidder. Must take all customers.
; )

Added over 7 years ago: Business not for sale, that was a joke. Unfortunately Richard called me concerned... LMAO ! The hits keep coming ! Richard Folks for the Pinball Hall of Fame ! My favorite customer experience ever ! (I think) : )

NO - at this point just do not listen to anything Richard says. LOL Richard, you promised - one month sabbatical !!!

RAD CALS are included on the CE...

You are a riot... Love it... 'I'm not commenting on the Rad Cals, but that goddamn powder coating...' lol - you just can't help yourself... And trust me when this is all done you're going to love your game and I'm taking you over to Coopers Hawk Winery and Steakhouse and I'm buying you a filet mignon and a bottle of wine. I will get your drunk then drive you 5 miles from Expo hotel and drop you off as payback for Pinside torture. THEN you'll be damn happy you have your Dialed In letterman's jacket - it's cold in October baby ! But you'll complain it's not lined with sheep wool from Ireland or something. : )

I miss you Richard... : (

I hear they are not going to embroider your last name on the CE DI jackets... Just your first...

Cue Richard freak out in 3,2,1....

Richard and I are buddies - talk on the phone and whatnot... We laugh our asses off at this thread, and he admits he can't help himself sometimes. But the dude's got pinball passion ! and that's a good thing... With all the negativity and drama in pinball this has been a fun thread busting each other's balls. We now go back to our regular scheduled Richard freak out...

Now you want a damn bone in your steak ?!? That's extra.

The JJP CE lunch got awful quiet after quiet after Richie bit into his specially prepared 'Bone in Steak with Sleeping Pill Au Jus'...

'HEY GODDAMN JACK MY JACKET ONLY HAS 7 BUTTONS I READ ON PINSIDE IT WAS SUPPOSSED TO BE 8....zzzzzzzzz'

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PinballSTAR has a few extra CEs availsble we bought. Interested shoot us an email at [email protected].

Also of course selling LEs and Standards !

Joe Newhart
PinballSTAR Amusements

Will have DI LE's in stock in a few weeks ! Email me at [email protected]... Just saw this post now sorry for delay...

I just emailed Richie Wrench and told him his DI CE will be shipping Monday and we powdercoated the box for him ! : )~

Get ready I'm sure he will burn up this thread next week !

I'm gonna miss busting balls back and forth with Rich I kinda don't want so ship his game... : )

PinballSTAR has 4 CEs shipping today - many more this week...

Guess whose is getting shipped today ? RICHIE WRENCH !

There's gonna be a lot of clogged shitters in Illinois come Friday, cause we know Richie ain't working !

Sorry about the powdercoating mixup - only you would take 'box' and change it to 'coin door'... You are fantastic, the fun never ends... If I could have I would have brother !

Are you ready for a deposit on #4 soon ? I'm gonna miss you for a month - I'm not going to know what to do with myself ! And I will miss being woken up by your 50 texts in a row at 1am.

Ding
'Why aren't they powdercoating the door'
Ding
'Why isn't Jack showing pictures'
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I'm gonna be pissed if I get a ham sandwich for lunch for $ 12,500
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Is the jacket going to have just our first name or last name too ?
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'Jen said there is a swatch of Jesus' Shroud of Turin on the apron, can you confirm this ?'
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Eric - can't wait for you to play your game... And everyone listen to this : Eric bought a CE and wanted the unboxing to be so special he purposefully avoided seeing a DI in person or playing one until he gets his own game. Either that or his wife won't let him go to pinball shows... take your pick...

: )~

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Awesome Rich ! Love your enthusiasm bud... We joke and bust balls, but of course I think you are the BOMB... Even opening up your games for everyone to play is great - I hope you have a great party ! The hobby needs more folks like you with incredible passion, the sense of giving back (your $ 16,000 charity bid on the AMH # 150 for Spooky), opening up your collection for everyone, and not taking yourself too seriously so we can all discuss and joke with one another about pinball without getting all stupid. You're a mighty pain in the ass at times, but I'll take you as a customer anyday... : )

PS... Everyone just so you know he text me last night again after midnight... Not joking... : )

Midnight ? Try 2:49AM !!! See people I'm not making this stuff up !!! I actually replied tonight for the first time !!! LOL

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Hooray Eric - Congrats... Can't wait to see it - I honestly haven't seen a CE yet - PICS !!!
Joe

I want the Richie Wrench statue - God knows I earned it... you can keep the shitter.

PS. That's pretty cool - He's like your own Big Boy except with a dirty plunger instead of a burger.

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He needs to BUY the AFMR LE and stop teasing me at 2am... : )

All those details will be forthcoming...

Here's what you can do customizing with each model of JJP game... The airplane banner in CE might not be one that was known before, not sure : )
Can I write Richie Wrench's custom ticker PLEASE ????
'PinballSTAR smashes Richie Wrench's cell phone due to 3am texting over powder-coated coin door complaint'

Here's the list....

All games, all editions (Wizard of Oz, Hobbit, Dialed In) Custom Message - displayed in attract mode
Custom Graphic - displayed in attract mode

Dialed In, all editions Custom "Selfie" Picture frame - displayed during Selfie Time

Dialed In, Collectors Edition Custom airplane banner - displayed at game start with ball sitting in shooter
Custom news ticker - one additional message inserted in the ticker crawl

Liking what you see on the Dialed IN Collector's Edition ? We have a few available for sale...

JJP's Dialed In will be in the PinballSTAR Amusements booth at the York, PA Whiterose Gameroom Show on Friday 9/29 and Sat 9/30 !!! ...as a matter of fact we'll have 2 !

Come play the game everyone is talking about - Pat Lawlor's original themed game - Dialed In.

We have a very few available Dialed In Limited Edition games that will be ready to ship in a week or two. NO WAIT ! Email Joe at [email protected] for info !

www.theyorkshow.com

Joe Newhart
PinballSTAR Amusements
570-357-0042

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Info emailed on jacket today, and Expo #4 pre-reveal party at 5pm... : )

Why wait - there's always tonight - you can text me pics of you in your jammies playing DI !

Richie - you NEVER fail to amuse my friend ! Please tell me those are running shorts or something and not your underwear...

Richies next pin...

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You had me at ‘transparent decal’. No words. ; )

Richie Wrench is going to go apeshit happy in about 5 minutes once I send him an email...

Cued up in... 3,2,1...

Ya he text me at 3am and woke me up... so....

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Richie you can sit next to Slash. He has bodyguards so good luck with that.

(Disclaimer : No, Slash will not be there)

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Richie : 40. Can I sit next to Joe Newhart at the Dinner? I just want to bug the shit out of him all night...
Jack : 40. I’m told that Joe would not have it any other way.

Dearest Jack, I think it's time we re-negotiate my contract... 3am he texts me, you saw that part right ? And that's AFTER he gets his game.. You don't know what it's like before. I beg you... help me.... I work hard for you... help...

PS... Of course I want to sit next to Richie. (so I'm close enough to strangle him)

Oh there will be Richie updates, trust me... I’ve got something up my sleeve... ; )

I will never sell a PF protector as an option on a game again. I will talk every customer out of it. There's a reason it's not even offered on POTC. Take that for what it's worth.