What's this? Another Pinsider in Jeffersonville? Are there more of us?

At any rate, I've thoroughly enjoyed the expo every year so far and I'm looking forward to the upcoming event.

I'd love to see a Caveman! I've maintained a fascination with with dinosaurs since I was a kid, so the theme alone makes me want one.

Non-standard pins are fun to be able to experience. It was awesome last year seeing a Joust. I wasn't even aware of the head-to-head concept (not that I was or am a seasoned pinhead). Then I learned only something like 400 were made. That made me both very appreciative of the collector who brought it and curious how anyone manages to bring valuable gems to an expo with hordes of people, who aren't necessarily going to treat these games like they should, and not babysit their game the whole time or bite their nails when they're away.

I know it's counter-intuitive to the expo format, but I think I'd be too OCD to be comfortable bringing a game I really cared about (all of them! ). I know you have to bring games in order for there to be games at the show, so how do collectors get over it and enjoy themselves, or is that not a problem for most? Even having 6 family members over the other day to play my games had me too anxious to be able to really relax and enjoy myself, not to mention random things kept breaking...

So what's the etiquette here? If I get on a game I that I want to keep playing, when I get game over I look behind me to see if anyone's waiting and go for another game if not. It seems to me like a lot of people do that and you just have to step up behind them and wait for them to get game over to get your turn. Are you talking about someone who keeps playing in spite of a line?

I'd appreciate seeing AFM. I was too dumb as a kid to be interested in pinball and missed out on playing what are considered A listers today, and I'm not far enough in my life to have the disposable income to buy an A lister.

Was the Joust last year yours? It got a lot of attention from what I could tell. If you had room to bring it, I'm sure it would be appreciated again.

Yeah, it's not just a quick glance. It has to be exaggerated movement with the whole torso and neck twisting, so you can see if anyone is waiting to the right or left behind you, while your hands are still on the game. You have to take a little bit to do it in case someone is near and wants to play and they have time to walk up and get your attention.

I totally misread your post as saying you bought all of them at LAX last year! That would be some serious purchases all at once.

Your JP was my inspiration to get one, and get into collecting pinball machines, really. JP really stood out for me and made a good impression. Thanks for bringing it!

Let's get some more pinball on that list!

I've decided to bring Stern Dracula. It's not in the best condition, but is fully working and is hopefully an enjoyable game that maybe most haven't seen.

I see a Firepower on the list. Anyone here bringing that? Is it for sale/trade?

Assuming it doesn't sell before then, there's a Louisville CL ad for a T2 for $1675. No clue about the condition. It's been up for a while: louisville.craigslist.org link

How do the seminars work? Do you have to register for them or just show up when they start? Do they cost anything?

Oh, and anyone know if any pinball vendors will be there selling standard playfield glass? I'd love to get a couple without paying shipping.

I'm hoping to bring my game on Thursday, but not sure yet how early I can come. What's the latest someone can set up on Thursday and still have enough time to enjoy the early access and help set up? Is there a specific time when everyone needs to be out?

PM Sent.

That's unfortunate. I hope there's another vendor selling playfield glass.

It was great meeting some of you tonight. I wish safe travel for those who haven't made it yet.

I'm glad I got in early enough to nab 5 playfield glasses.

For many games I think being in low light is preferrable so that their imperfections from years of abuse aren't visible. The only game that stands out for me as nearly unplayable in the dark is the F14 that was there. I don't know if it was just because of LEDs or if it's a generally dark game. The GI in most other games seemed more than adequate.

Dracula made it home safely. It wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be bringing a game, though on both Saturday and Sunday it was turned off when I arrived and I had some flipper issues to work through both times. Big thanks to Matt for helping me unload and load the game back up.

The one time I saw no one on it on Friday I thought I'd get my chance, but it was frozen on the P-ROC logo. It doesn't seem like a good advertisement for Skit-B or the P-ROC when a game is sitting there unplayable much of the time. I don't mean that as an insult. I hope they're successful and I'm glad they came to Louisville.