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There are many stories over the years about this guy... It is a shame what is happening to this hobby, that all people are trying to do is scam people and make a buck. When trying to buy a Circus Voltaire, they both would not budge and lost the deal over $300. Now keep in mind, like the above posts, one Ad on FB for the game but you don't get that game with a color screen, etc... you get a different game, which is the one listed by his partner on Pinside. So the price of a ColorDMD and you will not sell. And I know where the game came from, it's a small world in the pinball community so I know what they bought it for. Or using other people's photos for their own Ads, just shady business practices. I am sure I will get threatened with another lawsuit for saying this.

Just a few corrections to your "truth" with the real Truth. You never told me which was the correct game in your FaceBook AD, that was your partner Mike. The only reason I asked him was the Ad he had here on Pinside showed a different game that you had on Facebook. Second, you were not giving me a $1500 discount, you and Mike both had the Cirqus Voltaire listed for $11,999 (Facebook & Pinside), you told me, as Mike did the lowest you would go is $11,000 and I made an offer of $10,700 because it did not have a ColorDMD which your Ad showed having one and Mike said you guys could not go that low (attached screenshot of message), so where did you get that your being a nice guy and giving me a $1500 discount?

As for text messages, yeah your messages go to trash as your not worth talking to. I have no issue talking with Mike, your partner, as he seems to be much better dealing with the public.

Word of advice, stop posting Ads with wrong photos (or other peoples photos) and provide full transparency and maybe people would not give you such a hard time, it's not hard, set up the game and take a picture in your "OWN" location. Also, how about actually learning how to fix machines the "Correct" way and stop cheaping out on machine repairs and still asking over inflated prices.

As for the "crazy person" and "16 year old girl" comments, thank you, I appreciate the kind words from a kind individual as yourself. Truly shows the character of your person to keep a conversation professional.

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Those are very hurtful words Manny, surprised coming from a kind person... Those comments and the "crazy person" and "16 year old girl" comments are slanderous, right? Hmmm, will have to talk to my legal department about that tomorrow.

And believe me, you are no competition for me, which is why I would never do work for you, even after asking me hundreds of times.

So I am voting for this being the best comment of the evening.... "Come get some"

Wait... What? So you know I have to ask... How much were you paid for this endorsement?

Saw this today on FB....Another example of transparency and disclosure. Is this a CG Monster Bash CE remake (stated in the Ad) or is this an original Williams version? The Williams speaker panel is a dead giveaway.

Or is this another example of grabbing whatever photo is available to sell an overpriced machine?

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Was your machine NIB? Because I know they did not come from CG factory that way. I have seen many CG machines on locations and friends game rooms including having one myself, they never had a Williams logo it was either blank or later runs had the Chicago Gaming name.

Just adds to the aspect of disclosure concerns, any oddity will be called out when not being forthcoming in general.

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Now as a "Retailer" shouldn't they be providing the buyer with an invoice showing the collection of PA Sales Tax?

So wait, what happened to Manny's buy back guarantee?

Where is the play by play? Looks like you did not get paid back for this game since you isted it...

Then why do you have an AD to sell it here on Pinside? Just in case the Manny gold plated guarantee falls through?

So I wonder who this new guy is that bought 18 games,

I always love how people list their million dollar perfect HUO games, even mention the shooter lane condition, but never post a photo of it.

Also, I still wonder, being a "retailer" and selling that many games, are they collecting and reporting PA Sales Tax? I wonder, is the PA Department of Revenue cool with this kind of activity?

As a hobbyist, buying and selling is not typically an IRS or State tax related issue, just like selling your goods at a garage sale. But selling dozens of machines per year, offering buy back guarantees, etc... and making legal threats regarding damage to the "business" is not a hobbyist and I am all for IRS and PA Department of Revenue involvement.

I know Todd at TNT does

It's not a different issue, this entire thread tells the real picture, if you break it up just defuses the situation. More people need to actually speak up on this thread, I know many people have been screwed over, including many new customers.

So a bit of a different topic....
Has anyone heard if the one who must not be named ever opened their onsite arcade location?

Yes, and the best part is he will not disclose the actual location. He finally posted the location...
"120 Pine Road. It is in a strip center behind the brothers pizza and behind the 711 that is on the same road as St. Marys hospital. We are taking the 3 retail spots next to the Dollar store on the corner totaling just under 9000 sq ft."

But there is no Pine Road in Langhorne, based on his description it is North Pine Street and 120 would be across the street next to the Exxon gas station, instead, if it is in the strip next to the Dollar General store it would be 170-190 which are the addresses in that strip.

So again I call BS, because what he is telling people is not accurate, from the street name, the number, etc...
And posted as of yesterday.. "we are starting the buildout this week, and should be open in 3-4 weeks. at least partially open that is" So that would be December 11, 2022.

Any one recently bought a game from Lights out Pinball, I have a general question for you, please PM me.

The last Post on FB stated opening in "Construction on our showroom started about 3 weeks ago. We now anticipate opening in mid February.". Also he posted "I am looking for 1 or 2 people to help with shopping pinball machines, adding mods, and doing light repairs to pinball and arcade games."

Maybe you can apply for the position?

So is it true that TNT had to fix the Corvette game after the woman purchased it from you?

The best part of the entire thread is the use of the term "Slander" over and over as there is a complete lack of understanding and sheer ignorance as to what that term even means. The proper term would be Libel which is a defamatory statement in writing, Slander is a defamatory verbal statement which is almost impossible to win a Slander case.

Wow, $15k wager... Wouldn't you be better served to hold onto that $15k for end of the year PA sales tax filings? Plus last I checked online wagering without a Gambling license is illegal.

Does not look like anything was done since you purchased it, original caps on the driver board, wrong Lamp Driver board, no LED grounding mod, etc... Typical work from the well known seller you bought it from. Are those alligator clips connected to the bottom speaker?

Todd is definately right, we need positive influences in the hobby, but to be honest, it will continue if we have it or not. I have been servicing arcades, pins, jukeboxes since the 1980's, the hobby will continue no matter what.... You just need to lead clean living, pay your taxes and always look forward.

WFT does this even mean.....
Thank you for reminding me to post this Public Service Announcement...

Kids... Stay in school and get a good education and just say No to Drugs!!!

Sorry, I do not know anyone that would pay $6299, or anywhere near that, for that Centuar and I could also never recommend it knowing who you got it from.

Good luck with the sale, great title but its history crushes the value. Manny would give you top dollar for that game...

Not dead... just waiting

Say it's not so... a liar and a fraud?
Not sure about your assessment of his partner, as he goes along with the master plan as well, knowing exactly what is taking place.