I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's death. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. His passing is a huge loss to the entire pinball community.

He was an incredible artist at the pinnacle of his craft and although he is gone -- the rich legacy of his work will endure -- he will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace Mike - I can't help thinking God must have needed a hand restoring his pearly gates.

Hey Guys,

Its easy to understand concerns regarding how one's irreplaceable parts are being handled and you deserve to know their status. That said, it appears Chris is communicating with everyone as quickly as information is forthcoming. Ron is also communicating that he is seeing that your parts are in process.

It's definitely easy to say this and difficult to practice - - but PLEASE keep in mind that this thread is only 4 weeks old. In the overall scheme of things - not very much time considering the circumstances.

Postulating about what might be happening with orders, the plater, Ron, or anything else in this thread seems beyond inappropriate. Can we please try to address concerns privately until there is an indication one's parts are truly at risk? No need for drama here.