Wow.... is right of all the routed and NIB pins I have ever owned came with Coin Mechs... Your comment is questionable...

My METLE and ACDC came with mechs that accept our Canadian currency...can't be thought tough an issue to resolve....these are being built at Stern after all right?? They already have the logistics and ability to put them in according to region. Just a little puzzling to me...

These games not shipping with coin mechs is pathetic. This is something they should have told people IN ADVANCE. These are coin-operated commercial machines, for pity's sake.

It's rather like going to a very expensive restaurant, paying for your meal in advance, then being told that silverware will not be provided. Sure, you can bring your own, but for $8000 you should not have to.

Very classy, PPS.

Rick I don't remember if you mentioned it but will you also be spilling stale beer over the machines for authenticity?

You missed the obvious BIG seller!!!

i.e. the most expensive pin on the second hand market (except for Pinball Circus, which is being re-run).

That being Big Bang Bar, oh and PPS have just obtained the rights....

I wonder why....

All this talk of coin mechs is making me think of the box of unused ones sitting on the shelf in my workroom. Once all these MMRs get shipped and the demand skyrockets, I may have to do some spring cleaning.

I'm sure Rick will come up with something to appease the masses in regards to the missing coin mechs.

Brand new $8000 pinball machine and no coin mechs? I would have to assume that also means no cashbox, lid and associated hardware. Man, that is cheap of you PPS. I think everyone just thought most assuredly these components would come with a brand new machine as they traditionally have. Very nasty $8000 surprise. What else is missing that we are now going to find out about?

How much is a coin mech?

$12 to $175 if you buy it yourself. 500 posts and two months of delays and arguing over which coins to use if PPS does it ; )

Not the issue. Beyond doubt these and all of the cashbox componentry should have come with a brand new $8k machine. This is ridiculous.

I called and left a message with Rick to see if we can get a list of what will be shipping with the machines. For me on a NIB I expect coin mechs, coin box/lid, manual, goodie bag, etc.

I think having the coin mech should have been included and even though mine will be home use it just seems to make the game seem more complete and if I ever resell it and an operator would want it that would make the sell easier. I seems to have been an oversite with PPS not realizing this earlier and they should offer the buyer at least coin mechs later for at cost price and free shipping to make up for that late annoucement. Seems fair to me and would make some of us happier.

I personally believe BBB is not as big a seller as CV or MB. People want it due to rarity but like cc would carry a lot of demand risk. It is an ok player but the Adult theme is going to limit he market. I would never be able to put one in my basement. I like Pinball Circus but I hear the code is limited on it. Pinball Circus would do better as a limited run (100 or less) from a boutique builder.

No coin mechs? So I'd guess we could assume that these won't come with a cash box either then?

Well said, guys!

I am VERY unhappy with this. Hell, I even thought the LE came with the Invisiglass!!! When you start taking away all the 'included' features of a Cadillac, you end up with a Volkswagon!!! And for $8,000!!!????!!!!!!! I don't care if the coin mechs can be bought for $12. This is a total surprise and maybe the beginning of constantly stripping these Remakes down. Not good. Not good at all!!!!!!!!

You guys need to calm down. It's 12 bucks. Like Lloyd said, most operators change out the coin mechs anyway, as they have a preferred type they use. For home use, it's not needed, and if you want one, spend the $12.

It's a sign of cheaping out.

$8k for a pin, but no $12 coin mech for you!

dupe

So do you have a MMR LE on order?

I couldn't care less about the coin mech. I haven't once put a coin through a game in my house.

lapean111 . . . aren't you the brave one to be able to spend $12.00!!!!!! I don't usually make harsh statements on here, but "cooling down" is not the issue! It is the principle of the matter. Next time you order a NIB, how about YOU telling them to not make it complete and "you can take this off, and that, and I don't need this . . . ".

When you order a real pinball machine, you expect to get the complete package. It is bullshit on the $12.00! Comments like you made are just votes for manufacturers to see just how much more they can shave off to save money.

Ditto, Rob!!!!

Same here, if I want coin mechs on it, I'll take them from one of my other pins which have them and have also never seen a coin. I do often use coin boxes to store parts though. I seem to recall a long ago kerfuffle over Tron LE only having one coin slot and mech on the door. That also didn't bother me, but it was a big deal to some people. I'll take the nice trim over this oversight, now back to the torches and pitchforks......

Ditto!

I didn't see coin mechs on PBL who sells them for $12.00 link please

Wow. Okay, PPS did an excellent job communicating $7,988 worth of information to us in a way no other manufacturer has done before. The guy missed the last $12. Literally 1/10 of 1%. Some people will just be outraged no matter what.

I guess you guys will just have to be happy with the other 99.9% of the games value

YESSSS!!! I found this in a box of other crap I usually never need... time to break off that plastic wrap (In the next few weeks / months for MMRLE)! To me my games not going on location, but something about dropping in a coin or having the ability to creates a certain type of euphoria before launching that first ball. All my vids and pins generally have the keys to open up the coin door, I don't know it's just something about that quarter dropping it into that slot. It's part of the experience.
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If this is really one example of cheapening the machine and there are other aspects that will become noticeable after we have them in our hands, the market will dictate that there will be no more remakes.

I tend to believe PPS is trying to be as thoughtful as they can be into what is going into the game. The coin mechs are probably not a deal breaker for most of their customers. It certainly isn't for me. I honestly wouldn't have noticed.

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=15

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=15

Rick, build me a CC and i wont care if it does not come with a coin door!!

You can get used coin mechs for $5 on Ebay. This is a really silly thing to get worked up about.

So it was one or the other?

People get worked up over a lot less....

Yes, paid in full with Jack as of yesterday. Black option.

If someone wants coin mechs for their MMR they can have my original HUO ones for FREE as long as you pay the shipping

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Some of the "purists" might also want to check with Rick if the lock bar hasps are included because in all the MMR pics I've seen they are missing and have black carriage bolts in its place.

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The reality is, I will end up putting coin mechanisms in even though I won't be using it in the machine. I hope I have a few sitting around at home or I'll be buying them. Not a deal breaker, but kind of surprising.

I may take you up on that offer, if I can't find any in my basement. I'm local too.

No need to check, as it's already been confirmed they won't have the hasps.

I'm still wondering if they will come with a coin box.

Pinball Life's Description reads; A nice "finishing touch" to any restored game. They should add; or NIB game

i wonder if you guys are getting stern pinballs for your 8k or is that extra

New quote to add to MM:

"They took our coin mechs!!"

lol good one. Yeah those are such an eyesore. $7k+ LE Stern game and you get raw ball bearings.

Done and you are welcome to come by to pick them up, play and hang out any day of the weeknight after 9pm once I put my daughter to bed or weekends too.

After paying the balance on MMr, there won't be any coins left to put through the coin door. Non issue IMO. Will it come with a power cord?

Wow, kind offer. I've pm'd you.

You don't remove the power cord and replace it with your own as well?

What color power cord are you choosing?

No, I was thinking maybe it would be a nice touch to have the original one powder coated gold.