Nor Cal Pinheads thread

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#5951 3 years ago

BAS

pinostalgia

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Little Rock, AR

6y 58,300 537 10 6

Quoted from TronGuy:
I have a buddy in lake tahoe looking for a pin. He isn't real particular. I would hope that if someone responds they have a nicely working pin and can deliver it for him. I am sure he is willing to pay the high end of the going rate. He doesn't know pricing, so he would rely on me for an opinion. He is looking for something late 80's to now I suppose. Some thing with a multiball. I could only guess that $3000 ish is where we should focus. I'm sure he'd pay more for a nicely running machine. A routed machine would be fine, because he isn't a collector. I would just hope that the seller could make sure it's working perfectly.

not mine but plenty of choices out there.
sfbay.craigslist.org link
sfbay.craigslist.org link
sacramento.craigslist.org link
sacramento.craigslist.org link

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#5952 3 years ago

DAN

gunstarhero

Pinside member

15y 104K 3,440

Quoted from hoopybox:
Thinking about replacing my MMr RE with a Deadpool prem or LE. Anyone in the market or looking for a trade?

I’m going with heck no, MM is way better than DP... but the heart wants what it wants.

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#5953 3 years ago

DYL

TronGuy

Pinside member

Eureka, CA

11y 54,300 903 4 1

Quoted from pinostalgia:
not mine but plenty of choices out there.
sfbay.craigslist.org link
sfbay.craigslist.org link
sacramento.craigslist.org link
sacramento.craigslist.org link

I guess some of those guys 'may' consider delivering to Tahoe. Which is kind of the MOST important part.

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#5954 3 years ago

MPL

I've got a Kooky Carnival that was used for spare parts before I got it. The playfield, cabinet and translite are all in good shape(cab has a big scratch on one side). The wiring harness is intact. It uses a lot of figurines from Simpsons Pinball Party. Before I unsolder the harness and part out the playfield, I figured I would offer it to someone who might want it for a project. I could see making a kids game out of it with a raspberry pi. PM me if you want it or want parts from it if no one takes it as a whole.
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#5955 3 years ago

BOB

MrSanRamon

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San Ramon, CA

19y 107K 3,483 6

Edit: Sold!

My wife is cleaning out the garage and I don't have room to store this stuff anymore. So I want to get rid of a few things.

I'd rather sell as a package deal instead of piecemeal...$200 for the lot (OBO)

3 DMD, 2 stern (probably almost new) and 1 Williams (worked when I took them off)

1 Williams DMD 1 line out

Early Bally displays, all work accept the match/game in play.

Early Bally coin mechs

misc speakers and grills

AS-2518-18 replacement board, new

P-2948-297 (unknown condition)

P-2948-274 (unknown condition)

P-2948-301 (unknown condition)

Silverball Mania MPU (unknown condition)

Williams Lockdown Bar

Misc incandescent bulbs

Please come take this away, before I dump them in the trash.

Robert

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#5956 3 years ago

HEB

eb94114

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San Francisco, CA

11y 42,050 277 5 1

If anyone is looking for a nice IJ I talked to the owner of this one about another game he has: sfbay.craigslist.org link

You might have some room to negotiate. Downside is that it’s in Oregon, but pinsider High Voltage on here has brought games down in the past from up that way. Not sure if he’s got any runs planned, but maybe worth considering.

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#5957 3 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

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You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

Quoted from eb94114:
Downside is that it’s in Oregon...

Downside is really that it’s $8000.

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#5958 3 years ago

TOM

Thomas3184

Pinside member

Folsom, CA

3y 47,550 472 5 27

Really cheap good looking fish tales 2700, not mine.

sfbay.craigslist.org link

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#5959 3 years ago

???

Bravebluerx

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5y 28,300 73 4

Quoted from Thomas3184:
Really cheap good looking fish tales 2700, not mine.
sfbay.craigslist.org link

Guessing one of our local pinball flippers is buying it, cleaning it and then jacking up the price for resale, watch it get relisted for $2k more in a month

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#5960 3 years ago

TOM

Thomas3184

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Folsom, CA

3y 47,550 472 5 27

A guy local to me actually got it. I helped him unload it. It was in the vehicles that can fit pins thread.

Quoted from Bravebluerx:
Guessing one of our local pinball flippers is buying it, cleaning it and then jacking up the price for resale, watch it get relisted for $2k more in a month

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#5961 3 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

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You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

Yeah, that was gone pretty fast. I don't think you can get $4700 for a Fish Tales but I continue to be surprised by asking prices

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#5962 3 years ago

BMS

Sluggo39

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3y 62,050 421

Just bought a NIB BKSOR prem. love it. Wife says I can get 1 more considering JP prem. Or IMDN pro or prem. Any thoughts?

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#5963 3 years ago

NIK

imagamejunky

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Livermore, CA

7y 76,300 1,381 17 47

Quoted from Sluggo39:
Just bought a NIB BKSOR prem. love it. Wife says I can get 1 more considering JP prem. Or IMDN pro or prem. Any thoughts?

Both Elwin/Naegele games. Both are great.

JP Premium/Le is arguably Stern’s best machine. You can’t go wrong there. It’s just that good! Especially with the new custom code with real movie sound assets available now.

I can’t get past the IMDN theme/music personally. Great shooter though.

Or, if the kiddie theme doesn’t bother you, you may want to consider a TMNT. It plays fantastic! Awesome playfield layout. Great ramps. Nice flow. I’ve only played the pro so far and it’s great. I’m sure the premium is better though.

Play a STh Premium too. That machine is VERY underrated IMO. Theme, audio, lighting, ramps, show assets, etc.. it’s a really awesome pin with unique features (projector, UV lighting, levitating magnet ball lock). The start button keeps getting pressed at my house. It definitely takes some time to set it up to play right out of the box though, which is unfortunate. Once it’s set up it’s fantastic.

DP Premium is seriously bad ass too!

So.. you need 4 more!

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#5964 3 years ago

BCP

jorge5240

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Dublin, CA

13y 89,050 2,320 16

Quoted from Sluggo39:
Just bought a NIB BKSOR prem. love it. Wife says I can get 1 more considering JP prem. Or IMDN pro or prem. Any thoughts?

I have Iron Maiden and it is amazing. JP is my next purchase. I don’t think you can go wrong with either.

I just can’t let anything in my collection go right now or I would have a JP!

Can’t make a bad choice unless someone talks you into stranger things! Lol

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#5965 3 years ago

SKL

Dr-Willy

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 77,050 1,500

Quoted from jorge5240:
Can’t make a bad choice unless someone talks you into stranger things! Lol

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#5966 3 years ago

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ZooDude

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Vallejo, CA

9y 58,300 634

A few of you here may know me, I have a nice Black Knight for sale, got this from Chris Kuntz a few years back, never had an issue with it, he went through the boards, it's 100% make me an offer, I've had a ton of interest but everyone flakes out at the last min. Only selling because I have too many early ss williams.
Lots of local references if needed.
Thx

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#5967 3 years ago

JJB

jbovenzi

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Sparks, NV

8y 112K 1,385 34

Quoted from ZooDude:
A few of you here may know me, I have a nice Black Knight for sale, got this from Chris Kuntz a few years back, never had an issue with it, he went through the boards, it's 100% make me an offer, I've had a ton of interest but everyone flakes out at the last min. Only selling because I have too many early ss williams.
Lots of local references if needed.
Thx[quoted image]

Buy with confidence! Good Pinsider!

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#5968 3 years ago

MAM

drypaint

The Flipper Room

Concord, CA

7y 91,125 724 68

The dude selling this pins is an absolute joker! He has a few ads out there, at least one of them claims its home use only and all of them claim that its a factory prototype. Well... I had it on location twice myself and the drop targets were added later. Not a factory prototype.

sfbay.craigslist.org link

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#5969 3 years ago

BAS

pinostalgia

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Little Rock, AR

6y 58,300 537 10 6

Quoted from drypaint:
The dude selling this pins is an absolute joker! He has a few ads out there, at least one of them claims its home use only and all of them claim that its a factory prototype. Well... I had it on location twice myself and the drop targets were added later. Not a factory prototype.
sfbay.craigslist.org link

It'll be fun if a bunch of us call him and offer $1200.

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#5970 3 years ago

MAM

drypaint

The Flipper Room

Concord, CA

7y 91,125 724 68

Quoted from pinostalgia:
It'll be fun if a bunch of us call him and offer $1200.

Hahaha. He bought it from a friend of mine that I sold it to. He kept trying to talk him down from the $1800. Then he goes and lists it for $6800 a few days later. Can't make this shit up.

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#5971 3 years ago

MAM

drypaint

The Flipper Room

Concord, CA

7y 91,125 724 68

Quoted from drypaint:
Hahaha. He bought it from a friend of mine that I sold it to. He kept trying to talk him down from the $1800. Then he goes and lists it for $6800 few days later. Can't make this shit up.

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#5972 3 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Sacramento, CA

11y 82,550 5,597 6

Quoted from drypaint:
The dude selling this pins is an absolute joker! He has a few ads out there, at least one of them claims its home use only and all of them claim that its a factory prototype. Well... I had it on location twice myself and the drop targets were added later. Not a factory prototype.
sfbay.craigslist.org link

Looks like John Tennler strikes again.

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#5973 3 years ago

???

ZooDude

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Vallejo, CA

9y 58,300 634

Quoted from drypaint:
Hahaha. He bought it from a friend of mine that I sold it to. He kept trying to talk him down from the $1800. Then he goes and lists it for $6800 a few days later. Can't make this shit up.

I've seen this guys pins in Chris's shop, Chris does the work then this dude (or his son I guess) claims to have put 100's of hours into his pins and ALWAYS claims HUO. Chris told me the guy has no clue how to work on pins, I wouldn't touch anything this guy is selling with a 10 ft pole.
B

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#5974 3 years ago

???

RTS

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 94,050 3,129 17 1

Quoted from ZooDude:
I've seen this guys pins in Chris's shop, Chris does the work then this dude (or his son I guess) claims to have put 100's of hours into his pins and ALWAYS claims HUO. Chris told me the guy has no clue how to work on pins, I wouldn't touch anything this guy is selling with a 10 ft pole.
B

The ad was removed too quickly - it's not posted anymore.

I got the original price, and the flipper price. But what was the game? And who was the seller?

I don't think Tennler takes his games to Chris.

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#5975 3 years ago

JTL

fnosm

Pinside+ Pro!

11y 97,300 1,970 1

Quoted from RTS:
The ad was removed too quickly - it's not posted anymore.
I got the original price, and the flipper price. But what was the game? And who was the seller?
I don't think Tennler takes his games to Chris.

Firepower if memory serves.

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#5976 3 years ago

JEF

Viperbsd

Pinside+ Addict

Roseville, CA

12y 55,800 291

Quoted from dsuperbee:
Looks like John Tennler strikes again.

Is this the clown that lives in the Oakland Hills and used to have his wife/girlfriend pose in all his ads ? If this is the same guy I would not deal with him

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#5977 3 years ago

DAV

bicyclenut

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Fresno, CA

9y 93,800 2,287 17 20

Quoted from dsuperbee:
Looks like John Tennler strikes again.

here ya go
https://pinballpickers.com/machines.html

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#5978 3 years ago

KBG

Reznnate

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 89,800 801 61

Quoted from drypaint:
The dude selling this pins is an absolute joker! He has a few ads out there, at least one of them claims its home use only and all of them claim that its a factory prototype. Well... I had it on location twice myself and the drop targets were added later. Not a factory prototype.
sfbay.craigslist.org link

Thanks for the heads up

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#5979 3 years ago

BRG

IdahoRealtor

Pinside member

Eagle, ID

13y 137K 6,778 11 10

Quoted from Sluggo39:
Just bought a NIB BKSOR prem. love it. Wife says I can get 1 more considering JP prem. Or IMDN pro or prem. Any thoughts?

Both are very good. I think Maiden is a little better.

Or go back a bit further for even better Sterns; Metallica, Tron, Lord of the Rings, Spiderman.

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#5980 3 years ago

???

DavidCPA

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Pleasant Hill, CA

5y 46,600 302 6 1

Firepower - He told me that stationary targets are better in our first contact. Guess he changed his mind when flipping it. I also made it clear that the drops was added to the machine... not an orginal prototype.

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#5981 3 years ago

???

DavidCPA

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Pleasant Hill, CA

5y 46,600 302 6 1

Also, I think it was originally $7,500 on ebay.

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#5982 3 years ago

ROD

roddog

Pinside member

Alameda, CA

7y 34,400 102 2

Quoted from Sluggo39:
Just bought a NIB BKSOR prem. love it. Wife says I can get 1 more considering JP prem. Or IMDN pro or prem. Any thoughts?

Gonna sell my IMDN Premium very shortly

edit: adding images. the third image is just cause i changed out the t-molding. Also some gameplay of it: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/629888592
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Sold

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#5983 3 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

Mod Magic!

8y 166K 10,434 7 1

Quoted from TronGuy:
I have a buddy in lake tahoe looking for a pin. He isn't real particular. I would hope that if someone responds they have a nicely working pin and can deliver it for him. I am sure he is willing to pay the high end of the going rate. He doesn't know pricing, so he would rely on me for an opinion. He is looking for something late 80's to now I suppose. Some thing with a multiball. I could only guess that $3000 ish is where we should focus. I'm sure he'd pay more for a nicely running machine. A routed machine would be fine, because he isn't a collector. I would just hope that the seller could make sure it's working perfectly.

Im going to Lake Tahoe, Thursday next week.
I have room for 1 pin to take from so cal to Tahoe if your friend has found a pin. I'm currently not selling anything so my collection is off limits....well maybe Hurricane, but sadly mine isnt cheap. To much new on it and colordmd. Just about your Friend's budget.
Im very experienced moving pins.
I have an escalera staircase dolly too.
Pm me if interested.
Added over 4 years ago:

Tronguy- you can Pm me if interested. But clock is ticking.

Post last edited 3 years ago: “spelling”

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#5984 3 years ago

???

pinpoor

In Memoriam

Sacramento, CA

8y 35,400 109

Genesis

Looking for a nice example. Thanks!

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#5985 3 years ago

BAS

pinostalgia

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Little Rock, AR

6y 58,300 537 10 6

Quoted from pinpoor:
Genesis
Looking for a nice example. Thanks!

There's a genesis for sale in the fresno area,but it's kinda hideous IMHO with a lots of added lights that makes it almost unrecognizable,but dunno some people consider that nice.
Check it out if that's your thing.it can't be that hard to reverse it and make it original again.

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#5986 3 years ago

BAS

pinostalgia

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Little Rock, AR

6y 58,300 537 10 6

Quoted from roddog:
Gonna sell my IMDN Premium very shortly
edit: adding images. the third image is just cause i changed out the t-molding. Also some gameplay of it: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/629888592
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Is that speaker panel on the tx-sector hinged? I'm restoring mine right now and the panel doesn't stay in place.

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#5987 3 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

11y 117K 5,181 17 10

Quoted from pinostalgia:
Is that speaker panel on the tx-sector hinged? I'm restoring mine right now and the panel doesn't stay in place.

No and it's a PITA. I would turn it sideways so the left side was on the playfield. That way I still had displays but I had access to the boards

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#5988 3 years ago

???

pinpoor

In Memoriam

Sacramento, CA

8y 35,400 109

Quoted from pinostalgia:
There's a genesis for sale in the fresno area,but it's kinda hideous IMHO with a lots of added lights that makes it almost unrecognizable,but dunno some people consider that nice.
Check it out if that's your thing.it can't be that hard to reverse it and make it original again.

Thanks! I saw that, but there is no way to even judge the playfield condition with all the lights. Also I'm not super picky about cabinet condition, but the front of the cab looks like it got caught in the crossfire of a shoot out!

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#5989 3 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Sacramento, CA

11y 82,550 5,597 6

Quoted from pinpoor:
Thanks! I saw that, but there is no way to even judge the playfield condition with all the lights. Also I'm not super picky about cabinet condition, but the front of the cab looks like it got caught in the crossfire of a shoot out!

We can fix it

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#5990 3 years ago

DAN

gunstarhero

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15y 104K 3,440

Quoted from pinpoor:
Genesis
Looking for a nice example. Thanks!

Awww yeah back in the hunt.

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#5991 3 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

Pinside member

You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

Quoted from pinpoor:
Genesis
Looking for a nice example. Thanks!

Nice example:

Crappy example:

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#5992 3 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

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You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/2016-cpr-gold-whirlwind-playfield-

$700 to anyone local to Concord
Added over 4 years ago:

SOLD

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#5993 3 years ago

CMC

CashMoney

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Sacramento, CA

3y 90,050 1,164 13 41

Quoted from DavidCPA:
Firepower - He told me that stationary targets are better in our first contact. Guess he changed his mind when flipping it. I also made it clear that the drops was added to the machine... not an orginal prototype.

Looks like the prototype Firepower is back up again...

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#5994 3 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Sacramento, CA

11y 82,550 5,597 6

Quoted from CashMoney:
Looks like the prototype Firepower is back up again...
[quoted image]

Post the link.

All you have to do is ask for the serial # (which i guarantee is missing) to prove it.

I just hate liars. Hopefully no newbies get taken.

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#5995 3 years ago

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JethroP

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6y 101K 3,132 9 14 1

Quoted from CashMoney:
Looks like the prototype Firepower is back up again...

What a jerk the seller is. I responded to his CL ad and asked for pics (there is only one on the CL site). He sent a link to pics. Three hours later he sends me an email and asks "Did you get the pics, or were you just trolling me?"

That didn't even deserve a response. What a red flag. A seller to stay away from.

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#5996 3 years ago

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JethroP

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Quoted from nvu4prod:
It's been a long time since Sam serviced my Earthshaker, I'm thinking 10 years ago or so. Great tech and a nice guy too! Glad to hear he's still around!

I guess things have changed in 10 years.

Called California Amusements early June to come service my Firepower II. Sam Underwood (technician or owner, not sure which) came out and poked around and eventually removed the MPU and Driver boards to take to his shop for repair. Charged $100 for the service call (which I paid cash) and off he went with my circuit boards. Been over a month and haven't seen him since. A few times I have called to ask for an update and he tells me he's still working on them. It's been over a month now, and I have left messages last few days that I want to come pick up my unrepaired boards, but he doesn't return my phone calls.

I thought keeping my business local would be a good thing. Not so in this case. What would you do now?

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#5997 3 years ago

???

vec-tor

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Unknown

7y 91,150 4,608 83

Quoted from JethroP:
I guess things have changed in 10 years.
Called California Amusements early June to come service my Firepower II. Sam Underwood (technician or owner, not sure which) came out and poked around and eventually removed the MPU and Driver boards to take to his shop for repair. Charged $100 for the service call (which I paid cash) and off he went with my circuit boards. Been over a month and haven't seen him since. A few times I have called to ask for an update and he tells me he's still working on them. It's been over a month now, and I have left messages last few days that I want to come pick up my unrepaired boards, but he doesn't return my phone calls.
I thought keeping my business local would be a good thing. Not so in this case. What would you do now?

I had to do a repair like that.
The guy took the lady's cpu board set to a Williams Space Shuttle and never came back.

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#5998 3 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

11y 117K 5,181 17 10

Selling a Williams Heat Wave project that needs cab repair

SOLD!

Machine - For Sale

Heat Wave Archived

Functional - needs major work - “Selling a Williams Heat Wave. The pros: This game was playable at Golden State 2019. It been in storage since then. The playfield and backglass are in decent shape considering th...”

2020-07-12

Lodi, CA

Cheddar

800 (OBO)

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#5999 3 years ago

???

lint

Pinside member

5y 39,050 273

Quoted from JethroP:
What would you do now?

I'd be knocking on his door.

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#6000 3 years ago

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lint

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5y 39,050 273

Quoted from Cheddar:
Selling a Williams Heat Wave project that needs cab repair

Machine - For Sale

Heat Wave

New!

Functional - needs major work “Selling a Williams Heat Wave.

The pros:
This game was playable at Golden State 2019. It been in storage since then.
The playfield and backglass are in decent shape considering th...”

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Lodi, CA

800 (OBO)

Cheddar

Sheesh, that would look nice next to my C37. Dueling Ribbons!

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