New to pins, just saying hi (got a TSPP for xmas), Live in the east "yay" area, I briefly browsed through this thread and saw a mention of setting up some sort of norcal site. if so lmk as I have access to a large amount of server space. however, I was thinking, it would be handy for this site to have geographically based subforums as an alternative as well (so your not having to hop around diff forums)

Im waiting for my pinballlife order to come (pinballs, rubber, cleaner, wax, etc) so I can do my first maint on the TSPP (as well as some LED samples from cointaker to replace some blown lamps and see which ones I like best) wish me luck.

Many thanks for all the welcome messages and invitations.

(to answer one question, im located in the dublin/livermore area)

Once the after-taste of all the holiday madness fades a bit and things settle down, I will definitely check things out.

I'll drive up real fast and take a look, he is about 2 miles from my office.

here is what he had pin wise, when I asked about the retirement sale and "making an offer" he replied "well the price is listed on each item..." makes me wonder how willing he is to budge, but i assume if you rolled up in a truck with cash you could give it a shot..

funhouse - $4,200
Fishtales - $2,800
Airborne - $2,400
Lethal Weapon 3 - $1,900
Road Show - $3,200
Sinbad - $1,400
Eight Ball - $1,600

I visited this place once randomly a year or two ago and i swear I saw the same fishtales and other pins there, lol. I asked how long his sale was for and he said he didnt know, he was supposed to be out of there 3 months ago, and that he may be there longer, or he may pack it up this weekend and just "move everything to my own gameroom"

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also, if its annoying to have the pics just showing let me know and i can edit post, didnt realize they just show up as links at the bottom too.

NP, its Friday, i needed to get out of the office for a bit. heh.

I'd say they all looked pretty average, noticeable wear and tear from alot of use, but looked to be in working order at least. So yeah, seems pricey to say the least.

long shot... anyone know of anywhere local (or happen to have an extra sheet) of standard size invisiglass or PDI? (for my TSPP)

Livermore (guess i need to update my profile - Edit: updated)

Sweet!, really happy with my WOZ after getting it all dialed in.

I was just about to say something similar. I have a sheet of PDI glass coming thursday which means i'll have extra sheet of regular glass from my TSPP if anyone wants it.

welcome, looks like you are going the same route as me. i started originally with some arcade games, then a mame machine, and finally got a few pins. wish i had room for more.

if you can't find one easily, why not just grab the mame rom and make one with some spare PC parts, could be a fun project.

Good point, i forgot about the touch screen part. doh.

I bet if i drop by there tomorrow he probably still has the exact same roadshow, fishtales, etc etc i saw about a year ago. I think he has set a record for how long you can have a "retirement going out of business sale"

not to stray too far beyond pinball, but +1 on the MAME setup, I am working on my second one right now (sold my first, renovated from a broken MK2 cab when i moved).

If you cant find it, pick up a mame or jamma cab and emulate it. You run a high risk of it dying eventually (happened to my mk2 i picked up off CL years ago, gutted it and through a PC in it). PM me if you need help/links.

I ended up getting stuck on damn 580 last night so i didnt get to clean the gutters as planned, guess I don't feel so bad now.

considering expanding my collection, i know alot of you guys closely watch CL... (aside from the FS threads here) what's the trick on finding pins on CL? (do they generally fall within a certain FS sub-category?)

normally i just search the whole damn FS section for "pinball machine" but wasnt sure if i was missing anything.

Question for the locals: how often do you swap out the pinballs in your machines?

When you see the beginnings of damage or they look worn?

At a certain interval depending on how often they get played?

Putting together a supplies order and was curious.

FYI, the dude with the overpriced pins on Mission Blvd in Hayward seems to have finally moved on. Traffic had me driving right by his shop the other day and finally saw it emptied.

Question about PPM, i've never been and considering going soon. My Daughter, who is almost two, loves to watch me play pinball @home. So my question is, how kid friendly is PPM? for those with kids old enough to play, do they have any kind of step stool or anything for a wee one to stand on?

Thnx and Cheers.

Cool, if you could confirm I'd really appreciate it. I could also be un-lazy and call and ask. haha.

Appreciate the tips. thnx!

Something similar happened to my WOZ. it would halt mid game as if i drained (when i didnt), and it would sometimes autolaunch balls @ startup. One of my trough optos was not alligned, rather than dink around with it too much (and being a NIB game) i just had JJP send me new trough boards. I would just call stern's tech support first, it may be something really simple. and then go from there as needed.

This was listed on good ole CL 8 days ago:

sfbay.craigslist.org link

Considering expanding my limited (2) collection, heh. Games I am interested in so far based on my last and only visit to PPM:

IJ (not IJ4)
TZ
Funhouse

Im sure the list will expand, but keeping an eye out in the usual places. if you have a line on any of the above let me know.

Cheers!

Ok, so im looking at a TZ from CL. It seems a bit high to me @ 5 grand (wear on PF where the habitrail drops on the left, no clock assy, at least one broken plastic that I can see (sign in front of right magna flipper on the upper PF)) but where do i post for suggestions on pricing? What to look at if I go check it out? here? TZ subforum? I am a newb to this to a degree (TSPP was a surprise present, WOZECLE i bought brand new)

Thoughts?

~(Livermore)Steve

Thanks for the sanity check! I appreciate the info.

Happy to say that I added TZ to my small collection over the weekend. Removing it solo from the SUV actually worked out fairly well (wife has a bad back, I put the front legs on, lowered it onto tri-casters, wheeled it out holding up the back and she slid a makeshift stand I made from 2x4's underneath so we could rest it and put the back legs on)

Many thanks to the person I bought it from and to the advise I got from fellow pinsiders.

~Livermore Steve

Not sure if this has been mentioned here or not, but just saw it myself:

http://pacificpinball.org/events/special-event-one-night-only-jersey-jack-new-hobbit-ppm

JJP will be at PPM with a hobbit for one evening only tomorrow night.

Does anyone have a good contact email addy for PPM? (other than the generic form on their website)

Had a question about my membership but would prefer to email VS call.

Thanks I will give it a try

Potentially in the market for an IJ or Funhouse. If anyone has any leads let me know.

Cheap (IMHO at least) TSPP for sale near dublin on CL in case anyone is on the hunt, no idea if it is legit or not:

sfbay.craigslist.org link

Too good to be true i guess, haha.

Having some issues with my TZ, started a thread over here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tz-acting-funny-clock-spinning-ramp-hit-on-launch-etc

Any help appreciated. My first foray into troubleshooting this particular game and platform.

No details, so who knows how good that price is ($3,800 @ present). But if anyone local is in the hunt for a TSPP, check out good ole CL:

sfbay.craigslist.org link

Looking for:

Funhouse (any condition)
Indiana Jones: The pinball adventure (not looking for collector condition)
Road Show

Cheers and happy new years.

Any road show's in the wild I could get some time on? preferably east bay if possible.

Have played it before but didnt get much time on it. Since it's on my short list for purchase figured I should play it some more.

Thanks for the RS tips, was planning to check out PPM this week any way and make use of my annual pass. dsuperbee, will PM you about checking out yours as well (appreciate the offer)

I see TAF looking good. Can you guestimate when you plan to switch the RS out? I might run up there in the next 48hrs.

Cheers!

LOL... I saw on pinballmap that "Chris’s New Harbor Bar" in bellmont supposedly has an RH.. (I work in Hayward, so this is just a hop over the San Matero Br for me) since I tend to take those listings with a grain of salt, i figured.. why not just call and ask?

So I just did, the lady that answered said that she "refuses to divulge that kind of information, just come and see for yourself if it's here"

WTF

Thanks! appreciate the follow up.

Picked up my FH yesterday afternoon. A big thanks to my fellow pinsiders who answered my litany of newbie questions on what to look out for, who to buy from, test and basic sanity checks. I owe you guys a few beers for sure.

I picked this up from quite possibly two of the most nicest/helpful pinsiders I have ever purchased from.

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Yupp! I am planning to make the trek (not like its that long of one from Livermore) this year.

Thnx! Will see ya there for sure

Thnx for the intel, appreciate it!

Crap, blew F101 on my recently acquired funhouse.

Changed out spring/coil linkage on left flipper, maybe i knocked something loose.

Problem is, I have no 2.5a SB fuse to replace it, I have a 3a.. argh.

Any particularly handy east bay places to pick up fuses?, not seeing much in stock at the handy dandy lowes/HD

Any help appreciated. I am in Livermore but willing to travel a lil to avoid having to wait for a shipment.

Cheers!

Doh! did not check that the new linkage engaged the EOS switch. Leaf switch needs adjustment

Apparently there is a radio shack still alive in livermore, will try there in the mornin. if anyone else has any local fuse source suggestions let me know. much appreciated.

Thanks guys, appreciate it! will try the Radio shack here first, then Frys next. and if all else fails, will hit you up scasey! appreciate the offer.

Played @ Pheonix games today (for the first time) and had a blast (dude working was super friendly, and fixed TWD when the ball kept getting stuck in one of the lanes @ the top).

Was really looking to play TWD and GB.

TWD: I really wanted to like it (since I dig the show) but it just wasnt my kind of game.

GB: Didn't think I would be into it, was pleasantly surprised, super fun. and the bonus was wifey liked it too. 50% of the time there was probably spent playing GB, heh.

Are there any recommended local companies to work with on buying new sterns?

sweet! will give them a ring.

I will def hit up pheonix again, I wanted to play the spiderman and ironman but ran out of quarters/bills

Also enjoyed getting a chance to play MB (never thought I would see one in the wild)

cheers

Anybody have any feedback on http://classicgamerooms.com for NIB pin purchases?

I would prefer to buy from JJ at game exchange but would like a backup option if he is unable to get what I need.

GB premium. Want to give JJ a little more time then will go with plan B if needed.

Thanks for the offer! luckily I was able to find a radio shack that was still alive/open and grabbed some there. Lesson learned, when I pick up a new game, make sure I have fuses for it!

Excellent! def plan to check it out.

Same here! I remember playing it at the arcade @lake tahoe. Its one of my fav's to play in my mame cab

That big one under the casino, i think its harrah's? also the place I first played 720, hah. those were the days.

I'd be curious to get recommendations on this as well.

Perfect. thanks!

Stern is going to be doing some warranty work on my GB and have asked me to contact "Ricci" from California Amusements. Anyone have experience or work with this person or company before? just curious to know if they are reputable, etc.

Thnx!

Thnx! appreciate the feedback.

Thanks for posting! I work in Hayward so I will def check it out.

Going to attempt my first PF swap in the coming months (Funhouse). Long shot: Anyone happen to have a rotisserie they'd be willing to lend? (I'd buy one but I just dont see many swaps in my future)

I'll take it. PM'ing

Vino, assuming your in norcal (and I can grab lb1's), when im done with my FH, your welcome to borrow (or buy, same price) it.

~Steve

Buddy of mine is looking for a pinbot, BOP (or both). Will consider any condition (from project, players to restored). Let me know. Preference is for norcal but willing to drive if condition and/or price is right.

Cheers!

Thanks for the link!

I've seen this game in person, it is in minty shape. Buy with confidence.

Post that here as well:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-california-for-sale-club-and-wanted-too/page/125

Working on my first restore (FH) and figured I would first reach out locally to see if anyone happens to have any of the following to lend?

- WMS Warning backbox silkscreen
- WMS patent lower cab silkscreen
- Upholstery stapler (to do the ground braid, I assume your basic old school staple gun wont cut the mustard?)

Long shot but worth a try.

Cheers!

Thanks guys! Much appreciated. will PM tomorrow with a few questions on what you have.

Per facebook, Jack/JJP & Pirates will be at PAGG again this year

and I can ride along with him, lol.

Wish i could have made this! (kids were sick) hoping you guys do this again another night.

Just posted in the CA for sale thread (apologies for spamming it here too): I'm in the market for a WH20 (any condition, from project, players to fully restored) PM me if you got one you're thinking of selling.

Cheers!

Welcome back! (we met @Nick's house and probably at Jasons in Tracy)

Don't get another speeding ticket on the way in

~Steve

I've considered it, but only with someone I know very well. I definitely like the idea/spirit of it.

(apologies for the double post)

On the hunt for a TOM or TAF (from players to restored) PM me if you've got one your considering selling.

Wow, so bummed to hear this. TFR was/is such a great place. Thanks for everything you guys do! I hope you guys can bring it back in the future.

Stern sent them to handle my warranty GB cab swap. I thought they did an awesome job. Not sure which tech worked on it though. That's my only experience with them.

Yup, I got this deal too. Well worth it imho

This. I have only done 3 swaps, but every one needed some form of minor dremeling to get the ramps to fit. You can do it, just take your time

Nice! great work!

You could try pinball pirate in Benicia, I dont recall if he sells standard glass but might be worth a call and while your there, play some games.

I have an Austin powers I'm thinking of moving at some point, will pm.

Also, un-related: I have a buddy up in Auburn with a nice better than players (leds, pin stadiums) pinbot for 1,800 pm for details

Holy crap, yes! Mass bros has been closed to the public for a year over here. Happy to hear about an alternative option locally.

I've been trying here and there to get ahold of Pam to see if they have any ToM ramp flaps and nada.. Which is sad, they made some really great items.

In the mean time, I am testing a waterjet cnc to do my flaps, so far so good!

Did he have some race cars in that warehouse? if so I bought a FH off him several years ago.

Yup that is him, super nice guys!

Happy to hear this! thanks for posting.

Both fun games. I would play both and see which one feels right. Other than that, the usual stuff applies: look at the boards in the back box, any noticeable hacks? corrosion? burnt out looking areas?.. When you play it, is there a credit dot (error) if so what is the error (could be something simple). Pull the glass and just take a good look around the playfield for wear spots, broken plastics, cracked ramps, etc (none deal breakers but factor that into the price your willing to pay). Have them lift up the playfield so you can peek underneath and look for anything problematic (anything unplugged, wires hanging, damage to the bottom of the cabinet, etc). if you're unsure about anything, ask a fellow pinhead or you could also post in the club thread for the game.

Ask around, post and see if anyone has one they'd be willing to let you try. Also, don't forget about PPM in Alameda. You'll have more chances to check out more games as shows start popping up again (golden state pinball fest, etc)

EDIT: also, dont be afraid to ask the seller if you can come by and just check it out, play it, etc. take your time and bring the cash with ya, if it moves you you'll know it, if it doesnt, pass on it.

I used to belong to this group in Livermore. Mainly so I could use their CNC router and Laser cutter: https://www.robotgarden.org/
if you print enough, it may make sense to buy your own 3d printer, they have gotten so cheap lately. I bought this one for my kids but have made plenty of my own parts on it lately and it was super easy to use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZR467YR

Either autocad or fusion360 depending on what I am making, and then i just transfer the STL to the software that came with the printer for slicing.

Ugh... Toobin!!! I wish i had the damn space for this!! Hang on to it for like 4 more months and then I will totally buy it, haha (JK, ugh)