WOW so much anger over a lost machine lol.
Ok honorable sellers are good but my time in pinball has taught me if you have a potential deal on a machine you want get in the truck and go get it now!!
Ive lost out on alot of machines this way and gained one or 2 offering extra $$ most sellers will take a guaranteed cash in hand buyer wanting it now. or a good friend that wants it after that has helped the seller out in the past.
i personaly dont guarantee machines unless a deposit has been paid then the deal is sealed.

There are alot of buyers that want a machine so bad you hold it for them or give them first chance and they punk on the deal while losing other potential buyers.

so yeah you want a machine go get it now or send the seller money or something to lock it down its the best way to get your machine.