Best part of the conversation.
But yeah, that's a lot of youthful ignorance there.

Both delivery guys will probably still be delivery guys in 20 years, if use of the English language is any indicator of intelligence.

I'd be yelling at them if they called my pins video games.

HAHA! Wow, I had a similar conversation with a coworker the other day; I mentioned I'd picked up a Space Shuttle pinball, and she said "Oh, I love those. I loved Space Invaders" and went on to describe the Space Invaders arcade game...

Video or it didn't happen.

I had a guy give me an estimate on sealing a basement crack a couple weeks ago, I was amazed he actually knew what they were and went on to say he wishes they were still on location to play, but he was also my age.

Hang signs around the house. By entering you are agreeing to be videotaped.

People these days may of never heard of a pinball machine so for them everything which has a coin slot is a arcade machine for them

Just one quick question what machines do you own

Nice

Hey now... I'm 27.

Can you level and hook up a washing machine?

Yup, and I recently built this pedestal to make things easier on my wife's back.

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Maybe I'm just too informed (always seeking out knowledge), but I'm amazed at how much people "don't know" about history-wise.

I'm watching the apprentice last night and lotoya jackson didn't know the penn & teller act about how telller never talks. In the last 36 years you've never seen their act?

I realize pinball isn't exactly on the radar like when I was growing up, but there are plenty of things "before my time" that I'm at least aware of. I grew up before punch cards, B&W Tv, morse code, ice freezers, washboards, but I know what they all look like and operate.

I'm in my mid 30's and have my Dad's old Canon camera I use from time to time and am shocked how many people don't know what film is. Pinball is just as unfortunate to be an unknown item.

What is wrong with being a delivery guy for another 25 years? Later in life, if you are old and frail and cannot move an appliance; wouldn't it be handy to have a "delivery guy" available to help you? Would it matter to you if he/she was 20-25 or 40-45?

I find it interesting how some individuals seem to look down on hdousekeeping staff at hotels, janitors, sanitation workers etc. What if everyone strived for and became professionals or skilled trades workers; who would deliver appliances, clean up and take out the garbage etc?

People from Detroit? Just kidding, my family is from Detroit, I can say that.

Nope. That was something I was worried about, but to my surprise it didn't make the machines any louder. Although, they were quite silent to begin with.

Your the one that calls yourself "vid".

So those pins are "vids" games.

Thats when you tell him, well... They made over 300,000 Space Invaders games so you should be able to pick one up. Space Shuttle on the other hand was only produced 7,000 times and most are broken, parted out or thrown out.

I'm 23. I'll stay off all you old guys' lawns.

Yea I'm 25. Stupid people are stupid regardless of age.

lol

In Massachusetts the Law is you can record Video but not the Audio. If you show the Video the Audio must not be used. There was a case here in Salem where a Women set up a camera and recorded when the Bars let out, due to complaints of unruly people. She is legally able to record Video but the Audio violates wiretapping Laws here in Taxachussets

Well at least you'll have them (or their "buddies") recorded when the break back into your house to steal your "video games".

They know what time you're not at home, have access to a large truck, and have experience with moving heavy objects.

I'm 25 and always knew what pins are. So do all my friends these guys were just idiots

I recently built myself a custom bar top 60 in 1 and was showing people at work pictures of my progress they would ask me how my pinball machine was coming. Then when I got a couple new pins during that project they asked me if I was enjoying my new video games. I corrected them and they just said what's the difference. Also trying to explain to them that I'm not really into video games or the lack of owning an Xbox or PlayStation is very difficult.

Video games & pinball are a fantastic combination

Defender & Discs of Tron.... Tempest & Donkey Kong.... Man that's good living!

I built a couple I figured why not

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Side view

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Looks Nice!

For your monitor are you using widescreen or the older 4:3 monitors?
looks like WS.

I have a stand up Cab that I am replacing the CRT. Picked up an older dell monitor that is ~ the same size as the old CRT

Also did you make up your own dimensions or did you use available blueprints/plans?

I still have a weakness for Scramble.

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I used a 19" wide screen monitor and just made my own dimensions and made changes along the way

Yeah, I was working on a scramble the other day, and noticed on the bezel glass the name "Watson" in the artwork. Hmmm.

My lowboy mame is mainly on nba jam or d&d. I also love gunfight even if I do have to use buttons to control the gun instead of another joystick. Most underrated 2 player arcade game imo

My employees are mostly young girls ages 18-24. I recently discovered they had no idea what one of these is used for. Obsolete technology.

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My employees are mostly young girls ages 18-24. I recently discovered they had no idea what one of these is used for. Obsolete technology.

Duh! Everyone should know these are for keeping your weed/roaches fresh.

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Ask someone under 18 what a pinball machine is watch the blank stare and eyes glaze over.

They just have never been exposed to it and some do not know what the word arcade is. Be thankful for the nostalgia and love you have that they will never understand. My brother started playing pinball last year too and he comes over and does not really touch the plethora of video ga,Ed I have and picks a pin and tries to beat my high scores. If he learns to nudge he will be better then me his reflexes are like a cat and watched pinball 101 twice. if he keeps playing often I bet he starts entering tournaments for fun.

Pins, Galaga & Tempest

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You can't just do pins. You gatta throw in a couple classic vids.

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