Anyone know makes their cab art? Is it in house or by Retro Refurbs? Or someone else?
Needing a Twister set.
(Topic ID: 235480)
Austin, TX
Everyone whom has sent me a Direct Message should have an message in the inbox.
We have about 9 people on the list... with at least 3 waiting on stock that currently not available.
We need at least 6 more people to make this group buy a "sure thing". If your name is in this list; you are currently confirmed on the list:
unlockpinball
Lmjdad
Enchantress
TheHoss
JayTeeF
KoolFingers
curban
03whtlightning pfinny
The_Pump_House
1 week later
Quoted from Zitt:Still short about 2-3 people for this group buy. Need to have at least 15 active customers to make this doable.
Sending you a PM. I’m in for this GB.
Got your PM. Thanks as well as Lethal_Inc
Good morning, I have a credit for the Elvis side armor that I purchased about six months ago. It was damaged when it arrived as it wasn't really packed properly. Can I arrange to have it shipped with your stuff? I would likely buy some other stuff as well. I do have a US address for shipping purposes.
NEVERMIND: I think I was reading an earlier order where some people wanted side armor. Not sure how they come up with 240 euro to ship? The thin rail part just needs to be inserted into a thick poster tube and it should not get damaged. Thank you.
If you need a little extra$ to make the group by possible let me know. Would hate to see it fall through if were so close.
We have enough customers to make this order happen.
More are always welcome to make sure we don't fall under the threshold. It also make the shipping more reasonable for everyone.
Reminder deadline for all orders is 9/14/2021.
Quoted from cricrow:PM sent, have y’all done a few of these orders or is this the first as a group??
I've been organizing these group buys for about 2 years; once a quarter... so at least 8 orders so far.
I've been planning out a homebrew (simple/smaller) pin, and I'm starting to look at buying some parts. Are there certain playfield parts or assemblies that pinball.center would be the preferred supplier for?
Forgive the ignorant question, but I did look through the thread and didn't find any "rules of thumb."
Most buy from Pinball.Center to get art pieces that their game needs or unique parts for their game.
I already stock some of the artless common pinball parts such as bodies, targets, and drop targets.
See pinball-mods.com for those parts
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/replacement-parts-c-28.html
Quoted from Zitt:I already stock some of the artless common pinball parts such as bodies, targets, and drop targets.
See pinball-mods.com for those parts
Something I did not know. Thanks for the heads up.
Final Bump (by me) as a reminder. Strict Deadline is 5pm CST 9/14.
People on the list as of 9pm 9/12:
unlockpinball
Enchantress
TheHoss
JayTeeF
KoolFingers
curban
03whtlightning pfinny
DRDAVE
pinballplusMN tbonedrums
Lethal_Inc
evileye
Analogkid
TurtlesFan
Mbecker
cricrow
EricHadley tdtom
MOSFET
cpr9999
Order window is closed. Shopping cart has been submitted. Will know more when I get the final invoice with shipping charges.
Thanks to all those who participated; making the group shipping reasonable for most of us.
JayTeeF your item was not in stock. Would you like me to back order it for the next group buy - likely in Dec.
Exchange rate was 0.811488 - Order has been paid for.
Estimates have gone out via Paypal.
I am missing shipping and/or paypal details for the following participants:
cricrow
Mbecker
tbonedrums
curban
Enchantress
Please check your PM and provide that info.
Everyone else should have an estimate of your portion in your paypal account. I'll convert the estimates to invoices once I confirm the parts are here; have them packed, weighed, and ready to ship.
1 week later
Parts are here actually arrived Wed. I'm slowly working thru the list after my day job ends. I'm about half way thru the list; leaving the more difficult items for last.
Some people have odd shaped items which are going to require some ninja "packing" capabilities. Items like plastics and toppers are problematic as I don't have a USPS free "box" they will fit in.
Bear with me as I work down the list - watch your PMs and/or paypal email accounts. I'm sending Invoices once they are packed and weighted based upon the physical address you gave me.
Quoted from Zitt:Exchange rate was 0.811488 - Order has been paid for.
Estimates have gone out via Paypal.
I am missing shipping and/or paypal details for the following participants:
cricrow Mbecker tbonedrums curban Enchantress
Please check your PM and provide that info.
Everyone else should have an estimate of your portion in your paypal account. I'll convert the estimates to invoices once I confirm the parts are here; have them packed, weighed, and ready to ship.
Hey, I just saw this note and checked my PayPal but I do not have an estimate there. We can chat in PM if that’s easier.
Quoted from evileye:Hey, I just saw this note and checked my PayPal but I do not have an estimate there.
you don't because I didn't get your physical and paypal addresses.
I have your molding packed. just need some info to finalize the invoice. Please see your PM and respond with that info.
I just did a massive packing marathon tonight and most have invoices in their paypal account.
I think I have about 3 plastics set orders and a topper to still pack... won't be easy as non fit any boxes I currently have.
I expect the weekend will be needed to find suitable shipping containers.
Quoted from Zitt:you don't because I didn't get your physical and paypal addresses.
I have your molding packed. just need some info to finalize the invoice. Please see your PM and respond with that info.
I just did a massive packing marathon tonight and most have invoices in their paypal account.
I think I have about 3 plastics set orders and a topper to still pack... won't be easy as non fit any boxes I currently have.
I expect the weekend will be needed to find suitable shipping containers.
Thank you sir! PM replied
Everyone has paid and all group buy orders have shipped.
Because I've started getting PMs; I wanted to broadcast this.
Simply put; USPS is making noise about increased delays and more importantly increased shipping charges.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-usps-price-hikes-and-delays-begin-in-october-what-to-know-today/
I haven't set a date for the next group buy.
Right now I'm thinking of avoiding the holiday rush and these delays and just ordering after the new year.
Last year; it took over a month for the December group buy to get in peoples hands even though all shipped priority mail.
That said; if there is overwhelming support for a Dec Group buy - I'll consider it. But it needs to be overwhelming, publicly supported here in the thread.
I received my items and all was fine. Thx again for doing this Zitt. I’m sure I’ll be ordering again soon.
2 weeks later
Ok. Been in discussions with ngoett ... his list meets the minimum threshold for a new group buy.
However, given what we experienced last year with COVID related shipping delays and "shipping surcharges" by all the major carriers - we are going to wait AT LEAST until the current USPS surcharge expires on Dec 26th.
The plan right now is to order after that deadline ... and if USPS doesn't have any major slow downs we'll probably pull the trigger.
Going to need to play this by ear as I do plan on visiting family over the Christmas holidays.
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