No notification at all but it’s a Beaut!

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That's a good sign, now we need a CE buyer to get one to confirm both are being addressed...

Jeff

Glad to see the first POTC reported to be delivered! Fingers crossed mine will be in the near future. : )

That really is stunning and beautiful without all the parts on it. Wow!

The shine is amazing, almost a wet look. I’m impressed for sure and happy they offered this. Just a small piece of insurance to have.

And it will remain like that for most that receive these unpopulated playfields

And got a generation 1 playfield for their money

Hard to say but like someone previously mentioned why swap until it’s absolutely needed and maybe it never will be.

No idea how many they are shipping but these could be worth a pretty penny years down the road kind of like what NOS WMS IJ playfield s go for now.

@harryhoudini Didn't you say something about ordering a mylar set? Can you share the part number? Seems like a good thing to order and keep on ice with the playfield.

These new PF’S are coming with mylar already applied if that’s what your refering to. If not, my mistake.

Oh I didn't realize. That's nice!

EDIT: I see it now in your picture, I thought those were environmental reflections.

There are reflections that you see as well but really it’s like glass.

Seems to be a much nice finish than what came with the game if that’s possible.

Can you dent under the apron with your fingernail?

Not sure, didn’t try.

THanks for posting that! I’m sure it will help someone. About the map disc, you’d be shocked how well that thing cleans up. On my new-to-me CE the disc was basically black compared to the playfield. I wiped it with alcohol and it looks new again. It has a pretty nice clear finish, but it does tend to collect the ball dust!

The one I got I could easily get my nail into. Also I suggest the tnut kit as well as the Mylar.

So I tried the nail test in apron area and it. Did not simple or leave mark. I also had a small wooden dowel that it lightly pressed in same area and no mark.

I’m confident this is a different finish or clear. The Finish on PF seems to have a bit of a different finish to it, much higher luster/gloss.

One needs two playfield rotisseries not one side by side you move the parts from one playfield to the other but first time you might want to take a week off work as it is not a weekend job. Play your game enjoy your game sell your game

BS. You can also remove everything with the playfield still in the game. I’ve done it. Take a week off work? What’s the rush?

Given he spearheaded this thread, and helped push this issue along with all of our reports as well....it definitely would seem nice if JJP either gave harryhoudini a refund or one of these new playfields.

As I see it, not very knowledgeable admittedly, these must come at the cost of no more than $300...$400 max? And who knows if Mirco was able to file an insurance claim, or JJP for any issues they each incurred.

That said, he already bought a replacement one for $550, one assumed to be made prior to this new batch. So in a way, he's somewhat paid the cost for a second playfield, minus $100/200.

Throw the guy a bone JJP boys! I'd wager with that kind of treatment, and Eric on the next game....Harry might overwhelmingly consider another JJP. Who knows?

And Harry, have you considered contacting the original buyer to see if they made a claim or might be receiving a replacement playfield?

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After all this bs and the way Jack has handled it and treated people I don’t know why anyone would buy from him again.

Wow. I really don't want to get involved in arguing about this again, but I gotta say that's just not fair.

First he offered playfields at 1/2 price (presumably his cost.)
Then he offered them free, and called people to personally apologize and make it right.
Then he made good on it and sent them out.
He got to the bottom of the issue and fixed it on machines going forward.

What else could he possibly have done?

Well to be honest I did t get that he had started calling people to apologies and was giving them for free. Last I tuned into their people were bitching and raising hell with him to get anything and we’re pretty much getting the same shit play fields so my apologies for not being informed. It is disappointing however to have a non pin and see the pf fall apart in less than a year. I won’t tell my story again, you all know it. It left a bitter taste in my mouth that still hasn’t gone away. I couldn’t get rid of the game fast enough. I just hope the issue has been dealt with. No one wants to have to install a pf on a game they just bought and most wouldn’t attempt it anyway and will play their game as is

To be fair, not everyone has received the replacement playfields they were promised and some even got a follow-up email a couple of months ago asking them to essentially prove again they deserve to be compensated. While I agree with your general premise, I think you're being a bit willing to paint Jack in a more positive light than he's deserved. Until all who have been promised playfields are made whole again, I think this still sits out there as a dark cloud...

Jeff

I think it's fair. His "solution" was to charge the customer yet another $500 for a blank PF that would be useless to most and an expensive install if they hired somebody else to do it.

This is after the customer spent 10K + and is now being asked to pay yet again to correct JJP's defective PF's.

This would have been the ONLY offer from JJP if there hadn't been a massive outcry and a flood of pictures showing the pooling and chipping. They also knew there was a problem as some POTC's had this issue and then they just went right ahead with WW anyway. Finally they offered to send out blank PF's.

I wish JJP the best and want them to be successful but let's not look at the recent past with rose colored glasses.

I also know he has to answer to investors, etc for unexpected expenditures so I'm not trying to portray him as some kind of villain.

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No playfield here yet...so it is still an issue

You don't really need 2 rotisseries - just one is enough. Leave the old pf in the game and the new one in the rotisserie. Just hot swap the parts over. Of course if you have 2 use them, but it's not essential.

It's really not a hard job. Just need to be methodical, take photos, don't rush, and have the right tools. I've done a few including a WOZ - this is probably in the same league as WOZ. Took about 20 hours at a guess.

Do you think it's possible with no rotisserie? Pull and bag all the parts, swap playfields, then reload? Obviously with lots of 4k 60fps video to help answer reassembly questions.

I would totally watch a 20 hour playfield swap stream, with interest.

Pretty much my view also. I think in isolation it’s not a bad response by JJP to offer the replacement playfields but I’m taking into consideration the whole timeline of it and how it all happened in my case for my decision to not buy from them anymore.

I went through a lot of phone calls and emails with them with zero response in June and July when all I was asking for was advice on how to repair the chip on mine. I wasn’t even asking for a replacement playfield but they still wouldn’t be bothered with responding to me for almost 2 months while my game sat idle. They finally ended up forwarding good (and very simple) advice from the playfield maker but it shouldn’t have taken anywhere near as long or as many calls (including some with some attitude from their side) to get it. It was just horrible customer service.

And Jack’s calls and replacement offer didn’t come until the first week of September, and even then it seemed like the only reason it happened was because Wonka sales we’re taking a hit. I really feel if Wonka orders hadn’t taken a hit JJP would have remained silent and done nothing. So, for me, their crappy service and unwillingness to address the playfield issue until Wonka sales took a hit more than outweighs what their final resolution was. I don’t feel like they really stood behind their product until they absolutely had to, and I don’t want to buy from a company like that. It’s a shame too because I love the design and gameplay of Pirates and would love to get another JJP if one appeals to me, but I won’t do it.

I swapped my first pf, a IJ, laying the new pf on phone books.

Proves phone books still have some worth!

I did buy the replacement playfield in June because at the time I felt like it was my best option (actually the only option) for making sure a game I want to keep forever could be made better if/when the playfield gets worse. And even with me buying the replacement playfield they still completely sucked at delivering any information on how to try to resolve the chip on my existing one. And let's also not forget that at that time (June) they were also adding insult to injury by charging shipping for those replacements. I felt that charging shipping for the replacement playfield was pretty obnoxious and, again, an indicator of how they truly feel about customer service and standing behind their product. I got a refund for the playfield and shipping I think about 3 weeks after Jacks early September calls. Doesn't erase the bitter taste of the entire experience and my impression of the company though. It's gonna suck if Eric's next game is another great one because I'd love to get it but ain't no way in Hades I will.

I've never used a rotisserie. A long single-sided work bench and several towels to lay the playfields on. Did several Eight Ball Deluxe and Centaurs. This was when they were on route making great money.

Lol I'm with you on that. Took me a long time to justify a rotisserie purchase. For years I used (4) simple 12" pieces of 2x4 place in all the corners to act like table legs. Single drywall screw and washer on each to clamp it to the playfield and I was pulling parts. Wasn't as pretty but for under $3 I could do a swap in a day.

I just made my own rotisserie using some work horses I already had and some wood. Works perfectly.

Jesus man, that sucks, quite a lot.....

No I said I wouldn’t lie for you like you asked...

You wanted me to file the claim with JJP directly even after you posted on FB and Pinside that you bought the game.
Just like when you authorized the chargeback on the pf but posted about in an online forum. Proving you’re a liar.

*gulp*