Are there any close second choices for you?

So your number 506 VT8man. I read his story on the WOZ site. Its totally up to you but I dont think you should feel guilty if you decline. Did he state what number he wants to trade you for? If its much lower than you would receive your machine sooner. Something to consider.

well what was the trade off?
what WOZ # does he have?

I could personally care less about the number. I didn't request anything specific, and to be honest, I can't even remember what number was assigned to me. If you can make the other dude happy by giving him your number, I say go for it.

sell it to him. ^_^

think he got stuck with 666 ?

I feel you should keep your number.

You did the homework in choosing that specific number,
it's fate that you got it.

Reminds me of what happened to me once at a movie.
My wife and I got to theater on time, got seats where we like
to sit at, her on the end aisle. A woman that shows up late asked
us to move to accomodate her and her friends. I said NO, we got here
On time, you're late, too bad.

I gotta be honest, lack of planning on their part does not make
it an emergency on my part.

If you want to be the hero nice guy of the day for them, you could
exchange numbers. If not, no need to feel guilty, keep your number.

That gent's story sounds almost too outlandish to even be true, lol.

I mean come'on, "his choir singing Over the Rainbow", gimme a break.

Although I'm sure this is already known, I really doubt that machines are going to be built and shipped in numerical order. It's far more likely they will be built and then have the appropriate number plaque affixed and shipped in purchase order - so invoice number will determine how quickly you get yours, not machine number.

We're picking a vanity plate here.

This is true. The assigned numbers have no bearing on when your machine will be built and delivered. People were given a choice when it came to numbers, they are like vanity plates. Most likely the machines will be delivered based on when you ordered and geographical and shipping considerations.

As for giving up your number, do whatever you want. You did the homework and I can see why you'd want to keep it. I understand the other guy asking, he may as well give it a shot. But I wouldn't blame you if you said no.

If he has the money to pull off that special of a wedding and it means that much to him, he should be willing to buy the number from ya or to setup a trade for a number you want.

keep the number, it has special meaning to you also and you got it first.

I was not aware of how it actually worked so thank you for setting me straight, and for doing it in a nice way. I have a high number but ordered fairly late so I am waiting no matter what. Thats ok. Its going to be worth it.

I understand that this guys story appeals to your feelings of generosity and kindness but, the fact remains that you've invested alot of time and forethought in picking a number that has meaning for you as well. I also realize that his situation probably seems a bit more emotionally important than yours but, fact is if this was that important to him from the start he had the same options you had and didn't act. Don't feel bad, what do you think that machine will mean to him down the road should he, (and I don't mean to wish him ill will), get a divorce....NOTHING but, for you the meaning has no strings attached, KEEP IT!!!

Your situation is different than mine. In my case, I didn't choose the number. I suggested giving the guy the number in order to make him happy, but that was because I was assuming that the number wasn't very important to you. If having a machine with that particular number on it will increase your happiness, I see no reason to give it up. As far as selling the number to him, I wouldn't go that route. Either give it away, or keep it.

VT it all comes down to what action you feel is right and what will make you feel good inside as a person. If any number will suffice for you and helping this individual helps you feel good about yourself inside then you should do it. The world is full of those who could care less about the plights of others; I have a feeling that the short time I've been a member of pinside has taught me that there are still many very extordinary people left in this world and that most are fellow pinballers.

If it means that much to him would probably do it but ask for a sweetener i.e plastics., parts, anything that might he might have ( small stuff ) ......we all collect lots of stuff so guessing he must have something!

I wouldn't do it.

Something's just not quite right.

If you consider giving it to him, ask to see the marriage license at the very least. It also sets off alarm bells that he isn't offering you anything in return. If it was so important, he would have said "we can work something out", or offer something back to you to represent the value of the number.

If it were me, I'd keep the number. I'd also entertain an offer for compensation for giving it up.

He didn't sound too pushy on it. Sounds like it's up to how generous you feel. Like others said, I'd want something to verify like a picture of them leaving in the hot air baloon with the choir there

For all we know this could just be a troll wanting to get your number for kicks. Scams like this seem to run rampant with pinball. Like Firebaall says, get some proof first.

use your gut feeling if the number means alot to you then keep it. but the way i see it is the number gonna change how good the game plays its going to play the same wether you have 506 or 906. i would talk with the guy a bit it doesnt sound to far fetched to me and if it is he has to live with that guilt. i believe alot in karma if you do this man a favor wether or not if he is making it all up something good will come your way. just my opinion some people may agree some may disagree. goodluck! i just wish i could get me a WOZ.

Are you suggesting that the guy really has no desire for the number at all, and is simply doing it to see if he can mess with someone? This seems highly unlikely to me.

Tell him to send a wedding photo and let him have the #!

The guy in his message to you said if the #506 has any special meaning to you to disregard his email. So if thats the case i'd just let him know. Seems like a pretty strange story for someone to make up to get the #506 anyways.

I fly ( hang gliders ), and wind is my friend and foe. No one in their right mind would go up in a balloon in 40+ mph winds. Maybe it is true and he is exaggerating a bit, but there is no way that happened the way he said it did. Try putting your hand out of a car at 40 mph and let it hit something. No one walks away from that in a balloon. Maybe he has a really good reason for wanting that number, but be honest. It's just a game

End thread. just ignore him and be done with it.

If the guy is lying, you have to give him credit for coming up with such an elaborate story!

http://imageshack.us/

Not hard to host pictures, then again, he might be having trouble googling "balloon landing in a minefield while wearing a tuxedo" pictures.

lol

Found one!

balloon-landing-in-a-minefield-while-w.jpg

Okay, I admit it, the tuxedo is kind of hard to spot but believe me it's there!

Just joking of course. My feeling is that the dude is genuine. Wether that is reason to trade numbers is ultimately your decision. If you don't care about your number then why not make someone happy. If you think you might regret that decision then don't do it.

Not that I care, but... The balloon came down near a freeway, as was stated earlier and there were signs that could be read from someone in a balloon at 40mph that said that there was an active bombing range in the area? Something smells here. Most bombing ranges in the US are not near highways as far as I know. I would also assume that balloon operation are not set up near bombing ranges in general since they have no real way of directing their path except up and down. I do like the story though.

I tried to get 666, couldn't, a friend got 904 from the 904 area code.

nice number of the beast if i was buying one i would have wanted it. LOL

Not giving up lucky #13 .. hehe

I say that you should hang onto your number. If it meant that much to this guy, he should have gotten on board right away. Snooze you lose! Of course, if he were to pay to swap numbers that would be a different story... Capitalism FTW!!!

agree

Okay, he just changed his email, he doesn't have his own number yet but he asked you
to "swap", he can't talk on the phone for himself, doesn't know how to email a picture,
and he can't prove his story.

Don't do it