Not that its a bad game, but its a remake with different graphics and LED's. I am pretty sure most people who truly wanted a Spiderman have bought in the second hand market and put their own LED's in. I just cant see that machine at $7400MSRP / $6400 street flying off their shelves when people know Ghostbusters is right around the corner, and other games are available from the factory right now. I am sure its a cool game and they received some sales, but I would think it really isn't much.

If you can't stand the wait for a Met pro, premiums are in stock right now from a few distributors...

That's complete BS. The distributor technically by law cannot keep your money if he does not have the goods....especially if the goods are not even made yet. Did you sign a contract? Is their anything specific on the invoice that you cannot cancel the order. If there isn't the distributor doesn't have a leg to stand on.

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^^^^the best feature!!

Can you post the name of the distributor so I never use them.

Who was this distributor? Could help others avoid dealing with someone that wont work with customers to make sure they are happy. LOL looks like BoJo beat me to it. Or can you direct your distributer to this thread so he can respond to why he won't allow you to change your order?

I would be finding a new distributor then. If you were wanting to upgrade then that just doesn't make any sense. If you were wanting a refund that is different. I would like to know who your distributor is too.

It makes sense in that the distro can't cancel their order... so they now have unsold inventory they have to move. It's not a turd tho, and the potential bad blowback should outweigh the inventory issue.. but clearly the distro didn't see it that way

That is total bs. Call and demand your money back. If they won't, do a charge back on your cc.

Total BS! That is illegal.

I think we all need to know who this distributor is so we don't get screwed in a similar situation.

Now the big Q is how much are they going to jack up your price to switch, Id throw out some numbers for us to see if I were you.

That's the whole point of being a distributor - to hold unsold inventory and then sell it. The distributor is the buffer between factory and consumer. Preorders are something relatively new, and something Stern doesn't really support.

Tell your dist to either deliver the game you bought - today - or refund your money, now. Then find a new dist.

Exactly. If they try to stick you with something close to MSRP, they're screwing you. The Stern Pros are around $4800 delivered, the Premiums are around $6500

My point only was there ARE reasons the distro could be against the choice (its why they solicited a deposit in the first place...) contrary to earlier posts. The jist here tho is the game isn't some special order, or hard to sell item.. its easy money.

Yes, distributors should carry inventory, and buyers should be buying from stock. But lets be honest.. the pinball distribution channel is all jacked up with most buyers buying from what should be wholesalers, not direct retailers.. and with such a limited build out... most in the channel are not built to carry large amounts of inventory. They've been spoiled a bit. But at least Stern pulled back from the 'everyone and their brother is a distributor model..'

Yes, those prices are pretty competitive, hope you were in that price range op.

You'll love your Met Pro. I've had mine almost 2 years and still play it several times a week. Other than a broken rubber band up by the pop bumpers, there have been zero issues and it still plays flawlessly.

Good news. I was told today that my Metallica should be shipping to me sometime this week!

This is the easiest answer on the Internet, Stern is trying to lock in all the sales they can and lock up all the buyers money so that they can't buy competitors products.

But what ARE they shipping? They complete a move into a factory that more than doubles their production output... they expand the product line... yet it seems like every title people are trying to buy is held up. So are sales growing faster than their capacity, or are they hung up building games we aren't hearing about, or what.. because TWD, KISS, MET, GOT, all seemed like they were hung up.

Sale are growing faster than their suppliers can keep up with.

I have been waiting since November for 3 titles to come in. Very frustrating. Makes you wonder why they keep announcing new titles when they can't even fulfill the orders they have now.

Exactly - good thing I don't want a SM.

Why is it no one will discuss what the mysterious subs that can't keep up? I've only heard an inference of cabinets...

Actually the only communication from stern on the subject said suppliers in general. I think cabinets were inferred after we saw that the delays were across all games not just certain ones.

I ordered my game on wednesday. I got a pro, and they said it should be shipping in march.

This is what I have heard as well. Curing issues on the playfields.

Perfect time for a pro owner to sell

I heard end of feb for spidey to start shipping.

I heard March for my TWD Premium.

Any confirmation on this? Do we know if it's been resolved or are they still working on it - creating a longer delay? Don't get me wrong though. I would rather wait as long as it takes for them to get it right. But the waiting is killing me!

Not sure about curling issues but about a month ago I dropped my Metallica board off for an amp issue and was told parts are on back order.

Stern having parts issues? End of the pinball world. Wonder which investor pulled out now, who will replace them? Stay Tuned!

Yep. The shipped two weeks ago.

Just got mine, Feb. 6th manufacture date. Aside from a small trough switch issue it's perfect

Hang in there friend. I waited three months for mine and it was absolutely worth it! Do yourself a favor in the meantime and order the total lightshow mod... Takes a minute to get here from Australia but MAN does it ever make your game look amazing. Best $300 I've ever spent. Even bone stock though... Met Pro is one of the all time greats, you're gonna love having it your collection. It really is the best value in pinball and we're all lucky we still have a chance to buy them NIB

Just like GorillaBiscuits said, hang in there. MET is a heck of a game and worth the wait. One of the best rule sets out there. It's so easy to grasp, but so hard to do.

Pins are shipping. They are working on multiple titles. I just got my Met Prem last week. GOT is shipping too. Have patience.

Yeah since my TWD Pro is coming to Canada I figure they wait until they have all titles ready before they ship an order. Can't wait to start killing Zombies

Just ordered a TWD Prem. Was told end of Feb, or early March.