This post has me so looking forward to mine being delivered! Impatiently being patient….

My last two games were both FedEx and no problems. Guys even helped me get it into the garage. It’s a crapshoot.

DHL went up on price massively so they switched to FedEx

I wonder if any of those are EAs?

I was there to today and guess this picture answers your question

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Glad to hear. I do think each company's performance depends on the local offices/terminals involved with each particular game's transport to a great degree. Hit and miss I'm sure. In the interest of data points, Ron Hallet has related bad delivery experiences with FedEx in Albany, NY more than once on the Slam Tilt podcast.

Every EA game going out is great to see Rens! But as you have acknowledged yourself, 1 in 10 is not an acceptable ratio for guys who are now in their 8th year of waiting for a game that they funded and supported the development of.

I know that DP is working to improve this and every new buyer helps DP's financial situation, but it still sucks and I feel really bad for fellow EA's who are realistically looking at years yet before they'll get their game.

Anyone receive any games recently? Paid in full 5 weeks ago.

Here was my journey with the purchase of TBL. Well worth the wait

Deposit 9.17.2020
Paid in Full 9.26.2021
Received 10.27.2021

Great to hear. Enjoy!

Paid in full 9/26 as well. Fingers crossed.

Ordered 2/15/2020 no deposit. Paid in full on 6/02/21 Received game 7/23/21

12-15 months seems to be the standard on new purchases. Hopefully that can improve a bit but not terrible imo.

Before the supply chain issue it was 8-12 months. I wonder if we'll see improved times going forward, assuming the supply catches up to demand.

I heard a rumor that production has picked up, Rensh any insight on this?

Every dude needs a rug to tie the beverage together man!

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I spoke to Melissa today, she stated there was a shipment of games ready to be sent, waiting on the carrier. I put my deposit down on 11/20/20 and she stated there are 20+games ahead of mine and should expect an invoice relatively soon end of month or in December with delivery first week of January approximately. FYI

They are using a new shipper recommended by Barry to the US then FedEx from Cointaker at the moment. Mentioned DHL prices went way up, FedEx international had 3 of 11 games sent back to Dutch by customs recently as well as a couple damaged.

I paid on my invoice on 10/19. Called Melissa yesterday and was told that the games haven't made it to the US yet but were shipped. So if you're saying she said the games are ready to be sent that's awesome we got 2 different stories.

She may have been referring to the next batch? I was inquiring about a couple different games ordered, but pretty sure she said there were some waiting to ship.

Maybe so. Frustrating on the wait time for this but then again people have waited 6 years and don't have a game or their money.

What date did you put in your deposit?

I have been chatting with Melissa via email and was told my machine would definitely ship last week. I haven't heard back nor have I been invoices. I put my deposit down on 11/17. I reached out yesterday to get a status update but no response.

Curious to confirm a couple things—

1) any new orders are now 13,500$ plus tax for a game - including shipping?

2) any confirmation on if they were done taking orders around year end ?

3) is it known how many EAs have rcvd games this year? Has it been 1/month or more? Less?

Haven't seen any EA games go out recently.

Cointaker website says $13k with free shipping.

I know EA #70 is shipping to a Pinsider now. Not sure what number they started with this year.

I thought we heard from Rens license will be renewed next year.

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Ah sweet— thanks for the info! I must have missed that renewal info. I thought last I saw they ‘wanted to move on’ or something .. taking into account they’re a year out on builds of course. I feel like we were around #53 EA or so early this year.

I’d love to own this and sometimes $14k+ after tax seems ok, esp since the secondhand market isn’t too likely to go down much on a limited title .. but I’d have to sell another pin I am loving. Tough to pull that tigger.. 1st world problems . If I remove myself from the pin collector mentality- $14k for a pinball is clearly nuts. Unfortunately I’m into pinballs and Lebowski is a great game!

Shipping is nightmare nowadays.

Last shipment fedex 3 TBLs were returned to DP. Why?? FedEx claimed paperwork not OK. It was OK but if it wasn’t, why only return 3 of 11 pcs??? Really nightmare so another Transporter is used. And pricing transport, there appears to be no limit. Price up, service down. Great combo ….

And ofcourse, of the returned TBLs EA70 was one of them …..

I can pick up my game by myself. No shipping horror. I am still waiting…for many years.

Def not what I want to hear considering I’m probably in next months shipment according to Melissa. I hope all goes well.

Me too. Was really hoping to be enjoying this before the holidays. Still keeping my fingers crossed.

How bad was the damage on the 3 pins? Going back & forth from Holland to USA and then back to Holland is probably damaged the games, no?

No damage besides some carton.

Are you sure it was EA70?

I texted with Barry today and the returned EA game was EA69. I am EA70 and my game was shipped on 10/28 and is expected to be received at CoinTaker on Friday 11/12. Barry texted me the shipping manifest detailing the dates. I believe I am the only EA game in that batch along with 10 other games. I was hoping to have my game before this weekend but looks like more likely next week. Fingers crossed!
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Indeed a mistake from me. I assumed it would have been from last shipment but was a shipment earlier. EA69 really spent a lot of time in transport

Apologies for my mistake.

Isn't it worth the extra wait for such a special EA number? LOL Just kidding... I'm sure you're dying right about now. We've only been waiting a year and I'm already on edge.

I hope you get your game soon so you can start enjoying it!!

Paid in full 9/27. Deposit 10/05/20. Still no game. Fingers crossed.

I'm same as you +/- 5 days. Hoping next batch.

Yes that’s why I wondered about the damage. I assume Barry does not even open and check the game before re-shipping back to USA?

Incorrect assumption if the box shows signs of damage.

Hi Rens.

As I still see 1+ years from order to delivery any thoughts on why things have not improved in terms of delivery times.

Bigger factory, assume more people, etc.

Are they spending time on developing another game?

I just received mine today. I pre ordered in January. There was a little damage to the side art and back box art, but Melissa is contacting Barry to send new side art, etc. There are also a few issues with it, right slingshot is showing as stuck, but it basically just keeping activating while the right upper flipper won’t budge. Also an issue with the let’s go bowling lower playfield in that it freezes up after you shoot your first ball. I’ve spoken with Melissa and she is working with Barry on those items as well, hopefully an easy fix. Aside from that, game is awesome!

7 years for many EAs now. Current pre-order wait is a comparative stroll in the park.

Rens - I have been informed that my machine is included in the currently completed batch awaiting the shipper for pickup. Any updates regarding an expected pickup date? Melissa stated that it was supposed to ship the 1st week of Nov but eluded to shipping issues which you have confirmed. Would LOVE to get this before the holidays and curious if that's within the realm of possibility at this point.

Thanks!

Current batch awaiting pickup will be hopefully picked up next week and begin December in US with CT. However, this is hope, not certainty as currently shipping is a nightmare. This is however out of DP control.

So, I can only keep my fingers crossed for you. But, with a little luck prior to Christmas holidays should be doable ….

Got my shipment scheduled for Friday 11/19

For those keeping score at home:

Initial deposit 11/20/20
Invoice 10/19/21
Ship Date 11/19/21

364 days

Alright! That's 2 Lebowski's in Rockford now-roughly 3 miles apart!

Yeah would of liked to come check yours out but it would have probably made my wait even longer! Go Rockets

Definitely worth the wait. Amazing game! I love mine!!

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