The Big Lebowski
Dutch Pinball, 2016Quoted from Rensh:Visiting the factory next Thursday so will see myself
As far as I know they are still producing but shipments are held till after Christmas when hopefully shipping expenses are reduced. This as I explained some time ago in post 13624.
Any updates, it's almost Christmas, I would imagine rates for international shipping is set.
Quoted from B-Born05:Received our invoice today, per notes shipping out next week from Dutch to Cointaker.
When did you order, etc?
I am #70 and received mine about 3 weeks ago. Hang in there..its worth the wait! Hopefully they start shipping more faster. I believe Rensch had said that 71 and 72 were built and about to be shipped
Good luck!
Ed
Quoted from cpr9999:When did you order, etc?
I ordered with deposit on 11/20/20, 13 months timeframe from order to invoice.
Quoted from cpr9999:When did you order, etc?
I deposited 11-6-2020. I Just paid my invoice today 12-23-21. I am really looking forward to eventually getting the machine.
I was also invoiced yesterday and paid. So my details are:
Deposit Paid 11/17/20
Invoiced on 12/23/21
Hopefully we will receive our machines in Jan. I was told mine is amongst 11 machines currently on a slow boat to the U.S.
Quoted from montanafan:Deposit 1/17/21 invoice paid 12/23/21
This is exciting…….my deposit was 1/26/21!! No invoice yet-
Quoted from Svente69:So it's handy to live close to DP.
Order, payment and delivery all in one week.
That was early this year.
Merry Christmas.....
Boy I bet EAs love hearing that. You get a pin in a week, these guys are what, 7 years out. And counting.
Ordered 12-17-2020. Invoice on 12-23-21. Didn't ask any questions regarding when I'll receive it. Hopefully part of the 11.
Quoted from per3per3:I was also invoiced yesterday and paid. So my details are:
Deposit Paid 11/17/20
Invoiced on 12/23/21
Hopefully we will receive our machines in Jan. I was told mine is amongst 11 machines currently on a slow boat to the U.S.
Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
4E135F71-7E16-4D9E-BE55-F4DB89B41938 (resized).jpegQuoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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Air shipped? Oh, we're getting fancy now!
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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Pinball porn! So pretty!
I wonder how many are on Melissa’s wait list at this point, I would assume that with the new factory DP’s production is faster than what it was a year ago.
Quoted from Concretehardt:I wonder how many are on Melissa’s wait list at this point, I would assume that with the new factory DP’s production is faster than what it was a year ago.
It would be great if we can get a list with initials next to each number to see where we are.
Quoted from insight75:It would be great if we can get a list with initials next to each number to see where we are.
Than you need a good zoom 
If this machines are all for the US , Melissa should know what is in the airplane right now 
Quoted from TomDK:Than you need a good zoom
If this machines are all for the US , Melissa should know what is in the airplane right now
I just mean all of the current orders from CT and where each of us are on the list. I know I'm asking too much. Just curious where I fall on the list.
Quoted from Capn12:Air shipped? Oh, we're getting fancy now!
I think airfreight has been the only way since last 2 yrs.
Quoted from TomDK:Than you need a good zoom
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They are all for the US. Because of the (to) high shipping costs the last month more builts have gone into the European market but now it’s US turn again.
Quoted from Rensh:I think airfreight has been the only way since last 2 yrs.
Gotcha. I'm behind on the situation, for sure, then.
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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This is amazing news! I paid in full roughly 2 weeks ago and Melissa said she was just trying to figure out the shipping situation so I’m putting two and two together and saying one of those bad boys is mine !!!!!! Very exciting !!!!! Thanks for the update Rensh
I remember hearing a while back that there was roughly 100 people on the non EA waiting list, if that’s the case the 19 games in that batch takes a pretty good bite out of the waiting list.
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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There is a lot of money tied up in your beautiful hall, Rens
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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CT informed me just last week that they were going to ship via container on water as air was too expensive…
Quoted from Freakyguy666:CT informed me just last week that they were going to ship via container on water as air was too expensive…
I was told the same almost a month ago about mine. I emailed Melissa and she said they never made it on the ship and that batch, along with 10-11 more, are what we saw in Rensh's photo of the 21 games. She confirmed I'm in this batch.
I hope we get them this month...not sure how long they'll take to get here and how long they'll sit at customs. I feel like there's light at the end of this tunnel but won't believe it until it's sitting in my basement and hopefully problem free!
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Now that is a beautiful thing to see!
Quoted from per3per3:I was told the same almost a month ago about mine. I emailed Melissa and she said they never made it on the ship and that batch, along with 10-11 more, are what we saw in Rensh's photo of the 21 games. She confirmed I'm in this batch.
I hope we get them this month...not sure how long they'll take to get here and how long they'll sit at customs. I feel like there's light at the end of this tunnel but won't believe it until it's sitting in my basement and hopefully problem free!
Thanks but just to be clear she did not confirm they would be sent by air, she used the term “ship”, correct?
Quoted from Rensh:Pleased to inform that next week 22 TBLs of which 3 pcs EA; EA 69 (thanks to a fuckup with Transporter this unit was returned to DP), 71,72 I think; will be air shipped to CT
Transport pricing Has returned to a more acceptable level thus shipping is restarted.
Now just getting a constant feed of all required parts is the main concern.
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So we're looking at a 11-to-1 ratio of new orders to EA orders fulfilled (not counting EA 69 which was a throwback)? Is that likely to continue?
Quoted from Rick432:So we're looking at a 11-to-1 ratio of new orders to EA orders fulfilled (not counting EA 69 which was a throwback)? Is that likely to continue?
Does it really matter anymore? Has whatever that has been said previously been accurate, whether from CT or DP?
The only constant for many years now is that games are being made, and are shipping. At what rate, when, etc... who the hell knows.
Quoted from turbo20lbs:Does it really matter anymore?
If you're an EA and you're trying to mathematically figure out when you're getting the game you've paid for after all these years, then it does.
Quoted from Freakyguy666:Thanks but just to be clear she did not confirm they would be sent by air, she used the term “ship”, correct?
She specifically said that they purchased a 1/2 container to ship 11 machines via boat about a month ago because air freight charges were too steep.
Quoted from per3per3:She specifically said that they purchased a 1/2 container to ship 11 machines via boat about a month ago because air freight charges were too steep.
I confirmed with Rens that everything is being shipped by Air. They have not used boats in a few years and have no plans to switch back.
Quoted from eharan:I confirmed with Rens that everything is being shipped by Air. They have not used boats in a few years and have no plans to switch back.
I understand that the 22 machines are now being airshipped which is excellent news. What I was told about 4 weeks ago is that it was too expensive to do so then and that they decided to purchase a half container to send via boat. Apparently the container never showed and that is why my machine has been sitting for almost a month. All good now as it sounds like it will be on its way to CT soon!
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:If you're an EA and you're trying to mathematically figure out when you're getting the game you've paid for after all these years, then it does.
That was the point, you're trying to figure out the impossible. No matter what anyone says, there's no way to calculate this accurately across every EA. With all the issues they've had, the move, parts supply issues, shipping issues, etc. The only hope is they keep their doors open and new buyers continue to fund the project that fulfills the EAs.
Quoted from turbo20lbs:That was the point, you're trying to figure out the impossible. No matter what anyone says, there's no way to calculate this accurately across every EA. With all the issues they've had, the move, parts supply issues, shipping issues, etc. The only hope is they keep their doors open and new buyers continue to fund the project that fulfills the EAs.
I'm sure DP can withstand my plain question about what the target vs actual ratio of new sales to EA sales. Indeed, DP is the one that presented that model: not I.
Quoted from Rick432:I'm sure DP can withstand my plain question about what the target vs actual ratio of new sales to EA sales. Indeed, DP is the one that presented that model: not I.
Sure. But they'll withstand the EA ratio question the same way they've withstood it the past year or so, which is by not answering it.
Quoted from Rick432:I'm sure DP can withstand my plain question about what the target vs actual ratio of new sales to EA sales. Indeed, DP is the one that presented that model: not I.
Things have changed. Like the above poster stated, keeping the doors open and pins moving is what matters.
Quoted from Roostking:Things have changed. Like the above poster stated, keeping the doors open and pins moving is what matters.
Apparently only some pins.
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:This thread got quiet... no news from anyone?
2 days...alert the police
Quoted from PinballManiac40:2 days...alert the police
Well we had multiple people being contacted several days in a row, and 22 games shipping over. In all other instances there were constant updates several times per day.
Maybe it's just me, but I'm antsy to hear any news, especially good news.
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