I know some people do that but with friends. Never really heard of strangers doing this.
Due to the risk I assume.
Yeah, it would depend on who, and how far away. Are we talking local or actually shipping? There are certainly people I know that I would be open to that idea if it came up, but someone only tangentially on pinside I would hesitate, but maybe that's just me.
I loan and trade games all the time. But only with people I know and trust. If you have to come here and ask, you shouldn't do the trade.
Quoted from markmon:I loan and trade games all the time. But only with people I know and trust.
Same ! Having third parties knowing about the deal is not a bad idea.
I am currently hosting a pin which is not mine : Embryon... love it.
I also made sure my family knows this pin belongs to someone else... just in case. Accidents happen.
I've swapped games with a buddy. We trust each other though....and we will swap them back after a few months
oh, I did not even think about how trading or loaning a pin could be advantageous. I have my friends Funhouse on loan. When I got it, it was non working. I did a full playfield teardown, replaced ramp, reconditioned Rudys head, figured out a ball lock issue, fixed a switch column issue and now its working and I get to enjoy it for a while. He payed for all parts, and I charged nothing for labor since I enjoy doing that. Worked out well for all involved.
i think its a great idea actually, but its the old- the road to hell is paved with good intentions. sometimes some people dont treat there own stuff very well, and some times some people have a rental car mentality. its just the human factor involved. but in theory it an awsome to exp a new game.
I'm really interested in this thread. A friend of mine and I are big pinheads and we love to go to each others home and play the pins. Only problem is we live 2.5 hours from each other. You can't just stop by after work and play a few games. It's more like go for a day or two. Plus, living in Iowa is nice, but pins are few and far between. That being said, I think it might be nice to be able to swap games with somebody for 6 months or so. You would be able to play it enough to know whether you would like to own it or not, and it would give you variety and spice up your lineup without forking over the cash to do it. I understand that there are risks involved but at least it's an option. Any thoughts???? Anyone????
Quoted from BigB:I'm really interested in this thread. A friend of mine and I are big pinheads and we love to go to each others home and play the pins. Only problem is we live 2.5 hours from each other. You can't just stop by after work and play a few games. It's more like go for a day or two. Plus, living in Iowa is nice, but pins are few and far between. That being said, I think it might be nice to be able to swap games with somebody for 6 months or so. You would be able to play it enough to know whether you would like to own it or not, and it would give you variety and spice up your lineup without forking over the cash to do it. I understand that there are risks involved but at least it's an option. Any thoughts???? Anyone????
ya i think for you being that far apart its a great idea, also you dont have to do 6 months maybe 1 or 2 might be be good- and it you have machines setting around you know you wont play too much anyways why not give it a try
Quoted from BigB:I'm really interested in this thread. A friend of mine and I are big pinheads and we love to go to each others home and play the pins. Only problem is we live 2.5 hours from each other. You can't just stop by after work and play a few games. It's more like go for a day or two. Plus, living in Iowa is nice, but pins are few and far between. That being said, I think it might be nice to be able to swap games with somebody for 6 months or so. You would be able to play it enough to know whether you would like to own it or not, and it would give you variety and spice up your lineup without forking over the cash to do it. I understand that there are risks involved but at least it's an option. Any thoughts???? Anyone????
A good friend you have known for a long time? Why not. If you are both hesitant establish some rules. Anything breaks while pin is at said persons house, they need to fix it. Establish values of each pin you both agree on in case of some horrible unforeseen accident. Only swap pins near each others value rather than trade your Gilligans island for his Attack From Mars. Maybe something breaks while you have it, but there is ALWAYS that risk with any pin, the pin you traded out could have broken in some way if you kept it at home. If you are good friends, know each other well, and establish clear guidelines I say why not.
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