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Wanted: Alien

By delt31

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#1 5 years ago

DJB

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Wanted: Alien

Added: 2018-09-17 22:00:00 UTC • Re-listed: 1 time (November 3rd, 2018) • Ended: December 15th, 2018

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Thinking about buying one (SE). PM me if you have one that is working. Super easy transaction. Trade/cash pref. All of my games are very nice examples. Not even sure what I would trade at this point but reach out if interested in changing it up.

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#3 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from Whysnow:
Wait... i thought you had one already, sold it, and were talking smack about it since?
Or was that someone else?

Wait....I thought people hated you on these forums....

Oh yeah they do.

Never talked smack about my precious alien! It's my damn Avatar. I said it was a troubled game that when playing 100% is one of the best out there. I've been debating about jumping back in... Still unsure but if someone wants to move one I might take them up.

I suggest changing your name from whysnow to whytalk. It would serve you better.

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#5 5 years ago

DJB

delt31

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Yeah I'm in no rush at all still think it's a gamble to buy it but curious what's out there in the event someone wants something new. Wouldn't even think about paying 10k for an SE (or any pinball machine for that matter).

That guy your referenced - now that is one hell of a pinsider. Highly recommended!

#9 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from Whysnow:
I think that is quickly the reality for any of the later production run. What are there, 80 in total and really the last 40 are the "good" ones (better/ refined).
That is a damn limited game, all the ones from the AUS last shipment seem to now be sold?, and as you know when playing well it is a stellar game.
Rare, great theme, great player, and well rounded game = big bucks for collectablity
If you are looking I would pay now and save yourself money down the road.
I honestly think this game will be BBB prices in the next few years (assuming no more get made and as of right now I think that is a good assumption)

Not sure but if that ends up being the case I'll pass. The game is amazing. The gamble turns me off though.

#12 5 years ago

DJB

delt31

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Quoted from MK6PIN:
It is the case, as very little gamble on the final run units....Even the problem, non production, early ones seem to bring $$$, as solid fixes coming out.
GL w the hunt, but an avatar change may be imminent...

haha - keeping the avatar out of respect for the game and I'm not sure I'll be an owner for the reasons I mentioned before. Was one of the first to own one and sang its praises from that first day. So glad it's getting its due and others are enjoying it just as much. Def a gamble still with proprietary components although significant progress has been made by the community which is awesome.

#17 5 years ago

DJB

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I can confirm price pumping as well considering I was offered an Alien a few weeks back....def not at 10k.

Let's keep this thread grounded in reality for a bit. Now LEs - I don't doubt the price estimate. I'm talking about an SE - FYI.

#24 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from CrazyLevi:
You did own one of these at one point...did you buy it new?

I did - brand new. One of the first to unbox. Had issues with it at first but played perfect for 6 months before I sold it.

Quoted from RTS:
You gambled when you sold your Alien too soon.
Some who hate it predicted there would be no support and prices would tank, but that hasn't happened as more parts continue to become available.
Read through the current Alien threads to see how well the game is doing. Some early prototypes may have been crap, but current owners are enjoying their games without problems. Similar to new games from other mfgrs.
The Alien on free play at the Golden State Pinball festival in July got constant play the entire weekend and never had a problem.

haha gambled when I sold it? I won't bore you with the details but if that was a gamble, I would doing it a thousand times again ; )

The community is enabling this game to survive which is great. It's a gamble no doubt.

#27 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from bigdaddy07:
Sounds too me like you got out of yours while the getting was good, in fear that the prices would tank after HW inevitable demise and the lack of support would render them as glorified paperweights. I totally get not wanting to be the bag-holder. The problem is that didn't happen and the community has done a stellar job of supporting these. So now you'll have to pay a premium to get back in. I'll bet 10k is around the bottom.

You know me - nothing really stays around too long and it was time to unload for some new blood. I sold before HW went under, have absolutely no regrets on that move and very happy to see the community support this game b/c it enables other to experience it. I'm all about market speaking - and I've commented on what I've seen thus far and I'm not even sure what I would sell for it but throwing my hat out there and go from there.

Would I pay 10k for SE Alien though? Def not. If that's what it truly takes, I'm fine with that.

#32 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from iceman44:
Best sound, video and theme integration of any pin I’ve ever played.
The sound is a masterpiece by Thiel
Is it the best layout ever? No but it’s fun as heck with 4 flippers and shots galore!
And the code is fantastic!

Wait - Thiel did the sound for Alien? Get out of here. Alien has some of the best sound I have ever heard and then I bought Hobbit and said damn - this game is amazing in the sound department too so I looked up who did the sound and it was Thiel.

That guy is a beast. Wonder what else he has done.....off to google!

#33 5 years ago

DJB

delt31

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Quoted from Agent_Hero:
I'm curious--what's your price for an SE working 100% with no issues, no cosmetic flaws?

9.9k

; )

#36 5 years ago

DJB

delt31

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Quoted from Agent_Hero:
Well is an 8k offer really that tempting? This isn't a mass prodced Stern where the usual depreciation comes into play. Beyond that, you don't seem to hang on to games very long, so why would someone offer up a generous price for you, only to see it back up for sale in 6 months at all of the extra cash they sacrificed?

I can't tell if this is serious but if so, I'm just seeing what's out there. If someone wants to sell their Alien, PM me with a price and we'll go from there. I'm a straight shooter - turn things around in a heartbeat and always leave people happy. That's valuable in itself and if someone wants to get some fresh blood in, send the PM.

I'm in no rush....

#62 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from colonel_caverne:
I think Alien is much more reliable than a DI (trapdoor, drone, phone, theater, arm,...issues still in progress)

Haha omg this could be the most ridiculous statement thus far.

#65 5 years ago

DJB

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Quoted from colonel_caverne:
I’m also laughing about your certainties.

Oh stop it you can't be serious.

I'm glad to hear though that your Allen is running well. It's one of the best new games out there IMO

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