ZapCon V - April 2017 Roll Call

[yotsuya]

I am the official BYOAC Ambassador, after all.

Ahem...

I will ask.

[yotsuya]

I am the official BYOAC Ambassador, after all.

Ahem...

I will ask.

Just asked, I'll get back to you.

[yotsuya]

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[HaRuMaN]

Just paid my vendor fees...   

And find me a price for Ghostbusters Premium / Pro. 

[yotsuya]

Just paid my vendor fees...   

And find me a price for Ghostbusters Premium / Pro.

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[Malenko]

The GB Pros go for 5-6k and the LE/Premiums go for 8.5-9.9K, on pinside at least.

[Nephasth]

The GB Pros go for 5-6k and the LE/Premiums go for 8.5-9.9K, on pinside at least.

Not quite...

[Malenko]

The GB Pros go for 5-6k and the LE/Premiums go for 8.5-9.9K, on pinside at least.

Not quite...

I was just going by a quick marketplace search. I guess they could sell for less if they bargin.


I guess 4.5-5.5 is more accurate for the pro. The LE listings I saw before aren't there now so I cant use citation, its very possible I'm mis-remembering (I'm old!).
There is a single LE/Premium used listed at 6300, and a NIB listed for 8750 right now at PS

[Nephasth]

LE is a different beast than Premium. MSRP on a premium is a touch above 7k, but can be had new from a distributor for around 6.6k-6.8k. But there are better deals out there.

[Malenko]

LE is a different beast than Premium. MSRP on a premium is a touch above 7k, but can be had new from a distributor for around 6.6k-6.8k. But there are better deals out there.

I doubt doubt it, Im a total neophyte in the pinball world. I'm not being sarcastic or facetious , you are my go to guy for pinball shizz. 

[Nephasth]

Commit to zapcon, get PBJ convinced to go, and we can spend all weekend flipping...

[Malenko]

I'm leaning towards going, working out the logistics and costs.
Mrs.Malenko will be in tow.  If I do come, it'll be the last one unless I move a lot closer to AZ.

PBJ while funny, is a flake, so even if he said he'd show up I wouldn't believe it till I saw it. I think he'd be neat to meet in person even if I did just call him a flake. X2 can pick him up in his van (down by the river).

[Nephasth]

Will most likely be my last one as well...

[yotsuya]

Will most likely be my last one as well...

Then let's make it the ---smurfing--- best one EVAR!!!

[thomas_surles]

What time does it usually start on day one?  Also put me back on tire kicker status.

[yotsuya]

What time does it usually start on day one?  Also put me back on tire kicker status.

Typically, that Friday before we meet up for dinner at a place called The Monastery, then we go to StarFighters arcade across the street for some pre-game gaming. The next morning, ZapCon opens at 9 for passholders, then 10 for the general public if I'm not mistaken. It ends the next day, Sunday, at around 6 p.m.

[yotsuya]

Oh, don't forget, if you are coming from out of state, a good way to score a free pass is to volunteer at the show. I know a few guys here did that and got a free pass that way. Its only a few hours, and you  get to meet the show crew.

[Slippyblade]

Volunteering is a great thing.  Helps the event and you get a free pass.  I'm not doing it this year though - I'm gonna be a contributor!  Stoked as hell about that.

[yotsuya]

Okay, this year's T-shirt has been designed!

Since the theme of the official show logo this year is Donkey Kong, I used the font to do the BYOAC lettering on the front of the shirt. The back features the site's familiar Atomic logo, this time internally ringed with well-known arcade sprites.

In order to make it easier on my supplier, I'm only going to offer it in two colors this year. Arcade Geek Black, and Donkey Kong Light Blue. I'll put them up for pre-order probably around the beginning of March, so that gives him plenty of time to have them printed before the show. Sizes range from small to PBJ. He and I haven't talked about cost, but I don't anticipate them being any different. Should come in right around 10 bucks.

[thomas_surles]

Can I get a shirt even if I end up not going?

[yotsuya]

Can I get a shirt even if I end up not going?

No.

To quote LeChuck, "Been there, done that, got the shirt" rules apply here.

[pbj]

Oh well, ---fudgesicle--- you then.

[yotsuya]

Oh well, ---fudgesicle--- you then.

Roll your fat ass on down to AZ for the show and I'll personally buy your shirt, homes.

Do people who aren't going really want to buy a shirt? Asking for a friend.

[thomas_surles]

Yes. I like shirts

[yotsuya]

I'll make a special "Tirekicker Edition" that has the Donkey Kong BYOAC logo on the front and this on the back...

I'll change it to "The wife.."

[pbj]

Nah, needs to be "the wife."  Like an object.  Get the tone right.

[thomas_surles]

[yotsuya]

Nah, needs to be "the wife."  Like an object.  Get the tone right.

Cash some MeatBux in for Flyer Miles and come. Hell, DeLuSioNaL29 is flying in from Connecticut and Malenko is coming from Delaware.

[thomas_surles]

Nah, needs to be "the wife."  Like an object.  Get the tone right.

Cash some MeatBux in for Flyer Miles and come. Hell, DeLuSioNaL29 is flying in from Connecticut and Malenko is coming from Delaware.

It's not that expensive to fly out. I found a round trip from Atlanta for 171. But no way in hell am I staying at the Renaissance. I saw prices from 3-400 a night. I'll take my chances at the crack motel down the street. Comes with free breakfast and bed bugs.

[yotsuya]

Nah, needs to be "the wife."  Like an object.  Get the tone right.

Cash some MeatBux in for Flyer Miles and come. Hell, DeLuSioNaL29 is flying in from Connecticut and Malenko is coming from Delaware.

It's not that expensive to fly out. I found a round trip from Atlanta for 171. But no way in hell am I staying at the Renaissance. I saw prices from 3-400 a night. I'll take my chances at the crack motel down the street. Comes with free breakfast and bed bugs.

They do have a reduced rate for people going to the show. Let me ask the organizer if he's got that info yet.

[harveybirdman]

please it's the Marriott Mesa and it's more like 120-150 per night you can't stay on the side of the road for less than 80 these days, find another excuse!

and GO FALCONS!

[yotsuya]

Just heard from Wes. The Marriott will be $109 a night again. He's still getting the final details. Stay tooned!

[thomas_surles]

I still prefer the crack motel for 50 a night.

[yotsuya]

I still prefer the crack motel for 50 a night.

Mexican your ass be walking to the show then. The Yot Shuttle only goes between the airport and the Marriott.

[yotsuya]

Anyone wanna room share with Surles? He'll spoon for free.

[thomas_surles]

Anyone wanna room share with Surles? He'll spoon for free.

I'm the big spoon.

[JulesWallet]

Brilliant!!!!!

I'll make a special "Tirekicker Edition" that has the Donkey Kong BYOAC logo on the front and this on the back...

I'll change it to "The wife.."

[yotsuya]

Brilliant!!!!!

I'll make a special "Tirekicker Edition" that has the Donkey Kong BYOAC logo on the front and this on the back...

I'll change it to "The wife.."

Hahaha.... I know you'll be there... ain't no one gonna tell you what to do!

[yotsuya]

Tirekicker Edition

[Aramada]

Laythe and I will be there.

He requires confirmation of The Monastery/Starfighters excursion because the grill your own burgers were amazing, and Starfighers is the arcade he would own if he owned an arcade.

I require confirmation of sticker badges, because STICKER BADGES ARE THE BEST.

~Aramada   aka NotThatJennifer

p.s. Malenko's level was the Worst. Level. Ever.