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Before buying a Wells-Gardner monitor, read about their problems
Ummon:
--- Quote from: retrometro on July 14, 2008, 09:20:05 pm ---I should add that when my D9400 came in, the frame was bent. But I took some photos, sent it in, and they mailed a replacement immediately.
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I probably would've just taken a hammer to it myself rather than wait, but that's good customer service.
retrometro:
--- Quote from: Ummon on July 19, 2008, 03:31:01 pm ---
--- Quote from: retrometro on July 14, 2008, 09:20:05 pm ---I should add that when my D9400 came in, the frame was bent. But I took some photos, sent it in, and they mailed a replacement immediately.
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I probably would've just taken a hammer to it myself rather than wait, but that's good customer service.
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We felt pretty wimpy about it. We tried to bend it back with pliers but no luck. It was pretty heavy dutie. Mind you this is the piece of metal that's holding the very heavy monitor in place at just two contact points.
I think most of the problems folks complain about with WD are related to their choice of shifting manufacturing to questionable overseas shops. The stateside service has been very nice.
Ummon:
Pliers?! Essentially, that frame piece is thinner grade angle iron. Ain't gonna happen. Best is probably a hammer and anvil, though a vice and hammer would also do.
Spaced Ace:
I am thinking about the Billabs BL27C90T ( http://www.billabs.com/bl27c90t.htm ) for a new monitor. Just need something for a MAME cab, anyone think this is a BAD idea or should I go with it?
Ummon:
I don't recall seeing anyone disatisifed with its basic operation.....although, there have been some good reports on the WG D9400, which might be worth considering.