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Author Topic: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!  (Read 3225 times)

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Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« on: April 03, 2007, 08:22:53 pm »
Ok here's the deal--I managed to scrounge another 10 trackballs up--7 Happ and 3 Betsons.  1 Happ is tentatively sold (awaiting payment) and one is waiting for a part so that leaves 5 Happs and 3 betson's available. 

happs are $29.99USD + actual shipping -$5BYOAC shipping  discount

Betson's are $24.99USD + actual shipping - $5BYOAC  shipping discount (these are cheaper cause for some reason betson's aren't as popular and as a result take longer to sell--so I lower the price and they move like Happs--go figure)

No surcharge for multiball orders even though I have to build custom boxes--but for you guys, I'll let it slide 8)

All units have been fully disassembled, cleaned in the dishwasher, and fully tested using an optipac.  Comes with original wiring harness/molex plug.
« Last Edit: April 03, 2007, 08:25:10 pm by menace »
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 08:45:49 am »
I'm awaiting for my tron marquee to sell on ebay, as long as it sells consider another one sold?

PM Sent.

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 04:27:38 pm »
Hey squeeky--regarding your pm on which ball is better and the difference--thats a matter of opinion I guess for the most part--personally I think the betson's are more solidly constructed (whole plastic casing vs only ball encased with Happ) the rollers are grooved on a betson giving more surface for the ball to roll on for what I would think would be a higher impulse response (suspect this impacts spin longevity due to increased friction however).   :dunno  Maybe others will chime in--sales are definitley 3-1 for happs vs betson so maybe thats enough info right there...
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2007, 07:25:23 am »

6 Happs, 3 betsons remaining
« Last Edit: April 07, 2007, 09:38:00 pm by menace »
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2007, 09:38:24 pm »
Update apr 7

4 Happs, 3 Betson's remaining.
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2007, 08:21:25 pm »
I would like to purchase a happs if possible.  I would like it shipped to Timoe,  I can get you the shipping information when we do the transaction.  Do you take paypal, or what form of payment do you like?

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2007, 09:00:40 pm »
Send me a PM with your info and I'll get you a total price and where to send paypal payment to.  I also accept check but will need time for it to clear and a firm commitment for me to set one aside while waiting for payment to show.
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2007, 07:41:07 am »
Update Apr 9

3 Happ, 3 betson's remaining.

Note: I think I will let this promotion run til friday then list the remainder on ebay.
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2007, 11:05:45 am »
menace, payment went out today (post office was closed on friday).  thanks again!

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2007, 11:07:20 am »
Ok Excellent--One happ has been set aside for you.

thx!
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2007, 11:18:41 am »

Which would you recommend for a bartop?

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2007, 01:06:52 pm »
I am thinking about one for a bartop too.  Probably a Betson.

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2007, 09:20:53 pm »
2 Happ, 3 betson's remaining.

which one for a bartop eh? hmmm well they both have identical footprints so size isn't an issue, the happs do tend to roll better with a good hit whereas the betson's seem to track better for "on the ball" driving so for a bartop where you can't really smack it without hitting your screen i'd think the betson would give a better service. 

that said, The betson is a few ounces heavier so if you are looking to shave weight wherever then happs--so I guess it depends on whats important to you

(betsons are cheaper though!)
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2007, 09:22:48 pm »
Hey I sent my information via pm.  Let me know

Thanks,
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2007, 12:03:23 am »
PM sent.....Does the GGG upgrade and lighting work on the betson?

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2007, 08:59:46 am »
which one for a bartop eh? hmmm well they both have identical footprints so size isn't an issue, the happs do tend to roll better with a good hit whereas the betson's seem to track better for "on the ball" driving so for a bartop where you can't really smack it without hitting your screen i'd think the betson would give a better service. 

If you're talking about golf, that won't play any part in which unit I get.  I'm building an FPS bartop so I need more precision in short movements.  Sounds like the Betson is the one to go with.

Could you give me a quote for a Betson shipped to 02762?  Thanks!

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2007, 12:59:36 pm »
PM sent.....Does the GGG upgrade and lighting work on the betson?

Randy uses Betsons for his Electric ICE-T trackballs.  So I'd say that the upgrade kit would work. ;)

PM Sent for a Betsons T-Ball

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2007, 07:41:46 pm »
Betson's tentatively sold out.  Happs tentatively 1 remaining--will confirm when payments received.

I will start a new thread if more are received--be the same deal just sometimes its more betson's than happs...
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2007, 09:47:47 pm »
payment sent.

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2007, 12:03:43 am »
Payment Sent :cheers:
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2007, 09:53:13 am »
All gone--thanks to all!  I have sent tracking numbers to all those who have purchased (or will be very shortly)

Thanks again!
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2007, 09:55:16 am »
Randy uses Betsons for his Electric ICE-T trackballs.  So I'd say that the upgrade kit would work. ;)

This is what sold me on buying one of these.  Thanks for the comment.

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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2007, 10:59:32 am »
Just a note on tracking numbers.  Go to www.canadapost.ca and enter it in there.  be forewarned its not as prompt as say fedex or ups--in fact it may be on your doorstep before they mark it as in transit--go figure...
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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2007, 10:56:20 am »
Got mine yesterday. Looks good, but I don't have an encoder or mouse hack yet, so all I can do is look at it for a bit and pretend to play Centipede.

*sigh*


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Re: Get Yer 3" Trackballs here--Happ/Betsons!
« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2007, 04:07:10 pm »
Thanks for the tracking details, my dumb self was looking on the US postal site lol :)