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Title: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Le Chuck on July 21, 2016, 10:33:53 am

I have a good line on an early 60s shuffle bowling machine.  I've never played with or dealt with one but it seems like a fun looking contraption.  The prices is decent and the unit is reported as being in good working condition needing only some minor tlc. 

What say you oh denizens of BYOAC?  Should I further clutter my garage?  What is this doohicky worth?  Is this whatzit fun?  Do you have one and do you enjoy it?

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Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Nephasth on July 21, 2016, 02:29:53 pm

I have 2 identical shuffle alleys from the 50s. Parts can be tough to find. They take up a lot of space. Kids seem to get the most enjoyment out of them, but even they get tired of it.

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: thatpurplestuff on July 21, 2016, 02:40:41 pm

I have no idea if they are fun, how much room you have to store it, or whether it will send you to the poor house keeping it running.

That being said, it looks awesome and of course you should buy it.

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Malenko on July 21, 2016, 03:00:11 pm

I think you'd get bored of it quickly, and pissed off when it breaks.Repeatedly.

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Le Chuck on July 21, 2016, 03:09:04 pm

Good feedback!  Room isn't an issue and the price is great but I think I'll pass.  Probably will love it for a day and have buyers remorse by the end of the weekend.  Not to mention the giant pain the ass those things are to move.  EMs aren't lite.  Almost bit, but over the last 48 I've been having second thoughts.  Usually a pretty good sign I shouldn't do it.

If anybody is in NC area and wants to bite guy is asking 250 but I'm pretty sure he'll go for half that as he wants it gone so bad. 
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/vgm/5681859641.html (http://greensboro.craigslist.org/vgm/5681859641.html)

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Nephasth on July 21, 2016, 05:27:57 pm

What you need to buy is a big ball bowler! ---fudgesicle--- those shuffle alleys.

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Le Chuck on July 21, 2016, 07:46:07 pm

Quote from: Nephasth on July 21, 2016, 05:27:57 pm

What you need to buy is a big ball bowler! ---fudgesicle--- those shuffle alleys.

Concur

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: thomas_surles on July 21, 2016, 08:11:11 pm

I've only played the newer digital one at a bar. It was on free play and I still got bored quickly. I'd much rather have a skee ball if I had the room for one of these.

Title: Re: UMC Shuffle Bowling - should I?
Post by: Generic Eric on July 22, 2016, 01:27:29 am

Quote from: thatpurplestuff on July 21, 2016, 02:40:41 pm

it looks awesome and of course you should buy it.