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Aceldamor:
I haven't been on the boards in a long time in a posting capacity, but this caught my attention.

Since starting school my cab has gathered dust in the corner of my home, among many other things piled on it.  This was a fantastic thing coming back when I was an active member that far back.

After reading the post, I saw that as of march, the problem with the powdercoating had been corrected and the yolks were all but done. I see since then he has had some other issues as well, like with his server or the e-commerce piece. I personally would like to see this come out, and I think it would be a great addition to what appears to be a phenomenal line-up he's got. (SW Yoke, Major Havok roller, Lunar Lander Thruster). I personally would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see the Assault Joystick repro's come out as well.

The thing to remember that the arcade industry, is essentially dead. That is a sad statement, as I grew up in the arcade hay day. As sad as it is, it is true.  Any of what are now considered "classic" games are a novelty. I would say 80% of the demand for things like this are for hobby enthusiasts with another 10% for collectors, and the last 10% for the industry it's self.

I live close to the largest arcade in Phoenix for classic video games. I spoke to the arcade manager, and he mentioned for things like Tron, Gorf, Star Wars, he has 7,8,9 other sticks in his stock room from old games that he can use as replacements. He had 4 Star Wars yolks up there as spares.

I guess my point is I've been watching this all day, and as much as I would agree with most points made on this thread, I think the only legitimate complaint for anyone to have would be the people who pre-paid for the device and have yet to see delivery, but on the same token, I see they were offered a refund opportunity as well.

All we can do is wait it out, check the site for updates, and hope that he comes in here to clear the air.

CheffoJeffo:

--- Quote from: Aceldamor on June 25, 2008, 06:31:07 pm ---I guess my point is I've been watching this all day, and as much as I would agree with most points made on this thread, I think the only legitimate complaint for anyone to have would be the people who pre-paid for the device and have yet to see delivery, but on the same token, I see they were offered a refund opportunity as well.

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:applaud:
 
I took some time today to look back at the community and the folks who have provided services over the years. It is interesting how people who have done really cool stuff end up with big delays and drop out because out the stress of trying to combine a hobby business and real life, particularly when people are waiting for particular products. Oscar, Braze and Clay are three that come to my mind immediately because I was wanting some of those cool things from them.

We aren't the most patient group of people in the world and, contrary to what we may think, we're not generating a heck of a lot of revenue for these folks, so I don't feel too bad for us when they move on. Dave has apologized and offered a refund to those who pre-ordered, so all he can really be accused of at this point is not satisfying the unreasonable demands of a bunch of unreasonable folks.

If there was real money to be made doing this, somebody would have paid a company in the PRC and we would have readily available SW yokes out the shielded exhaust ports.

 :cheers:

PS - for those who feel cheated by Dave, just imagine what the folks who preordered Big Bang Bar went through. This hobby sometimes requires acts of faith.

TPB:

--- Quote from: shardian on June 25, 2008, 11:20:33 am ---
It really is a shame, because he gave away a ton of stuff shipped for free to the community as a sign of goodwill a few months ago.


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Free Springs.

Level42, did you take up this offer, and stock up on spare springs for your yoke ?

Katana Man:

--- Quote from: ark_ader on June 25, 2008, 05:28:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on June 25, 2008, 04:48:09 pm ---This conversation in 6/2006 - benefit of the doubt instantly given

This conversation in 6/2007 - benefit of the doubt readily given

This conversation in 6/2008 - benefit of the doubt cautiously given

This conversation in 6/2009 - I ain't givin' anyone any benefit of no doubt.


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Wow has it been that long of a wait?

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It's actually been longer. This project started in 2004.

MameMaster!:

--- Quote from: S0L on June 25, 2008, 07:41:06 am ---There was a blog update on the Yoke site too mid-May that details the trouble is still with the powder coating - http://www.ram-controls.com/blog-sw.html

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....look closer....that was May 2007. A year ago.  :P

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