Author Topic: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac (Read 13073 times)

shardian · « **on:** June 11, 2007, 11:45:54 am »

Every Friday, me and some coworkers go out to lunch. Sometimes we go on a route that takes us by a house that has a Ms. pac upright sitting on the porch. It is my opinion that it is just sitting there gathering dust/ moisture. Would it be acceptable of me to stop by there one day and ask them about it/ make an offer? My dream outcome would be "That old thing? It is a hunk of junk and if you want it, you are welcome to it."

Maybe you guys can embolden me.

ChadTower · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:50:20 am »

Sure, go ahead. Don't be too surprised if they think it's worth a grand, though. If you're nervous you could try leaving a note in their mailbox.

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:56:05 am »

I wouldn't hesitate to ask. The worst they can say is no or ask too much for it. If you don't ask, and somebody else does, you might miss out on a big score.

I say that mostly because I'm dying to find a Ms. Pac-Man. If you get it, please don't rub it in my face too bad.

vintagegamer · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2007, 12:46:58 pm »

DEFINITELY ask.. And I would simply say "I drive by here all the time and see it- it reminds me of my days as a kid" and go from there.. If you show pride in the era, it may help the deal.

Keep us posted, and also send us the route # it's on lol.

SirPeale · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2007, 01:54:02 pm »

Absolutely ask. Worst thing they can say is 'no.'

shardian · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:02:02 pm »

Quote from: Peale on June 11, 2007, 01:54:02 pm

Absolutely ask. Worst thing they can say is 'no.'

Actually, the worst thing that could happen is that they come out on the porch with a shotgun pointed at me. I live in West Virginia you know.

vintagegamer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:22:47 pm »

If you live in WV, then they prob think Ms Pac just came out

(I live in MD so I can get away w/saying that)

ArtMAME · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:58:10 pm »

Quote from: shardian on June 11, 2007, 02:02:02 pm

Quote from: Peale on June 11, 2007, 01:54:02 pm
Absolutely ask. Worst thing they can say is 'no.'

Actually, the worst thing that could happen is that they come out on the porch with a shotgun pointed at me. I live in West Virginia you know.

Actually the worst thing that they could say is:

"Boy you sure got a purdy mouth..."

Just make sure there ain't no kid sittin' on the porch pickin' on a banjo

vintagegamer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2007, 09:34:42 am »

Any updates on this Sharidan? Hopefully you're not lying dead somewhere in a puddle of your own blood and pi$$..

shardian · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:17:10 pm »

Quote from: vintagegamer on June 13, 2007, 09:34:42 am

Any updates on this Sharidan? Hopefully you're not lying dead somewhere in a puddle of your own blood and pi$$..

It may be a few weeks before I do anything with it. It has been sitting there for a while now, so I don't think it is going anywhere. I will definitely make sure to post on here before I ask about it, just in case I disappear.

vintagegamer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:14:32 pm »

I'm sure the rain and humidity are doing wonders for it..

ChadTower · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:16:48 pm »

If it's under a porch overhang it will be just fine. It's made of plywood.

shardian · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:20:40 pm »

It is on a porch well under the roof.

vintagegamer · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2007, 03:53:03 pm »

And what was that route # again? I'll be in VA next week..

That's pretty close to WV.

shardian · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2007, 04:20:54 pm »

Quote from: vintagegamer on June 13, 2007, 03:53:03 pm

And what was that route # again? I'll be in VA next week.. That's pretty close to WV.

No, not really. The very western tip of VA is like 3 hours away from here, and any other part of Virginia is just farther away than that.

shorthair · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2007, 05:42:12 pm »

I smell bird. The henhouse kind.

ArtMAME · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2007, 06:38:26 pm »

Quote from: shardian on June 13, 2007, 01:20:40 pm

It is on a porch well under the roof.

Next to the kid playin' a banjo???

Level42 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 13, 2007, 06:39:34 pm »

Quote from: shardian on June 11, 2007, 02:02:02 pm

Quote from: Peale on June 11, 2007, 01:54:02 pm
Absolutely ask. Worst thing they can say is 'no.'

Actually, the worst thing that could happen is that they come out on the porch with a shotgun pointed at me. I live in West Virginia you know.

"Take me home, country road, to the place I belong, West Virgina....." and here I am in Europe thinking WV is such a sweet and nice area where time stood still and everyone is welcome

Buy a bullet-proof vest and go for it

I would risk my life for a Ms. that needs to be resqued

shardian · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2007, 08:16:02 am »

Quote from: ArtMAME on June 13, 2007, 06:38:26 pm

Quote from: shardian on June 13, 2007, 01:20:40 pm
It is on a porch well under the roof.

Next to the kid playin' a banjo???

Nah, but there is some weird kid that keeps screaming "PANCAKES!!PANCAKES!!"

2PacMan · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2007, 08:46:39 am »

So when are you going to ask him?? I wanna know what happens.

shardian · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2007, 09:02:32 am »

I might on Saturday, as I'll be working that morning. If not then, then it might be a week or two. Maybe never since if I come to my senses and realize I already have a project pacman cocktail at home. Personally I've always preferred the cocktail pacmans to the upright model.

2PacMan · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2007, 10:25:27 am »

Oh, you gotta ask him. He might just let you have it for next to nothing! Or he'll just say 'no, i'm keeping it'. That's it. It might be awkward for a second, but you'll never see the guy again, so who cares? He must not care that much about it if he's not even storing it in the house.

shorthair · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2007, 03:13:51 pm »

Excuses. I definitely smell bird.

shardian · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2007, 03:20:34 pm »

Quote from: shorthair on June 14, 2007, 03:13:51 pm

Excuses. I definitely smell bird.

I keep trying to come up with a response to you, but can never quite seem to get down to your level...

Texasmame · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2007, 09:53:26 pm »

Ask! What are you waiting for! It's not like it's a DATE or something!!!

shardian · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2007, 08:47:44 am »

This one is dead. With the Pepsi machine, my garage is officially closed to ANY new projects.

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2007, 10:16:18 am »

Bummer. Hopefully somebody picks it up and gets it running.

vintagegamer · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2007, 02:40:39 pm »

My wife will kick me out if I bring anything else home that isn't for HER..

And she don't play Ms Pac Man..

ChadTower · « **Reply #28 on:** July 16, 2007, 02:48:43 pm »

Quote from: vintagegamer on July 16, 2007, 02:40:39 pm

My wife will kick me out if I bring anything else home that isn't for HER..

So get her a pin. Take the heat for it being a crappy gift. You get a pin.

RayB · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:21:13 pm »

... yeah and while you're at it, buy her a bowling ball with your name inscribed on it.

ChadTower · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:31:27 pm »

Compromise. Buy her a bowling machine.

That was a joke, Ray. Make with the ha, possibly with a second ha.

RayB · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:44:51 pm »

Any Simpsons reference has an inherent Ha factor.

Wade · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2007, 10:28:52 pm »

I know where these game is, and I also haven't talked to them to make an offer to "keep the peace" at home. Shardian is just envious because I picked up a spur of the moment Donkey Kong Jr for $50 a couple of weeks ago.

There are a half dozen games sitting in my garage waiting to go down to my basement gameroom, so I might talk to the owners of the MsPac, but it'll be a while...

If anyone wants it, I'll sell the information.

Wade

shardian · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:33:01 am »

Quote from: Wade on July 17, 2007, 10:28:52 pm

If anyone wants it, I'll sell the information.

Oh no you didn't...

Note to everyone - I will undercut any price Wade gives!

vintagegamer · « **Reply #34 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:12:15 pm »

I just need the general X-Y coords, Wade.. a house with a Ms Pac on the front porch can't be too hard to find in WV

tommy · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:04:53 pm »

They might not even mind if you happen to take it home for a test run without them knowing it.

ARTIFACT · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2007, 10:25:25 pm »

come on at least go ask them and post the info here

... this way we'll at least KNOW what's the status

WunderCade · « **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:05:11 pm »

So, if you can't rescue the Ms. Pac, she'll have to just sit an rot?

You selfish animal!!!

Give up the address...where's your humanity?

shardian · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:55:06 am »

Quote from: WunderCade on July 30, 2007, 12:05:11 pm

Give up the address...where's your humanity?

Ok, here you go:

Out Tyler Mountain Holler
Cross Lanes, WV

Look for two cars on blocks and a Ms. Pac sitting on the porch next to a large pile of crap

Hope that helps!

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2007, 11:28:22 am »

Ok guys, do I buy a non-working Ms. Pac-Man for $350 or a working Ms. Pac-Man for $600 (I think I can get it for $500)? The non-working machine has been for sale for a couple of months and the seller claims it's only a "blown fuse." The $600 cab works flawlessly.

Ugh...


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Author Topic: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac (Read 13073 times)

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