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Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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." ;D

Maybe you guys can embolden me.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2007, 01:54:02 pm »
Absolutely ask.  Worst thing they can say is 'no.'

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2007, 02:02:02 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. ;D

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2007, 02:22:47 pm »
If you live in WV, then they prob think Ms Pac just came out   :laugh2:

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

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2007, 02:58:10 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. ;D

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  ;D
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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$$..


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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2007, 12:17:10 pm »
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. ;D

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2007, 01:14:32 pm »
I'm sure the rain and humidity are doing wonders for it..    :hissy:

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2007, 01:20:40 pm »
It is on a porch well under the roof.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2007, 03:53:03 pm »
And what was that route # again?  I'll be in VA next week..  :D  That's pretty close to WV.


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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2007, 04:20:54 pm »
And what was that route # again?  I'll be in VA next week..  :D  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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2007, 05:42:12 pm »
I smell bird. The henhouse kind.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2007, 06:38:26 pm »
It is on a porch well under the roof.

Next to the kid playin' a banjo???
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2007, 06:39:34 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. ;D

"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 :D

Buy a bullet-proof vest and go for it :D

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

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2007, 08:16:02 am »
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!!"  ;D

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2007, 08:46:39 am »
So when are you going to ask him??  I wanna know what happens.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2007, 03:13:51 pm »
Excuses. I definitely smell bird.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2007, 03:20:34 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...

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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!!!    :cheers:

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #26 on: July 16, 2007, 10:16:18 am »
Bummer. Hopefully somebody picks it up and gets it running.
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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..  :(

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2007, 02:48:43 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #31 on: July 16, 2007, 03:44:51 pm »
Any Simpsons reference has an inherent Ha factor.

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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. ;)

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« Reply #33 on: July 18, 2007, 08:33:01 am »
If anyone wants it, I'll sell the information. ;)


Oh no you didn't... :laugh2:

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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  :D



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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.  ;D  :laugh2:

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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!!! :P

Give up the address...where's your humanity? ;D
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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« Reply #38 on: July 31, 2007, 09:55:06 am »
Give up the address...where's your humanity? ;D

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! :laugh2: :laugh2:

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Re: Opinion needed on a Ms. Pac
« 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.

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