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Jeff AMN:
akoz,
If you're looking for a machine, and it's your first, I'd suggest asking around here, KLOV's pinball section, and rec.games.pinball. In those places you'll find collectors and people will be generally more knowledgeable and helpful. Prices will be more in line with what they should be, and if something goes wrong you'll find good support. Just be courteous and people will give you all the help you need.
KLOV Pinball Forum: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16
RGP: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/topics
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: Jeff AMN on June 08, 2009, 11:59:51 am ---akoz,
If you're looking for a machine, and it's your first, I'd suggest asking around here, KLOV's pinball section, and rec.games.pinball. In those places you'll find collectors and people will be generally more knowledgeable and helpful. Prices will be more in line with what they should be, and if something goes wrong you'll find good support. Just be courteous and people will give you all the help you need.
KLOV Pinball Forum: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16
RGP: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/topics
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Yes and no... just be sure to go with someone who can provide references. Both places have more than enough sketchy sellers that would rip off a newbie in a heartbeat.
Jeff AMN:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on June 08, 2009, 12:41:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: Jeff AMN on June 08, 2009, 11:59:51 am ---akoz,
If you're looking for a machine, and it's your first, I'd suggest asking around here, KLOV's pinball section, and rec.games.pinball. In those places you'll find collectors and people will be generally more knowledgeable and helpful. Prices will be more in line with what they should be, and if something goes wrong you'll find good support. Just be courteous and people will give you all the help you need.
KLOV Pinball Forum: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16
RGP: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/topics
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Yes and no... just be sure to go with someone who can provide references. Both places have more than enough sketchy sellers that would rip off a newbie in a heartbeat.
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Well sure, sketchy people are everywhere, but at least with those three places the community is tight enough that scammers get identified and exposed. On Craigslist and eBay it's just a crap shoot.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: Jeff AMN on June 08, 2009, 01:17:07 pm ---Well sure, sketchy people are everywhere, but at least with those three places the community is tight enough that scammers get identified and exposed. On Craigslist and eBay it's just a crap shoot.
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No, often they don't. There are quite a few that fly under the radar pretty well.
Jeff AMN:
You're not seriously going to argue that you can't ask for references at one of these places and find a reputable buyer, are you? If you want to buy a pin, and you're new to a group, just ask the community for past experiences with that seller. It's not insulting, it's good practice. If nobody has any experience with that seller, and the machine isn't local, it's up to you, but your own fault if you get burned. If you do your homework, you'll be just fine buying either here, on KLOV, or over at RGP.
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