Slypinball Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]75827[/ATTACH] Hey all Well I know it's not the most loved pinball out there but I grew up watching tmnt. I have wanted one for a while, I managed to pick this one up over the weekend. The machine was located in Ballarat so a drive down there from adelaide was in order. Packed the misses up and the little one about 5hrs into the drive I got a call from the owner saying he had another buywe now willing to pay more than I would. After some words he decided he would still sell to me if I gave him an extra $50 to hold the machine. I thought this was very rude we had agreed on a price and was already 5hrs in couldn't just turn around and go home. Apparently the other buyer kept calling and up there offer even though they had been told it was sold. after a 14hrs round trip happy to get it home after all that and have a few game on it before I strip it down for a clean re rubber and some leds. If any one has some spare parts for one of these I may be looking for a couple of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank01 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Great pickup, haven't seen too many of these. Looks to be in great condition. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgonzola Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Congrats on the purchase. Poor form by the seller though! 14 hours round trip is showing dedication! I drove 3 hours to get my second machine after agreeing on a very good price with the seller over the phone. The whole time I was in the car, I was hoping the seller wouldn't try to pull a move like that. Luckily, he was honest and kept his word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Well done, it's a fun machine The plastic ramp is usually hammered, what's yours like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet7676 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We'll at least your machine was in better shape than the one I got of the same bloke was told it was in real nice condition and after a 7 hour drive also to pick it up. Was disappointing. Funny he had 2 people keen on the pinball machine as he had it up for sale since well before Xmas Think he just played you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice looking cabinet... looks to be in great nic... congrats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slypinball Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 The ramp is a bit hammered but has had metal ramp protectors made to stop any more damage. Yea I think so but what else can you say but ok 5hrs in to the drive. Very poor form the seller why agree to a price if you don't want to sell it for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skids Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Fun game, just need to replace the auto ball launcher with a more reliable one like sterns twin prong type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5m3g_head Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Man, Im tired of these crap sellers. This has happens so often on gumtree. Ive even arrived to collect (about 30mins after I called) and the guy had sold the item to someone else. Is it really worth screwing someone over for an extra few $$$.... what the hell is wrong with them ? Well done on the TMNT, Ive always wanted one as well. However as you've found out, they dont turn up in SA, and Im not driving to ballarant. Love your commitment ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slypinball Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yes that will be getting replaced as a previous owner has hacked a slingshot mech to fit there looks terrible and hardly works. Been trying to find a stern one in Australia but no luck yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKERPOKER Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nothing like a road trip to pick up a pin. Hope you enjoy it. Yes poor form with the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriley50 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have had the same thing with a recent pinball pickup, people calling and offering more money, but luckily my seller said no its SOLD.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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