Not Matt Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Well guys, I've found it. I've mentioned it to a couple of you, so I think you'll be eager to see, welcome to have a game. My budget's blown a little out of proportion, but I think it's a good deal. Just so long as I'm not losing money, that's all that matters. It's also a machine I don't think anyone on the forum owns :) Just gonna give it a look over with a pin head next week and unless there's something severely wrong with it, all systems are go so to speak. Question is... where the hell am I gonna put it :unsure , Turtles cab it's time to meet eBay once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Um, Matt - what game is it? Or did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwodie Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Um, Matt - what game is it? Or did I miss something? agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator Foot Posted June 30, 2007 Super Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2007 Bbb:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 My budget's blown a little out of proportion, but I think it's a good deal. Just so long as I'm not losing money, that's all that matters. Well if you have that outlook on things, you're not going to be buying many pinballs I'm afraid. Never buy a pinball with the thought of whether you're going to get your money back. Buy it because you want it. It's meant to be a hobby, not a business and hobbies do cost money, no matter what some people might tell you. Your statement "that's all that matters" worries me a bit. Are you buying it because you won't lose money on it or because you really want the machine? For your own's sake, buy a machine because you want to play it, not because you feel compelled to buy your first machine. Believe me, you'll regret it after 3 weeks when you find you don't really like it after all. Then you're stuck with it and then you get the urge to offload and it all starts again. Just some advice, do with it what pleases you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottman Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Is the machine title a guessing game ??? :p Come on spit it out........ :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpydoctor Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 a machine no one on the forum owns..big call, interested now..don't keep us in suspense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 "I've got a pin but I'm not tell you what it is" is not very becoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeboz Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 My budget's blown a little out of proportion, but I think it's a good deal. Just so long as I'm not losing money, that's all that matters. Matt, budgets are meant to blown (a little - without going crazy). I hope all goes well and you get it. Keen to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XiTaU Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 congrats matt good to see your wish is coming true :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Matt Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 Well if you have that outlook on things, you're not going to be buying many pinballs I'm afraid. Never buy a pinball with the thought of whether you're going to get your money back. Buy it because you want it. It's meant to be a hobby, not a business and hobbies do cost money, no matter what some people might tell you. Your statement "that's all that matters" worries me a bit. Are you buying it because you won't lose money on it or because you really want the machine? For your own's sake, buy a machine because you want to play it, not because you feel compelled to buy your first machine. Believe me, you'll regret it after 3 weeks when you find you don't really like it after all. Then you're stuck with it and then you get the urge to offload and it all starts again. Just some advice, do with it what pleases you. :) It's just I'm only 20 and a full time uni student mate. It's highly likely I'm taking next year off and gonna go live in Japan for the year, so if that's the case I might have to sell it by the end of the year :(. Don't really have money to throw around, but it should be a sweet 6 months together if that's the case :) Don't worry I've thought about it, gone through a lot of machines, settled on two and have decided from there. By 'all it matters', I mean that in regards to the budget blowing out of proportion, means I can justify it going overboard somewhat ;) Anyway... It's a mystery until I have it in hand, don't wanna jinx myself until I have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpydoctor Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Anyway... It's a mystery until I have it in hand, don't wanna jinx myself until I have it Fair enough;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fair Dinkum Dan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Good luck with it, Matt. I hope it goes well and you get to enjoy your first pin. :023: When, and if you do get it, I hope to see some pics posted. :) Cheers, Dan :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverball Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Dont know whether to congratulate you or not, maybe secure it first before you get too excited..........you might be terribly disappointed.:unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Matt Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well I've put down my deposit so I may as well tell you what machine now then. I'm going to Mellbourne tomorrow arvo but will pick it up in the next couple weeks. Anyway, the machine I'm getting is..... Safe Cracker Why Safe Cracker? • Pat Lawlor design • Unique • Late Model • Smaller size = better for smaller space • Interesting concept • Feels and plays solid, lots of nice shots and such, just flows well I found • Alright price • Doesn't need to much work, more parts based, fairly simple There is a few things to fix up, but it's more so about obtaining the parts than it is any physical work as such (there is a little though) and Wayne stocks them. Speaking of which do you reckon you might be able to be able to do a special package deal if I were to pop in next week Wayne? Might pop in next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fair Dinkum Dan Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nice one, Matt. :023: I thought you would end up choosing that one. Good score, in my opinion. Very different. Having to play to a timed game is a little different too. Man, looks like it's gonna be a good Thursday, next week. :D Cheers, Dan :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballypinball Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 sure drop in and i will see what i can do Can always use the extra for my Beach house at Apollo Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Safecracker is my favourite pin. Nice score. I recommend you use slightly smaller than standard pinballs in it. To me they seem to work better with the smaller flippers and tight playfield etc. Be sure to put a cliffy protector on the right hand ramp straight away. It will destroy its Y-junction there within 100 games if you don't, and replacement ramps are not available, nor ever likely to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Matt Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Ah so you own one Virt? Damn I'm not special :P That's great though someone can help me out :) I was thinking the same thing about the balls, they seem a little too big, but it still seemed to flow real nice. It gave me the same feeling as an Addams or Twilight but more in my price range. The only bit that's worn that's a worry is there is one patch of wear on the whole playfield as far as I saw. It's behind the first bumper, pretty well concealed unless you are looking. It's about the size of a 5c piece and is pretty much just colours. If you've got one and could help with that, it'd be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations Matt!!Have fun:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Anyway, the machine I'm getting is..... Safe Cracker Well done, pretty rare game these days. Is this the one on South Rd at that jukebox guy's place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwodie Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 good on ya mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeboz Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Good stuff Matt. So, when do you get it home? Keen to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamish_nz Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Never played one myself but it looks like and interesting game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations. On losing your virginity..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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