Fatsquatch
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Another local collector proposed a trade involving my 'Dragon's Lair' for his 'Nightmare on Elm Street' pin. While I really like the pin (mainly for the theme; I'm a big NoES/Freddy fan), I'm having a hard time deciding to let my 'Lair' go for one.
For starters, I've always been very weary of getting into pins, as I know NOTHING about them in regards to maintenance/repairs. The 'Elm Street' is currently working, but who knows how long till something breaks. Is this pin as reliable as any other of the era? Is it notorious for having specific issues? (Aside from the blades on the glove breaking off, that is.)
Secondly, is 'NoEM' fun in the long run? I'll be the first to admit that "Dragon's Lair' isn't the best video game in the world, but it has a TON of sentimental value to me, as it was just this big mystical thing "back in the day". The amount of time and money I've invested in bringing it back from its 'Choplifter' conversion is also another thing that makes me apprehensive about letting it go.
So there it is. I'm a pinball fan, but have never owned a pin. 'Dragon's Lair' isn't my "grail", but it HAS always been on my "short list". (Although, I think maybe I like the idea of owning a 'Lair' more than the game itself.) I would certainly miss the game, but if 'Elm Street' has decent gameplay, I'd probably get more enjoyment out of that.
I don't know, the deal is enticing, but I'd hate to do a trade and end up having regrets.
Opinions?
For starters, I've always been very weary of getting into pins, as I know NOTHING about them in regards to maintenance/repairs. The 'Elm Street' is currently working, but who knows how long till something breaks. Is this pin as reliable as any other of the era? Is it notorious for having specific issues? (Aside from the blades on the glove breaking off, that is.)
Secondly, is 'NoEM' fun in the long run? I'll be the first to admit that "Dragon's Lair' isn't the best video game in the world, but it has a TON of sentimental value to me, as it was just this big mystical thing "back in the day". The amount of time and money I've invested in bringing it back from its 'Choplifter' conversion is also another thing that makes me apprehensive about letting it go.
So there it is. I'm a pinball fan, but have never owned a pin. 'Dragon's Lair' isn't my "grail", but it HAS always been on my "short list". (Although, I think maybe I like the idea of owning a 'Lair' more than the game itself.) I would certainly miss the game, but if 'Elm Street' has decent gameplay, I'd probably get more enjoyment out of that.
I don't know, the deal is enticing, but I'd hate to do a trade and end up having regrets.
Opinions?
