Just Bought My First Pinball!

[jeffsgames]

Maybe wishful thinking I suppose. I wasn't planning on plastics because the ramps are good and the ones I need aren't available yet. I was just planning cleaner, rubbers, lamps, and sockets.

 

[Silverunicorn]

Jeff is a really good guy on here and very helpful.
If you guys don't like what others our doing, there are other ways to go about it.
i think he isn't being dishonest, or out of line. just my 2 cents

I don't think so either. I was hoping to get a game that I am looking for for a good price and have him still double his money. I
made him an offer, he declined. He's entitled to to that


Chris

 

[VectorInvadr]

sorry I hope you didn't think I was insinuating or singling you out. I think I am just kinda been annoyed at how many people on here lately are so pissy.

 

[Silverunicorn]

sorry I hope you didn't think I was insinuating or singling you out. I think I am just kinda been annoyed at how many people on here lately are so pissy.

Not at all. We're all good

Chris

 

[jeffsgames]

I'm good. .

 

[VectorInvadr]

I'm good. .

I'm cooler than both of you combined....so there.

 

[horseboy]

So if he bought it for $50 and sold it for anything over $100, that is price gouging, right? And whoever offers him $100 for the game is offering a fair price right? I mean, they just pointed out how the math on that would be more than fair. Fucking genius. It doesn't matter if he fixed nothing or if he shopped the whole thing out. He can sell it for whatever the hell he wants. What he paid is meaningless. There is no mathematical equation that dictates what you can sell for based on what you bought it for. What if he actually paid $5k for this? What do the price police decree the price to be then? If I found a rare coin buried in the dirt in my backyard am I forced to give it away because of your mythical fairness equation? Stupid, bro. Makes you look like a huge fucking boob.

Someone DID make an offer. DOUBLE what you paid. You declined it for more money. What you are doing is gouging.

I hope you're not expecting to sell it too fast in here. You'll be better off on eBay or Craigslist. Sorry, but soldering one wire doesn't justify a nearly $1000 increase, even if you believe that fair market value is $1600. Someone also pointed out the math how the $900 offer was more than fair. You will more than likely be sitting on that machine for a bit unless you come back to reality with the price.

On a side note, I have a feeling that I'm not alone when I say that, per your example, if I got a Q*Bert for free and the fair market value was $500, I'd be selling it for $350. Of course, I'd also go through the machine, clean it up and make sure it is fully working. Why? I'd be making a heck of a profit and the buyer would be getting a good deal. BOTH parties would be happy and feel good about it. It would also sell a LOT quicker. Since you stated how you are strapped for the cash, you probably shouldn't let your greed get in the way from a nice 100% profit. Paying it forward... Nothing wrong with it.

Just remember: Karma's a real bitch. Think about it...

Bill

 

[hasenfang]

First off, congrats on the score Jeff! Secondly, Jeff is a great guy and an asset to the hobby and a hell of a guy. All you little haters, don't hate on Jeff for finding a good deal and trying to maximize his investment.... Welcome to America folks!

I am guilty, and guilty as sin, I have gotten several free game and I have sold some, parted others and even given some away.... Call the KLOV Police!!!

Don't hate on other people for their successes, I can proudly say that I am an American and if I own something I can ask whatever I want when I want to sell it. I don't need anyone one of you socialists telling me what is fair price to ask, I can figure that out for myself. I do enjoy others input and value the opinions of others and I will factor that into my decision, but that decision is ultimately mine.

Watch out... I maybe in your area sucking up any good deal I can get my hands on.....

 

[jeffsgames]

I'm excited to say that thanks to some klovers out there interested in my games for sale, I am going to keep the pinball. I think I have both sold so I will be able to have enough cash to pay for the pin. Sorry to call the drama short!

 

[Ripweade]

First off, congrats on the score Jeff! Secondly, Jeff is a great guy and an asset to the hobby and a hell of a guy. All you little haters, don't hate on Jeff for finding a good deal and trying to maximize his investment.... Welcome to America folks!

I am guilty, and guilty as sin, I have gotten several free game and I have sold some, parted others and even given some away.... Call the KLOV Police!!!

Don't hate on other people for their successes, I can proudly say that I am an American and if I own something I can ask whatever I want when I want to sell it. I don't need anyone one of you socialists telling me what is fair price to ask, I can figure that out for myself. I do enjoy others input and value the opinions of others and I will factor that into my decision, but that decision is ultimately mine.

Watch out... I maybe in your area sucking up any good deal I can get my hands on.....

Very interesting. You certainly do have some valid points that is helping me to look at this matter in a different way.

With that in mind... I offer a public apology to Jeff. Congrats on the great find and enjoy it!

Bill

 

[Ripweade]

So if he bought it for $50 and sold it for anything over $100, that is price gouging, right? And whoever offers him $100 for the game is offering a fair price right? I mean, they just pointed out how the math on that would be more than fair. Fucking genius. It doesn't matter if he fixed nothing or if he shopped the whole thing out. He can sell it for whatever the hell he wants. What he paid is meaningless. There is no mathematical equation that dictates what you can sell for based on what you bought it for. What if he actually paid $5k for this? What do the price police decree the price to be then? If I found a rare coin buried in the dirt in my backyard am I forced to give it away because of your mythical fairness equation? Stupid, bro. Makes you look like a huge fucking boob.

My business ethics are not stupid, and if it makes me look like a "huge fucking boob," then so be it. I've sold games for less than their worth because I had gotten a good deal on them. I'm also not in this hobby to make money or get rich, but definitely to break even. And, before you flame me again, I also am not expecting others in here to operate that way.

Why is it that in these forums, people are so fast to call others immature names like "douchebag" and now a "huge fucking boob?" Is the maturity in here really that low? Quite sad. I guess the days of a good debate due to a disagreement is over and now it's bashing with name calling. Sigh... Do I really have to remember back to my elementary school years in order to handle a debate in here? Lol!

Bill

 

[jeffsgames]

We all have our opinions and not a big deal to debate them on here. I think we all forget we're all very similar. We all appreciate this hobby and aside from a few dirtbags we're all good guys (or girls). I don't take offense for any of this conversation because as you can see I have enough friends in the hobby that I am confident that I'm a good guy. This is a hobby and a lot of fun. Bill from what I've seen over the time I've been here is that you're a decent guy too and I hope we get to work together on this hobby someday. We all just need to move on and leave the Boob and Douchebag monikers for some other hobby forum.

 

[Silverunicorn]

My business ethics are not stupid, and if it makes me look like a "huge fucking boob," then so be it. I've sold games for less than their worth because I had gotten a good deal on them. I'm also not in this hobby to make money or get rich, but definitely to break even. And, before you flame me again, I also am not expecting others in here to operate that way.

Bill

Guess I should have sold my Smash TV for $600, and not $350 like I did because it was known that I bought it from another member for $350. Damn, I need to go back to economics 101, LOL.

There's no need for the Michael Jackson popcorn GIF in this thread, but I will bust it out if need be

Everyone has different ways of dealing with things, and I get that. I was a little ticked at first, but I came to my senses, realized that he can ask whatever he wants to, and called it a day I have no doubt or any reason to think Jeff is not a good guy. Bill is a great guy as well (for the record).

As a result of not buying this, I have a line on another pin anyway, so it may work out better at least for me in the long run

Oh, and if it makes you feel ANY better......boob!

LOL

CHris