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Offline studley67

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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2012, 10:47:29 PM »
feel free to ask martyj questions about my machine,he sold it to me..above average condition,i think
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2012, 11:09:23 PM »
have you considered buying a roadshow?two talkin heads,wide body,same design real winner :D
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2012, 11:16:19 PM »
i have one of these also %.% same price,but it is a later dot matrix.do your homework mate,there is so many titles out there.dont rush into it.go and visit the dealers in melb and play them all for free to make your mind up. !@#
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #18 on: March 21, 2012, 11:23:15 PM »
I've narrowed my list from 10 or so and never contemplated RoadShow.  I know they are similar, RS just never did it for me.
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #19 on: March 21, 2012, 11:56:45 PM »

I sold one of my Funhouse's to an astute collector. There is another one that I will be restoring, but not for a while, and I'd suggest you want a game ASAP. Take your time, and don't buy the first one you see !

Roadshow is a cool game - a "widebody" Funhouse but the ruleset is not as deep as Funhouse.
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2012, 12:04:22 AM »
Glad you made it over Chris, as you can see, lots of help - other than locating a game for you!  *)*

Roadshow is fun, but would be a real compromise compared to FH. FH is the complete package IMO. RS, WH20 - great games, neither quite as complete. But the great thing about pinball is one man's B list is another's all time best, so follow your instincts and enjoy the chase.
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2012, 12:12:05 AM »
Quote from: pinnies4me on March 22, 2012, 12:04:22 AM
Glad you made it over Chris, as you can see, lots of help - other than locating a game for you!  *)*

Roadshow is fun, but would be a real compromise compared to FH. FH is the complete package IMO. RS, WH20 - great games, neither quite as complete. But the great thing about pinball is one man's B list is another's all time best, so follow your instincts and enjoy the chase.

Thanks Nick.

Glad you pointed me over here.   My anxiety levels aren't built for the chase, but it's a learning curve I need to climb.

Thanks again  %$%
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #22 on: March 22, 2012, 10:31:16 AM »
 %)% Chris and good luck with the hunt . Bet you don't stop at one  &&
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #23 on: March 22, 2012, 10:58:09 AM »
Welcome to the forum %)%
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #24 on: March 22, 2012, 11:58:45 AM »
 %)% Wh20 is a fantastic game, lots of shots, and a very deep ruleset, but it can also be fun for a novice due to the huge amount of ramps.  Funhouse is also a great game abeit a little more expensive.  Good luck with your search  *%*
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #25 on: March 23, 2012, 01:25:14 AM »
Thanks again guys.  Looks to be a happy little place this one  #*#
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #26 on: March 23, 2012, 07:46:49 AM »
We try to keep it that way!

Welcome aboard, certainly there are quite a few dealers in Melbourne plus the container importers, so plenty of places to try out machines.
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Re: Newbie on the hunt for my first pin: Funhouse
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2012, 06:01:31 PM »
Thanks AJ.  Seems to be pros and cons to each method of purchasing a machine.  Just got to stick it out  ^&^
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