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Whirlwind playfield wanted
« on: February 23, 2014, 11:47:37 PM »
as per title, Whirlwind playfield wanted

NOS, Reproduction or good used condition.

Any help or leads appreciated

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2014, 08:16:09 PM »
CPR had some on eBay 2 weeks ago. Fairly priced, but I was not watching any of them. Maybe send them a quick email - you never know !
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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2014, 08:42:33 PM »
Here is a link
http://www.hsapinball.com/HSA_PINBALL/For_Sale.html

Thanks, I seen that one, it was $1300. Plus freight, $$ exchange, GST etc, starts to get real pricey.

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2014, 08:43:02 PM »
CPR had some on eBay 2 weeks ago. Fairly priced, but I was not watching any of them. Maybe send them a quick email - you never know !

Good idea, you never know

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 08:44:23 PM »
CPR had some on eBay 2 weeks ago. Fairly priced, but I was not watching any of them. Maybe send them a quick email - you never know !

Good idea, you never know

i know some were sitting around US$400 + US$200 shipping - not sure if they were Gold, silver or Bronze standard.
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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2014, 10:31:53 PM »
Those price points would have been ideal.
Emailed CPR, they don't have any but referred me to Starship Fantasty, have emailed them.

Looks like bad timing for me, not a big deal, after many years finally got a complete machine that plays nice. So can play and enjoy in the meantime. Restoring original playfield is an option too.

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2014, 10:10:55 AM »
HSA do no longer ship to Australia due to 2014 US postal service restrictions on package size.

Anyone know where to get a full set of playfield inserts?

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2014, 08:29:12 PM »
That would be a USPS restriction. They have made a lot of changes recently. Don't give up yet !

I would ask if they are willing to send via UPS. I have recently received playfields from the USA and Canada with no issues.
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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2014, 12:19:48 PM »
Yep, tried that, slightly different response, ie:  "We DO NOT ship to Australia, sorry"

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2014, 10:05:06 AM »
Yep, tried that, slightly different response, ie:  "We DO NOT ship to Australia, sorry"

OK - but I assume they still pack and send to USA address. There's a few companies that will import the playfield on your behalf. I can't recall who they are exactly, but they are in business to do exactly what you need done - have someone ship the playfield for you. The only catch was that is arrives by sea.

Starship Fantasy will have the silver and bronze and can ship to Australia, from what I've heard.
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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2014, 10:45:06 AM »
Thanks mate, appreciate it! Been trying to get through to Starship Fantasy, their "send message" doesn't seem to work and I've messaged them through Facebook twice with no reply, will keep trying.

Will update with any news.

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2014, 04:05:51 PM »
update: Starship Fantasy have sold out. Maybe a rerun in the future but they are not sure when.

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2014, 06:20:20 PM »
Search is over, playfield found, woohoo ^^^

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Re: Whirlwind playfield wanted
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2014, 07:44:23 PM »
Search is over, playfield found, woohoo ^^^

Perseverance has paid off ! Great outcome - Congrats  ^^^
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