a few points.
Jack cant tell people when the machines will be shipped for a few very easy reasons, he doesnt know.
He has a rough idea, but that idea is based upon feedback his team are giving him, and like any deadline where u want your product to stay absolute quality, you dont give dates to people just to keep them happy, you tell them that it will be ready when it will be ready, and apologise for the delay, which I am sure he has done etc.
This is where JJP should be admired. He hasnt rushed the project, he hasnt caved into pressure, he hasnt allowed his WOZ baby to be born less than perfect, and he wont let it out of the door until it is right, and I respect him for that. I call the WOZ pinball a baby, cause like a real baby, and a pregnant woman, the baby comes when the baby is ready, its as simple as that. People are frustrated because it has gone overtime, I was also frustrated, but like any great thing in life, you take 3 deep breaths and wait patiently, because absolute quality and the best craftmanship in any industry takes time. Every extra day u wait, is a extra day they are moulding this pinball machine closer to being one of, if not, the most advanced pinball machine ever made in the history of the game.
Its a waste of time emailing anyone, cause it will come when it comes. Pretend it will be another 6 months, and when it arrives in a few months, think you got it early. JJP are doing the best they can. Jack himself, I feel sorry for, because he has probably been harrassed from sun-up to sun-down, and this time he spends answering emails from impatient people, would be better spent managing the machine etc.
I know most people are frustrated, but shit happens. JJP has taken responsibility for that I am sure, but as consumers, we must be realistic, you either wait for delivery, or cash in and buy another product.
Even if u email Jack and get an answer, it can only say one of a few possibilities -
1. Its ready when its ready
2. We should be shipping late 2012 and early to mid 2013 at the latest.
What else can the man say in an answer ?.
It will be here soon, and it will be worth the wait, then u get to enjoy it forever.
+1 - some wise words Cavey, well said
on the flip side I understand Pete's frustration along with others waiting, but the danger in getting a date could mean some other issues could delay the date a bit more next year. Hopefully once the first machine is out JJP learns alot and future production is more fine tuned and better timed.
Email him personally and expect the worst of the possible dates he gives to you and if you get it earlier than the worst case it's a bonus.
