Seems that the definition of shpooed varies depending on who you talk to, so you probably get what you pay for in most cases.
As Marty said, there was a thread not long ago here about what some people consider shopped which would probably be worth the read......
Some of the "shop jobs" I've seen over the years ended up being VERY "Shpooed" = They looked like crap. You DO need to be careful who you deal with.
The term "shopped" means many things to different people.
A Business shopping a pin is different from a Hobbyist shopping a pin.
Shopping can be as poor as using "Nifti in one hand, Rag in another", to a full teardown with every rubber and globe replaced.
If you want the machine done PROPERLY - Then contact Childs / PSP / Pinball-fixers. They also happen to be our Sponsors - So support them
I know the techs there very well, and they are the best in Melbourne.
On the other hand - from a Hobbyist's point of view - Why not have a go yourself ? We all started "somewhere".
If you want a Business, or anyone other than yourself to do the work - you will need to take the machine to their premises.
Hope that helps.
