NEW GORGAR BACKGLASS IS HERE :)

[Strangeways]

Thanks Gents,

Just FYI, I spoke to them and they say I can have one for $250 USD but they do not want to ship. They say it's a pain and expensive. I asked how expensive and they say $350 USD for freight to AUD.

I have no problem with the $250 even at 70c AUD/USD but this freight is ridiculous. Anyone have any ideas on cheaper ways to safely get the backglass here?

J.D.


 

Been there before. When you AGREE to the terms, you get "stung" with an additional US$50 "handling fee", because you are in australia. Funnily enough, you would think the US$350 would cover that...

My advise would be to wait until CPR repro the Backglass.

[JD]

Who is CPR Strageways and how far away are the repro Gorgar backglass's?

[Strangeways]

Who is CPR Strageways and how far away are the repro Gorgar backglass's?

http://www.classicplayfields.com/people.html

They are looking at PLASTICS for Gorgar. I guess you could email them and ask if the playfield is in their future plans.

[ddstoys]

Great website Nino Lots of cool stuff on there but wow the new playfields are worth a few dollars. There more than ive paid for any of my pinball machines.

[Strangeways]

Great website Nino Lots of cool stuff on there but wow the new playfields are worth a few dollars. There more than ive paid for any of my pinball machines.

My favorite website (just about) - I've spent some coin with these guys - the quality of their work is outstanding.

[illawarra_steelers]

Thanks Gents,

Just FYI, I spoke to them and they say I can have one for $250 USD but they do not want to ship. They say it's a pain and expensive. I asked how expensive and they say $350 USD for freight to AUD.

I have no problem with the $250 even at 70c AUD/USD but this freight is ridiculous. Anyone have any ideas on cheaper ways to safely get the backglass here?

J.D.

That does sound high - there is an issue with shipping parcels of a certain size from the US and Global Priority is the only way to go (so they say).

The Shay Arcade Group charges US$195 per backglass to ship and I thought that was expensive. Then I notice that Mike Pacak ships backglasses to Australia for US$90 - so go figure?


 

[JD]

Thanks. Who is Mike Pacak? who can do it for US$90?

[Strangeways]

Tony - I just tidied up the quote on your post.

Mike Pacak simply NEVER answers emails. I don't know how the guy does business.

The overpriced shipping from some sellers is simply that - Overpricing. They like to make a "cut" on shipping to Australia and they often make it sound harder than it really is so they can justify overcharging.

CPR charge US$115 per box via UPS. No handling "fees" for packing a second or third glass. It's usually a 7 day wait and you can track you package on the UPS website. You cannot beat that service.

[GORGAR 1]

Wayne shipped mine out in one of his containers $100 dollars Aussie-not bad I thought.

Peter

[JD]

Thanks I will try Wayne and see if this is possibole otherwise the CPR option. Thanks Gents.

Wayne offered to scan my apron and produce the decals for $100 but I needed to freight my apron to Melb and return so I had a go myself. Very pleased with the results awhen the fisnished product comes back from the signwriters and if OK, I will send Wayne a copy. Also did the coin slots 20 CENTS and Williams Aluminium blanking plate.

I am really pleased with this machine. A little more work, a backglass and it's time to play.

Cheers JD

[ddstoys]

If your apron works out well id be interested in buying one for my Gorgar

[JD]

No problem.

I will know in two weeks and if it works as planned, I will email you the artwork. No problem.

[ddstoys]

Great Thanks Mate

[Pinfan]

If your apron works out well id be interested in buying one for my Gorgar

So would i !