Ok Andy thanks mate. The 20 post thing would explain why I couldn't find a buy and sell section.
As far as interest in pinball machines I enjoyed playing them in the late 70's and throughout the 80's. I'm finding a growing love for them in my older age!
It is my wife that always wanted one and now after buying and fixing a few for her I wan't one for me hence the WTB Metallica.
I have a love hate relationship with forums as some people on them are there for genuine interest and to help others while others are post whores
with nothing interesting or educational to say just pumping there post count and making it difficult to find information due to having to sift through their bull.
I would like to thank all of those actual experts (not the self proclaimed post pumping ones) for their time in answering questions and aiding people who want to have a go
at fixing their own machine. It may not be said that often but your time that you put in helping others is greatly appreciated.
I'm in the learning stage with pinball machines but have been on the advice giving end on another "hobby" which I worked in so I know the effort that can be put in by some people
so thanks again!
sorry for the rant!