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Offline andypinboy

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Howdy & after The Shadow
« on: January 23, 2015, 12:21:36 PM »
Hi all,
Have always loved pinny's (don't we all) but new to wanting to start a home collection & after much looking around would like to start with The Shadow. If anyone has a very good to excellent example they'd be willing to part with please give a shout out. I'm on Central Coast NSW but wld consider freighting depending on costs.
Cheers, Andrew.
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2015, 12:33:28 PM »
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Welcome to Aussie Pinball.

Once you have 20 posts, you will have access to the trading sections. Not sure if there are any The Shadows listed though.
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2015, 01:14:07 PM »
G'day
Good luck with your search
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2015, 07:02:15 PM »
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2015, 12:02:10 PM »
Thanks for the welcome - much appreciated. The Shadow is looking hard to find in decent condition. What else do people suggest - I know TZ, ToM, CV etc rate highly but the $ are just silly $7k(ish). Whitewater looks interesting & a bit more affordable - any good reports on this as a fun 1st machine? The other runner is acdc premium which can be had new or near new for similar $ as a very good tz - but such mixed reviews. I've played it - liked it - but just not sure how long the fun factor would last with it (& not a metallica fan so that's ruled out no matter how good it is). Cheers for any opinions!
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2015, 02:05:56 PM »
At the moment, most games can be hard to find
I have sometimes waited two years for the right game, in the right condition, at the right price, to appear
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2015, 02:53:56 PM »
Yep - I'm astounded how little is around & the prices being asked for (what I think is) close to trash. Any of the cool Bally's from the 90s seem really hard to source in great shape. Economics I guess (and all the middle-agers wanting them for the man cave).

The other thing is (from my VERY limited experience) we kind of miss out on the great restorations that r done in Europe & the US (eg. beautifully restored Shadow playfields professionally sprayed with many thin coats of poly). Here it's a bit of cleaning of the metal trim with a harsh polish & a few rubbers changed & the machine is called "shopped" (whatever that means). I'm sure there are some good techs around though - you just have to know who. !@#
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2015, 09:46:30 AM »
Quote from: andypinboy on January 25, 2015, 02:53:56 PM
Yep - I'm astounded how little is around & the prices being asked for (what I think is) close to trash. Any of the cool Bally's from the 90s seem really hard to source in great shape. Economics I guess (and all the middle-agers wanting them for the man cave).

The other thing is (from my VERY limited experience) we kind of miss out on the great restorations that r done in Europe & the US (eg. beautifully restored Shadow playfields professionally sprayed with many thin coats of poly). Here it's a bit of cleaning of the metal trim with a harsh polish & a few rubbers changed & the machine is called "shopped" (whatever that means). I'm sure there are some good techs around though - you just have to know who. !@#

There are plenty around - you just need to look. The prices are steep, so you need to look at either buying from a collector or privately in some cases. Regarding the prices - eBay is just a shopfront for over priced machines - those prices should not be used a s guide. Sounds like you are looking for a High End or restored game rather than a container pin with a quick clean and rushed on to the floor ?

Check out the "Restorations" section of this site. you will the the differences between the eBay junk and professional work and hobbyists.
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2015, 10:17:47 AM »
Quote from: andypinboy on January 25, 2015, 02:53:56 PM

The other thing is (from my VERY limited experience) we kind of miss out on the great restorations that r done in Europe & the US (eg. beautifully restored Shadow playfields professionally sprayed with many thin coats of poly). Here it's a bit of cleaning of the metal trim with a harsh polish & a few rubbers changed & the machine is called "shopped" (whatever that means). I'm sure there are some good techs around though - you just have to know who. !@#


Actually with Strangeways & El_timbo86 -  US & Europe are missing out on the quality that the Aussies are turning out - Happy Australia (Pin) Day!

Check out for example - El_timbo86 http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=12999.msg165972#msg165972 & Strangeways http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=11892.0

El_timbo86 clearcoating is superb. I have had several playfields done, for example http://www.pinsbytim.com.au/photos/index.php?/category/61. Tim did my Pinball Magic NOS playfield at the same time, and that game is now with a local mate, played to within an inch of its life, and the clear still shines.





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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2015, 10:49:04 AM »
I know Joele has one, not sure if he wants to part with it buts its in great shape.
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2015, 02:36:27 PM »
Hehe - thanks infinite - had just checked with Joele & he's not ready - yet  &&

Others - thanks for the links - some amazingly skilled work going on right here!!
Comment retracted re Australia - especially given the day  ^&^

Pinniesforme - do you mind if I ask the ballpark price of a playfield restore of that quality? (please let me know if the qn breaks any guidelines)
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2015, 05:19:20 PM »
Quote from: andypinboy on January 26, 2015, 02:36:27 PM

Pinniesforme - do you mind if I ask the ballpark price of a playfield restore of that quality? (please let me know if the qn breaks any guidelines)


Mine were done partly in exchange for some work I did, so I don't know the exact cost. You can contact Eltimbo via PM from his profile for some costings.
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Re: Howdy & after The Shadow
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2015, 07:05:19 PM »
Yay - nice Shadow bought from forum member & happily residing at my home getting much use. My first pinny at home so I'm at the bottom of the learning curve.

Btw - anyone know where good pinball machine covers can be purchased?
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2015, 12:55:00 AM »
Happy it worked out for you.
Not sure about the covers. There was a place in the states a mate of mine got one but it escapes me
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