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Swann
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject: Refused offer |
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Got to tell about an offer I just refused, that is someone that wanted to buy BBB.
First off some background, we are currently having the Swedish Championship in Pinball and I got interviewed by the largest newspaper on the westcoast in Sweden. I did happen to mention to the reporter about BBB, without beeing aware of that they would put the championship on the frontpage and yes then in the article write about me and BBB.
So thats the lineup and a couples of hours ago, at the competition, a serious for me before unknown collector approached me with an offer, he first tried with 150 000 swedish kronor (that's about $21 000). I told him then that the offer had to be serious to be interesting.
After this he continued to bargain a bit, trying to find out what would be an acceptable offer and it ended with him finally wanting to pay 300 000 swedish kronor (yes, that's about $42 000 !!!)
I still refused it, told him it had to be substansial for letting the game go, and well now he gave up...
So what can I say, it's truly a gem... _________________ BBB #79 has arrived here in Stockholm, Sweden! |
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BBB94
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 407 Location: WI, USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just to be clear - this offer was for an IPB BBB, not one of the originals? |
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robertwinter Site Admin
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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BBB94 wrote: | Just to be clear - this offer was for an IPB BBB, not one of the originals? |
And did the guy know yours was an IPB repro? _________________ Robert
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runner1717
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 163 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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42 Thousand dollars???
Mine would be gone in a heartbeat! Then I could afford the 12K gold BBB that Gene has................ ......and still put 30K in the bank! _________________ Mike
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Swann
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:15 am Post subject: |
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yes to all the questions, he did know that it's a repro. You should all keep in mind this is Europe, we have just some few games and no-one (yet) that wants to sell.
I have recieved a couple of other offers too, but more like people wanting to trade their whole game-collection and so on... , not as extreme as this one...
buying a goldgame isn't really me though, prefer the black. _________________ BBB #79 has arrived here in Stockholm, Sweden! |
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BBB93
Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 142
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:42 am Post subject: |
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I don't blame you for not selling. You can always get more money, you may not be able to get another BBB
Bob
BBB93 _________________ Belly-Up To The Big Bang Bar © |
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bspins
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 65 Location: Farmington MN
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Refused offer |
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I had a nice long response typed up with the first line reading, "OK, I'm going to get myself in trouble again", but after second thoughts, hit delete.
I'll just say, it's nice to know you're in a position to refuse that kind of money for your BBB.
Me, it'd be out the door before the money hit the table. But, maybe I'm the only one that can, or is willing to say that because I no longer have an interest.
Swann wrote: | Got to tell about an offer I just refused, that is someone that wanted to buy BBB.
First off some background, we are currently having the Swedish Championship in Pinball and I got interviewed by the largest newspaper on the westcoast in Sweden. I did happen to mention to the reporter about BBB, without beeing aware of that they would put the championship on the frontpage and yes then in the article write about me and BBB.
So thats the lineup and a couples of hours ago, at the competition, a serious for me before unknown collector approached me with an offer, he first tried with 150 000 swedish kronor (that's about $21 000). I told him then that the offer had to be serious to be interesting.
After this he continued to bargain a bit, trying to find out what would be an acceptable offer and it ended with him finally wanting to pay 300 000 swedish kronor (yes, that's about $42 000 !!!)
I still refused it, told him it had to be substansial for letting the game go, and well now he gave up...
So what can I say, it's truly a gem... |
_________________ Bryan Kelly Former BBB #123 |
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BigBangJoe
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 134 Location: Gent, Belgium
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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runner1717 wrote: | 42 Thousand dollars???
Mine would be gone in a heartbeat! Then I could afford the 12K gold BBB that Gene has................ ......and still put 30K in the bank! |
But *can* you still get a gold BBB for $12000 ? Don't think so
If I really think about what I could get for $42000, then I can't think of anything that I would want in exchange for BBB.
I will only sell my BBB if I really need the money in an emergency. |
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Bertl
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 187 Location: Vienna/Austria
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:05 am Post subject: |
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as far as i know, #1 gold has been sold already.
Brgds
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Swann
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:51 am Post subject: |
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I just read the thread on rgp. , and well I can surely understand that some people don't believe in the story, but honestly, it's completly true.
Sure I can't verify if the buyer would have gone through with it if I would have said yes, but I think that's how it is with all trades, you never know until you have the money in your hand.
And in regards to rgp. , it's very easy to forget the differance between the US and European market. _________________ BBB #79 has arrived here in Stockholm, Sweden! |
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awarner
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 558 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:03 am Post subject: I'd have said yes... |
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I have to say, I really love the game, but $42K is an incredible amount of money. It would really impact my daily lifestyle and get me a real video business going (yes, I have aspirations beyond Pins & Vids).
I guess my new answer to the poll that was ran is >$40K now...
hehe
-Al- _________________ Pins and Vids #4 - A New Hoax DVD, Available NOW at www.pinsandvids.com for only $12.00 plus shipping. |
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CraigC
Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 209
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: I'd have said yes... |
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awarner wrote: | I have to say, I really love the game, but $42K is an incredible amount of money. It would really impact my daily lifestyle and get me a real video business going (yes, I have aspirations beyond Pins & Vids).
I guess my new answer to the poll that was ran is >$40K now...
hehe
-Al- |
agreed, i think most people would do it if someone plonked down that tall of a pile of cash. i could buy 8 super sweet games for that price.....of course not that i have room for them in the game room .
-c |
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robertwinter Site Admin
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Los Angeles
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Batman
Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Gene has invested substantially in this project. Why don't you send this guy to Gene and let him sell at a decent price and recoup some of his loss? _________________ batman
This signature space is for 'fluff'.... i hate 'fluff' |
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Swann
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:03 am Post subject: |
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To be honest, I didn't know how serious he was, at the first offer he probably was serious, but after that maybe he only wanted to figure out for how much it would go for, even when it would be too much for him (I don't know, didn't ask, didn't care, I was just a bit taken by the push to buy it from me, and as you understand I still now today don't see any reason to sell, money isn't everything, but Pinball is )
In regards to send him to Gene, well I'm quite sure that Gene has allready recieved offers from people willing to pay more then the original price, so in regards to recouping, that's a decision Gene has to make, not me _________________ BBB #79 has arrived here in Stockholm, Sweden! |
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