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[runner1717]

I wonder if we could talk Gene into shipping our pre-ordered parts since they're all done?

I bought one of everything (including a playfield) and would really like to get my hands on my stuff. I'd like to get my playfield in Bill Davis's queue now.

Steve/Bob's logic of keeping the best for the machines doesn't really play out as only 5 or 6 playfields were pre-ordered and I expect a "first" both in my machine as well as my extra.

I think I'll give them a call tomorrow...................

Mike
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[blubboman]

Mike - me too! I'd like the spares as well.

[runner1717]

Okay, so how do you guys get a hold of Georgianna? I've called the 309-828-5844 number more than once and never get an answer.

What time of the day or night do you guys call?
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Mike
#61

[jadziedzic]

I think Bob & Steve's argument did make sense. Let's suppose that Gene ships out all the spares and there are NO EXTRAS left at PMI. Now one of the folks assembling a playfield drives a too-long screw into the bottom of the playfield and it comes out the top, or someone lets a tool slip and gouges the crap out of the top surface of a playfield.

It would be easy to say "Not my problem: Gene needs to make a replacement". It may be *wicked expensive* to fire up the line for one or two parts to replace those damaged during assembly. Assuming that PMI is running *real close* to break-even on these games - based on some of the comments we've heard in the past - creating a replacement part or two may just not happen.

Even if I had paid for a playfield up front, if it came down to me getting that playfield or someone else not getting a game, I'd swallow hard, accept my refund, and be glad one of the other purchasers doesn't lose their game due to a production accident (or screw-up).

Unlikely you say? Inconceivable? Far-fetched?

I don't know. I've waited 9 months for my spare parts, waiting another 3, 4, or 6 isn't going to kill me.

Tony
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Joseph "Tony" Dziedzic
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[runner1717]

If I recall correctly, Bob & Steve said there were 230 playfields produced and only 5 or 6 that were pre-ordered. That would leave 225 playfields for 183 machines. I think we'll be okay...........

I did finally get a hold of Gorgianna and she didn't seem to want to send anything out ahead of time.

We did talk about progress and she did say the lowers were being assembled and that the cabinets were the holdup right now. Gene's riding Churchill pretty hard to get them motivated.

She also kinda set the record straight about Bob/Steve but that conversation is private.........sorry.
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Mike
#61

[robertwinter]

Just because there are 230 playfields doesn't mean there would be enough. What if 50 got destroyed in a fire/accident/freak flood/etc? It's highly improbable, but possible. Better safe than sorry.

Just ask Kevin Martin (PAPA) about freak floods...
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[unigroove]

I think Gene's biggest concern right now is get the games build. Spare parts are no priority I think...