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1. Q. What is Michelle Bianchi's phone number? | 1. Q. What is Michelle Bianchi's phone number? | ||
| − | + | : A. As of 5/16/2010 it was (630)-352-3312 | |
2. Q. OK, then who is Michelle Bianchi? | 2. Q. OK, then who is Michelle Bianchi? | ||
| − | + | : A. By all accounts, a great gal who works at NAVL and specializes in shipping games. | |
3. Q. Will a pin fit in a..... | 3. Q. Will a pin fit in a..... | ||
| − | + | : A. Click [http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.pinball/search?hl=en&group=rec.games.pinball&q=will+a+pin+fit+in+a here] for a BIG list of prior responses. :-) | |
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| + | 3. What is my (insert pinball game here) worth? | ||
| + | : A. You can read this section of the WIki: [[ What_is_a_Pinball_Machine_Worth%3F]]. However, be aware it's biased towards modern DMD machines. They have some advantages: | ||
| + | * Deep 'Rulesets'. These rules can include the ability to stack modes and multiballs together for extra scoring, and ultimate goals such as [[Glossary#W|Wizard Modes]]. | ||
| + | * Newer, so more parts are available for repairs (although the situation is improving with reproduction parts for the earlier games). | ||
| + | * The playing surface can be Diamond Coated or some other form of protective surface. | ||
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| + | : Disadvantages of the DMD games are: | ||
| + | * They can be harder to repair, with more complicated electronics and toys. | ||
| + | * More expensive to buy and maintain. | ||
| + | * Less nostalgic for many older owners who want games they played when much younger. | ||
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| + | :At the end of the day, a game is worth '''whatever it's worth to you'''! No one can gauge that for you. It may not be a good answer to the question in terms of a hard cash value, but it is nonetheless true. | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 21 May 2011
FAQ - This page is intended as a light hearted, yet useful page to help with questions that seemed to get asked on RGP all the time.
1. Q. What is Michelle Bianchi's phone number?
- A. As of 5/16/2010 it was (630)-352-3312
2. Q. OK, then who is Michelle Bianchi?
- A. By all accounts, a great gal who works at NAVL and specializes in shipping games.
3. Q. Will a pin fit in a.....
- A. Click here for a BIG list of prior responses. :-)
3. What is my (insert pinball game here) worth?
- A. You can read this section of the WIki: What_is_a_Pinball_Machine_Worth?. However, be aware it's biased towards modern DMD machines. They have some advantages:
- Deep 'Rulesets'. These rules can include the ability to stack modes and multiballs together for extra scoring, and ultimate goals such as Wizard Modes.
- Newer, so more parts are available for repairs (although the situation is improving with reproduction parts for the earlier games).
- The playing surface can be Diamond Coated or some other form of protective surface.
- Disadvantages of the DMD games are:
- They can be harder to repair, with more complicated electronics and toys.
- More expensive to buy and maintain.
- Less nostalgic for many older owners who want games they played when much younger.
- At the end of the day, a game is worth whatever it's worth to you! No one can gauge that for you. It may not be a good answer to the question in terms of a hard cash value, but it is nonetheless true.