FAQ - The Questions That Get Asked on RGP Every Week
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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 Precision-NAL and specializes in shipping games.
3. Q. My WPC game "resets" when I flip one or both flippers?
- A. Before you fish out your soldering iron and replace BR2/C5 as is routinely and presumptuously suggested, see the section that describes a disciplined process to eliminate WPC resets.
4. Q. Will a pin fit in a.....
- A. Click here for a BIG list of prior responses. :-)
5. 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. This may not be a good answer to the question in terms of a hard cash value, but it's nonetheless true.
6. Q. What are the dimensions of playfield glass?
- A. The "standard PF glass is 21' x 43" x 3/16" thick. Be sure to get TEMPERED glass for safety. Widebody glass is 43" x 23.75" x 3/16" thick. A few Bally's from the early 70's had frames around the playfield glass. This glass is 21" x 41.5" x 3/16".