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: 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. | : 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]]. | * 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). | * 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. | * 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. | * They can be harder to repair, with more complicated electronics and toys. | ||
* More expensive to buy and maintain. | * More expensive to buy and maintain. | ||
* Less nostalgic for many older owners who want games they played when much younger. | * 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. |
Revision as of 19:00, 22 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. This may not be a good answer to the question in terms of a hard cash value, but it's nonetheless true.