I am heading down and I was wondering who else might be making the trek.

It looks like I'll be going.

D

I'm going and completely solo this year!! Seb has no interest in pinball at this point so he's staying here and I get to have an entire pinball weekend in Allentown. YES!!!!!

Hmmmmm.........That also means two pinballs can come home this year....... OH, oh

ME

I will see what is available when I am there.  I might be inclined to bring back something.  

I'm thinking about it (broken record, I always think about it and then something happens and I can't go).

I'm afraid I'm going to have to pass for this year.
(... unless my current job situation takes an unexpected pleasant turn before then ...)

..of course this will be the year someone will have the entire Williams vid collection
for sale at $100 a pop !  


Steph

I'm very tempted to go this year....never been to a Pinball show before. And I even have a suitable vehicle to haul a pin back with me.

Due to the current economic problems in America, I wonder if there will be some wicked deals? (i.e. AFM, MM, MB, CV)

Quoted from Hippochrome

I'm very tempted to go this year....never been to a Pinball show before. And I even have a suitable vehicle to haul a pin back with me.

Due to the current economic problems in America, I wonder if there will be some wicked deals? (i.e. AFM, MM, MB, CV)

That is what I am hoping for.  I would like to pick up a game but given the exchange rate it will have to be a good deal.  

Quoted from Hippochrome

Due to the current economic problems in America, I wonder if there will be some wicked deals? (i.e. AFM, MM, MB, CV)

Don't keep your hopes up. Just watch RGP for what stuff is going for.

I would say with the $ low it's time to take the stuff you don't need down and try and sell it. Especially parts.

Probably will go. It will depend on what I find for WW and whether or not they will bring it to A-Town.

I'm going.

My guess is that any good deals will be sufficiently offset (in a negative way) by the crappy dollar. Take what you're willing to spend and be happy if you find what you want for whatever it is you're willing to pay. If you're there, you're already saving on the shipping/transport costs, so ultimately it all evens out.

It's a fun time for sure.

going.

picking up Grand Lizard   might bring Atlantis to pay for it

I'm going as well.

tartagliag

I'm going too

I'm going too-
Looks like there will be 4 of us travelling together.
Probably just buying parts.
Tim

Quoted from Mrhide

picking up Grand Lizard

Hopefully the head bolts will be a snap to remove on this one

Cheers,
- Sylvain.

I am planning to go as well, travelling with Count (Dave).

- Sylvain.

Yup... I even paid my hotel room in advance when the dollar was at 94 cents (whew!). I have a delivery to make. I will be taking the Friday off to travel and get there in the afternoon. Going alone this year again.

I am thinking about going.

What are the hotels/motels of choice?

myself and Mrs are going this year...and then off on Sunday to this -> http://www.toomanygames.com/2009/

Since it's part of a larger trip I won't be picking up much more than some parts, besides I'm full anyways

Quoted from jokker

myself and Mrs are going this year...and then off on Sunday to this -> http://www.toomanygames.com/2009/

Since it's part of a larger trip I won't be picking up much more than some parts, besides I'm full anyways

Seems cool!!!

I will drop by for sure...

thanks for the hint!

tartagliag

Quoted from jokker

myself and Mrs are going this year...and then off on Sunday to this -> http://www.toomanygames.com/2009/

What kind of show is this exactly ...  ?    

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Sounds like my kind of show !



Steph

Quoted from TommyV

I am thinking about going.

What are the hotels/motels of choice?

The Howard Johnson's on Hamilton Rd. is good and is where I'll be staying. The Holiday Inn Express next door is also good. You'll find a contingent of maaca members at both, I would imagine. The prices for these hotels is a bit more ($79/night or so for CAA members) than the rock bottom places, but they're clean and include free wireless, free continental breakfast (and a pool and hot tub if you'd rather hang out than play pinball for some reason). If you're going with a couple of people, I'd rather split the cost of a decent hotel than save $10 - $20 and stay at a dive with cockroaches and a gun-slinging, cigar smokin' front desk clerk.  

My two cents.

Quoted from TommyV

What are the hotels/motels of choice?

The econolodge is THE BEST !!

Quoted from Mrhide

The econolodge is THE BEST !!

Yes reviews like "Flop House" "OMG Disgusting" and "Stay Away".

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl.....snum=1&ct=result

You pay for being close to the park. You can book a Four Points Sheraton on the East side of the Fairgrounds near the airport for $80/night with no special offers and it is newly reno'd. Any Four Points I have stayed in has been very decent.

the fact that it's almost ON the train track should be your first clue

and yes, I've actually stayed there a year ...

Quoted from Mrhide

The econolodge is THE BEST !!

That is SO wrong... lol

I myself went my first time to the Microtel near the airport, and was pleasantly surprised. No breakfast... barebones accomodations, but clean, quiet and cheap. No complaints.

I am staying at the Holiday Inn Dorney Park this year... I figure a little luxury would be nice, i.e. a swimming pool (if it is open...).

I have stayed at both the Wingate and the holiday inn express on Hamilton.  Both are nice hotels but prefer the holiday inn.

I just checked on Hotwire.com and a three star (Holiday Inn, Double Tree, Radisson etc.) by the airport is $49/night. Same three stars in town $69/night. I think the Econolodge would have to pay me to stay there to get any cheaper than that.

No need to suffer at the Econolodge with Phil if your doing Allentown on a  budget.

I'm at the holiday inn now for the third (or is it 4th?) year in a row...

Quoted from Mrhide

I'm at the holiday inn now for the third (or is it 4th?) year in a row...

You need to stop wasting your time at Allentown and go to PAPA

Quoted from Vengeance

You need to stop wasting your time at Allentown and go to PAPA

I have to agree with Adam....

PAPA is the place to be...if you just want to play pins.

tartagliag

Hehe Sparky. Microtel HAS free breakfast. Maybe you went down too late and was nothing left hehe. dunno. But I was there. Even last year.

This year seems like I'm going to stay at Hojo. I may come with 2 more ppl... dunno for sure yet.

I'm going TO GET STUFF and bring it back.

yeah probably ... expo 25th is kinda tempting also this year

Quoted from poolman

I'm going TO GET STUFF and bring it back.

Same here... I hope someone will come over with a bunch of playfields. It would be nice to get some.

I am around  80 miles north of Allentown if anyone want to stop by for a pit stop or for a few hours of playing pins before the you are more thsan welcome.  Just a few minutes from I-81.  Feel I owe  the MAACA community a heartfelt warm welcome for always addressing my problems with an unbiased and nonsarcastic response.  This forum is full of correct, clear, complete, and concise information.   When I started I could'nt even open the back box.  Thanks so much for really appreciating the hobby the way it should be treated.

HERE IS THE PINBALL RESOURCE ALLENTOWN SPECIAL SALE LINK.

http://www.pbresource.com/news.html

Quoted from poolman

HERE IS THE PINBALL RESOURCE ALLENTOWN SPECIAL SALE LINK.

http://www.pbresource.com/news.html

I will have to give Steve a call. I wonder if we can pay him directly at the show instead of right now...

Quoted from Sparky

I will have to give Steve a call. I wonder if we can pay him directly at the show instead of right now...

Payment is due at the show. I asked him yesterday.

Quoted from cooke

Payment is due at the show. I asked him yesterday.

(quoting Mr.Burns, rubbing his hands together

Excellent.

I'm in for sure. Going down with Sensfreak and another friend and probably with a covered trailer if there's a need. If anyone needs to haul something back I can probably help.

Quoted from jimmythekd

I am around  80 miles north of Allentown if anyone want to stop by for a pit stop or for a few hours of playing pins before the you are more thsan welcome.  Just a few minutes from I-81.  Feel I owe  the MAACA community a heartfelt warm welcome for always addressing my problems with an unbiased and nonsarcastic response.  This forum is full of correct, clear, complete, and concise information.   When I started I could'nt even open the back box.  Thanks so much for really appreciating the hobby the way it should be treated.

Thanks for the offer. Will depend on the trip!

tartagliag

So... do we meet for a huge MAACA supper somewhere, like on Friday or Saturday night? Would be fun... I still remember getting "happy" at Applebee's with a bunch of members... good times!

Quoted from Sparky

So... do we meet for a huge MAACA supper somewhere, like on Friday or Saturday night? Would be fun... I still remember getting "happy" at Applebee's with a bunch of members... good times!

Sure!!!

tartagliag

I'm only staying over the Friday night, and AFAIK I'm being dragged out to play some Stern's or something...???

Maybe we could organize something before hand??

D

Hey I wonder if CPR will be there... I hear they got in some serious trouble when they tried to come to Expo last year.

Quoted from machine.slave

Hey I wonder if CPR will be there... I hear they got in some serious trouble when they tried to come to Expo last year.

Don't think so... I don't know what happened last year but I know they were quite pissed off at US customs and they did say last year that they were not going back into the US.

Who knows... Nothing on their site about it...

It's more than that...

I extremely doubt they'll be there.

Quoted from Sparky

So... do we meet for a huge MAACA supper somewhere, like on Friday or Saturday night? Would be fun... I still remember getting "happy" at Applebee's with a bunch of members... good times!

Sounds like a plan  

Quoted from Sparky

So... do we meet for a huge MAACA supper somewhere, like on Friday or Saturday night? Would be fun... I still remember getting "happy" at Applebee's with a bunch of members... good times!

I am up for that.  I have yet to meet most of the MAACA members.

Vendors for the 2009 Pinball Wizards Convention

# BC's Pinball Amusements
# Classic Playfield Reproductions         *******************
# Free Play Entertainment
# Game Time
# Gameroom Obsessions
# Gary Hecht
# Gums and Roses Vending
# Illinois Pinball
# Ivan Lysykanycz
# Joey Mac Pinball
# Let's Play Pinball
# Marquette Amusements
# Mayfair Amusement
# Mr. Amusement
# Nighthawk Games
# Pinball Inc.
# Pinball Pal
# Pinball Parts Plus
# Pinball Resource
# PinLED       -       Click Here For A Special Offer From PinLED
# Recroom Specialities
# Reeder Amusement
# Rottendog Amusements             *******YES!!!!!!!!!!!!*********
# Silverball Express
# South Jersey Pinball Club

Quoted from Mrhide

...
# Gums and Roses Vending
...

Is that a typo or does the guy really sell gum ?      

Steph

Quoted from sensfreak

I am up for that.  I have yet to meet most of the MAACA members.

Let me know when AND where!

Rottendog is going to Alllentown - yeee haaa!

Hey Bally Boy.......
I would not like to be in the car you are crossing the border in if your sporting that new hair cut.......

Quoted from Bally Boy

Let me know when AND where!

Rottendog is going to Alllentown - yeee haaa!

I am always up for a good pub.  I am not sure if there are any good pubs close to the fairgrounds as I have only been to Allentown once and I am not familiar with the area.

I was thinking of going as a vendor, but MAACA members prefer to play, and for Pinregen I have no sample games... yet. Well, other than the EK I am delivering...

Next time...

Quoted from Mrhide

Vendors for the 2009 Pinball Wizards Convention

# BC's Pinball Amusements
# Classic Playfield Reproductions         *******************
# Free Play Entertainment
# Game Time
# Gameroom Obsessions
# Gary Hecht
# Gums and Roses Vending
# Illinois Pinball
# Ivan Lysykanycz
# Joey Mac Pinball
# Let's Play Pinball
# Marquette Amusements
# Mayfair Amusement
# Mr. Amusement
# Nighthawk Games
# Pinball Inc.
# Pinball Pal
# Pinball Parts Plus
# Pinball Resource
# PinLED       -       Click Here For A Special Offer From PinLED
# Recroom Specialities
# Reeder Amusement
# Rottendog Amusements             *******YES!!!!!!!!!!!!*********
# Silverball Express
# South Jersey Pinball Club

Quoted from Sparky

...Pinregen I have no sample games... yet. Well, other than the EK I am delivering...

Next time...

Do we get to see some photos of the EK?   Impressive if you are already done, but I'm guessing there'll be a few late nights before Allentown..

Quoted from Tuborg

Do we get to see some photos of the EK?   Impressive if you are already done, but I'm guessing there'll be a few late nights before Allentown..

I have had late nights for the last 6 months... nothing new. I just haven't posted pics yet. I should be painting the cab this weekend, and I have to start on the playfield as well... that shouldn't be long. Electronics are all done. I just have to get some frickin MAMEs out of the way first. 3 MAMEs take up a lot of space in my shop. If it was just Adam's, I could manage. 2 are out this weekend anyways. Just doing final touches on them.

Quoted from Sparky

I was thinking of going as a vendor

Me also as well!

If by this time next year I have enough customs made up I'll consider it

Quoted from machine.slave

Me also as well!

If by this time next year I have enough customs made up I'll consider it

We could split a booth next year... I would probably bring up a couple of restored pins and playfields then.

Quoted from Sparky

We could split a booth next year... I would probably bring up a couple of restored pins and playfields then.

That could work.. then we could take turns watching the booth while the other plays / shops.  

Brock likes...

Quoted from machine.slave

That could work.. then we could take turns watching the booth while the other plays / shops.  

Brock likes...

Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and Brock's Crocks... Sparky rebuilds 'em, Brock pimps 'em out.


Hmm... if we organize a MAACA booth with all our sidelines...

SPR
Brock's mods

...

Hobby Roms?
Poolman's awesome playfield reworks?
Anyone doing board repairs?
Gory's piercings and tats?


The MAACA-Mafia... we doo bizniss

Quoted from Sparky

Sparky's Pinball Regenerations and Brock's Crocks... Sparky rebuilds 'em, Brock pimps 'em out.


Hmm... if we organize a MAACA booth with all our sidelines...

SPR
Brock's mods

...

Hobby Roms?
Poolman's awesome playfield reworks?
Anyone doing board repairs?
Gory's piercings and tats?


The MAACA-Mafia... we doo bizniss

Jesus... lol

Would anyone have room to bring back one more pin?  I'm trying to get it shipped to Detroit, but might need someone's help in case that falls through

Thanks.  

Should we start a new thread for people to ask if someone can pick up specific parts for them at the show? For example, I need a HS beacon topper (motor+dome), and it would be cool if a member who is going to down there could pick one up for me (if available). It would be best if it was a specific person that agreed, in order to avoid 3 people buying the same item to satisfy one request.

Does anyone know if there is a place to store a pin in Allentown Friday night?   I'm picking up a machine Friday afternoon and would like to stay overnight and leave Saturday.

Thanks.