I really hope that Starburst is not getting a free ride here. They should contribute to MAACA either with a monthly fee or at least a free give away; something. I am all for business interests but not a monopoly. This is a truely targeted audience and as such many pinball businesses may be interested in posting here. Even if only one wants to post there really should be no free ride.
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If there is a discount why is the amount not posted. 5% 10%? or is it the I only have to give this chump 2%. Just seems strange that they are not willing to state the discount.
Current Lineup: Black Knight, Riverboat Gambler, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Flintstones, Orbitor 1, Wipe Out, Breakshot, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Fish Tales, Eight Ball and a 60 in 1 Cocktail.
I realize that this is a 'community' website but isn't this forum owned by Ian? Is he not allowed to do what he wants?
He's been very diplomatic for as long as I've been a member, putting in many hours, and not I'm not going to question his decisions. If he gets a little gravy; great! This website has helped many of us in so many ways. Maybe we should start paying Ian a 5%, 10% or chump 2% tax on every transaction we make courtesy of MAACA?
Just sayin'.
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Speaking of Starburst, did anyone notice the HUO WoF they have listed on Kijiji? it's only $500 more than they were selling them for brand new a year and a half ago. GREAT DEAL!
I don't see why there should be a discount for SB posting items, sure it's advertising in a sense, so they should technically pay Sparky, but giving people here a discount just because they don't bother to go to the SB site on their own seems a bit much.
If I were SB however, I would only post things here that are already discounted. just regurgitating what they have on their site would be a waste of time and an invite for some slander, especially if they can be had for less elsewhere.
I am fine if only Ian gets something all I am saying is that Ian and those that put time into MAACA should be rewarded for commercial interests.
Current Lineup: Black Knight, Riverboat Gambler, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Flintstones, Orbitor 1, Wipe Out, Breakshot, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Fish Tales, Eight Ball and a 60 in 1 Cocktail.
Most of the car forums I am a member of have a sponsor area (Companies pay to be a sponsor). Where you can ask questions and the companies can post specials etc...
Speaking of Starburst, did anyone notice the HUO WoF they have listed on Kijiji? it's only $500 more than they were selling them for brand new a year and a half ago. GREAT DEAL!
I don't see a problem, they sold them too cheap NIB. Even Americans were buying them. They can't do good even when they offer good deals!
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Yea I head Stern gave them crap for blowing them out so cheap.
Anyway, I could care less about the new sections, my only Beef is I wish they were not at the top, prefer not to have to scroll the extra few lines to get to the Machines for Sale section.
Really I think everyone is getting worked up over nothing, my best guess would be they barely get used and eventually fade into the background anyway. We are not the Starburst market, sure some of us will buy the occasional new in box and some parts but their real market is the uninformed home buyer who just wants a pin or vid or 2 and doesn't want the hassle of finding it themselves. Starburst will figure that out soon enough once they start posting ad's and get no traction on them.
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