From: pinball@maxx.UUCP (Tom Yager)
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball,misc.forsale,ne.forsale
Subject: Terminator 2 pinball machine for sale
Date: 23 Aug 92 22:44:14 GMT
Organization: New Hampshire Public Access UNIX


              WILLIAMS TERMINATOR 2 PINBALL MACHINE FOR SALE
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This game was purchased new, meticulously maintained and never placed on
location for public use. It is in VIRGIN condition--there is nothing (no
scratches, dents, playfield wear, weak flippers, etc.) distinguishing this
game from a fresh-from-the-box T2.

I'm selling this game to make room for a new acquisition. I can't spend a
lot of time answering questions, so if you think you want this game, here
are a few things you should consider first:

  -  If you've never seen this game before, please don't ask me to describe
     it to you. There are huge numbers of them out there. If T2 is
     unfamiliar to you, go find one and play the life out of it before you
     write me about this one.
  -  No demos unless you're ready to buy (that means: show up at my door
     with a certified check in my name, then I'll show you the game). I'm
     willing to show the game to a potential buyer, but only to prove the
     game's condition. Again, if you want to play some pinball and
     fantasize about owning your own game, go to an arcade.
  -  Terms of the sale are these: Cash or certified check precedes
     delivery. My liability for the game's condition ends the moment you
     (or your agent) move the game--I will not be responsible for damage
     done getting the game out of my house, in the back of your truck (or
     your shipping agent's truck), or at your house while you're setting it
     up. For that reason, I can't help you move the game. If you pick it
     up, bring your own truck and crew. If you send an agent, make sure
     he's ready to load the game without my help. You will not have to
     carry the game up or down any stairs to remove it.
  -  Price: Best offer over the going price for a used game. The August
     Play Meter coin-op industry trade magazine lists used Terminator 2
     pins for $2495. That's only a reference price since all the games
     listed there have been on location, and have generally been through
     thousands of plays with varying degrees of maintenance. In other
     words, $2495 buys you a T2 that you get sight unseen, and there's a
     good chance it's been wailed on mercilessly and never or poorly
     maintained. I will not cover or share shipping costs.
  -  What to do: Send me a mail message (see the end of this message for
     addresses) with your top offer, and short details about how you plan
     to get the game to you. If you're planning to come pick it up, give me
     an approximate date. No haggling or bidding wars--one message with
     your best offer is all I need.
  -  Don't bother: ...sending me messages with questions and no offer;
     griping to me or to the net about my price or my terms (they're mine--
     if you don't like them, don't buy the game); asking about terms other
     than cash up front--no payment plans, rentals, or "check's in the
     mail."

I'm sorry if all this sounds harsh, but I've opened my house to too many
dabblers who just want to play several hours of free pinball and then go
home to dream about it. You'll find me civil and forthright in my business
dealings, and I only do business with those who hold the same principles.

Mail responses to: "maxx!pinball@decvax.dec.com" (preferred) -or-
"maxx!pinball@bytepb.byte.com". If you're a bang-path kinda person, use
"uunet!decvax.dec.com!maxx!pinball".

Thanks to all respondants in advance.
(ty)
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