[centexan]

I miss the old style pinball machines. Pinball was one game that was ruined by technology. I'd love to have one of the old 70's style machines.

[this_ol_patriot]

When we were kids we used to play pinball on one machine at a small local pool hall near us. We spent HOURS and tons of nickles on just that one machine trying to turn it over or get all the lights lit. I am at a loss to explain why we didn't get bored. They never changed the machine but we just played and played and played. Later I used to hit all the machines in the pizza joints, restaurants, stores or wherever else they may be.

Man I spent a lot of money and time playing pinball. I recently tried some of those same machines at a retro-arcade and the magic was gone. Maybe I'm getting too old but I still game like crazy on the computer, most likely just I'm spoiled now.

[jdub]

there are tons of old pinballs out there for sale. there is a whole cottage industry devoted to them, as well as the newer electronic ones. i had four at one time, and still have two. I'll help you find a website for pinball classifieds if you like (i'll have to do some searching for the url, but shouldnt be a problem.

[Hank Rearden]

I miss the old style pinball machines. Pinball was one game that was ruined by technology. I'd love to have one of the old 70's style machines.

If you're serious about that, FReepmail me and I'll try to dig out some links for you. The pinball-loving gang is still out there and incredibly active.

If you want to restore a beat-up pin, there are resources and parts to do so, and you'll save a lot of money. You can spend $500 - $7,000 on a machine depending on title and condition. Stern Pinball has been back in business for a few years; they've been the only manufacturer since 2001, and you can buy brand-new-in-the-box machines from them.

I own four pins, so I know your lust.