Calgary Arcade and Pinball Show 2012

[Rifleman]

Originally Posted by jammies

I wouldn't have cared about their being pinball machines for sale only if there had been sufficient room otherwise - it was already really crowded in there, and then there is this big section that had nobody in it because all the "sale" machines were grouped together, and people would take a cursory glance, then move on.

If the sale machines had been distributed evenly through the floor, it might have relieved a little congestion. Just a thought for next year, maybe.

I've got a better idea. Remove those pinballs that are "for sale only" out of the show completely. Then spread the rest out. That should make give lots of extra room.

[habernac]

Originally Posted by Kryzsky

I know for a fact that the organizer wanted all pins on site to be available to play and that was very important to him. I guess the dealer from Red Deer thought it was a decent trade off, bring some for play and in turn have some only for sale.

Only got to play maybe 30 mins of pinball over the weekend but I was just having fun talking to people and working on pins. When you own these machines it just feels like sharing them is right thing to do since they all use to be on location. Glad you all had fun!

dude, you totally get what the event was about. My boy is still talking about it. Thanks again for being a huge part of it!

[FireInTheHole]

A buddy and I came down on Saturday to check out the show. We played 3 hours of pinball and had a blast! Brought back lots of memories! Thanks for organizing this - will definitely go again!

[Engine09]

Originally Posted by Rifleman

I've got a better idea. Remove those pinballs that are "for sale only" out of the show completely. Then spread the rest out. That should make give lots of extra room.

I'm with you 100%. I don't think he completely grasped the concept, plus his prices were so high that I barely even looked. And this is coming from a guy who loves the hobby, has spent hundreds of working working on pins and has spent thousands of dollars buying.

Originally Posted by habernac

dude, you totally get what the event was about. My boy is still talking about it. Thanks again for being a huge part of it!

No problem, and the offer stands, anytime you want to stop by my place to play. Have changed the lineup since you were here last and should be getting something new in the next month.