Game thoughts from Mike...
Hi everybody and welcome back to my little corner on Pacific Coast Pinball. I thought I would take a minute to discuss a few things about this darn recession.
I know, I know, what the heck does that have to do with pinball games? We’ll for some it means we have to pull our belt in a little and hold off buying that new machine that we have our eye on until times get a little better. This is not really too good of news for us here at PCP either as we would love to try and match you up with the next addition to your collection, but here is some positive advice on how you can still have fun and add some spice back into your collection.
Take this opportunity to try your hand at shopping out a pinball machine that you already have. Sweep off those cobwebs, blow the dust off and shop out your old best friend. This is the perfect time to make something old into something new.
Odds are it’s been awhile since you really took the time to care for your machine. For very little money (around $25.00) you can buy a fresh new set of rubbers, a ball and some wax. With just a little effort you can make that machine that you maybe have stopped playing because it has lost its appeal or maybe doesn’t work anymore because the rubbers are laying on the playfield, work like it was new again. This is also a great way to spend some quality time with your friends or even better your kids if you have them and maybe get the next person hooked on the hobby.
Don’t be afraid to really get in there to get after that dirt and grime. It only takes a little bit of time to carefully remove the plastics so you can get in there and clean behind them. While you are there, clean the bulbs off, check for any burnt ones and replace them, put those nice new rubbers that you bought on, put a nice coat of wax on and re-assemble. Now you just have to wax down the rest of the playfield and install that new ball. Wasn’t that easy?
Like I said, get a friend involved. Maybe they can offer some repair tips, maybe you can show them how to repair their machine. Working on your game can be just as fun as playing the game. You will feel better about your machine and the machine will love you for it. These machines like to be played and the better care you give them, the better they play for you.
Learning more about your machine and performing some routine maintenance will save you money and assure that your game will be running in tip top shape for your family and friends to enjoy for years to come.
Who says a recession has to be depressing. Stay home, save your money and enjoy what you have, great family, great friends and your pinball machine. What else do you need?
That’s my two cent’s so get to work on that game and have some fun!