Re: Info and opinons: Buying a L0TR
- From: MacMan <funster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2005 01:19:09 GMT
In article <1128730331.830222.34050@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"JC" <john.hedger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This post is for two things: information about what to fix on a 2nd run
> LOTR and your thoughts about what it's worth.
>
> 1. What to fix?
>
> I am aware of the following issues:
> Get a potd ramp to the hobbit hole to protect it.
I think this is over kill myself especially for home use.
> Thicken the divertor post in the top left of the playfield to improve
> War of the Ents mode.
Never had this problem with my 4th run.
> Install fix on the ring ramp post to prevent ball scratches and
> playfield wear.
Absolute must. Google for the best Williams post to use
> Install updated ROM to improve endurance of flippers.
Absolute must and you want the extra bits of gameplay that have been
added
> Reinforce the Palintir target so it registers hits correctly.
Not sure about reinforcing, but adding a capacitor across the switch is
a must. Also replace with a Williams deep square target will reduce
airballs.
>
> What am I missing? The seller will gladly take care of everything I
> request.
Well this is something you don't want to leave to the Seller, but adjust
the flippers. You wouldn't believe the difference 1/8 of an inch makes
on this game - particularly the ring shot. My right is now perfect but
I'm still tweaking the left.
You also want some cabinet protectors at the legs.
Ask if the balrog switch has been replaced yet. Probably has. The
switches that came from the factory were crap. If not, replace it with a
cherry brand.
If it has Gandalf the grey, buy a Gandalf the white on horse... looks
way cooler.
>
> 2. what's the value?
Living in Australia I won't guess USA prices.
>
> I'm getting a L0TR but I wanted to get the group's opinion to see if I
> goofed or did OK. I gave a verbal handshake on the deal and won't be
> getting out of it.
>
> 2nd run LOTR on route of 6 locations. Comes into the seller office and
> looks *great*. The operator installed vinyl flipper protectors and the
> cabinet has no chips or dings. Playfield shows a small amount of wear
> at Hobbit hole but none at Gimli saucer or tower saucer.
Well then maybe you do need a ramp.
>
> The seller is going to strip the playfield, clean everything, clean
> playfield with Novus and give it a coat of wax, reassemble and install
> new flipper kits (except for coils).
I can't believe an Op would do this. Great deal if he does.
>
> Amount of play the machine received is unknown as the operator wiped
> the records before trading it in. My lowball estimate for a machine on
> location for 18 months is 3000 plays. Given its condition, that may be
> a high figure. Given it's a L0TR, it may be low. No errors reported
> on trade-in.
>
> Given the extensive shop job being done, plus the requested 'extra'
> work, (informed it will take 2 weeks), what do you consider a fair
> price? Keep in mind: the best price for a new L0TR I could find was
> $3850 and I live in SF, CA. Thus shipping prices become a factor (this
> seller quoted me $98.87, which is a good discounted shipping price).
Good luck! You'll love it!
>
> ***I'm very curious about Ray Johnson's opinion*** :-)
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> -JC-
Cheers
MacMan
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