I loved my TNA but it cost me less than £7k and I struggled to sell it for a bit over £5k a year or two ago. I miss it and I’d like to own one again someday but not at £11k!
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What you all complaining about , it’s got 21 coils to play with. … bargain
Also something to talk about in the pub.
If they don’t all shut down soon.
Also something to talk about in the pub.
If they don’t all shut down soon.
I remember Tobin having one on eBay and it sat for ages along with a Houdini at the same price. Guess what I went for. Decent pin but not on a par with TNA. However that run was common for playfield chipping. Although this was before JJP and stern having their own issues so a lot of heat was generated putting most punters off. I’m sure the P-ROC system had flipper power issues too..
I must have opened that for sale post countless times back then, wanting it but not having the means. Out of all the pins that slipped me by, this is the one that stings the most.
Excuse me while I go have a little cry
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I won’t how much is manufacturer greed vs cost of materials going up or a bit of both…
Makes super hoops at just over £5k look cheap for NIB.
Well, I was expecting £7-8k for TNA, which would be consistent with a Stern Pro and - in my opinion - the right price for this pin (which is, ultimately, a modern update of an early SS).
It feels as though Spooky don’t have the production capacity for 1,000s of pins, and know TNA is a niche cult hit. So, they’re angling for the ‘whale’ market (i.e. big spenders) by creating small runs, limited editions to create Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and trying to get as much money as possible for a small number of FOMO-driven purchases.
It looks like the same business model as small publishers in the board game industry on Kickstarter, unfortunately. And, yes, it’s downright frustrating because it means - unless you are a ‘whale’ - about half the things on the market are never available to buy.
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So, who’s in!
Phil, if the exchange rate improves by the time they are shipped does the price change or are we locked in at that price?
Best way if you definitely want one pay in full today or risk the gamble
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Kenny. You’re never gonna buy one so why ask?!
Not using the car analogy……
You can buy 11 x top of the range Samsung washing machines for TNA price.
That’s some BoM it you were to strip them all down including the PCBs and electrical parts.
Includes transportation too…lol
Edit: Assuming TNA is an original theme?
Spooky putting that saving towards the Xmas night out
You can buy 11 x top of the range Samsung washing machines for TNA price.
That’s some BoM it you were to strip them all down including the PCBs and electrical parts.
Includes transportation too…lol
Edit: Assuming TNA is an original theme?
Spooky putting that saving towards the Xmas night out
If I'm reading this right you're saying you can form a frankenstein TNA out of the salvaged parts from 11 Samsung washing machines?
Now I'm in.
The drums would make unreasonably large pop bumpers bodies
(this needs a new thread…)
They are WiFi / online ready.The drums would make unreasonably large pop bumpers bodies
Also have a great sound package.
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But how many solenoids does a Samsung washing machine have?
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So what we are saying is 11 Samsung washing machines actually have 1 solenoid more than a TNA? Could do a lot with an extra solenoid...
I'd definitely go for 11 Samsung washing machines but it's one in, one out at the moment.
I had an email once asking me if games with more balls were more valuable with games with less balls.... So I guess so??