Zizzle's Pirates Pinball Gets New Year Reduction
Aha, I was just checking out recent comments, and a recent entry on 'pinball for the home' company Zizzle reveals a new comment from 'Goblet Man' on a good deal for the pinball.
He comments: "I bought a Pirates of the Caribbean pinball machine from Best Buy in their post-Xmas sale(s). For less than $200 it is fun. I [could] spend a lot more money but this provides some real pinball action and I have money left for the beer." Indeed, BestBuy.com has the machine for $199.99 with free shipping, which ain't too bad considering it used to retail for at least $350.
I've seen some indications online that Costco has offered it for $200, too - the pin "is designed by Star Wars Episode 1 and Theater Of Magic pin designer John Popadiuk", and doesn't have the sophistication of a full table, but is pretty neat otherwise. Mind you, check the Amazon reviews for a good idea of the two schools of thought - some dig it, and some really hate it.
Comments
If you want to spend $169 for a machine that won't work within 2 weeks then this is a great deal. I paid full price for mine pre-Christmas and the flippers stopped working within a couple of weeks of light play. Seems like many others have had the same fate judged on the postings I have seen. Now I have a very large piece of junk that I have to get rid of and I am out $$$.
Posted by: DL | February 1, 2008 4:05 PM
I purchased mine around Christmas of '06, and the sound mysteriously stopped working about 3 weeks afterwards.
I emailed and called Zizzle, trying to find a solution, whether it be a fix, refund, or exchange, but unfortunately, Zizzle has some of the worst customer service I've EVER encountered. My emails were never responded to, and I was left on permanent hold whenever I called.
Fortunately, I still had my receipt and was able to swap my silent machine for a brand new one at Best Buy, who had they last one among all the Best Buys in my state.
It's now over a year later, and this particular unit is still going strong, just like it was brand new.
I'm just worried about what I may have to do if it ever breaks, as a return to Best Buy is out of the question, and I know I can't rely on Zizzle for any kind of help at all.
Posted by: Deacon | May 25, 2008 10:23 PM
FOR THE GUY THAT RETURN HIS AT BESTBUY AND RECEIVED A NEW REPLACEMENT, YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT THEY GAVE YOU A NEW ONE AND IT'S WORKING PERFECT EVER SINCE BUT YOUR NOT,I DON'T THINK ANYTHING WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY AS BEING A WINER. REMEMBER THIS QUOTE... "SHIT DON'T LAST FOR EVER"...
Posted by: John Rambo | August 2, 2008 12:00 AM