Only 3000?

[azlew]

I (as many you probably also) got an email from Joe at SlotsUSA about a special private sale of Star Wars Pachinkos @ 695 delivered.

Anyway here is the part I am wondering about :

From the Desk of Joe Russell

Thursday June 1, 2006 10:14 a.m.

If you own or have been thinking about getting a pachinko machine, there is one machine *above all* that is rumored to be the most exciting, fun, challenging, and most collectible pachinko machine in history. The name of that machine? Star Wars!

This is a 2006 model licensed by Lucas Film. This game is a limited edition. Only 3,000 units were produced.

Is this accurate?

[dishpan]

My very informed sources state most emphatically, that Sankyo built and sold 143,000 units of Star Wars in the calendar year 2005. Fever Neo Queen is techinically rarer as only a mere 50,000 were sold.

Interestingly enough, 206,000 units of Fever Diayamato 2 were sold during that same period making it Sankyo's highest selling Pachinko that year. I guess my Star Blazers 2 has lots of sibilings. As a point of interest, does anyone else in Pachiland own one of these fine machines?

These games help propel Sankyo to it's best year ever, increasing their revenues from 151,726 to 233,902 measured in millions of Yen.

[arbycoffee]

From the Desk of Joe Russell

Thursday June 1, 2006 10:14 a.m.

Greg, I wanted to let you in on a very *private* event. If you own or have been thinking about getting a pachinko machine, there is one machine *above all* that is rumored to be the most exciting, most collectible pachinko machine in history. The name of that machine? Star Wars!

Greg, this is a 2006 model licensed by Lucas Film. This game is a limited edition. Only 3,000 units were produced. This game will not be manufactured in 2007.

I just came back from a trip to Japan and I have secured 17 Star Wars pachinko machines. I had to "bribe" the owner of the casino to let me buy them. I personally hand picked only the best he had, and they are beautiful.

Each machine is 33"x20"x10" and weighs about 75 pounds. But here's the best part:

The game features a large 8" Hi-Definition LCD Screen that shows actual clips from the Star Wars movies!

Tiger (the casino owner) paid $4179.00 for each machine. I have secured a steamship line to bring them to the USA. They are enroute now and will arrive mid June.

If you have been thinking about owning a pachinko machine, this is your chance to claim one 83.4% off retail. I will let them go for just $697 per machine. There are only 17 units available, and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Greg, in fairness to other customers, I must limit your order to a maximum of 2 units.

2006 Star Wars Pachinko Machine
8" Hi-Definition LCD Screen
Licensed by Lucas Films Ltd
Virtual slot reels featuring Star Wars characters
Features an 3D, animated R2-D2 Robot
Fully cleaned and checked by our technical staff
Operates on 110 volts
Stereo Quality Sound
Includes a One Year Warranty


If you claim STAR WARS by Monday June 5, 2006 I will include the following bonus items worth $433.85 FREE:
FREE- I will include 500 authentic pachinko balls imported direct from Japan. These balls are the proper size and weight for your mahcine. (a $29.95 value FREE)
FREE- I will include a custom pachinko stand designed to hold and display your pachinko machine (a $109.95 retail value FREE)
FREE- I will include a service manual that explains setup, resets, troubleshooting, and more! (a $14.95 value FREE)
FREE- I will include the high security factory door key. This is a laser cut key (a $40 value FREE)
FREE- I will include FREE delivery to your home or office (a $89 value FREE)
FREE- I will include a LIFETIME of FREE tech support by phone- for any questions you may have about your new game (a $150 value FREE)

Click Here Now To Claim Your STAR WARS Pachinko Game Now!

Click Here For More Details!


Thank you,

Joe Russell
SlotUSA

PS. Even is you are lucky enough to find a STAR WARS, you can expect to pay upwards of $900 for this machine. And that would not include FREE shipping and a FREE pachinko stand, plus all of the other FREE bonuses. Claim yours right now.

Please note* This offer is limited to 17 units and is subject to prior sale. All units are sold on a first come, first served basis. No rainchecks. Strict limit of 2 units per customer. This is a PRE-SALE. Machines are expected to arrive Mid June and ship within one week. After shipping, please allow 4-7 days for delivery via FedEx.

[arbycoffee]

I should buy 10 of his 2006 Star Wars, NOT, this is all hyperbole, or as in Iowa we say Bull puckies.!!!!!!!!!!

[dishpan]

Prairie Oysters?

[Sid]

close.... but same general location...

[arbycoffee]

Loin Waste . . . or fromunda cheese

[Sid]

fromunda

[arbycoffee]

after a hot sweaty soccer game into over time and not been bath in the last week

[Sid]

ok me thinks you took it to a whole new dimension ...

[arbycoffee]

very graphic huh? being I only got one, I can only make half as much

[Sid]

too much info... too much info.....

[arbycoffee]

Here you be Sid


fromunda_cheese.jpg

[Sid]

well due to the rarity of the item and the conditions under which its made. Low production and all maybe you should consider sending out an emailflyer as well..
Order know 1/2 pound of only 60 pounds ever made or something like that..

who knows if it worked for starwars it may work for you...

[arbycoffee]

Yer preachin' to the choirs here!

[2unes]

My very informed sources state most emphatically, that Sankyo built and sold 143,000 units of Star Wars in the calendar year 2005. Fever Neo Queen is techinically rarer as only a mere 50,000 were sold.

I can confirm this from Sankyo's annual report. Here is a link:
http://www.sankyo-fever.co.jp/ir/pdf/annual2005.pdf

See page 9 for sales figures of Sankyo's pachinko's (it's the 11th page using the thumbnail pages).

I've been looking for ways my accounting background could help with my new hobby

[Tulsa]

Now what we should all do when we get this email is reply back to Joe with a copy of the 11th page of that pdf file!

[drcrippen324]

lol i like it i like it

Edit: well if i didnt recive the same email i couldent help but reply as tulsa sugested
heres my reply i wonder if i will get an answer

Hi please checkout the pdf document attached on page 11 using the thumb nails is sankyo annual sales for 2005 in hundred thousends pointingout just howmany starwars they sold that year is the model you are offering the same or is it a "new 2006 model" i havent seen or herd of yet if so pleas send me a pic im very interested especialy at the low price you are offering also what would the shipping cost be to the UK

[slotter]

Umm... I guess this means you ain't buying, Arby?

[arbycoffee]

No, I will get them only by order, Because the price is way high for me to buy and than put up for sale. Can't make money for what I do that way.