Stern is the only company making pinball machines today, so if you’re in the market for any other brand you’ll have to look at used pinball machines. Don’t worry – there are many places to find good used pinball machines, and some of the ones you find have been cleaned up so they’re just like new!
Where can I go to buy used pinball machines?
One thing you can do is look around at the local want ads and Craigs list. You very well could find a great bargain right in your own backyard, but if you do the chances are youre going to have to do some work on your machine. Not that this is a bad thing ” in fact, youre going to need to know how to do some minor fixes anyway, as they do have a lot of moving parts, and quite often need tune-ups.
A quick search around google turns up quite a few sites that sell new and used pinball machines. One thing I noticed right away is that there are all kinds of sellers ” from ones that have really great websites, with lots of pictures and even promotional videos to ones that are very homemade websites with hardly any facts at all.
As you look at the different sites, make sure you find someone reliable. Buying a used pinball machine can be a big purchase, and you don’t want to get cheated. For this reason, I think a great place to shop for used pinball machines is on Ebay. They have strict rules, and their rating system makes it so you can find a reputable seller. I’ve found a couple of machines there myself.
I like Ebay for another reason – the fact that it’s an auction site. What this means is that there is considerable competition there, so you have a good chance to find the best possible price for your used pinball machine. When I was searching the web, I found a really cool site with lots of great looking machines, but the prices seemed kind of high. At Ebay, you’ve got the advantage of shopping around.
That’s a few ideas for finding a good used pinball machine. Locally, on the web, and at Ebay. Get out there and start shopping, and have fun with your used pinball machine!
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