Are there any Pachinko Dealers - UK?

[kookieshell]

Hi all! I'm based in the UK and was wondering if anyone knows a good dealer over here? I see a lot of you are American but perhaps someone out there - anyone out there could help me?!
I've just really found out about these machines through ebay and just wanted to know exactly what they are - cuz they look freakin' awesome.

[hanabi]

Well first of all

Welcome to PachiTalk!!


I could recommend a couple of Pachinko Vendors in the UK,
in fact both are Members here...

Firstly, Drcrippen324 (pachinkosales.co.uk) however, he is not able to supply at the present time...
I'm not sure when that will be remedied, but hopefully soon


also, 777heaven (invicta telecom on ebay) who has recently had some special offers listed on ebay



I have purchased Pachinkos from both of these sellers and have had no problems,

[Chris]

Welcome to pachitalk, Hanabi has listed the only two dealers that I know of in the UK.

Whereabouts are you in the UK?

[daverob]

Welcome to PachiTalk!

If you're anywhere near Kettering (Northhamptonshire), then get yourself to Wicksteed Park this weekend, for the UKPinball show. Along with an estimated 150 pinball machines (all set to freeplay), Steve from 777 Heaven will be there with about a dozen pachinkos and pachislos to choose from. I'll be around all weekend as well, probably spending most of the time trying to convince anyone who admits to owning a pachinko to buy one of my dongles.

You'll be able to take a look at them, play them, and figure out exactly what it is that they do at the show, and if any of them take your fancy, then I'm sure Steve will be more than happy to sell you one!

[arbycoffee]

You couldn't ask for more other than having the Queen over for a fever or two.

[Robocourier]

Yes, welcome to Pachitalk (I don't usually do meet and greet but there's a first time for everything).

Dealers are a bit thin on the ground in the UK but you often see them (Pachinkos) cropping up on eBay UK. I suggest you see what is around and either check Pachitalk's museum out for info or simply ask anyone on this site for their opinions. (There'll be plenty and they'll be more honest/critical than the one's you'll get on the listing).

Occasionally, Pachinkos come up on the Pachitalk auctions (so register for that too), under the Europe Pachinko category. Although some members, like Hanabi, would rather sell her kids than part with any of her collection, so don't bother asking there.

As Daverob said, if you can get to Wicksteed Park next weekend then do, cos you'll get to try the games out first hand, at full volume and Steve will be only too happy to chat about them.

And when you find out about what a dongle is and does, you'll get to know that Daverob's dongle is the King of all Dongles and be getting one for your game too.

There's loads to look for and even more to learn here, but above all, enjoy yourself.

[compirate]

I've heard from Samuraislot that the machine brokers in Japan are sending a lot of machines to Europe. There and China. And we know what happens to them in China

[Robocourier]

I've heard from Samuraislot that the machine brokers in Japan are sending a lot of machines to Europe. There and China. And we know what happens to them in China

I assume R.I.P.

[Tulsa]

Yes, Rest In Pavement.

[Sid]

rest in pieces?

[Chris]

Remove internal parts

[kookieshell]

I'm actually planning on going to the Pinball Show in Wickstead Park next weekend as my partner wants to check out the pinball machines/suppliers. I'm just intrigued about the pachinko machines - I've only just heard about them but they just look wild! Then again - most things Japanese general are a little out-there! Thats why I love it all so much. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome here. (esp. Robocourier) lol x. Let me know who here is going to be at the show and i'll make a point of stopping by to say Hello.

[drcrippen324]

hi I think i spoke to you on the phone yesterday and pointed you in the direction of here i hope you find what you need and please dont be afraid to call me back i have alot of time on my hands a the moment and dont mind spending time talking i didnt mean to sound so blunt on the phone just you cought me at a real bad time and truly thought you were some one else hence i pointed you here and waited to see if you turned up to offer help i dont have any stock at the moment and wont for the forseable future but am always willing to offer my time and advice free of charge

[kookieshell]

Ah ha - Someone else?! ooh-eer! Please divuldge. Not quite sure who you thought I was... lol

[drcrippen324]

if your still around come to the shout box at teh bottom of the main index page all will be explained once again realy sorry like i said iv not got any stock so im not out to make a buck just help out

[deano]

might have to go to wickkys this weekend then mmmmmmmmmm

[kookieshell]

Ah ha! I went to Kettering the weekend and saw all the pashinko machines and spoke to a really nice chap about them. He showed me a Lord of the rings m.c. They are completely bonkers!!! Although I didn't buy one. I spend all my money on a Pinball machine - Cirqus Voltaire which will be delivered this week. Woooo hoooooo!