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    We need to find a way to purchase these. Right now we have just a scant few vendors to deal with and it isn't enough. So everyone, if you get a chance do some searching and find out anything that you can.
    Meanwhile, somewhere in Oklahoma.

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    I assume Tulsa you are talking about Newer Pachinkos since this is in that section :wink:

    I agree that with just really only 2 maybe 3 vendors of new models of Pachinkos, we are really needing a contact in Japan for these.

    There is an apparent assumption from a couple of dealers I have talked with about this that Pachislos have a far better future than Pachinkos. I tend to disagree based on the newer models like LOTR and Popeye etc.

    This shortsightness by these dealers is allowing an atmosphere of no competition especially on Ebay. Money is being made and better profit margins to boot(probably :wink: )

    I will second the motion that Tulsa has brought forth here on this :!:

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    what if a bunch of people from this forum got together to purchase a bunch of the new models direct from japan

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    RKnarr01: The problem is finding someone in Japan to sell them to us. Once that is done then all the exporting /importing fees and shipping container etc comes into play. So one step at a time...somebody has a contact on this somewhere. Slotsusa and Texas obviously get them from someone...right?

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    the dealers are out of a lot of these too,

    even texas auctions

    and shortages mean higher prices :-(
    幸運わんわん Luckydog or Yukiwanwan in Japanese

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    Many of the dealers shy away from the pachinkos because of the cabinet issue. They want to market a game which looks good right out of the box. Since pachinkos lack the finished look, people will opt for the pachislo.

    The other issue is rate of play. New pachinkos run up to 90 balls a minute onto the game board. In less than 5 minutes, the player can exhaust their supply of game balls normally provided with the game.
    A pachislo game plays slower due to the bet, spin, stop sequence.

    So, if we want more dealers and customers for these fine games, then we need to come up with a better designed case and a simple ball handling system which makes the playing experience smoother.
    Dennis

    I have a passion for Pachinko!

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    Texas Auctions is supplied from Republic Industries out of Dallas, TX. They also carry Pachislo's.

    214-368-1359

    Ask for Barry if you ever call.

    No website to my knowledge.
    Firewire

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    I can't read Japanese, but here is a page of links for companies selling the used ones in Japan.
    If someone could translate, these may be good sources.

    http://www.excite.co.jp/entertainmen...lling_company/

    Paul

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    I had a few links to exporters from when I was trying to find out how to import machines once.

    from http://www.sankoind.co.jp/faq/faq.html#pachislos
    - Why don't you sell pachinko machine?
    When the pachinko parlor sell us Pachinko machines, they remove the front glass, ball hopper and many plugs etc for their next machines. In order to sell a full set of pachinko machines, we would need to cover the cost of the new parts.
    MIRE Co., Inc.
    http://www.mire-company.com/english.htm

    TPO Inc.
    http://www.tpo-pvd.com/pachislo.htm
    UP Japan Inc.
    http://www.upjapaninc.com/ENGLISH/english.htm

    Shimisho
    http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~shimisho/


    Clebiz doesn't seem to be trying very hard to get new customers for export now.
    http://www.clebiz.com/

    The pachinko & pachislo recycler Green Hill Corp. doesn't seem to have anything about exporting machines now.
    http://www.greentop.co.jp/greenhill/index.html

    Win Corp. site still has pachislo but not pachinko.
    http://www.sakagami.co.jp/e/

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    Very interesting! Thanks for the post and links Bryan!
    Firewire

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    Ahh hmmm check my post under Pachinko vendors hehehe......

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    Very good information !

    Thanks arby :!:

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    nice find arby

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    Default Do any suppliers

    Do any suppliers refurbish there machines over seas then sells them in contains or do they send you machines that you have to fix up your self.


    If not what and how much does it take to refurbish a machine into almost perfect condition.

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    pachislousa offers a really good section on refurbishing heres the link

    http://www.pachislousa.com/refurbish/refurbish.htm

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    This link fills me with lust and greed.

    http://www.upjapaninc.com/ENGLISH/pachiko.htm



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