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    Hello, trying to contact japanese retailers of pachislo machines, can anyone give me any info on the subject ?

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    Default Re: need help!


    Hello

    Just to clarify

    Are you wanting to purchase pachislos direct from Japan?

    or are you actually looking for an importer of pachislo into the US??



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    Default Re: need help!

    Welcome to Pachitalk!
    I do not know of any retailers in Japan. I know a few of our members use YJA (Japanese auction site similar to eBay), however you will need someone to bid, pick up, pack and ship the machine which can be costly. Everyone who has done this swears by Juno. I am sure someone else will be along soon who can be more help.

    Here is a link to using YJA:

    http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/yaho...pping-yja.html

    As far as Juno goes. I know member Drunkenclam has used him many times. I would PM (Private Message) him for details.

    Good Luck!!!



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    My ears are burning...

    If you are looking for an exact machine, your best bet is to be patient. The dealers in the US may have it or source it for their next shipment. Try Frank at Akimono.com He has a good reputation with members here, although I have never used him.
    If your in a hurry and want to get a machine direct from Japan because its to new to be available in the US, Well it will cost you big.
    Dealers in Japan don't like shipping out of the country, be that small items like balls, battle counters, tokens , or full sized machines. There are deputy services that will buy on your behalf. Have it sent to them, They then repackage it and ship it international to you.

    Although Uk and US shipping prices are different. take the average size to be 100x60x60 (cm) at 40KG
    Its to heavy to go by postal service,so you have to use a international courier. fedex and UPS charge for that to the UK approx $2300. Take your machine that may only cost $50-80 at auction on YJA plus handling fee and internal shipping and you get a rough price of $2500

    then you get no warranty with that either.

    Its one reason I haven't brought a pachislo from Japan yet. Pachinko are easier because you can seperate the frame from the cel and ship in 2 boxes.
    Although I'm sure its possible to strip the internals out of a slo, I haven't asked anyone one to do it, And I would certainly confirm that a third party would do it.

    Any questions, Just ask
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    first off

    Welcome to Pachitalk

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