Any Members in Massachusetts???

[Card Shark]

I am working on a deal for a machine in Massachusetts. However the seller will not ship. I am looking to enlist the help from a Member in Massachusetts to help with pick up, packing and shipping. Otherwise I may be looking at a 9 hour drive one way. I will certainly compensate the Member for their time and effort.

Please PM me if you are willing to help.

Thank you in advance

[Moparformances]

Good Luck to ya

[mxfaiman]

I don't know of any off the top of my head.

But good luck.

[Rival]

Pissed me off too. I really want that machine. I have a fedex business account and told them all they have to do is drop it off at fedex as-is and they will pack and ship on my dime. They refused. It's about 10 hours each way for me too. I actually considered flying out there, getting a cab, picking the machine up, taking two blocks away, shipping it, and flying back home.

They may only end up getting 99 cents for the machine they refuse to ship.

I was hoping they would get no bids so that they would be forced to relist and offer shipping.

[emmadog]

Damn that sucks and I've run into sellers like that before but sometimes they can be swayed though. That's an exceptionally beautiful machine.

[Card Shark]

I have never had or played a single ball. I am thinking I would like to add one to my collection though. For some reason that one was calling to me. Not a big deal though. Eventually one will pop up closer and not even sure it is a type of machine that I would really get into.

Who knows, if it stays really low, I might see if the wife would like to do a road trip.

[emmadog]

Oddly enough, I enjoy playing single shots but their main attraction to me is their sleek, mid century design.
This one in particular I'd hang on a wall somewhere in the house as opposed to the basement. It's functional art.

[Card Shark]

I was thinking the same thing. My dining room has a bit of an oriental theme to it. I was thinking with a really nice refurbish, this machine would look really good in there.

[tommy4132]

I just found this thread and I figured maybe I could help since I live in Mass until I saw what machine you are trying to get. Unfortunately, I have been looking for one like that for a long time and probably going to make a run at it. I was actually happy they were not going to ship, so hopefully the price would stay low.
I am not trying to discourage anyone from bidding but I do have the advantage of no shipping costs.

I do agree that this machine is a piece of art and if I am fortunate enough to get it, it is going in the living room (wife said yes).

[Card Shark]

My wife and I have been discussing making it a nice road trip for us. However, with you being local and when I factor in the additional costs of the long drive and hotel room. I guess this one was not meant to be.

I think I will stay out, no sense in driving up the price for a local member.

However, the wife was kind of excited about the machine and the road trip, so who knows

[tommy4132]

My wife and I have been discussing making it a nice road trip for us. However, with you being local and when I factor in the additional costs of the long drive and hotel room. I guess this one was not meant to be.

I think I will stay out, no sense in driving up the price for a local member.

However, the wife was kind of excited about the machine and the road trip, so who knows

Hey, feel free to bid. Don't let me stop you. I do have a limit on what I can spend and if you are willing to pay more, than I am happy for you. I know we all like to get a good deal, but it is all about building our collections and that is what makes it fun. So bid away if you are willing to make the trip.

[pachiwall]

Funny how there is no link, but we all know about the Venus pachinko machine! I like that it is a Heiwa, I've never seen a Heiwa from that era.

[Card Shark]

You are absolutely right. Here is the link:

Venus Vintage Pachinko Machine with Balls | eBay

And some pictures:

[mbodi]

About 3 hours from me.
Missed out on one similar to this one on craigslist last year.
Looks to be in good shape.

[Card Shark]

If they were willing to ship, I would have been all over this one. My wife says she is up to the road trip as long as she gets a night in Boston out of it. Just not sure I am willing to drive 9 hours one way for the machine.

[Card Shark]

I would definitely like to have a nice single ball in my collection. If I am patient, I am sure one will pop up closer to me. There was just something about that one that I really liked.

[tommy4132]

I would definitely like to have a nice single ball in my collection. If I am patient, I am sure one will pop up closer to me. There was just something about that one that I really liked.

I sent you a PM. Maybe I can help.

[emmadog]

Here's a cool one. 95 bucks.
Weird Stuff Antiques ** 901 Tracy Ave Kansas City MO 816-868-6206
901 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-868-6206 call or text
Tuesday - Saturday : 12pm - 5pm
other times by appointment
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[emmadog]

And this one:
Pachinko game
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[mxfaiman]

Here's a cool one. 95 bucks.
Weird Stuff Antiques ** 901 Tracy Ave Kansas City MO 816-868-6206
901 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-868-6206 call or text
Tuesday - Saturday : 12pm - 5pm
other times by appointment

Background doesn't seem special but the rest of the machine is cool. OSO, that is interesting. I would love to see more pictures of it.

(Also I can't find it in that link you posted. I couldn't even find it digging around their site.)