11mm vs 7/16in Balls

[aarons102]

Im considering the purchase of a machine and I am pricing balls. Do both both 11mm and 7/16in ball sizes both work in most machines?

[Drunkenclam]

With how easy it is to get 11mm balls. That's the best to get. Most jams are caused by the wrong size and weight balls. Stick with what the machine was meant to take.

[Moparformances]

With how easy it is to get 11mm balls. That's the best to get. Most jams are caused by the wrong size and weight balls. Stick with what the machine was meant to take.

and of course

Welcome to Pachitalk

[aarons102]

Thanks for the welcome xD. Also is $20/100 balls (new) normal or am I just looking in the wrong places?

[Drunkenclam]

Very doubtful they are genuine if listed as new. As all ball come from parlours and will have the parlour name or logo on. So they will all be used. I think goldenstatetraders on eBay is a good source. I buy mine direct from dealers in Japan, but the UK is a different market than the US.

100 for $20 sounds way to expensive. Good to get 500 or 1000 for use.

[Moparformances]

this is just one of many..

500 @ about 7.2 cents per

500 Pachinko Machine Balls Authentic from Japan | eBay

500 @ 6 cents

500 Pachinko Balls Imported from Japan by Akimono with Fast Free Shipping | eBay

[aarons102]

The first one was the used I was considering. They are like a few dollars cheaper on price+shipping there main website Balls : Blue Hotaru, Pachislo Japanese skill stop slot machines, pachinko machines, and accessories. . Was looking at starting with the 1000

[luckydog]

1,000 is a good start

[hanabi]

Just wondering, Is Rita (outdoorenth) / Blue Hotoru still trading??

dont think she's been here for a couple of years and no tweets since 2011

Or is someone else running it now?

looks like the eBay link is live though

[mandoman]

Just wondering, Is Rita (outdoorenth) / Blue Hotoru still trading??

dont think she's been here for a couple of years and no tweets since 2011

Or is someone else running it now?

looks like the eBay link is live though

I bought a Fever Macross banner from her last year. Not the best of experiences but I did get it. The web shopping cart wasn't working so I emailed her. Two or three weeks later she replied. It took a while but I did get my banner and seat cover.

There's also Akimono. I bought a cell from them without any issues.

Akimono

[aarons102]

There both workable. Id rather go with someone who will ship out in a timely manner lol

[aarons102]

Ordered 1000 from Akimono. Shipped out today xd

[ackleplem]

Which size balls are used in vintage and which ones are used by the modern machines?

[Drunkenclam]

The same for all 11mm weighting 5.5grams