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    Default Akimono.com new or used machines?

    are the machines on akimono.com new or used. It does not say. Anyone know or bought from them. They have great inventory.

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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    I would suspect 100% used. Although prime clean examples are sourced. Machines are only ever sold to parlours although there are some rare promo machines out there that never went to parlours. Chances of getting them is near enough nil.
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    Just odd no condition listed but I am very eager to order soon. I just need one fully working in good condition for my kids and display so I want one without heavy wear and tear.

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    Can anyone speak from actual experience of Akimono and not what they suspect. If I wanted to hear people speculate without facts I would turn on Fox news.

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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    It's common knowledge that all machines are ex parlour, same as if you were to by a US slot machine or arcade machine from a dealer. It would have been in a casino or arcade at the start of its life.

    Plenty of happy customers here. Although I have never dealt with them seeing as its the wrong country there is a thread some where in the modern section about the latest imports. Wth buyers comments. It might be worth sending s private message to one of the contributors and see if they have anything extra to add.
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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    Quote Originally Posted by BrianX View Post
    Can anyone speak from actual experience of Akimono and not what they suspect. If I wanted to hear people speculate without facts I would turn on Fox news.
    I've bought 2 machines from Akimono. I would recommend buying from them. The machines are double boxed and packed well. As most all machines, they are used and have come from a Parlor. Mine looked brand new. I just plugged them in, added balls and I was ready to play, no problems.

    Frank, the owner of Akimono, is also a member here, jackdainelsx, send him a PM if you have questions or concerns.
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    Thanks for your help. I just wanted to get some feedback from a customer. I placed my order for Kung Fu Panda Pachinko Machine and I can't wait to give it to my kids. I also hope to buy another one. It is far more advanced than the not fully working vintage model I had as a child.

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    I have also purchased a machine through akimono. Couldn't be happier and satisfied. It was used, but you couldn't really tell due to how clean and functional it was. Had one minor hickup in it, but as has been stated, brand new mint machines don't exist outside of a pro poulor due to Japanese laws.

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    i have not bought a machine from them.. (im a pure vintage guy)

    but i try to read all the threads hear.. there have been a few issues with machines from them.. but they always stand up and make it right.. if i were in the market i would not hesitate to buy from them
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    I can't wait to get my machine. I have never played a modern unit but it looks great.

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    I have also gotten a pachinko from Akimono.com; Yamato Resurrection. The machine was in excellent condition when I recieved it. It's actually the best conditioned machine I own.
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    All of the machines I have received from Akimono have been beautiful! All are used from parlors and may have small scratches on them from use, but you have to really look hard for them mostly. If anything, like my
    wife says, "It adds character!" The last two machines I received actually look Brand New!!!! Ultraman Dark Taro and Mobile Suit Gundam. Fantastic!! I WILL BUY FROM THEM AGAIN!!!

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    I have purchased 3 machines from Frank, Sea Story, Superman and Star Wars. Frank has great customer service, you email him during regular hours, he gets back to you very fast, if there a problem, he helps you fix it. Will order again from Frank at Akimono
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    I've gotten one pachinko machine and one pachislo from Akimono earlier this year. They both came in great working condition. The only minor complaint that I have is the fact that they like to pack their boxes with foam peanuts and it gets rather messy to clean up afterwards.

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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    I've ordered from Frank many times, and always been 110% satisfied. (doesn't a Simpsons "bit" follow that comment right)

    Machines have always been in excellent condition.


    PS - all machines are used, but thee things are built to take a lot of use

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    new cost run from 2 thousand up to over 4 thousand each machine
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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    Quote Originally Posted by BrianX View Post
    Can anyone speak from actual experience of Akimono and not what they suspect. If I wanted to hear people speculate without facts I would turn on Fox news.
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    Default Re: Akimono.com new or used machines?

    Like ackleplem, I ordered a Yamato Resurrection from them. Outside of a cosmetic mark on the shooter knob (which I assume occurred in the parlor), it arrived in top-notch shape.

    They do fit the machines with the "override dongle" to ensure you don't need a card reader, as well as volume controls. Being a four speaker machine (Sankyo V-Trigger frame), Yamato Resurrection came with four knobs, so you can adjust the speakers individually. About all you might wind up doing is applying some velcro to secure them, they were just hanging loose.

    Yes, they do use packing peanuts between the outer and inner boxes. Plan accordingly for the unpacking, I unpacked that part at work so I could use a large trash can that I promptly emptied out in the dumpster. The machine itself was wrapped in bubble wrap - the BIG bubble stuff, not the stuff you usually get at a shipping store. Be aware that some of the balls might get free from the wrapped ziplock bag.

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