Importing a Pachinko to Australia

[klorvinborno]

Does anyone know the rules for importing a modern LCD version Pachinko machine into Australia? I've got someone interested in purchasing one but he's concerned that it may be considered a gambling device and confiscated by customs since he doesn't have a gambling device importation permit.

[MrGneiss]

Hmmm, I think Candyflip might have imported a machine to Australia before..can't remember But hopefully he'll be by to give some advice..

[askjacob]

Does anyone know the rules for importing a modern LCD version Pachinko machine into Australia? I've got someone interested in purchasing one but he's concerned that it may be considered a gambling device and confiscated by customs since he doesn't have a gambling device importation permit.

Interesting question, and relevant as an importer/reseller in Aus got "busted" recently. Against them was the fact they did have some Pokie related gear (Pokies are very strongly controlled gambling machines in Australia).

The Pachislo/Pachinko gear is classed as amusement devices. Heck, that is their status in Japan (everyone there will happily assume no-one will gamble with them )

You can even get a cover letter from the manufacturer of your pachinko machine stating it is an amusement only device if you think it necessary to clear customs.

Cheers
Jacob

[candyflip]

I haven't imported a machine myself, but I know it can be done. Your best bet is to contact these guys and use their first-hand knowledge of our market. But you should not have any trouble. Here's his last email to me from last year:

"..This has been confirmed with Australian Customs. They explain that 'Gaming Machines are not in their list of prohibited imports'. It is up to the buyer to be comfortable with the rules relating to possessing gaming machines which I understand vary from state to state. I have sold many machines into Australia and none of my customers have had any difficulty however."



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[dubby]

hi mate sorry my post is so late but havent been on here much answer to your question is yes u can get 1 and have it sent to australia as i did this year to adelaide and had no problem ,well did have 1 problem havent been able to get it working so far as think people who sold it to me must of fryed it because no matter what i do it just keeps blowing fuses and have never seen it on yet good luck hope u do better than i did buddy all the best Dubby

[luckydog]

do you have the proper transformer installed for use in Australia??

you may also have bare wires or a bad connection somewhere causing it to blow fuses.

[rubberratt]

Take out the dongle, replace the fuse, and try it again

If the fuse survives, get a new dongle

[new in town]

Take out the dongle, replace the fuse, and try it again

If the fuse survives, get a new dongle

If the Dongle is the CAUSE FOR YOUR TROUBLES ! ! !

Spoiler

PM me your address and I will send you a new one.

[dubby]

hi there buddy from downunder hope u r well thanks for getting back to me sorry didnt reply sooner was away ,hate to ask this and sound stupid as im new to pachinkos but can u tell me please what that part is and where it is on machine as ive never heard of it before lol thanks for your help mate all the best Dubby