1000 pachinko balls

[krevis720]

So I see there is s a seller that is consistently selling 500-1000 balls for $24.99 starting, though ends up at 35$. Is the increase bidding to $35 the norm for balls or does bidding some times stay under $30...for the 1000 balls.

[JACKSJE4]

It really depends on the day and auction. I have seen auctions for 1,000 balls go without bids, and I have seen people pay well over $50 for them. If you don't want to play the auction game, either search for the "Buy it Now" auctions, or go to Vintage Pachinko.com.

[Steve Cebu]

You have to use a sniping program on eBay to get them that cheap.
That's 3 cents a ball and that's a very good price!
I always bid on 2,000 ball lots but rarely win.
I have enough balls until I build hoppers for some of my machines.
Just keep bidding and eventually you'll win or do as JACKSJE4 suggests and select Buy it Now.
I think the Buy it Now on eBay with GoldenStateTraders is less than Vintage Pachinko.com.
Yes the Buy it Now price on eBay is cheaper and comes with a Tray as well.

[pachiwall]

I was bidding on 1000 balls too. Sold (to someone else) for $36! I'm going to start paying attention to this pattern from now on.

[krevis720]

So like I figured, expect to pay/bid over $35 +shipping for 1000 balls on Ebay. ​Bidding will never stay under $30.

[Steve Cebu]

I don't get it, if you are spending that kind of money you might as well get a tray with it.
Bidding never is $30 it's always higher.
I even have an extra 800 balls or so (mainly because the vintage is in the closet until the new table gets here.
I will bid when I want balls but never more than what I want to pay. I've never gotten balls super cheap
on eBay there are just too many bidders. I have gotten some good deals tho but in the last
30 seconds you see all the bids pour in.

[Card Shark]

I have only bought balls once (1000 with tray from GoldenStateTraders on ebay). I don't feel like I got an exceptional deal but they were great to work with and I intend to purchase from them again.

[Steve Cebu]

Funny how when you bid you don't get the tray but when you Buy It Now you do get the tray.
I wonder if GoldenStateTraders really has the smoke colored trays or if they are varied colors?

[Card Shark]

I have only purchased once from Golden State Traders, the tray they included was smoke colored. I may be ordering another 1000 with tray soon. I will see if the tray is smoke colored as well.

[pachiwall]

I have only bought on ebay, always at .04 or .05 per ball, in 500 ball lots. Once 1000 balls from GST01 (ebay), mentioned that others got a tray, recieved balls...no tray.

[luckydog]

in the old days you could snipe a thousand balls from slotusa for 15 to 20 bucks plus 11.00 shipping

and a lot of times they would send a second chance offer to me for my lower bid

the balls did have light rust film which cleaned off easliy

[Steve Cebu]

You always seem to pay more for 500 balls than 1,000 or 2,000 balls.
I usually buy 2,000 at a whack. I like the balls really clean not covered in rust.
I think that is why Pachinko parlors have ball cleaners.
I bet they cost a pretty penny too.
Maybe ComatsuTrading will have some for sale?

[SteveFury]

I ordered 2,000 balls, Buy It Now from GoldenState last Saturday, and I hope to have them by the end of the week:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Real-Pa...item43ac3c331e

I could have done better by auction, but the Mrs. suggested "So how many balls do you need for your machine?" It was an offer of the moment I had to seize on. Buy it NOW.

It comes out to $0.05 per ball anyway. I currently have 263 balls to share between two machines. Now I'll have plenty.

[luckydog]

with slotusa you never really saw rust on the balls, just some rust dust in the clear packages

[krevis720]

...so it's safe to say the bidding for 1000 balls will start at $24 and end up over $35...
I need balls but I don't want to pay as much as 'Vintage' is selling them for, if you can get them cheaper.
I"m getting tired of watching the listing for 2 days hoping it will stay under $30 and it never does, so then I have to wait for the next bidding period...and watch...again. But I guess that's the price you pay if you want them as cheap as you can get.

[Steve Cebu]

Just keep bidding eventually you might win at a low price. But there are a LOT of people competing out there.
CustomPachinko sells 500 balls for $33.99 including shipping. 1,000 balls will cost $64.45
That includes shpping. On eBay don't forget to add the $10.50 for shipping each order.
It would be great to buy non-rusty balls for 3 cents a ball but it doesn't happen often.

[krevis720]

This is crazy! I can't believe I'm going to have to pay as much for balls, as I paid for my machine!!!
My new found 'pachinko' interest has become a little costly...
Might just have to go 500...but between 2-3 machines???

[Steve Cebu]

Don't skimp on the balls, buy 1,000 and then you can split them between 2-3 machines.
I have 1 vintage and 3 moderns and I have 4,500 balls between them.
You can use 300 on a vintage machine but on a modern like my Julie you actually need a hopper
full of balls or a ball lifter. When you hit a fever on a modern it's a LOT of balls.
I run about 500 balls in the vintage normally and that allows me to play for a while.
You could get away with 300 no problem. Balls are a good investment because
they really don't drop in value very much. If you pay 4-5 cents each you would be able
to sell them for about that, if you decide to give up Pachinko.
Like that's going to happen.

[JACKSJE4]

I sell Pachinko balls locally in Denver - $30 for 500 (.06 cents each). I would be happy to make you the same deal, or sell you 1000 for $60, but you would also need to add in $10.50 for shipping. I don't know if that is a better deal than what you are seeing on eBay or not, but I thought I would offer.

Send me a PM with your mailing and Paypal info if you are interested.

[Card Shark]

I will keep you in mind next time I order. I would rather spend my money with a member.