Is that stacks of older Pachinkos???

[John]

Found this on Craigslist. Are those seriously stacks of older pachinkos???

[dattia]

Do you have a link?

[John]

crud, I forgot to add that. Sorry.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/clt/776303284.html

[compirate]

I wonder if that's the guy who sells pepsi stuff too? He had 1/2 a container worth at one time, got a bunch from him.

[birdbrain]

and compirate heads west...

[compirate]

I think at over 200 games, I'm done!

[alstonj1]

Compirate "I think at over 200 games, I'm done!"

Famous last words ...sounds like an epitaph to me...

[Eddie]

WOW $35 each! Wish I could get there..

[sharmoni]

I count at least 30 visible. I'm glad I can't see the faces so I don't know what I'm missing.

[Meathead]

Wow, he's only 45 minutes away from me!

[SunKing]

Wow. I wish I lived close.

[luckydog]

I'm glad I don't live closer to him

[Meathead]

I sent him an email.

Anyone interested? I can get several and then distribute them at a later date? Or hang on to them for pick up? If I get over there, I will photograph them and post.

[sharmoni]

If there are any really unusual ones I'll be interested.

[Banzaitrooper]

I'd be interested in one too =D

[Meathead]

It's been 9 hours. He hasn't responded yet. Can't wait to go over there and take a look at them!

[Meathead]

Well, he finally responded. His email address is "Pachinkodan" and here is part of his response...

"There are at least 40+ machines that are still available (all mechanical). Most machines are in working condition but I may need to test them before you take them home. I am selling these machines for what I paid I use to run a website but now married and no free time, so it is time to sell off my collection. This collection was collected over 10 years from California, Oregon, and Nevada."

I returned an email to him, asking for photos or a list, along with several other questions. I think his price is great, and if he is (or was) an enthusiast, we might have some nice machines available. I'll post photos, etc for anyone interested. Also, let me know if you are interested. I can make a purchase on your behalf. I have no intention of making a buck on these.

Anybody recognize "Pachinkodan?"

[Meathead]

Pachinko Dan has followed up with a second email...

At one time I had everything organized with pictures but now due to shifting my collection I no longer have track of which machines that I have left. I apologize the price does not include pachinko balls (I am trying to avoid selling off any pachinko balls that I have left). I have no problem with allowing you to take pictures. Please let me know what day would work best for you and you can come over and take a look at the machines. I am about 8 minutes off the freeway. My machines are from the early 60's to the 70's (all mechanical). I have some of the older single loaders left but all follow the "Masamura Gauge" so no real early ones.
Thanks,
Dan

I'm getting closer to arranging a time to meet him. Unfortunately, I've been bumped to a graveyard shift and just started a nine day stretch. As soon as I have photos, I will post them. If I see any games that immediately strike me as unique, I may snag those for members here that may be interested.

[luckydog]

make him an offer on the whole batch

[Meathead]

make him an offer on the whole batch

My wife would kill me!!!



Hmmm, what would you think a reasonable price would be???