WTB a Vintage pachinko machine in the chicago IL area.

[jfitts23]

Hello all new member here. I just purchased my first pachislo machine and love it. Now i want to find a pachinko machine. I'm looking for one that is in the $150 and below price range. complete and in great working order. Please let me know what you have and pics or if you know of someone that has one for sale in my area i can pick up. Thanks.

[luckydog]

your best bet may be to check your local Craig's list ads

[jfitts23]

price does have wiggle room depends on the machine.

Yea i was checking local all i seen were classic ones for sale or modern ones with some type of issue and still wanting big bucks.

[Spyder138]

Welcome to pachitalk. I am sure if you keep an eye on Craigslist you will find something you like. There are also some members in that area that might reach out if they are trying to thin their herd of machines. There are a few threads here I read when I first started collecting that tell you what to look for and how to test a machine to make sure it is functional. A little bit of searching the forum and reading threads will put you in a good position to make sure you get the best deal possible and a solid machine when you find something you are ready to buy.

[jfitts23]

Mods can you change my title and thread to wtb a classic pachinko machine. I just purchased a modern lord of the rings machine off of ebay. Look like your watching a movie on the giant screen. So now i'm good on the modern but if someone comes up on info on a nice classic with lights let me know. Also thanks this seems like a great site. i'll keep a eye out on craigslist also.

I seen a couple in these great cabinets. are all these custom or is there a place that sells these?

[Moparformances]

yes craigs list is your friend.. then you start a 12 step program.. then u surf/buy at night in the dark when no one is watching.. then your living homeless.. well not homeless, cause you can stack your machines up and build a small house to live in.. then...................... well you get the point..

Welcome to Pachitalk

[hanabi]

Mods can you change my title and thread to wtb a classic pachinko machine. I just purchased a modern lord of the rings machine off of ebay. Look like your watching a movie on the giant screen. So now i'm good on the modern but if someone comes up on info on a nice classic with lights let me know. Also thanks this seems like a great site. i'll keep a eye out on craigslist also.

I seen a couple in these great cabinets. are all these custom or is there a place that sells these?

No problem, I have edited it to 'classic' for you

(is it a Vintage you're looking for, or perhaps a particular theme or era?)

do let me know if you would like me to re-edit it for you

[jfitts23]

Yes thanks a vintage one, without the tv screens on them.

[Moparformances]

cant beat this

http://lasalle.craigslist.org/tag/5161509790.html

[jfitts23]

thanks for the link. Just took a look at those. the guy was telling me they need tlc and the pachinko machine is missing the glass. also they haven't been used in years. I'm looking for more of something thats good to go. I don't know enough about these machines to try and restore one.

[mxfaiman]

Usually everyone says they need TLC or work because they don't know how to load it properly.

If you find a machine you like, take a picture of the front and back. Then post them here. We can easily tell you what needs to be fix (if anything) and how hard it is (generally not very).

These machines are actually pretty simple even though they look like the inside of a Swiss watch on the back.

[luckydog]

replacing the glass is easy, any decent hardware store should be able to custom cut it for you

[Moparformances]

thanks for the link. Just took a look at those. the guy was telling me they need tlc and the pachinko machine is missing the glass. also they haven't been used in years. I'm looking for more of something thats good to go. I don't know enough about these machines to try and restore one.

make him an offer you can live with.. if it needs tlc then the odds are we can help ya fix it.. if it just needs glass thats super easy.. if your looking for a machine thats 100% ready, send me a few hundred dollars and ill ship ya one

ask the seller for a pic of the back of the machine.. then post that pic... if there a huge problem then we can see it

40 or 50 bucks you can sell them for parts easy..

[jfitts23]

That ad with 2 machines there is someone coming to look at it tomorrow so he'll get back with me if he still has them. another ad i'm waiting for some pictures of the rear then i'll post them up.

Moparformances- you have some machines for sale?

[Moparformances]

That ad with 2 machines there is someone coming to look at it tomorrow so he'll get back with me if he still has them. another ad i'm waiting for some pictures of the rear then i'll post them up.

Moparformances- you have some machines for sale?

always but shipping always kills the deal

[jfitts23]

Here is a machine i was looking at. It looks like it needs some serious cleaning. was told it hasn't been used in 40 years. was told he put a battery to it and one light came on. what can yall tell from these pictures about it.

[mxfaiman]

1973 Nishijin Model A.

It is all there. Though it is filthy. Might be able to get a lot done with some compressed air and a damp rag soaked with simple green.

It should work perfectly once you clean it a little bit.

[Moparformances]

1973 Nishijin Model A.

It is all there. Though it is filthy. Might be able to get a lot done with some compressed air and a damp rag soaked with simple green.

It should work perfectly once you clean it a little bit.

fing02:

every one needs a Model "A" machine get it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Moparformances]

whats he asking for it.. i can nit pic a few things, but from your pictures you cant ask for much more other then a restored machine..

[Gmwd]

Mopar and fits! I just tonight bought those machines from Craigslist!!!!!! :-D. Amazing the coincidence ! I saw them on Craigslist doing my normal pachislo search and purchased. I'm hoping I didn't buy them out from under anyone! If I did I am truly sorry. Pachislo cleaned up and with an hour of playing is working great. Paid 50 came with 100 token. No key but I have a key that fits it. Pachinko I know nothing about.