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Bally Pinball Machines for Sale: How to Find, Evaluate, and Buy One

To buy a Bally pinball machine, start with a seller who can tell you the exact model and year, then inspect the playfield, backgl…

Buying a Used Arcade Machine: How to Inspect, Price, and Choose a Seller

Buy a used arcade machine only after you've powered it on, played several credits, and inspected the cabinet, screen, controls, a…

Long Island Arcade Games for Sale: Where to Buy and What to Check Before Paying

For arcade and pinball machines on Long Island, the most practical route is to visit a showroom in person rather than buy from ph…

Used Pinball Machines in New York: How to Find, Inspect, and Buy One

To buy a used pinball machine in New York, start with a local showroom that stocks restored classics and lets you play before you…

Arcade Machine Repair: How to Diagnose Common Faults and Decide Whether to Fix or Call a Pro

Start with the symptom, not the machine: most arcade and pinball failures fall into a few zones — power, display, controls, sound…

How to Get a Pinball Machine Repaired on Long Island

Contact Economy Pinball Repair, a Long Island pinball and arcade service run by technician Mike Hooker, at 516-662-3949 or [email…

Pinball Machines for Sale: How to Compare Listings, Inspect, and Buy

The safest way to buy a pinball machine is to decide on a title and era first, then compare at least three listings of that same …

Buying a Pinball Machine: How to Choose, Inspect, and Pay a Fair Price

The right way to buy a pinball machine is to decide on machine type and era first, then set a total budget that includes delivery…

Pinball Machines: How They Work and What to Know Before Buying

A pinball machine is an arcade game where you launch a steel ball onto a sloped playfield and keep it in play using flipper butto…