Pachinko machines combine cabinet art, ball handling, mechanical linkages and, on later machines, model-specific electronics. A responsible purchase begins by deciding whether the goal is static display, reliable home play, historical preservation or hands-on restoration.
1. Front and back photographs
Front and back photographs should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
2. Cold-start video
Cold-start video should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
3. Power equipment shown
Power equipment shown should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
4. Included accessories listed
Included accessories listed should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
5. Packed dimensions and weight
Packed dimensions and weight should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
6. Damage and return terms
Damage and return terms should be evaluated in the context of the exact maker, model, cabinet generation, included equipment and intended use. Document the machine before cleaning or modification, separate verified operation from seller assumptions, and price missing pieces before committing to shipping.
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