Novice Pinballer, but Loving it!

When we finished our basement back in 2003, I knew I had to have a pinball machine. I've loved playing pinball since I was a kid.

I started searching eBay, since at the time I didn't really know any other way to find a pinball machine. I saw the Theatre of Magic, and decided I wanted it.

I loved the artwork on the machine, and it has some really cool play features. I found one for about $2500 and bought it. It was shipped to me in a crate, and I was so thrilled when the call came that it had arrived.

I went up to the delivery place to pick it up and had a major panic attack when I saw the crate busted to pieces. They let me unpack it there at the dock, and thankfully the machine was unscathed. Whew!!!

I got the machine home and set it and have enjoyed it ever since!!!

Once the kids get out of college, I hope to add to my collection, but for now it's just the ToM.

I also added a PacMan stand-up machine in 2003, but it doesn't get played nearly as much as the ToM.

I'm excited to interact with other pinball fans here at Pinside! Thanks!