User feedback
When ending a MarketPlace listing successfully, Pinsiders can invite user feedback from the other party. Marketplace feedback cannot be removed, but can be responded to by Dave_rautio.
New! It is now possible for any Pinsider to leave feedback, without an invite. There are some checks in place to avoid abuse and "fake" feedback.
“Dave did a great job. Game exactly as described. Well prepped/wrapped. Arrived undamaged. Dave was always responsive. Honest seller. Zero worries. -Rob”
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“Fantastic experience. Dave kept excellent communication throughout, extremely professional and ensured I was happy with the pin he sold. I’ll look for future offerings from him and highly recommend him to others”
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“Great seller. Game was exactly as described, perfect! He helped pack the game, moved it upstairs using his escalera, and helped load it in the car. We even hung out for a while and chatted over a few beers (that he provided). This was the second of his games that I've bought and I would buy another without reservation.”
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“Picked up a Halloween CE from Dave. Transaction couldn't have went smoother. Also, was kind enough to let me take a peek at his insane collection of pins in magnificent condition. 10/10 would buy from again.”
I purchased a Safecracker pinball machine from Dave who was not only a pleasure to do business with, but who also helped arrange for the machine to be shipped to my front door. The machine was exactly as advertised (if not better), and Dave went above and beyond to make sure the game was delivered to me in excellent condition. Highly recommended,» Read morethanks Dave!
It was a pleasure to find a seller as honest as Dave! The machine I purchased from Dave was exactly the way he described it. He stated it looked brand new and he was exactly right. For being a machine from 2002, it was in pristine condition. I could have not been more pleased with this machine. I would purchase from Dave again in» Read morea second. Thanks Dave for an awesome transaction!
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“Good communication. Friendly/clean environment. A plus to the community; I would deal with again.”
“I bought a very nicely modded Metallica pro in excellent condition from Dave. Great machine and a great experience!
Highly recommend him for buying/selling pinball machine’s.”
“Super friendly, great communication, game as described. I would buy from this seller again. Thank you!”
“Awesome member of the community - thanks again!”
“Everything went well. Great guy with a amazing collection. Would buy again.”
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“Absolutely recommend Dave. Smooth transaction, very helpful, great machine. Helped me load and answered all my questions. Would 100% do business with again.”
“A++ Just picked up a old / NIB 2007 title from Dave, he had masterfully updated it, was as described, and he was ready for me to play and inspect upon arrival. The game was mint as described, and Dave helped me pack and load the machine. I look forward to buying and selling with Dave in the future !”
“I just picked up a pinball from Dave this past weekend... He's the best! The game was better than described - mint perfect. Dave is extremely knowledgeable and only deals in the best condition games available. Dave was kind enough to give me a tour of his jaw dropping Pinball collection - 30+ titles - all Pristine! Great experience...
Thanks Dave!!”
“Dave is an all around great guy. Bought a machine from him, and just like every one of his machines, it is in great condition and just as described. I would not hesitate for a second to buy from Dave again. Honest, kind and very knowledgeable all around!”
“Deal with Dave, great pinsider. Item was like new.”
“Awesome transaction with Dave, highly recommended pinsider. Item was as described and shipped super fast.”
“Dave's the man. Posted a Lazeriffic GB topper for a modest price, he didnt have pictures yet but I went off his description and jumped on the chance to buy.
Topper showed up packed great and looks just like he said.
Buy with confidence!
Thanks Dave!”
“Great guy to deal with! Dave is a true collector and pinball enthusiast in every sense of the word. Buy and sell with complete confidence.”
My purchase through Dave went perfectly. From the conversation on the phone, the time he put into prepping the pin to avoid any damage through shipping, the shipping process and even checking to make sure it arrived safe and sound, and I was satisfied. You could not hope for a better buyer experience. His machines are impeccably maintained, and if he has» Read moreone for sale you have on your wish-list, then you could not find a better place to purchase it.
“Fantastic person to deal with. Very knowledgable and friendly. Super easy transaction. One of the best and one hell of a collection. No worries or concerns when dealing with Dave.”
“Dave is a class act seller. Took the time to do a FaceTime with me and I was blown away with his collection. Everything Dave has is super mint . Would definitely buy again without hesitation!
Pete”
“Bought some parts from him, would definitely deal with again.”
“Dave was wonderful to work with on my latest pin purchase. Everything related to my purchase and pickup was without a hitch. I would have absolutely no hesitation purchasing another machine from Dave in the future!”
Pinsider DBGF wrote a recommendation August 27th, 2023.
“I bought the Rob Zombie pin Dave had for sell. I’ve been looking for a long time but this was my first pin and Dave helped me through the process. The machine is amazing and Dave even helped me with a few questions after the sell. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for his listings in the future.”