I would say support a local seamstress. This can be made so much cheaper. Anyone local has seen them hit CL.

And for about a third of the cost. Also matches machine color if you desire.

Another fun fact ... Most Italian leather either comes from Brazil or New Zealand. It ain't Italian at all.

This was the case 10 years ago anyway. Probably comes from China now.

Also, a majority of "Italian furniture" is made in China. Made on behalf of an Italian company, of course ....

rd.... Retired furniture guy.

love that commercial . the small Chrysler . today that's a limo

Cardboard and plastic wrap - $5?

After the shippers destroy it for you, you're out $350, I'm out $5.

Land yacht.
This past summer I passed a mint Buick Electra 225 convertible. Talk about a LOT of steel and material!

There is clearly a market for this product. would I buy one to cover machines at home, of course not. If I was moving machines on a frequent basis, yes I would. It would make things quicker and easier, and I'm sure in the long run it would pay for itself vs blankets, shrink wrap and damage.

As others have said, given what collectors play for bling, this actually seems like it would add value (or maybe better said protect value).

For me, the two or three times a year, at most, that I move machines does not justify (hate moving them up and down the stairs to the basement). Now if you packaged this with an esclara, for under $1,000, I'd be buying and selling machines a lot more often.

I tried contacting Pinball Armor about this product. I thought it seemed pretty neat. I think I asked if it was water proof as I have an open bed truck. Never heard back. I think it's a pretty nice product and the ease of use is very nice.

However, after reading this thread I never realized how cheap moving blankets were. I also have toppers on most of my games. I think the Stern logo on the outside is cool. Maybe one day..

I think they hesitate to call it water proof (submerging it in a lake obviously would be no go) but at Expo he poured a cup of water on top of the machine and you could easily tell the material is coated with water resistant treatment and the water did not soak in at all and quickly ran off to the sides. I was very comfortable that a short sprinkle/rain on the way home with my pin in the back of an open pickup truck would not be a problem. Now I wouldn't press my luck with a total downpour for several hours.

Love the ending, "Protect your investment!"

I'm not going to argue whether or not the product is worth the money they are asking. That's entirely up to the buyer. I will say, however, that it's a very well made product. If you move a lot of machines, it will definitely make the job way easier.

Not pointing fingers here but this seems like a classic pinside debate thread. There are a lot of negative comments from people who have never seen or touched this product.

Since I actually own one, I put up some pictures and some basic info.

It's a nice product, but value is in the eye of the purchaser. Waterproof material does not imply a water tight seal. I'm looking forward to using mine for transporting my new and restored pins.

Ive seen and touched it. Overpriced crap.

Edit---Ok, crap was a bit harsh, its quality stuff...but not for the price. Last post on this subject I swear.

seriously, a moving blanket and 2 straps = same thing... and a lot cheaper

gotta give it to them, looks nice and clean.

I see your problem here, sir. You find this to be a reasonable and practical product. You then go further to be one of those people willing to bring nice games to a show for other people to enjoy. You cap it off by mentioning that other people also do such things. How dare you?

This had me laughing so hard lol

Good-looking product. I like it. Unfortunately, too pricey for me.

Looks fantastic quality. Gonna have to put a request into santa.

with peeps that have games in basements and take them up and down often to shows, put on location, tournaments, etc. they probably would work great. it gets annoying shrinkwrapping a head folded down just to move a game upstairs.
sure you can just use wratchet straps, but u can damage the cabinet in transit.
time is the biggest factor for me. if its faster than shrinkwrap properly im interested.

BIG QUESTION- can you use this on SS or EM machines so you DO NOT have to disconnect the connectors?
can you unbolt the head and lay the head forward on the playfield glass and if yes, would the head move or not.
if it moves, connectors get yanked..

Now for the low, low price of $349.99 and if you order now within the next 15 minutes we'll throw in not one but two disks with unfinished code of your choice! Hurry while supplies last!

Darren, So something is different on the Stern version and yours is more universal vs. Stern's are specifically for Sterns. Is this correct?

I sold a HUO Stern machine this past weekend and buyer came by and packed it in Pinball Armour.

I was very impressed by the product. It is very well made and sure did make us feel better getting the machine out of my basement.

I have changed my mind on this product after seeing it and will be picking up a set myself. One good gouge in a 6k machine brings the value down more than $250 IMHO.

I have used PinArmor to protect my STLE moving between Austin and DFW for TPF. I would never use anything other than PinArmor to protect my NIBs. Yes; the price is high - but to not have to worry about any aspect of the machine during loading/unloading - it's priceless.