I purchased a Williams Viking pinball game from Toronto Coin Machine Exchange. Had it shipped to Edmonton from their store in Hamilton (even though I am in Vancouver for work and can't play it right now - long story).

Just wanted to say that it was a painless experience and they were great people to deal with. There was even an issue with the shipping quote and they honoured their quote to the end. I would not hesitate to deal with them again.

It was the first pin I have ever shipped so it was nice to have good luck with the process.

I grabbed smoke's IJ and have to say dealing with him was great. Thanks buddy.

Vancouver to Saskatoon isn't that far - lol

I'm glad he helped me load it in the truck. Heaviest pin I have bought to date.

Safe Cracker just sounds like it should be a heavy game.

I have a Gottlieb Amazing Spiderman for sale - $1300. A Williams T2 for sale - $2700. And possibly an Atari Superman. All in Vancouver BC.

If there is interest please PM me.

Thanks

Coming into this late - Portland is an excellent Pinball city and I'm sure there are some pindeals to be had.
When I lived in Vancouver I would sometimes daytrip to Portland, pick up two pins, and drive back. Even better if you can drive down Friday and back Saturday. Good food, good beer, = win.
And as you said you can look at and evaluate the pin.

Seattle is also a good Pinball city. And closer.

RBION for sale in Mississauga ON - $4200 CAD. Shoot me a pm if interested.
I won't ship it so local sale only.

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/75776

Still for sale - Local pick up in Mississauga.

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/75776

RBioN - $4200.

It's working great. Sitting in garage for easy pickup.

Nice - I too am out of space or I would be tempted.

True story - bought a game in NY and brought back to Toronto - showed AB
Drivers and it was 5% charges

Bro that's the first rule of life....

Nice!

I had a game shipped from France to Edmonton - was fine. Cost the seller around 300CAD to ship. This was 4 years ago.

Why don't American's buy in Canada? We're like Mexico North.

Their dollar is worth so much more - If I lived in the US I would be buying and bringing back for sure....

Hell in my experience they don't really travel to Canada or like crossing the border.

Check out https://www.powermate.info/

They're a Canadian company and work better than Escalara IMO

Mine was 3k I think - all in.
I bought it 10 years ago....

They are priced similar to the Escalara but I found them more stable on stairs (bigger footprint) and I like supporting Canadian companies.

Edited to add - Mine's the L1 and I bought it direct from the dealer when I was in Toronto. They gave me the large footplate for free. And so far the battery is still going strong. I use it for lifting stuff into the pickup all the time.

Every time I bring the PowerMate out and move a friends fridge/stove/washer/dryer/pinballmachine/toolbox by myself they just stand there and say they need one. Then they find out the cost and they just call me. lol.

It doesn't matter which brand - they are a game changer.

Sorry YoYo - that's a sad story.