Hi every one

I am buying my first pinball machine, and need advice.

1. when buying a pin.. should I buy a new pin or an old pin?

2. dealing with a pinball dealer... is it supposed to feel like I'm buying a used car?

thanks in advance

thanks hassanchop, ForceFlow!!

I'm an arcade collector and now I have the pinball fever, I know how to repair old crt and wire, soldier,inc.
so I'm taking your advice I'm going to get an old pin.

I was dealing with a dealer and at first they were nice... after all the paper work was done.
now they act like they don't care, as long as they get the money

I have not gotten the pin as of yet , have the paper work but I have not sign anything. it just bothers me that I'm sending 3,000 cash for a pin and get treated like I should be happy the dealer even wants to sell to me....?

"charles4400 - Any titles you want to get or what are your current choices?"

the pins I want to get are
bride of pinbot
taxi
twilight zone
shadow
pins by python Anghelo
I'm big fan of the modern pinballs

I have talk to Gwaxt72, great guy.

but he does not have the pin I am looking for.

but thanks for the info

Wow I never knew that... I thought I if its a dealer they would have it cleaned and ready to use....
man I'm such a noob

thanks a lot guys for the advice, it had been a bit stressful picking the right pin and dealing with dealers.

yes I agree that's what happen with my arcade machines.

thanks for the heads up "craigj"

I was getting a bad feeling from the dealer. and came here to see if what was happening is right.
I understand it's a business.. but when your buying something that cost 3,000 or more.
you want to be treated with a bit of respect at lest.

I just want to say thank you, to all of you for the advice.
now all I have to do is sit and wait, till one good pin shows up.

So true.. I am on the hunt for a second pin!!!