Quoted from Spraynard:Nowadays, I just hire a helper using TaskRabbit. They are usually something like $30-$40/hr. I figure I'd have to move about 20 machines before the escalera was worth it. I move a game up my stairs maybe 3-4 times per year, so it wasn't really worth it to me.
I tried this strategy a few months back and proceeded to use it for my last three pinball purchases. Works great - small money, no wear and tear on the back, and fairly convenient. Thanks for posting the idea.