Maple Shade, NJ
Do any of the Stern Distributors, Betson included, offer financing on new pins?
I have a line on a few very high foot traffic locations and want to test run a pin or two but don't way to lay out the 5g's all up front 
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I know there is one at least but for the life of me I can't remember which one it was. He posts on pinside frequently though, so hopefully he sees this thread.
Pinball Star was the ones actively advertising the service - up until people bashed them for doing so. Not sure about the others. 
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Orleans, ON
I funded my pinball addiction with my MBNA mastercard. They always have promotions on for 12 months 0% interest. They do charge 1% balance transfer fee but that's it. I see it more as taking a lwo interest loan. Why would I spend it cash when my cash accumulates more interest at the bank (mind you not much more) in the same period of time. There are a few pitfalls that people need to be aware of. 1) do not be late on one payment or interest rates skyrocket to 19%. 2) don't put anything else on the card as you have to pay the balance of the first thing you bought before you can pay the second. Following these two rules I was able to keep my money in the bank and buy pinball machines 3 years in a row. Just make sure you can pay down the balance before the 12 month period or else 19% interest kicks in.
At any rate it's an option for people that want to go that route. Find a 0% balance transfer card and use it as your pinball buying fund. Or go the cash route.
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