Welcome. I’d suggest avengers as a first pin, but honestly, go with the theme you like best, they are all fun games. Start saving for your next game, it’s inevitable.

Avoid ebay at all costs.

If it was any kind of good deal, somebody local would have came in and bought it.

Avoid "The Pin" if you want to retain value. Stick with arcade quality not home releases.

Avengers is awesome. A great game that you can walk up to and start playing plus there is a great deal going on, so lots to learn as you own it.

Good luck and welcome to the addiction...hobby.

You'll pay tax on Ebay and anything in state. Find a distributor out of your state and shop around, every new Stern should include free shipping as well.

If you get a new game shipped, DON'T sign for it if there is any damage to the box.

No matter what the delivery guy says, you can't make a damage claim latter once you sign for it.

It’s going to be a great Christmas for you and family. Congrats!

Like vid said avoid eBay. Find a seller here on pinside or go to sterns website and search for a distributor. Give a few a call to see who will give you the best deal (some you may not have to pay sales tax, they may give breaks on shipping, etc). You can probably get one below retai. Personally, I use cointaker, but others will swear by their distros too.

welcome!

I would order from a distributor, locally you have Betson and Gold coast. However most distributors will drop ship anywhere. Other distributors are Coin Taker, GEX, GAP, flippin out pinball, etc

A pro model will be great, and I agree do the theme you like, as that can be the make or break on a game. Even if it plays good. You could watch some gameplay on youtube (if things are shutdown in your area to test play). And get a feel if you think the game is for you.

Avengers is a great game for your family. They're in high demand right now so it might be hard to find a deal. 5900 shipped isn't too bad, especially if you can escape paying sales tax.

Please do some research, read this thread first: "Continued playfield issues with JJP and Stern "
Buy a "Spooky" pin or a "American Pinball". People are loving "Hot Wheels" from American Pinball.
Spooky and American will give you the best customer service, they answer the phone.
Just my opinion, have a great holiday season.

I'd give CoinTaker www.cointaker.com a call, they good people. It sounds like an awesome gift idea and should offer hours and hours of fun for the family.

Look at "Chicago Gaming" they have some great re-makes out. Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, these are awesome family fun pins.

Are you certain? The Pin is one of the few Stern offerings that intrigue. It actually received great Reviews when Folks got a chance to play it.

Avengers infinity quest pro would be a great choice.

Good choice. Either one.
Cointaker for me also. I usual pick up but it’s been a while for NIB purchase for me.

I for sure would suggest playing before you buy. I love The theme JP but was meh on the game.....may be a little hard for a family?

+1 on drive there. If you are in a hurry to get it and want to guarantee problem free delivery, drive to the nearest distributor and load up your vehicle, they will help you load it. Unload it yourself with care. I bought my Medieval Madness at Automated over the phone and picked it up myself in Connecticut, they are pinballs.com for checking inventory. Might be a close enough drive for you or not you can decide.

I haven't played AIQ yet but we have a JP and my 8 year old son and I play it together almost every day. He likes it better than he liked Deadpool. We have a TMNT on the way because the co-op is perfect for family play with kids.

If you have a hatchback, be careful sliding the cabinet in and out, the floor latch has to be covered or scratch and gouge city. Have a strong counterpart help you unload, it takes two people. Take note of how Automated trucks it to get in your vehicle and do likewise if possible on the unload.

And good luck. My kids love playing electronic darts too. If you do that don't set it up too close to your pins though. I have the dart board in a wall mounted cabinet and with the doors open during play it blocks wayward darts from damaging any nearby pins. Arachnid Pro 800 is the one of choice.

I think for kids jp or tmnt might be too tight, too hard to shoot. If you can find a good clean deadpool, they would go nuts. Long ball times and funny callouts. No adult settings tho, which I wish they had

Stern just put out a chart that said any new orders will be back ordered until next year. Only Stranger Things is in stock. So, I guess it just comes down to which distribs actually have something in stock & not spoken for. You might have to call around.

Between Avengers and Jurassic Park...both are excellent games. The shots are much easier on Avengers, and if you like that theme better anyway, go for it.

Someone said to worry about the playfields...tens of thousands of people have been enjoying Stern games in the years since these “major issues” have started. Yeah, you might get some dimples or some little issues around the slingshots, but it’s only a big deal if you obsess about it. The vast majority of the experiences with NIB Stern Pros is many thousands of plays without any issues at all.

What’s ”The Pin”?

You are going to be limited on the NIB game titles on what is available through the rest of December. So you will have to start checking with multiple distributors. Don't forget to ask if sales taxes and shipping are included in the total price and whether it can get delivered before Christmas.

More and more people are wanting to do the same and time is running out.

Don’t buy a nib game.

Re-Make "Monster Bash" or the Re-Make "Attack from Mars" if you want NIB.

I second those that said go on location and play some games, and figure out what you like. Clock is ticking though for Christmas. Cutting it close.