Vancouver, BC
Im not sure if we have one, and i'm so jealous of all the machines that seem to be moving in the Wisconsin/Minnesota thread and since the show is approaching fast thought best to start our own now!
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College Place, WA
Ummm Concrete We are in the Pacific Northwest as well! I go and come across border all the time it is very easy to get used pinball machines across at little cost. I do have a CQ ( and yes a real collector quality) MB But I wont be selling this one anytime soon! I would trade for CQ CCC plus or minus $ if anyone out there.
WC... If I buy a pin in Canada can I just drive up and pick it up? Is there special paperwork that needs filled out ect to bring it back to the US?
Quoted from Concretehardt:WC... If I buy a pin in Canada can I just drive up and pick it up? Is there special paperwork that needs filled out ect to bring it back to the US?
No paperwork needed to come back to the US as long as it was made here.
Quoted from Pdxmonkey:No paperwork needed to come back to the US as long as it was made here.
This may be true, I'm not a lawyer but the US Border Patrol gave us a hard time once on the way back from picking up an EM in B.C.. The receipt declared a value of $800.00 and he mentioned there was some kind of limit of $1k or something that we just barely made it by and was questioning the "real" value of the game.
It's just a good idea to have the seller write you a receipt for the sale. It's better than nothing.
Quoted from Concretehardt:WC... If I buy a pin in Canada can I just drive up and pick it up? Is there special paperwork that needs filled out ect to bring it back to the US?
Heres the deal.... we have free trade on any product manufactured in Canada and the US. If you are picking up and taking it across yourself there is nothing you have to do but produce the sales slip for the machine and pay your state tax which is 0 if you are from Oregon. For me when I buy a machine from the US i just have it shipped close to the bored go down put in back of truck, produce the bill and pay the provincial sales tax and thats it. Very easy
Have a JM that finally has my initials as Cyberpunk. Currently leaning toward a trade or possibly selling. Might be interested in good condition BSD,JD,DM,JY,HS2,TFTC,Corvette,DW,T2, maybe others.
I may also consider temp trades with Pinsiders only, as I do love this game and wouldn't mind having it back again .
Quoted from wcbrandes:Actually tried this pin at Pinball museum in Seattle it was a lot of fun but not sure about longevity.
That's the same one my wife spent two hours straight on.I like the game but she loves it.
Buck Rogers FS - $750 - I did the recommended ground mods on the MPU/Driver Board and power supply. I also rebuilt all 3 connectors on the power supply (with new header pins) as well as the huge connector that links the MPU with the driver board. Also did the input connector on the MPU from the power supply. So many crimps. New leg levelers. Only issue that i can see is that 2 or 3 lamps on the pf are out (flakey sockets i think). Plays great.
I'm in Portland OR
It's got a Ni-Wumph MPU board.
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Quoted from zippydapinhead:Thanks wcbrandes for the Pac NW club!
We needed this.
not a problem i figure its the best way to do trades purchases and sales without incurring all those shipping cost as well as getting to actually see the machines and play before you pay. Im up one nice machine because of it cant wait to go pick up! Enjoy! Also looking for a real nice WW!
I have brought 4 machines across the border all at different times. Never had any problems. The border agents are more surprised that people collect pinball machines.
Quoted from Iamdarras:I have stern and Williams mirror blades for sale
What are you asking for them?
Quoted from zippydapinhead:What are you asking for them?
80$
I am bringing a big trailer load of pins to the show, some are pre sold and not listed here, here is my list and we will be adding to it as we get closer,
Bally escape from lost world, some leds good looking playing pin $1400
Attack from mars, leds, little wear on kick out hole, nice cab.
Medieval madness- all shopped, new plastics, new ramps, great looking pf, leds, good art and cab
Flash- very nice machine LEDs flips rebuilt SOLD
Black knight- new sound board PF wear, plays fine. SOLD
Funhouse Will be small project missing rudy head and sound board PF is original decent
Joust cocktail arcade SOLD
Real nice fire! very clean pin, factory mylar bell topper.
Just added, selling a friend. CPR fire power playfield SOLD BK and black knight plastics set $1000
Quoted from wcbrandes:should we organize a little meet and greet for pinsiders say sat? Anyone been before and know where when etc would be best if interested?
Shortys is just down the street as well. A lot of SMAC, WPC and pinsiders meet there.
Quoted from mrobertso2:Shortys is just down the street as well. A lot of SMAC, WPC and pinsiders meet there.
Are you thinking of Dorky's.Dorky's is in Tacoma.Shorty's is in Seattle.Almost 40 pins at Dorky's.
Did Tacoma seem more crowded than normal to you guys last year? It was my first time and there were some long lines/wait times to play... I waited over 25 min to play CV and finally gave up 
Quoted from wcbrandes:you can play it all you want when you visit Vancouver!
On my way!
Are you going to the Mustang launch party Sunday?
Quoted from Concretehardt:Did Tacoma seem more crowded than normal to you guys last year? It was my first time and there were some long lines/wait times to play... I waited over 25 min to play CV and finally gave up
Not really. I liked the Seattle venue better. Hotels were cheaper & there were many more bars and restaurants within walking, err, staggering distance.
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