Normally during the Chicago Expo event we hold our annual open house, inviting everyone out to our warehouse to enjoy pinball, food, drink and conversation with fellow pinheads from around the world.

For obvious reasons this will not be happening this year.

However, the show discounts we normally offer at our open house will be made available to everyone via our website from Wednesday, October 14th through Saturday, October 17th.

Simply enter the discount code EXPO2020 during checkout to receive this discount!

This coupon code will not apply to purchases made prior to 10/14/2020 or after 10/17/2020. No rainchecks.

Please do not show up in person, this is not an open house. Our warehouse is closed to the public for the duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The discounts will variy depending on the product. Virtually every part will be discounted, but not at the same rate.
Exact discounts on each item will not be revealed until the coupon code goes live.
As for shipping options; we are not currently using USPS, they are a shit show at the moment. We have negotiated VERY good rates with both UPS and FedEx. Sure, one pound of product is going to cost you around $10 to ship, but 5 or 10 pounds will generally only add a few bucks (depending on the size of the items).
Terry.

Unfortunately, probably not. This item will eventually be back in stock, but there have been a couple manufacturing delays beyond our control.
Terry.

Just a reminder that our *Open House That's Not An Open House This Year* specials will go into effect at 12:01am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning and run through 11:59pm Saturday night (the same length of time the annual Chicago Pinball Expo usually runs).
We were going to require a coupon code, but we decided that is just a bunch of extra hassle for everyone. So now all you will have to do is visit our website during the stated time period and the discounted pricing will be available. If you already have items in your cart simply refresh your computer screen and the pricing will be updated as soon as the sale begins.
Terry.
Pinball Life

It has nothing to do with Illinois enforcing state tax. We have always paid Illinois state tax.
It has everything to do with your state requiring us to enforce your state's tax.
Until this year the BUYER was responsible for paying taxes on all purchases out of state. This year the law changed. Now it is the SELLER who is responsible for collecting the taxes and paying them. Each state is different; different $$ thresholds, transaction count thresholds, etc., etc.
We meet or beat these requirements in 15 states, so we must collect the taxes and pay them to the respective states.
Businesses who are not collecting taxes when they should will one day be audited, and sooner than later since all states truly need the $$$ now more than ever. When this happens all back taxes and penalties will be due. Simply put, it will put most smallish internet businesses out of business.
Collecting and paying taxes is nothing but a pain in the d**k. No one likes it. No one. Death and taxes baby, death and taxes.
Terry.

Last day of the sale. All discounts available until 11:59pm tonight.
A big thanks to everyone who ordered!
Terry.
Pinball Life

Thanks to everyone who participated in this *show* special.
I will admit that it has put us a bit behind the eight ball. Please give us an extra day or two to fulfill all the orders.
Hope to see you all next year at a REAL open house party!
Terry.