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Pinball Rental - Northeast OH

By GoldenBeard

1 year ago


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    “Pinball Rental”

    • Interested in renting newer pins 3 votes
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    • Interested in renting a mix of new/old 3 votes
      9%
    • Will never rent a pin 29 votes
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    #5 1 year ago

    I don't feel that renting pins would work because of the logistics. With setup fees and rentals, it would simply be much easier and less costly to go to an arcade, even if you had an office of 50 people. It would also make a lot more sense when only a few people can play at a time, whereas an arcade would offer simultaneously entertainment for all.

    It would be more likely an individual or family that would rent, but then you run into the same problem.

    Looking at it that way, you would be likely looking for an area that had few to no pins around...which would mean more travel for you to deliver and do technical work. It would also mean you would lessen your coverage area.

    At a starting fee of $900, it would be much simpler for these clients to travel to an arcade or go to pinball shows. There would also be a breaking point for the pins (e.g. why pay $900 for a month when you could buy a pin for 2-3k?)

    You would then need to look at damage/stealing possibilities. Even if the individual/company you are dealing with takes care of the pin...that doesn't mean everyone else will. Employees, friends, neighbors, strangers, and others will have access to it. What if someone destroys it or steals it?

    I know lots of people that tried this during the pandemic, and none of them had it pan out. Im not saying it can't be done, but I just don't see the logistics working out.

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