Quoted from too-many-pins:

I'll be bringing another load of backglasses, woodrail legs, coin boxes, metal legs, metal back doors, etc and a couple dozen project machines to the indoor flea market again this year. No list or anything until about two weeks before the show. Same space as the past couple years back in the corner by the bathrooms.
This years my load may be limited by trailer size unless I decide to rent storage in Allentown and move some machines into the Allentown area ahead of time. No shortage of machines & parts to sell just limited on how much I can move with a smaller trailer. Two spaces will be rented again - I just need to figure out how to move more stuff to Allentown once show gets a little closer.
Can't wait until show is actually underway. Hopefully this year will be better than last as far as set up day! I know I'll check in with Ivan ahead of time this year instead of waiting around 5 hours to get unloaded. I know last year was not his fault but it was disappointing to get their at noon and not be able to get into the building until after 5 PM.

Quoted from ibuypinballs:

John, great idea but may work better for Skip than myself. I always seem to squeeze everything in the trailer and truck. If I had I could always run back being I am just over an hour from the show. Haven't done a lot with pinball in the last several month, my father is terminally ill and have been spending as much time with him as possible. Even if I don't pick up any machines between now and the show I will still have a full packed trailer. Pete.

Quoted from too-many-pins:

No Mariner at this point but I am hoping to get into the "main warehouse load of machines" I am buying before the Allentown Show so there is always a chance! I know there isn't any in the first unit I am currently working on but I have not even seen the other unit yet.

Quoted from too-many-pins:

John,
I had actually seriously considered that last year and that is likely what I'll be doing this year. I sold my 'bigger" trailer last year and just picked up a beautiful 6x12 single axle trailer this week but the 6x12 will cut my load size almost in half. So local storage is likely my only choice for 2017 unless I rent a U-haul truck but I know storage will be cheaper than a U-haul. Plus with my warehouse deal I'll need more short term storage anyway.
I never worry about having too much stuff to bring home in one load because ever year I have sold at least 80% of the machines I have taken to the show and all most all the legs, backglasses, etc. So it is really just more about getting extras to the show than anything else.
Thanks for the suggestion though!

Quoted from too-many-pins:

No Mariner at this point but I am hoping to get into the "main warehouse load of machines" I am buying before the Allentown Show so there is always a chance! I know there isn't any in the first unit I am currently working on but I have not even seen the other unit yet.

Quoted from Schnollms:

Looking for an Astro. Must be in working condition. Will be in the flea market on Friday only.
-Michael Schnoll
[email protected], PinballWizard01 on YouTube, antiqueslots.com, and Antique Slots on Facebook.

Quoted from Otaku:

Does anybody know who does the awards (and if that is still happening), like best original, best restoration, etc.? I assume there's some way to enter unless they just go through the whooooolllleeee show. Thanks!

Quoted from dannunz:

I just snagged the last room at the holiday inn express for May 5th. Better book your rooms guys!

Quoted from ForceFlow:

Counterforce rarely surfaces. I'd like to put a few games on that one if you end up bringing it. As for the bulb issue, it could be a flaky socket. Try replacing one and see if that gets you anywhere.
But, obviously, TOM is a much more popular title, so I image it will get a lot more plays if you brought it to the show.

Quoted from Trekkie1978:

The wait for pinfest is a killer.
May 2017 is gonna rule.
May 4 - Guardians of the Galaxy
May 5 & 6 - Pinfest
May 11 - Birthday
May 18 - Alien
May 25 - Pirates of Caribbean
May 29 - Memorial Day

Quoted from rcbrown316:

I can bring this if presold. Have a couple of nibbles so far. 5300.00

Quoted from beelzeboob:

Will there be glass sold this year? Just the plain stuff, nothing fancy. Don't remember who sold it last year. I bought one then; I'll need two this year.

Quoted from Ivan1496:

Perhaps at 3am but I wouldn't expect it. Its 82 degrees right now.

Quoted from Ivan1496:

Maybe your right but I do know that u-haul is not the way to go. The mileage fee is the killer. Budget and Enterprise have always been more reasonable for me. Just a suggestion.

Quoted from LBJ:

Join the club lol!

Quoted from burningman:

Roadway is where it's at... $52 a night and who know's what else is included.

Quoted from Pinsforfun:

So I have a question? Why so many "I will bring my game if pre sold"? My guess is 80% of the attendees of Pinfest are not on pinside and 70% of the buyers at Pinfest are not on pinside. So why not bring your game put it in free play and list it for sale?

Quoted from Gatecrasher:

If anyone buys a pin for hundreds or thousands of dollars, the $40 penalty for early withdrawal is more than reasonable since there is no consignment fee. eBay consignment fee is 10% and so are most auctions so unless you are selling a machine for less than $400 it's still not that big of a deal for the buyer or even the seller.
Personally, I ALWAYS require that if a buyer wants to remove a pin they purchased from me early that they pay the penalty since it's up to them. They can wait until the end of the day and pay no penalty.
It's almost unbelievable how cheap some people are though. They get in for free, sell a machine and then whine about $40.
The $40 early withdrawal fee is the right thing to have in the best interest of the show and shouldn't be a deal-breaker. Without it some people would abuse the system and the show would suffer.

Quoted from Phillips88:

I have an El Dorado and Atlantis both in nice condition. I was planning on bringing them on Friday for free play/sale, but I can't stay the whole time now and I would have to rent a truck to get them there. If anyone is interested in either one feel free to contact me. Sorry they won't be set up for all to play.

Quoted from zacaj:

What's the rule at tpf? Do they also have a fee? Or is it just not allowed?

Quoted from Gatecrasher:

wtf is a rfm?

Quoted from beelzeboob:

Doesn't look to be as bad as last year, though, so maybe we'll get lucky.

Quoted from BenTheCartoon:

Sorry if this is explained elsewhere, but is there a reason to pre-register as an attendee? This will be my first year going, but I'm not bringing a game (although I do hope to buy). Will I be turned away if I haven't registered?

Quoted from bluespin:

benthecartoon I think that if you preregistered by a certain date you received a discounted rate. If you buy my players Getaway I will refund your entry fee!

Quoted from Alan_L:

I wish I had about a half dozen old Stern Star Gazers, I could make some serious change. Everybody's looking for one.
Dumb question: who owns the rights to Star Gazer, Gary Stern or Planetary Pinball? Would a Star Gazer Remake sell enough to make the run worthwhile? Sorry for the off topic post.

Quoted from too-many-pins:

I just got home from dropping my "last" load of machines headed to Allentown Storage a few minutes ago so at this point here is a list of what "should" be headed to Allentown Show that is already in Allentown Storage Units. I say "should" because our flea market space will only hold so many machines and with weather being less than perfect it will just depend on how much I can get moved into the show from the Allentown storage units. I am hoping all of the machines listed will make it to the show by sometime Friday (otherwise I wasted time & money moving them to Allentown) but only time will tell. Here is the "final" list:
4 Aces
Air Aces
Alien Poker
Black Knight
Buck Rogers
Close Encounters
Demo Man
Doctor Who
Dodge City
Eight Ball
El Toro
Elektra
Fashion Show
Festival
Firepower II
Flash Gordon
Future Spa
Future Spa
Galaxy
Grand Prix
Hulk
Jet Spin
Last Action Hero
Maverick
Mr & Mrs Pac Man
Mr & Mrs Pac Man
Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
Phoenix
Pioneer
Pin Bot
Playland Bingo
Rescue 911
Rescue 911
Scorpion
Silver Slugger
Silver Slugger
Six Million Dollar Man
Space Mission
Space Shuttle
Space Time
Spanish Eyes
Stargate
Stingray
Street Fighter II
Time Warp
Wizard
Wizard
World Cup
Anything listed twice is two of that title! I'll also be loading some additional machines into my trailer when we head over tomorrow afternoon (actually later today since it is already "tomorrow"). I am not sure exactly what those will be yet but list could include a very nice El Dorado City of Gold, Silverball Mania, Strikes & Spares, Sorcerer, and a couple others. It just depends on what we can get to before it is time to head over.
PLEASE do not email asking me for condition - prices - to hold specific machines - etc. I doubt if I'll be back on line between now and when we head to the show. Way too much to get done yet to "waste" time messing around on the computer.
Sorry it took me so long to get this posted but I have been working day and night almost a month now trying to get these machines moved home for NC & VA and to get them cleaned up a little for the show then moving them to storage in Allentown.
Thanks,
Skip

Quoted from ForceFlow:

Loading up the pin hauler. Did I use enough plastic?

Quoted from rocketman:

Looking for these back doors and I know its late but I'm hopeful
1964 Gottlieb Big Top 2 player, 27 5/8" wide x 25" high, this is the kind with the outside flange facing out (not sure how else to describe). I looked on ipdb and didn't see many back door pics but looks like 2 players from 1961 Flying Circus to Hi Dolly in 1965 are the same.
1969 Spin-A-Card/Hearts and Spades, 21 7/16" wide x 24 9/16" high, I know this is a tough one to find as only used on these single player pins with the square head and fluted vertical trim.
Thanks,
David

Quoted from Lamberger:

Made a deal with bluespin to buy his Getaway, picked up the uhaul trailer.. 40 minutes into our drive I get a email that John decided to keep his game.. That blows, dropped the trailer off and back home... Cancelled my reservation as well at Ramada if anyone needs a room. There was a cancellation fee so Uhaul and Ramada at least got some money. oh well, part of the hobby i guess. Would have been my first show, maybe next year. Enjoy everyone!

Quoted from Skins:

Woohoo. Major accident on 81n in WV. I swear. 35mins to go 2 miles. I'm a heartbeat away from calling it a day.

Quoted from Mizzou0103:

Does anyone know if there's still a decent amount of games in the Free Play area or did most of them get sold and leave last night? Also, is there less traffic on Saturday than Friday? I'm trying to gauge if it's worth a return trip today.

Quoted from Pinball_Nate:

Did anyone buy that project Secret Service or that Globetrotters in the back corner? What were they going for?
Was bummed SS wasn't working, wanted to give that a try - man, those early DataEast machines feel so solid! Noticed that about Robocop.
Also that Globetrotters in the freeplay area, I wanted badly to try that but it looked like a broken down car sitting in a car graveyard each time I passed it!!!???
-Nate

Quoted from Schnollms:

We stayed at the comfort inn Lehigh valley west. It was recently renovated (despite the old room pics online) and therefore was very clean. The room still kind of smelled like paint meaning it was fresh. Soft beds and a full breakfast. Friendly workers and very quite at night. Even though it was a lot further from the agriplex than I thought it was i'd definitely stay there again.
As for show security, i understand it may have seemed over the top in the main hall even though the dude in the flea market room seemed pretty chill. However it is a show rule that the wristband should be displayed. So if it isn't I assume they're inclined to check.

Quoted from Schnollms:

Irvs definition of working is not the definition that we think of when we hear "working" therefore I'm very sorry he sold u a broken pin. Please don't take this out on me or anyone who we shared the booth with. There were 4 people including me who shared the booth but all of the project pins were irvs. I'm not sure why I said "our project pins" I should not have said that and was probably referring to our merchandise in general and i apologize for any confusion on that. Aside from me feeling bad about a sale that he messed up on I honestly don't know what to tell you. I'm sorry about what happend but your talking to the wrong person.

Quoted from jrpinball:

Days Inn is a dump. HI Express right next to Comfort Suites is pretty good.

Quoted from djreddog:

Don't forget we are planning on securing the empty "game room" next to the bar to setup a few pins, and crank some music into the wee hours of the night.