I'm wondering about using local storage for pins. Have you come up with a simple formula based on experience, to help you choose the right sized space?

I'm thinking of being prepared to store ~20 pins, but I would want "easy" (in quotes) access to a pin if I wanted it out.

For example, if a pin takes up ~30" x ~30" of floor space while upright:

* What's the ideal width of the unit to be able to walk back and reach a pin in the farthest position? (Or do you simply stack them tight, and move out 5+ pins to reach 1, etc)

* What's the best way to utilize the unused vertical space (or do you ignore it)?

* What's some pros and cons between: 5'x15', 10' x 15', 15' x 15'?

* What are some options for how the space is used in terms of pin positions?

Thanks for the insights...
-mof

#2 7 years ago

SKT

Captain_Tilter

Pinside member

Austin, TX

9y 29,150 89 9

Not a direct answer to your questions but I would definitely put down some kind of barrier on the floor just in case there is any kind of leak on those sheds. Food for thought.

#3 7 years ago

Pinplayer1967

Pinside member

Queen Creek, AZ

8y 58,050 803 18

I had to use a storage unit for about 20 pins during a move and I believe it was 30x15 and stored them upright with heads on top of coin doors stored along the walls in a horseshoe pattern, of course I had other crap in the unit as well but was easy to access the machines. Go with a bigger unit, Also lay down some rodent traps/bait to keep rats and mice out of your stuff.

#4 7 years ago

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coolwhs

Pinside member

Dyer, IN

9y 21,900 84

Is there any way you have to put up a shed or store them on your property instead of renting?
The fees for storage quickly add up, it might be better simply selling the games and rebuying them later.

#5 7 years ago

JSN

jfesler

Pinside member

8y 92,050 1,787 20 11

Dibs on Gorgar!

#6 7 years ago

WLC

BMore-Pinball

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 115K 4,485 30

make sure it's climate controlled. Humidity will kill the electronics over time

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