I've traded pins for pins, but never for non-pinball related items. When I've listed games on CL, I've gotten offers to trade one of my pins for jet skis, a chainsaw, furniture and even a boat. It's crazy the types of items some people propose.

I agree with egyptrus. There might be someone out there to trade for non-pin related items, but that subset of the pin community would be very small and targeted. Your chance of finding someone, and within range, is very slim at best. I also think you would be better off selling your non-pin items outright, then buying a pin.

Kudos to egyptrus for being a fellow BSD owner also!!

So I guess it is feasible...for some people. I considered the chainsaw proposal for one of my EM's, so I could have it on hand in case a potential CL buyer for other games showed up and was unruly.

The chance of someone up-trading from a screwdriver to the Playboy Mansion....nil. From an EM to a DMD game at some point...possible.

And Capinball, you definitely have to check out BSD. The game has become popular, and it is quite difficult compared to other pins with easy shots. Some people like it, some don't. It's definitely popping up in a lot more collections. It is challenging, and who doesn't want blood dripping from their DMD while they play? Awesome freaky audio also, and the pops have cool sounds too. It's just a nice game. I would prefer an actual plunger though.