Ive rented out EMs in the past for parties etc to those i know..... basic pinball.. $150 for Sat to Sunday afternoon with a view to buy at $1000 or under.. all machines have come back still working and looked after and ive had several sales from it or had requests for machines that are a little more advanced... its a good way to either gain a sale or a commission.
Deal is always.. " Break the backglass or damage the machine and its yours.. you own it and the price is X..."