Yes agree, first pinball you should try and get from someone over he, that way you can go and have a look and play.A least that way you no what to expect.
As your confident rises, after you purchase a few more, as it wont stop at one machine for to long you may start at looking to import a machine

There nothing wrong with importing ,just got to do your homework.Picking up my playboy tomorrow which cost me $500us to buy and $250au to put into sea container and $88au in associated costs.Best thing is she does all my paperwork thank god. Freight cost in USA can cost a lot but was lucky as mine was around the corner from depo and was delivered there for free.Got pictures of the machine but you never no until you pick it up as to what to expect.Using a car importer to bring mine in.Have recently been scammed by a arcade company over their, thats why you must do your homework before you commit to anything.

Good luck and welcome.

Craig

Interesting that this is exactly what I have. I made a contact with someone who imports cars and parts and I just tag along with them. I don't pay fumigation, import costs etc. One flat fee.

What I would like to know as well that no one has answered for the op is about eBay or mr. Pinball classified. I know eBay can be relatively ok what with pay pal insurance but what about mr.pinball classified?

Anyone have experience or feedback for the op?