My first pinball was bought via an ebay auction without any inspection or even knowing anything about the game. All i went by was the sellers
feedback. All worked out good in the end and i've since bought pins from dealers and private forum members. ( and as it turns out sold a pin on
ebay to a guy who is a member on this forum, didn't know that at the time ).

I've bought from Mark C, Pinball Shed, Gameworx and privately off forum members. All have been a positive experience.