Arcade Cabinet Shipping Services
Professional freight shipping for every type of arcade cabinet — upright standup cabinets, cocktail tabletops, candy cabinets, custom JAMMA builds, and multi-game systems. Shipped on pallets with professional freight carriers nationwide.
Types of Arcade Cabinets We Ship
Arcade cabinets come in a wide variety of form factors, each with different shipping requirements. Upright standup cabinets are the most common — typically 24"–30" wide, 60"–70" tall, weighing 200–350 lbs. Cocktail cabinets are lower-profile tabletop units with screens facing up. Candy cabinets are compact Japanese-style upright cabinets popular with collectors.
All arcade cabinet types ship best on pallets. The cabinet is wrapped in cardboard and stretch wrap, secured to the pallet with ratchet straps, and transported by a single professional freight carrier from origin to destination. This is the industry-standard method used by dealers, collectors, and arcade operators across the country.
Our Shipping Process
Pickup
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Provide the cabinet type, dimensions (H×W×D), approximate weight, and your pickup and delivery zip codes. We'll return the best available freight rate.
Packing
Prep & Palletize the Cabinet
Cover the monitor with cardboard or foam. Wrap the entire cabinet in cardboard, then apply multiple layers of stretch wrap. Center the cabinet on a 48"×40" pallet and secure with 2–3 ratchet straps crossing over the top.
Freight Transport
Single-Carrier Pickup
A professional freight carrier picks up from the origin — private seller, dealer, warehouse, or arcade. We provide full pickup instructions and coordinate the logistics.
Delivery
Door-to-Door Delivery
Delivered to your address with liftgate service available for residential or ground-level locations. Inspect the cabinet upon arrival and note any damage before signing.
Cost of Shipping
Arcade cabinet shipping typically costs $150–$500 for US domestic freight. Upright cabinets and cocktail tables are the most affordable to ship; large sit-down and cockpit cabs cost more due to size and weight.
- Cabinet type and dimensions — cocktail tables are more compact; cockpit cabs are the most expensive to ship.
- Weight — most uprights are 200–350 lbs; heavy sit-downs can reach 600–800 lbs.
- Distance — local moves start around $150; cross-country shipments for large cabs can reach $500+.
- Residential liftgate — adds $75–$125 per end if no dock or forklift is available.
- $10,000 insurance for $25 — strongly recommended for rare, original, or restored cabinets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship an arcade cabinet?
Arcade cabinet shipping costs $150–$500 for domestic US freight. A standard upright cabinet going a regional distance might be $150–$250. A large cockpit or sit-down cab shipped cross-country can reach $400–$500+. Get a free quote for your exact cabinet and route.
Do arcade cabinets need to be on a pallet?
Yes — we require all arcade cabinets to be on a pallet for freight shipping. A standard 48"×40" pallet works for most uprights. Wider cabinets can use two pallets tied together. Palletizing is required for freight pickup and dramatically reduces handling damage.
Can you ship a cocktail arcade cabinet?
Yes. Cocktail cabinets ship flat on a pallet — they're actually easier to ship than uprights because of their lower center of gravity. They still need the same cardboard and stretch wrap protection.
Can you ship a custom or JAMMA arcade cabinet?
Yes. Custom-built JAMMA cabs and multi-game conversions ship exactly the same way — on a pallet, wrapped and strapped. As long as it's properly secured, we can transport it.
How do I protect the monitor during arcade cabinet shipping?
Place cardboard or thin foam against the bezel and monitor face. Apply the cardboard before wrapping the whole cabinet — this creates a protective layer between the stretch wrap and the screen glass.
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$10,000 insurance for just $25
Protect your machine with $10,000 of freight insurance for just $25. Strongly recommended for all vintage, collectible, or high-value equipment.