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Coin-Op Machine Shipping Specialists

America's dedicated freight specialists for coin-operated amusement equipment. Arcade games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, vending machines — we ship it all nationwide with professional care and the best available rates.

What Are Coin-Operated Amusement Machines?

Coin-operated machines — often called coin-op or coin-op amusements — are any devices designed to operate when a coin or token is inserted. The term covers a wide range of equipment: arcade video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, vending machines, claw machines, slot machines, and vintage amusement devices.

These machines have a passionate collector community, a thriving dealer network, and an active buy-and-sell market. The challenge they all share: these are heavy, bulky, often fragile machines that need to move from city to city — sometimes across the country.

We are the freight specialists the coin-op community turns to. Whether you bought a vintage Wurlitzer from a dealer in Maryland, a classic Pac-Man cabinet from an estate sale in Texas, or a collection of pinball machines from a closing arcade in Chicago — we get it to you safely.

What We Ship

Arcade Games

The backbone of the coin-op world. Uprights, sit-downs, cockpits — all palletized and shipped safely.

Upright cabinetsSit-down machinesCockpit/racing cabsCabaret machinesMulti-game systemsFighting game cabs
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Pinball Machines

From classic EMs to modern LED-equipped machines — legs-off on a pallet is the gold standard.

Solid-state machinesElectromechanical (EM)Widebody machinesModern Stern/JJP machinesData East / WilliamsClassic Gottlieb / Bally
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Jukeboxes

Vintage and contemporary jukeboxes require careful glass protection — we guide you through it.

Wurlitzer bubble topsRock-Ola modelsSeeburg machinesAMI / Rowe unitsNSM & digital unitsPre-1960 antiques
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Other Coin-Op Equipment

The full spectrum of coin-operated amusements — if it accepts a quarter, we'll ship it.

Vending machinesSlot machines (vintage)Redemption gamesClaw machinesFortune tellersTrade stimulators
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Why the Coin-Op Community Uses Freight Shipping

The coin-op dealer and collector community figured out decades ago that professional freight is the only smart way to move these machines. Here's why:

Scale & weightMost coin-op machines weigh 150–500 lbs and stand 5–6 feet tall. They aren't car-worthy, and they aren't FedEx packages. Freight is built for exactly this.
Single-carrier handlingOur approach uses one freight company for the entire journey. The more times a machine changes hands, the more damage risk it accumulates.
Nationwide dealer networkCoin-op dealers, auction houses, and estate liquidators are scattered across the US. Freight bridges the gap between where the machine is and where you want it.
Cost efficiencyFreight moves palletized cargo efficiently. You're paying for cube and weight — not labor or markup. For a machine that might cost $500–$5,000+, freight at $150–$450 is the obvious choice.

How Coin-Op Machine Shipping Works

1

Request a Free Quote

Fill out the form with your machine type, origin zip, destination zip, and approximate weight. We respond with the best available freight rate.

2

Prepare on a Pallet

Follow our detailed packing guides for your machine type. All coin-op machines must be on a standard 48"×40" pallet, wrapped and strapped. We'll tell you exactly how.

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Single Carrier Pickup

One professional freight company picks up from the origin — whether that's a private seller, dealer, auction house, or warehouse.

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Direct Delivery

The same carrier delivers to your door. No transfers, no cross-docks, no handoffs that increase risk. Liftgate available for residential delivery.

Coin-Op Shipping FAQ

What is a coin-op machine?

Coin-op (coin-operated) machines are amusement or vending devices that accept coins or tokens to operate — including arcade games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, vending machines, claw machines, slot machines, and vintage collectible amusement devices.

How do you ship a coin-operated amusement machine?

All coin-op machines are shipped as freight on pallets. The machine is wrapped in cardboard and stretch wrap, secured to a 48×40 pallet with ratchet straps, and transported via a single professional freight carrier. This is the safest, most cost-effective method used by dealers and collectors nationwide.

Can you ship a vintage or antique coin-op machine?

Yes — and we treat them with the extra care they deserve. Vintage coin-op machines (pre-1980s arcade games, EM pinballs, bubble-top jukeboxes, mechanical slot machines) are irreplaceable. We strongly recommend our $25 optional $10,000 insurance coverage for any high-value piece.

Do you ship coin-op machines internationally?

Our standard service covers all 50 US states. For international shipments, contact us directly — we can discuss options for Canada and international destinations on a case-by-case basis.

Get a Free Quote

$10,000 insurance for just $25

Questions?

Talk to a coin-op freight specialist.

866.216.7742

Ready to Ship Your Machine?

Get the best shipping rates with professional freight handling and optional $10,000 insurance. Fill out our quote form or give us a call — we respond quickly.