Professional Pinball Machine Movers
We're America's dedicated pinball machine movers — freight specialists who transport electromechanical, solid-state, and modern pinball machines safely nationwide. Better protection, lower cost, and more reliable than generic moving companies.
Why Pinball Machines Need Specialist Movers
Pinball machines are precision instruments — they contain hundreds of mechanical components, fragile playfield plastics, backglass artwork, and sensitive electronics. A standard moving company that handles your pinball machine the same way they handle furniture will likely cause damage. Backglass cracks, playfield scratches, and head damage are common results of improper pinball handling.
Professional pinball freight shipping — the method we use — is the industry standard for moving these machines. The machine is properly prepped (legs removed or machine laid flat), placed on a pallet, wrapped and secured, and transported by a single freight carrier with experience moving heavy freight. No subcontractors, no casual movers.
Our Shipping Process
Pickup
Request a Moving Quote
Provide the pinball machine title (or type), approximate weight, pickup address, and delivery address. We'll return the best freight rate — typically within one business day.
Packing
Prepare Your Machine
For most pinball moves, remove the legs and fold the head down. Wrap the head in bubble wrap with padding between the glass and cabinet. Cover the playfield glass with cardboard. Wrap the entire machine in stretch wrap and secure to a pallet.
Freight Transport
Freight Pickup
A single professional freight carrier picks up from the origin location. We provide the seller or current owner with full packing and pallet instructions before pickup day.
Delivery
Delivery to Your Game Room
Delivered to your home, game room, or business. Residential liftgate service available. Inspect the machine before signing the delivery receipt and report any issues to the driver immediately.
Cost of Shipping
Pinball machine moving costs $150–$400 for most US domestic routes. Most pinball machines weigh 200–350 lbs. Distance, delivery type, and machine size determine the final rate.
- Distance — local in-state moves start around $150; coast-to-coast shipments reach $350–$400.
- Machine weight — EM machines and widebody models can weigh 300–350 lbs.
- Residential liftgate — adds $75–$125 per end if no dock or forklift is available.
- Shipping method — legs-off on a pallet is cheapest; legs-on costs more (larger footprint).
- $10,000 insurance for $25 — essential for any machine worth over $500.
Why Choose Coin Machine Shippers?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do pinball machine movers differ from regular movers?
Regular moving companies lack the specific knowledge to handle pinball machines safely. We're freight specialists who move coin-op machines daily. We know how to prep the head, protect the backglass, and pallet the machine correctly. The result is less damage and lower cost.
Do the legs need to come off for shipping?
For most long-distance freight shipments, yes — removing the legs creates a lower center of gravity and smaller pallet footprint, which reduces cost and damage risk. Some local moves allow legs-on shipping, but we always recommend legs-off for freight.
How much does it cost to hire pinball machine movers?
Our freight-based pinball moving service typically costs $150–$400 for domestic US routes. This is 40–60% cheaper than what traditional moving companies charge for the same machine and distance.
Can you move a pinball machine within the same city?
Yes, we handle local and regional moves as well as long-distance. Even for shorter moves, freight is often the safest and most cost-effective option for a machine of this size and value.
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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.