You’re bitten by the bug: you must possess a game of your own! Where should you get a pinball machine?

Here are some great suggestions from PBDG supporter and expert Tanio Klyce.

• Figure out which game you want. Go to the Pacific Pinball Museum or another collection and explore. See what you most enjoy playing. Or browse the Internet Pinball DB site.

• Decide if you want to restore the game yourself, or purchase a machine that is in good shape already.

For EM games, PBDG supporter Wade Krause may have your machine.

T Minus One is another well respected and reliable source for pins.  Give them a call and see if they have your game.  Chat with Chris Kuntz, the head tech.  Super guy.

If you want a project, check out craigslist.

• How much will it cost?  Mr Pinball Price Guide is a good resource to learn about price ranges. So are the Mr. Pinball Classifieds. You can also refer to pinballeric.com’s Price Guide.

• Get flipping.

photo by Jeff Bradley, CC