About Sell a Pin

A marketplace built for pinball collectors.

Sell a Pin is an enthusiast-driven auction platform for pinball machines. We combine storytelling, documentation, and an active community to help buyers and sellers connect with confidence.

Why collectors choose Sell a Pin

  • Transparent seller disclosures and photo documentation.
  • Moderated comment threads to keep questions and answers organized.
  • Specialist reviewers who understand pinball mechanics.
  • A buyer-friendly closing process with guidance at every step.

Curated pinball community

Sell a Pin is a dedicated marketplace for pinball collectors, operators, and newcomers who want trusted listings and thoughtful storytelling.

Editorial listing standards

We highlight the details that matter: playfield condition, cabinet history, electronic upgrades, and documented maintenance.

Live auction energy

Timed auctions, watch lists, and active comment threads keep every sale transparent and engaging.

How Sell a Pin works

Every auction follows a structured process that keeps listings informative and transparent from submission through closing.

1

Submit your machine

Share photos, service records, and restoration notes. Our team reviews every submission to keep the catalog high quality.

2

Collaborate on the listing

We help refine the story, gather additional documentation, and schedule the auction to maximize bidder interest.

3

Auction goes live

Collectors bid in real time, with community questions and seller responses visible to everyone.

4

Close and celebrate

After the hammer drops, we connect buyer and seller for payment and shipping coordination.

Meet the team

We are pinball operators, collectors, and storytellers who believe the right details make every auction stronger.

Leah Hart

Head of Auctions

“Our goal is to make every sale feel like a celebration of the hobby.”

Marcus Hale

Community Director

“We pair expert knowledge with community enthusiasm.”

Priya Desai

Operations Lead

“Smooth logistics keep both sides excited after the final bid.”

Get in touch

Have a machine to sell or a question about buying? Our team is available to walk you through the process.

Email: hello@sellapin.com

Press: press@sellapin.com

Location: Portland, OR