Don't pay to throw it away. Get paid instead.

Junk haulers charge a few hundred bucks to remove a pinball machine. Disposal fees pile on top of that. Meanwhile, that “junk” in your basement is probably worth real money to us. We remove it for free and hand you cash before we leave.

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Free Pinball Machine Removal

Don't pay to throw it away. Get paid instead.

Junk haulers charge a few hundred bucks to remove a pinball machine. Disposal fees pile on top of that. Meanwhile, that "junk" in your basement is probably worth real money to us. We remove it for free and hand you cash before we leave.

Junk Hauler vs M.A.D.

Two Very Different Outcomes

Most people assume the only way to get rid of an old pinball machine is to pay someone to haul it off. That's because most removal services treat every large item the same way. We don't.

VS
Junk Hauler
Standard Removal
Generic furniture and appliance haul-off
You payRemoval fees plus disposal charges
  • Charges you by weight or volume
  • No knowledge of what the machine is worth
  • Machine ends up in a landfill or crushed
  • May damage walls or stairs on the way out
  • Extra fees for basements and stairs
M.A.D. Arcades
Pinball Removal
Specialty removal for pinball machines only
We pay youCash on the spot at pickup
  • Free removal, regardless of condition
  • We know exactly what your machine is worth
  • Machine gets restored and preserved
  • Proper equipment protects your home
  • No hidden fees for location or difficulty
Situations We Remove From

Most Removals Fall Into One of These

If you're dealing with an unwanted pinball machine, you're not alone. These are the most common situations we get called for.

01

Inherited Machine

A parent or family member left behind a pinball machine and now it's sitting in a house you're trying to clean out. You don't play pinball, you don't want to store it, and the last thing you want is to pay someone to take it away. We'll come grab it and cut you a check for your trouble.

02

Post-Divorce

The machine was your ex's. You're keeping the house, they got the car, and this 280-pound reminder is still in your basement. We take it away and you never have to think about it again.

03

Downsizing

Moving to a smaller place and the new house doesn't have room. Call us before the movers.

04

Basement Cleanout

Big purge, big project, and the pinball machine is the one thing you have no idea what to do with.

05

Abandoned by Tenant

You're a landlord. Previous tenant left a pinball machine behind when they moved out. We'll clear it out so you can get the unit rent-ready without eating the disposal cost.

06

Prepping a Home for Sale

Your real estate agent wants the house decluttered before listing. Staging photos don't look great with a dusty old pinball machine in the finished basement, and you don't want to move it to the new place either. We'll handle it cleanly and leave the space empty and ready to show. No scuff marks. No delays in your listing timeline.

07

Failed Restoration Project

You bought a project machine thinking you'd fix it up yourself. Now it's been in the garage for two years, half-disassembled, and your spouse has had enough. We'll take the whole thing, parts included, and pay for it. Even partial machines have value.

How It Works

From First Call to Clean Floor

Removal is simple. Four steps from the phone call to the moment your basement has one less thing in it.

1

Call or text a few photos

Send us a couple of pictures of the machine. Front, back, sides. Whatever you can manage. If it has a model name or title on it, even better. Stairs and the removal path help us plan ahead too.

2

We give you a cash offer

Based on the photos, we tell you what we can pay. No obligation, no sales pressure. If the machine is in rough shape, we're still interested. Non-working machines still have real value in parts and cabinets.

3

We schedule the removal

Pick a day and time that works for you. Weekdays, weekends, evenings. We travel across Long Island, NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Local removals usually get scheduled within the week.

4

We show up, pay you, take it away

We bring the truck, dolly, blankets, and straps. Cash or check in your hand before the machine leaves the house. You don't lift a thing. Removal is completely free.

Why removal is free at M.A.D. Arcades
Why We Don't Charge

How We Make Removal Free

People ask this on every call. If junk haulers charge for removal, how can we offer it for free? Here's the honest answer.

  • 1
    We only remove pinball machines Other haulers deal in mixed junk. We specialize in one thing and we know what it's actually worth.
  • 2
    Machines have real resale value Even broken machines have playfields, cabinets, backglass, and parts that keep our inventory stocked for collectors and restorations.
  • 3
    We restore instead of discard Nothing gets crushed or landfilled. Working machines go to new homes. Broken ones feed our repair and parts inventory.
  • 4
    Our cost is lower than you'd think We already own the truck, the equipment, and the experience. Picking up one more machine costs us time, not overhead.
Common Questions

Pinball Removal FAQ

The questions people ask most when they're ready to get a pinball machine out of their house.

Is removal actually free, or are there hidden fees?

Removal is free. Local and regional pickups across Long Island, NY, NJ, CT, and PA don't cost you a thing. For extended distance, we quote any fee upfront before we come out. No surprise charges at your door, ever.

What if the machine is completely broken or trashed?

We still want it. Broken machines, missing parts, water damage, cigarette-smoked basements, the whole deal. Condition affects the offer, but it rarely takes us from paying you to charging you. See our Non-Working Machines page for more.

How fast can you remove it?

Local removals on Long Island usually get scheduled within a few days. Regional jobs in NY, NJ, and CT get scheduled within a week. If you have a hard deadline like a closing date or an estate timeline, tell us upfront and we'll work around it.

Do I have to know what the machine is?

No. A lot of our callers don't. Send photos and we'll tell you what you've got. Model names and manufacturers are usually printed on the backglass or the side of the cabinet. We'll identify it for you either way.

What if it's in a finished basement with tight stairs?

We do this constantly. Stair-climber dollies, corner protectors, and blanket wraps handle the tight turns. Your walls stay intact. For the full equipment breakdown, see our Pickup Service page.

Do you take arcade games too, or only pinball?

Pinball is our main focus, but we handle arcade cabinets on a case-by-case basis. Call and tell us what you've got. If we can take it, we will. If we can't, we'll usually know someone who can.

Can you just haul it away without paying me?

If you'd rather skip the offer and just have it gone, we can do that too. But almost every machine is worth something. Most people are surprised when we tell them what theirs is worth. Let us give you a number before you say no.

What if I have more than one machine to remove?

Multiple machines are easier for us, not harder. One trip, one truck, one payment. If you're handling an estate or a collection, our Estate Buyouts page covers that process in detail.

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