New Show! Saratoga Pinball Show - Sat, Aug 12, 2017 - Saratoga Springs, NY

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New Show! Saratoga Pinball Show - Sat, Aug 12, 2017 - Saratoga Springs, NY

I am pleased to announce that there will be a brand new pinball show in Saratoga Springs, NY on Saturday August 12th, 11AM-9PM!

Details about the show can be found at http://pinballsaratoga.com

It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Ave in Saratoga Springs, NY. The staff at the Y are very excited to be hosting this event.

Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/QgNLLya9bBq

The idea was to have a small local show since there's not much in terms of pinball in this area. However, this show will only be fun and successful if collectors and enthusiasts from the area bringing games for everyone to enjoy.

So, if you would like to bring a game (or several), the registration details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/games/game-registration/

The setup times for the show will be from 8AM to 11AM. The doors will then open to the public at 11AM and will close at 9PM. Break-down will happen between 9PM and 11PM.

Note that there will be a cap of 50 games for this year, but with the possibility for expansion next year if there is demand for it. Arcade games are welcome as well.

If you have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game, please bring them. The floor in the room is wood and may cause games to slide around somewhat. Rubber pads will be provided if you do not already have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game(s).

There will be vendor and flea market spaces available. Spaces are priced low enough to attract anyone who might not feel they have quite enough stuff to make it worthwhile for one of the larger shows. A space also includes a table and chairs at no extra cost. Details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/vendors-flea-market/

This show will be run more or less like most other shows, just scaled down somewhat. So, if you have been to other shows before, many of the same familiar rules and guidelines will apply.

If you have not been to the Saratoga area before, there are several downtown attractions, shops, restaurants, and a bustling night life just 5 minutes away. Some details are here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/local-attractions/

Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.

Hope to see everyone at the show and looking forward to see what games show up!
 
Thanks a lot for putting this together. Not 100% sure I can make it yet but gonna definitely try to make it happen. :beerchug:
 
Good news, there will now be some extra break-down time on Sunday morning!

This may give you more of an opportunity to enjoy some of the Saturday nightlife in Saratoga
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So, for anyone who doesn't want to break-down or finish breaking down on Saturday night, you can do so on Sunday morning.

The space will be locked up on Saturday night, unlocked on Sunday at 8AM, and everything needs to be completely cleared out by noon.
 
Good news--for anyone who is interested, we will now have a few hours on Friday evening for set up.

So, the setup time for the show will be on Friday from 7PM to 10PM, and Saturday from 8AM to 11AM.
 
New Show! Saratoga Pinball Show - Sat, Aug 12 - Saratoga Springs, NY

PM sent on 20 x 20 vendor / flea market space closest to the test area for Mike and I.

Hopefully like Mike asked we can bring our own tables. :)
 
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If anyone hasn't been, Saratoga Springs is a beautiful town, and totally worth a visit.

I'd love to go to this, but will be out of town that week. Good luck with the show though.
 
I have lots of parts to sell. Can I bring my own folding tables if I have a space. If so, how many tables am I allowed to bring.

Thanks,
Mike

Yes, you are welcome to bring as many as you think you will be able to fit in your space.
 
If anyone hasn't been, Saratoga Springs is a beautiful town, and totally worth a visit.

I'd love to go to this, but will be out of town that week. Good luck with the show though.

Thanks :) Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it :(

There is quite a lot to see in the area, which is part of the reason why this location was picked for the show.

Last weekend, there was a small retro barcade that opened, which a handful of video games and a pinball machine. I haven't had a chance to visit yet, but it's on my list to check out.

http://www.saratogian.com/article/ST/20170613/NEWS/170619919

https://www.sinclairsaratoga.com/
 
Oh boy, SRW and Mike are vendoring? ;) Totally have to make the trip now!!! They both sell some pretty great stuff! :beerchug:
 
Two 20x20 flea market spaces have been spoken for. There is now only one 20x20 space remaining.

There is a dozen 10x6 spaces available, which can be combined in twos to form 10x16 (2 spaces), 21x6 (2 spaces), or 21x16 (4 spaces).

Also, if you know of collectors in the area who might be interested in coming to the show, please be sure to spread the word--the show won't be a success without people who are able to bring games. Let's make it a fun and successful show!
 
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For the flea market spaces, four 8ft tables are now available from the show, in addition to the 6ft tables that were available. When registering for a flea market space, be sure to indicate if you would like one of these tables. Tables that are provided by the show are limited to one per space (to ensure that there are enough to go around), but you are welcome to also bring your own.

http://pinballsaratoga.com/vendors-flea-market/
 
Volunteer information for the show is now up:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/volunteer/

We need help with check-ins, showing people where they can set up, monitoring the doors for game removals, monitoring games for problems (and report them to game owners), and helping with event break-down.

Free admission to the show will be available for anyone who volunteers for 2 hours or more on Friday or Saturday.

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If you plan on bringing a game, please go ahead and register it so we can share the game titles.

While these may be difficult to move, if anyone has a bowler, shuffle alley, skee ball, or chexx hockey to share, these are welcome as well to add some variety to the show.

http://pinballsaratoga.com/games/game-registration/

Game cards will be printed ahead of time using the submitted information, which should help speed up the check-in process.

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There are also plenty of flea market spaces still available. If you have a couple of boxes of parts you want to get rid of, this is a perfect opportunity--a 10x6 space for only $30--including a table and chairs!

Flea market spaces will be in the center of the room, so they will be highly visible to anyone attending the event.

http://pinballsaratoga.com/vendors-flea-market/
 

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Here is the current list of registered games:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/games/

Aquarius, Gottlieb, 1970
Domino, Gottlieb, 1968
Flipper Pool, Gottlieb, 1965
Flying Chariots, Gottlieb, 1963
Jungle Lord, Williams, 1981
Rescue 911, Gottlieb, 1994
Star Wars (Pro), Stern, 2017
The Sopranos, Stern, 2005

If you have a game you are planning to bring, please go ahead and register it:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/games/game-registration/

There will be "best in show" blue ribbons awarded to recognize collectors who put so much time and effort into their games and share them with everyone at the show.

http://pinballsaratoga.com/games/best-in-show/

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If you have anything to sell, it is only $30 for a 10'x6' indoor flea market space in the middle of the show floor--a table & chairs is included!

http://pinballsaratoga.com/vendors-flea-market/

A summary of what is going to be in the flea market so far:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/vendors-flea-market/#What_Will_Be_There

  • Space #2: Pinball games & parts, video arcade games & parts, and jukebox parts. There will be a few project games and several games that are plug & play ready.
  • Space #3: Video arcade games & parts.
  • Space #15: Comics, action figures, and other collectibles.
 
A couple more games have been added to the list:

The Sopranos
Allied Leisure Hearts Spades (cocktail pin)
 
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