Cointaker is a major pinball distributor and retailer based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, owned by Chris and Melissa Marquette. Operating since at least 2018, the company has evolved from a general pinball parts and LED retailer into the primary US distributor for Dutch Pinball, while maintaining a large warehouse operation offering new and used machines, custom modifications, toppers, and branded merchandise. Cointaker has been a significant sponsor and partner in the pinball community, particularly through their involvement with The Super Awesome Pinball Show, and serves as a master distributor managing sub-distributors for major manufacturers.
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Dutch Pinball is NOT working with Stern to build or distribute Back to the Future in the US
DPX is no longer working with Dutch Pinball
Dutch Pinball continues normal business operations with manufacturing in the Netherlands and games in development
Pinball distributor present at TPF 2026
Pinball retailer; currently selling Bohemian Rhapsody at $8,500
Pinball retail/distribution entity where Kaneda's Batman 66 SLE is currently stored and ready to ship
Vendor at White Rose show who brought new games
Distributor/operator; Melissa works there; facilitated potential trade offer between Guns N' Roses #500 and Big Lebowski #69
US distributor acquiring majority of 40 Big Lebowski machines from Dutch/ARA deal; selling at $12,500 to early backers and new buyers
Distributor handling resale of Big Lebowski games from Dutch Pinball settlement; secondary market sales
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Cointaker spent four-figure budget on seafood catering alone for the VIP party
The Cointaker Speaker Light Kit magnetic strip design allows for easier mounting and removal
Cointaker arcade now has the first publicly playable Queen machine in the US
Cointaker hosts an annual Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate party in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
The Tailgate Party had no drama whatsoever
Cointaker's event space is large and well-equipped with bar service
Cointaker is planning next year's Tailgate Party
Cointaker had Big Lebowski EA machines in stock as of the author's visit
Cointaker is a Pennsylvania-based pinball distributor
Cointaker customized Jurassic Park Pro machine with exclusive RGB back glass lighting kit
Medieval Madness remake topper costs $600 from Cointaker and features hand-painted, hand-crafted design by Christopher Franchi
Third-party Jurassic Park toppers are available from Cointaker for approximately $235
Cointaker distributor lost six figures in USD to Highway Pinball and will be uncompensated
CoinTaker refused to accept Alien container shipment due to parts issues and poor customer service
Cointaker distributor delisted Alien from website but still servicing deposits
U.S. distributor holding Big Lebowski pre-order funds in escrow; provides similar services to Haggis distribution model
Retailer showing pricing for Whirlwind Total Chaos ($500 deposit + $1,300 balance)
Distributor; had to implement escrow mechanism for Dutch Pinball deposits after Aura failure
Recommended pinball distributor endorsed by Kaneda; characterized as 'great people'
Netherlands-based distributor/retailer; retrofitting Magic Girl kits; selling Magic Girl at $45k-$65k on secondary market
Major pinball distributor; credited with influencing Stern policy on Anniversary Editions
Exclusive U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball machines; contact for Big Lebowski orders and other Dutch Pinball products
Major pinball parts and game distributor; distributor for Stern, Jersey Jack, and American Pinball; primary vendor bringing machines and parts to show
Pinball distributor/operator; friendly relationship with Kaneda; recommended for game purchases
Location/operator storing Kaneda's Batman 66 SLE; has game wrapped and ready for pickup
Distributor mentioned as safe source for purchasing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Pinball location operator/vendor expected to bring American Pinball machines to PinBrewFest
Distributor for Dutch Pinball Alice in Wonderland; Kaneda recommends contacting Melissa at Cointaker
Stern Pinball distributor; Kaneda recommends for Venom LE purchases; run by Chris and Melissa
Distributor/operator (Chris and Melissa) who supported Barry Driessen through Dutch Pinball's troubled years
Pinball distributor/retailer where Big Lebowski pre-orders are available
Retailer carrying Don's Rush Neil Peart drumstick mount mods alongside Games People Hans.
Major pinball distributor with long waiting lists; one of Don's prior waitlist sources
Vendor providing LED flipper buttons and various pinball customization products
Pinball distributor; supplying Alice in Wonderland machine to Hans
Distributor for Dutch Pinball/Back to the Future; key contact point for ordering
Pinball distributor with long waiting lists; Don was on year-long wait list
Distributor; confirmed sold out of Jaws LE on day one
Pinball distributor; planning tailgating party September 24th; source of industry insight for Kaneda
Stern's main distributor; provided statement denying Stern/Dutch Pinball partnership on Back to the Future, contradicting community rumors.
Pinball machine referenced as gimmick game where extraction of gimmick reduces replayability
Manufacturer of the Speaker Light Kit aftermarket accessory being installed
Manufacturer of speaker lights sold through Measel Mods; criticized for poor installation documentation
Organization represented by Melissa; associated with coin merchandise
Location where Alien prototype cabinet was displayed and shown by The Super Awesome Pinball Show
Retailer selling Medieval Madness topper for $600 and third-party Jurassic Park toppers for ~$235
Distributor of Stern, Chicago Gaming, Raw Thrills arcade games; seller of pinball mods, LED kits, toppers, custom components; event sponsor
Parts supplier for LED kits and DMD components
Primary US distributor for Highway Pinball; made contradictory claims about Alien Pinball shipment status
Main U.S. distributor for Highway Pinball; should have had Alien machines available at TPF 2018 according to Dennis.
Distributor/retailer selling Big Lebowski pinball at $10,000
Major US pinball distributor; delisted Alien from website; significant blow to Highway Pinball's sales
Distributor; holds refundable deposits for new Highway Pinball buyers, providing purchasing security.
Major US pinball distributor; refused to accept Alien container shipment from Highway citing poor customer service and parts supply issues; cited inadequate support for existing machines sold through their distribution
Pinball operator; owner promised Magic Girl delivery at Expo but did not receive it.
Specialty parts vendor offering discounts on glass, mirror blades, LED kits, and speaker light kits
Platform/entity handling Dutch Pinball pre-orders and sales; involved in settlement transaction logistics
Arcade/operator company co-owned by Melissa Marquette and husband; operates pinball machines; been in business nearly 20 years
Pinball distributor/deposit holder in US; holds 35 of the 40 recovered machines; facilitating sales of recovered inventory at $12,500 per unit
Vendor booth featuring The Big Lebowski pinball machine
Distributor for Pinball Brothers; had additional Queen machines on their booth
Pinball distributor displaying four Pinball Brothers Alien machines (2 Standard, 2 Limited) in a gazebo at TPF 2022
US distributor for Pinball Brothers; hosts premiere event in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Distributor taking expressions of interest for the conversion kit
Distributor that ordered initial container of 66 Alien remake machines, expected in early January 2021
Authorized distributor for Labyrinth pinball
Pinball distributor offering Dutch Pinball LED signs for arcade use
Arcade game distributor handling Ice Cold Beer remake orders
US distributor for Whirlwind Total Chaos kit
U.S. distributor for Pinball Brothers; operates headquarters/event space/pinball bar in Sunbury, PA
Pinball arcade/distributor located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; first US location with publicly playable Queen machine
U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball machines
Major pinball distributor and event host; owners Chris and Melissa Marquette; hosts annual Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate Party and offers event space rental
U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball with machines in inventory for shipment
Pennsylvania pinball distributor co-hosting tailgate party event
Local distributor for Alien pinball machines in the U.S.
US distributor of FunHouse 2.0 kits
Facebook page credited with bringing story to Knapp Arcade's attention
Sponsor of the episode, pinball sales and parts retailer
Sponsor; distributor of pinball machines, mods, accessories, and branded merchandise
Sponsor of the show; distributor of new and used pinball machines, mods, and accessories
Major pinball distributor based in Sunbury, PA; operates large warehouse with showroom, parts business, custom toppers via laser cutter, and merchandise printing services
Major pinball distributor owned by Chris and Melissa Marquette, sells new in-box pinball machines, mods, accessories, and LEDs
Pinball distributor/retailer sponsoring the tailgate party; owners Chris and Melissa Marquette organized event with four-figure seafood budget
Pinball distributor and sponsor of tailgate party; invested significant budget in free community event
Pinball distributor and merchandise supplier; sponsored episode; sent custom LED toppers and gift packages to hosts
Pinball machine distributor and customization specialist; podcast sponsor; customized Jurassic Park Pro with premium mods
Pinball distributor and retailer; receiving Pinball Brothers Alien games this week; sponsor of SAPS
Pinball retailer/distributor hosting the Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate Party; launching Win a Pin promotion; sponsoring the show
Represented Chicago Gaming in communication with Christian Line about acquiring Cactus Canyon LE
Pinball distributor and modifier; based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; sponsor of The Super Awesome Pinball Show
Pinball retailer/distributor sponsoring the show; location for Toy Story 4 playtesting; involved in Star Wars/Willy Wonka/Godzilla trades
Podcast sponsor represented by Melissa and Chris Marquette; supporting Super Awesome Tailgate Party
Pinball distributor and retailer in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; podcast sponsor; carries Stern, Chicago Gaming, American Pinball, Jersey Jack games and accessories
Pinball parts/accessories distributor, show sponsor, will exclusively distribute Franchi's new mod product
Pinball distributor/retailer; initiated GoFundMe for TPF; sponsor of Super Awesome Pinball Show
Pinball distributor; sponsor of show; Melissa helped coordinate TPF GoFundMe fundraising
Pinball distributor and retailer; podcast sponsor; distributes new machines, mods, and accessories
Exclusive U.S. distributor partner for Dutch Pinball; mentioned in context of Alice distribution strategy
Pinball parts/merchandise vendor; booth at Allentown Pinfest; victim of alleged theft of merchandise
Distributor receiving Alice in Wonderland shipments
Only confirmed U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball Alice pre-orders
Distributor receiving 200 Alice units; managing secondary market with flipper units listed at $1,500
Sponsor of Super Awesome Pinball Show; Zach speculated about cross-sponsorship deals between Flippin' Out and Cointaker
Master distributor for Dutch Pinball in US; also has sub-distributors Great American Pinball and Pinball Traders
Distributor specializing in CGC (Chicago Gaming Company) and Dutch Pinball products; partnership with Mad Pinball for referrals
Distributor contacted by Don; represented by Melissa; had no Pokémon LE allocation available
Arcade venue where the SC-14 was stored before being shipped to Kaneda
Pinball distributor; receiving 200-unit allocation of Alice; managing pre-order list
Dutch Pinball distributor; sharing tariff costs (5% of 15%) with Dutch Pinball
Topper retailer referenced for pricing research
Distributor of Barrels of Fun; listed April 2024 as Labyrinth production start date on website
Distributor through which Dutch Pinball games were sold to customers; received direct shipments from manufacturer
LED and pinball parts retailer and distributor; acquired Laserific and previously acquired SideMirrors; operated by Chris and Melissa
Pinball parts/sales distributor carrying Cardona Pinball 2.0 kits
Pennsylvania-based pinball distributor; faced same parts shortage and support issues as Nitro Pinball; refunded customer deposits; lost money on Heighway venture
US distributor for Dutch Pinball; absorbing tariff difference alongside other distributors.
Key distributor for Dutch Pinball; Melissa Marquette (owner) initially corroborated then denied Stern partnership rumor
U.S. distributor for Dutch Pinball; processing refunds for canceled Alice in Wonderland orders
Dutch Pinball's first and largest distributor; shared official company letter on Pinside
Dutch Pinball's largest US distributor; processing refunds for cancelled Alice orders; confirming Alice production continues
Pinball distributor that visited Dutch Pinball Factory and shared photos of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland production
Distributor of pinball machines; provided official clarification statement denying Stern-Dutch Pinball partnership
Distributor mentioned as source for Alice refund opportunities
East coast distributor controlling Dutch Pinball US allocation for Back to the Future
Distributor/payment processor holding Alice refund escrow in U.S.; reassured customers that toppers would ship within weeks; Don characterizes promise as 'cop-out'
Distributor; Melissa and Chris; recommended for getting on distribution lists
Service provider; Kaneda positively endorses without compensation
Event/location where observer played Alice, Dune, and King Kong for comparison
Mentioned in relation to Melissa Marquette
Exclusive US distributor for Back to the Future; investor in Dutch Pinball