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        "content": "can%20you%20pull%20up%20infomation%20about%20Pinball%20Heaven%20Ltd"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a detailed overview of **Pinball Heaven Ltd**, based on the most up-to-date info available as of mid-2026:\n\n---\n\n## Profile\n\n- **Name**: PINBALL HEAVEN LIMITED ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Company Number**: 05936560 ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Type**: Private Limited Company (Ltd.) ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Status**: Active within Companies House as of last filings ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Incorporation Date**: 15 September 2006, when it transitioned from \u201cThe Pinball Heaven\u201d to its current structure/name. ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Location & Contact\n\n- **Registered Office**:  \n  2a Swordfish Business Park  \n  Swordfish Close  \n  Higgins Lane  \n  Burscough, Lancashire, UK  \n  L40 8JW ([find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05936560?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Trading / Operational Address (Shop & HQ)**:  \n  Unit 8, 94 Church Road (Tarleton Courtyard), Tarleton  \n  Preston PR4 6UP, UK ([superclassics.eu](https://superclassics.eu/directory/specilisations/pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Phone**: 01772 816 677 ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Email Contact**: phil@pinball.co.uk ([superclassics.eu](https://superclassics.eu/directory/specilisations/pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What They Do\n\nPinball Heaven is a specialist pinball retailer and service provider. Key aspects of their business:\n\n- Founded in 1994 as a restoration specialist (\u201cThe Pinball Heaven\u201d) before re-incorporation in 2006. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Offers both **new** and **refurbished/restored** pinball machines. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-machines-for-sale/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Huge stock of **parts**, including rubber kits, flippers, LEDs, circuit boards, motors, and more. Most orders shipped same-day from UK stock. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Offers **warranty** and after-sales support: a two-year warranty on new machines for home buyers, plus lifetime technical support. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Partnerships & Distribution\n\nPinball Heaven holds several distributor & exclusive rights for manufacturers:\n\n- Sole / official UK distributor for **Jersey Jack Pinball**, **Planetary Pinball**; also for **Chicago Gaming**, **Spooky Pinball**, **American Pinball**, **Dutch Pinball**, **Hexa Pinball**. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-machines-for-sale/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Also an official authorized reseller for **Stern Pinball**, particularly strong presence in the UK home-market. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-machines-for-sale/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Products & Services\n\n- New machines from major pinball manufacturers ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-machines-for-sale/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Fully restored premium classics and remakes ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/pinball-machines-for-sale/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Parts & accessories (LEDs, boards, cleaning solutions, etc.) ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Repair, restoration & technical servicing (on-site or at workshop) ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Hire / rental for events, venues, etc., under Pinball Heaven\u2019s services. ([pinball-hire.co.uk](https://pinball-hire.co.uk/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Reputation & Reviews\n\n- **Trustpilot**: Rated **4.5 out of 5** based on 16 reviews. Customers praise communication, reliability, service, expertise. ([uk.trustpilot.com](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/pinball.co.uk?utm_source=openai))  \n- Generally known among UK pinball enthusiasts as a go-to source for both machines and parts. ([pinside.com](https://pinside.com/pinball/biz/directory/1068-pinball-heaven?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Size & Financials\n\n- Listed UK GlobalDatabase: employs approximately **4 people**. ([uk.globaldatabase.com](https://uk.globaldatabase.com/company/pinball-heaven-limited?utm_source=openai))  \n- Total assets circa **\u00a31 million**, working capital ~\u00a3294,000; total liabilities also near \u00a31 million. Note: figures based on latest public financials. ([uk.globaldatabase.com](https://uk.globaldatabase.com/company/pinball-heaven-limited?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up recent financial filings, owner/director info, or how the company is performing in the market (as of 2025-2026). Interested in deeper details?"
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "do%20they%20offer%203rd%20party%20trade%20account%20for%20resillers"
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        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find any credible public information that Pinball Heaven Ltd explicitly offers a \u201ctrade account\u201d or special reseller/wholesale terms for third-party resellers. Here\u2019s what I did find and what remains unclear:\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 What I found\n\n- Pinball Heaven is primarily a retailer serving **consumers** and enthusiasts, offering new pinball machines, restored machines, and parts. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Their **FAQ** and site content talk about warranties, part exchanges, and trade-ins from customers, but nothing about wholesale pricing or trade/reseller accounts. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/faq/?utm_source=openai))  \n- They are the official UK distributor for several manufacturers (e.g. Jersey Jack, Planetary, Hexa Pinball) ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/hexa-pinball-exclusive-uk-distributor-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai)). Distributors often do have trade accounts downstream, but being a distributor doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they provide trade pricing to other resellers.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What isn\u2019t clear\n\n- There\u2019s no mention of a \u201ctrade pricing\u201d or \u201creseller account\u201d structure on their website, FAQ, or Terms.  \n- No published pricing tiers or discount schedules for businesses/resellers.  \n- No trade application or qualifying criteria for resellers found.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 What you can do next\n\nIf you want to find out whether they\u2019ll offer you trade/reseller terms, here are steps you could take:\n\n1. **Contact them directly** \u2013 Ask if they provide trade/reseller accounts or any special pricing terms for businesses. Use email or their business phone number.  \n2. **Mention volumes** \u2013 If you plan to order multiple machines or large quantities of parts, that could increase your chance of qualifying.  \n3. **Provide business credentials** \u2013 If you have a reseller license, VAT number, business registration or similar, mention that.  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try to dig into less obvious sources (forum threads, reseller reports, or contacts of other resellers) to see if someone has experience getting trade pricing from them. Want me to look that up?"
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes%20please"
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        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find solid proof or recent examples of **Pinball Heaven Ltd** offering formal third-party trade or reseller accounts. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what the evidence suggests, plus ideas for following up.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What evidence I found\n\nI looked through their site, forums, and public sources. Here\u2019s what came up:\n\n- Their **FAQ** and About pages do *not* mention trade pricing, reseller discounts, or business accounts. The FAQ covers warranties, part exchanges, delivery, price matching, etc., but nothing concrete about resellers. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/faq/?utm_source=openai))\n- Their website clearly caters to consumers and collectors \u2014 offering new & restored machines, parts, and accessories. The language is focused on individuals (\u201chome buyers\u201d, \u201centhusiasts\u201d). ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/about-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))\n- Being a distributor for manufacturers like Hexa Pinball and others means they hold rights to sell new machines and parts in the UK. Distributors oftentimes maintain down-the-line reseller relationships, but there\u2019s *no published* reseller policy found. ([pinball.co.uk](https://www.pinball.co.uk/hexa-pinball-exclusive-uk-distributor-pinball-heaven/?utm_source=openai))\n- In business directories, they\u2019re listed as \u201cSuppliers of new & top end quality refurbished pinball machines & parts worldwide\u201d and \u201cDistributor (new games)\u201d among other roles. This shows they do wholesale/distributor\u2010type business at some level. ([pinside.com](https://pinside.com/pinball/biz/directory/1068-pinball-heaven?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f What\u2019s *not* confirmed\n\n- No published document (like Terms & Conditions or trade brochure) was found that defines \u201creseller accounts\u201d or trade discounts at scale.\n- No forum posts or user feedback surfaced about someone activating a trade account with them, or getting special reseller pricing beyond normal retail.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Possible ways trade/reseller terms *might* exist\n\nGiven their role as a distributor in the UK, there\u2019s a reasonable chance they may offer trade pricing under certain conditions\u2014though it may not be publicly listed. Here are possible criteria:\n\n- You have a registered business in the UK or EU.\n- You have a reseller license or VAT number.\n- You place orders in bulk (multiple machines or large quantities of parts).\n- You agree to certain payment terms (e.g. deposit, net payment, etc.).\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 What to do to find out\n\nTo get confirmation, here are actionable steps:\n\n1. **Reach out directly** by phone or email. Use Phil or the sales team (contact via 01772 816 677). Ask: \u201cDo you offer trade accounts or reseller pricing for businesses in the UK/EU?\u201d Mention whether you can meet volume thresholds, VAT registration, etc.\n\n2. **Provide your business credentials**: business registration number, VAT number, reseller license. That helps show you qualify.\n\n3. **Ask for a price sheet or trade discount schedule**: Sometimes businesses don\u2019t publish this, but will provide it after vetting.\n\n4. **Use professional networks**: If you\u2019re in a community (like Pinside), try contacting other UK resellers to see if they\u2019ve had trade agreements with Pinball Heaven.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try to dig up some community threads (post-2024) or personal accounts from resellers to see if anybody got trade terms from them recently. Want me to search those specifically?"
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes"
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        "content": "I searched through forums and community posts but didn\u2019t find any recent, credible experiences of people setting up a **reseller (trade) account** with Pinball Heaven. Here\u2019s what I discovered and what you should watch out for.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0e What forum/community evidence shows\n\n1. **No clear reports of trade accounts**  \n   None of the threads on Pinside, Reddit, or pinballinfo.com included a discussion where someone said they successfully got a trade or reseller account *with Pinball Heaven*. Most conversations are about purchasing, trade-ins, or part exchange, but not formal reseller pricing.  \n\n2. **Trade-ins are discussed**  \n   Some users describe interacting with distributors/dealers for trade-ins (swapping an old machine + cash for a new one). ([pinside.com](https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/distributor-recommendation-taking-trade-ins-for-nib-pins?utm_source=openai)). However, these aren\u2019t clearly with Pinball Heaven, and don\u2019t indicate formal reseller terms\u2014just individual deals.\n\n3. **Active distributor role**  \n   It\u2019s well known (and community-accepted) that Pinball Heaven is a major distributor of machines and parts in the UK. ([pinballnirvana.com](https://pinballnirvana.com/forums/threads/pinball-heaven-open-house.23645/?utm_source=openai)) They handle new/stocks, exclusives, etc. But distributing doesn\u2019t equal offering reseller accounts in the sense of trade wholesalers.\n\n4. **Customer feedback**  \n   On sites like Trustpilot, customers report receiving \u201cgreat deals on part exchanges\u201d and \u201cdeals on machines,\u201d but these seem to be **consumer-facing promotions** rather than trade pricing for resellers. ([uk.trustpilot.com](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/pinball.co.uk?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f What\u2019s absent or unclear\n\n- No posts providing screenshots or documentation of reduced pricing or terms specifically for businesses/resellers.\n- No discussion of applying for or qualifying for a trade account (e.g. via reseller license, business VAT, or minimum volumes).\n- No public \u201creseller terms & conditions\u201d on their site.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 Possible conclusions\n\n- If Pinball Heaven offers reseller accounts, it\u2019s likely done **on a case-by-case basis**, privately, rather than via published or advertised terms.\n- Community experience suggests that while trade-ins are possible, trade accounts aren\u2019t clearly available to small resellers or hobbyists in a public, structured way.\n- Sometimes customers mention \u201cgetting a great deal\u201d or \u201cpart exchange\u201d which may feel like trade pricing\u2014but these likely are special negotiations, not wholesale pricing.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0 Steps if you want to try\n\nIf you're a reseller or business and want to see what\u2019s possible, here's how to approach:\n\n1. Craft a business-focused email explaining who you are: your company, VAT/Business registration number, expected order volumes (e.g. multiple machines, parts bulk orders).\n2. Ask directly:  \n   - \u201cDo you offer trade pricing or business accounts?\u201d\n   - \u201cWhat are the criteria: minimum order quantities, credit terms, proof of business, etc.?\u201d\n3. Offer to commit to certain order volumes to maybe unlock preferential pricing.\n4. Refer to other suppliers/distributors and ask if their terms can be matched.\n5. If possible, talk to other resellers and see if they\u2019ve managed to get trade pricing with Pinball Heaven.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try newer sources (like direct interviews, or reaching out to known UK resellers) and see if there are private experiences people\u2019ve shared lately (2025-2026) about Pinball Heaven trade accounts. Do you want me to dig those up?"
    }
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