“Coin Flip” in Portland can refer to a few different things, depending on what you’re looking for:
- [QuarterWorld Arcade]: Located at 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215, this spot features arcade games, pinball machines, a full bar, and pizza. They are open Wednesday-Friday 4 pm-1 am and Saturday-Sunday 1 pm-1 am. Reviews mention that most games are 50 cents or more, despite the name.
- [Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar]: Situated at 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, it’s a two-story arcade with vintage video games and pinball machines, along with a bar serving beer and light meals. They’re open every day from 12 pm to 12 am. Ground Kontrol uses a reloadable card system instead of coins.
- Other Arcades: Other arcades in the Portland area include Avalon Cinema – Electric Castles Wunderland, Wunderland (multiple locations), and KingPins (multiple locations).
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QuarterWorld Arcade 4.5 (1.5K)Closed · Video arcade 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd]
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar 4.5 (6.3K) ·$Closed · Video arcade 115 NW 5th Ave]
Several businesses in Portland deal with buying and selling coins:
- [Portland Precious Metals and Coin]: Located at 3508 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206, they are open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm.
- [Westside Coin]: Found in Lake Oswego, this business is highly recommended for selling and buying coins, based on Yelp reviews.
- [Liberty Coin & Currency]: Located at 11040 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97220, they deal with coins and offer appraisals.
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Portland Precious Metals & Coin 4.9 (368)Closed · Coin dealer 3508 SE 52nd Ave]
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Westside Coins & Currency 4.5 (38)Closed · Coin dealer 425 2nd St #130]
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Liberty Coin & Currency 3.7 (157)Closed · Coin dealer 11040 NE Weidler St]
- The term might be used metaphorically or casually. For example, some search results refer to things like “Coin Flip” themed events or products.
In summary, if you’re looking for an arcade, QuarterWorld or Ground Kontrol are popular choices. If you’re interested in buying or selling coins, you can explore the options mentioned above.
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