Anyone here collect Arcade Machines or Pinball? - Page 12

kittychloe · #**111** 11-07-2013, 04:07 AM

the arcade guy here that I asked to pick it up for me took one look at the eBay link and went on a rant about the machine being crap and once the monitor starts blurring its gone forever and I should cancel the purchase or it will cost hundreds to fix

twistedsymphony · #**112** 11-07-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kittychloe

the arcade guy here that I asked to pick it up for me took one look at the eBay link and went on a rant about the machine being crap and once the monitor starts blurring its gone forever and I should cancel the purchase or it will cost hundreds to fix

And what exactly is that "arcade guys" background?

The worst thing that can happen to a monitor is damage to the tube... either it get's physically cracked, or the type dies (which is generally categorized by a dim picture or a loss of one of the primary colors R, G, B).

Focus is controlled by the flyback, which is a common failure point, and if it's popping in and out .

If you can find a replacement flyback then it's a fairly simple install... as long as the tube is still good the most you'll spend fixing the monitor is about $200 on a new chassis.

Even if the tube is bad, you can usually find a similar sized TV and swap the tube into your arcade machine.

you might considering seeking advice here: http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/forum.php

kittychloe · #**113** 11-07-2013, 04:02 PM

He used to own an arcade then turned into a collector/repairer/hire'r of arcade cabinets and skill testers, its made him a fair whack of money over the years, the problem is he is a rip off, I think he has a thing against not buying from him or competition

His cabinets start at $900 for a mame unit, I asked how much for him to get it if he was going in that area (he owns a truck) and after showing him the cabinet I got ranted at

Having trouble finding someone to deliver so its looking like I might have to cancel

, my car is dead, and my brother and his gf who offered are out of action he had surgery and she came off a horse so in running out of option and truck hire or hiring someone to pick it up is $500 easy

Just one of those good finds on a really shit week

twistedsymphony · #**114** 11-07-2013, 04:39 PM

that sucks

kittychloe · #**115** 11-07-2013, 04:47 PM

Yea things happen, if I need to cancel I will just aim for something easier to ship next time, hopefully my car will be fixed at that point, hopefully a good dedicated game will come up something I can keep as a centerpiece of the collection

twistedsymphony · #**116** 11-12-2013, 05:53 PM

My Double Dragon machine is up for sale... not that anyone here is close enough to buy it http://nh.craigslist.org/clt/4186839811.html

Sand4fish · #**117** 11-12-2013, 10:16 PM

My dream was always to have a street fighter 2 turbo cabinet in my home, but due to my fear of moving around, as I'm not married yet.. I never got to do it. I love shmups as well!

kittychloe · #**118** 11-12-2013, 10:49 PM

Any dedicated machine would make me happy, side scrollers and fighters are my thing, streets of rage, TMNT, final fight, street fighter, mortal kombat, all are good, just prices here depress me, I am starting to think it would be cheaper to have one shipped from the us

twistedsymphony · #**119** 11-13-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kittychloe

Any dedicated machine would make me happy, side scrollers and fighters are my thing, streets of rage, TMNT, final fight, street fighter, mortal kombat, all are good, just prices here depress me, I am starting to think it would be cheaper to have one shipped from the us

eBay is horrible for arcade machines, you'll overpay for lower quality

I would recommend watching this forum here: http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/forum...or-Sale-Arcade

...that or some kind of Craigslist equivalent like gumtree

EDIT: how about this one: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newto...ave/1031849300

kittychloe · #**120** 11-13-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistedsymphony

eBay is horrible for arcade machines, you'll overpay for lower quality

I would recommend watching this forum here: http://www.aussiearcade.com.au/forum...or-Sale-Arcade

...that or some kind of Craigslist equivalent like gumtree

EDIT: how about this one: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newto...ave/1031849300

Already gone sadly, there's a lot of resellers scouring gumtree, if your not fast you miss out, hopefully is hasn't gone to one of the many hire and sale places

Will check out the arcade forum