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Looking forward to seeing you guys.

[SMB 3 and Shadowgate for the NES]

Bump

[Sealed Kid vid voice module-what is it worth?]

 

You twit, you would know the answer, if you had one already.

 

 

I can leave you alone, I can REALLY leave you alone.

Glued box, really got me there. Anyway, go play w/ shawn now.

[Sealed Kid vid voice module-what is it worth?]

 

Uhgg, hate little twits like you. Go play with shawn and leave me alone.

[Sealed Kid vid voice module-what is it worth?]

Very nice, looks in better condition than mine. If you want to sell P.M. me with pics. of everything in the box, all box angles, etc.

 

Thanks,

 

Chuck

 

EDIT: I posted before I read the "unopened" part of your post. I get excited easily. Can you open the box w/o ruining the box? If so, please p.m. me the pics.

[SMB 3 and Shadowgate for the NES]

and I still have smb3...

Done deal and good price.

[SMB 3 and Shadowgate for the NES]

Bump

[Anybody played the Game King 2019 in 1?]

Right on that website. I've seen it still for sale on others.

Do you have a link? Looks interesting.

[Anybody played the Game King 2019 in 1?]

^Discontinued

[Arcade vs. Home Console: Which would you rather play?]

As to the original topic.... Arcade version hands down. I luckily grew up during the arcade craze and no way in hell does any emulator or whatever compare to playing an arcade cab. or pin. If all you have is an other than original to go on, you really missed out on the arcade experience. Luckily I still have a great arcade, with original machines in Ground Kontrol.

[FS: Boxed NES game lot]

P.M.ed you last week, are they still for sale?

[what game is this?]

I agree with w/ M.K. , looks like Survival Run 100%.

[How's Ax doing?]

 

To the Canadian that was banned. Ax is sorry he stuck up for you and begged Albert to let you come back.

 

 

Me too.

[SMB 3 and Shadowgate for the NES]

Bump, still looking for both games.

[williamc]

Everything went very smooth, fast payment and comms. Hope to deal with again. Thanks William.

[Anyone interested in Gyruss coin-op?]

 

You're not even being serious...seven of those are usually four figure games. It can be years before a Thayer's Quest comes up. Hell, I agonized over a $2900 Star Rider in Denver simply because working ones only turn up every few years or so.

 

Overpay for common stuff like Gyruss if you want; I'm not doing your work for you. If you really want to find games, start networking. Facebook collector groups and KLOV are great for finding like-minded local guys who can keep an eye out for things. I'm in the California arcade collectors group on FB even though I'm in Chicago. I picked up my Red Baron and Gorf because a friend-of-a-friend got in touch with me.

 

Attend gaming conventions like CAX and MAGfest. I'll be at the Midwest Gaming Classic next month, as I have been for the past several years. Not only are there connections to be made, but at the close of the show there are all kinds of deals to be had.

 

Get in good with local arcade/barcade owners. Try Steve Barbey, who owns Grinkers out your direction. He's amassed quite a collection, including one of my games, and I guarantee he hasn't overpaid for them. What he does have is an extensive network to sniff out the deals.

 

Make sure you know how arcade machines work. I bought my Centipede for $175 "not working." When I got it home, I popped the coin door interlock and the test switch. That was it. The cab's in almost perfect condition. You'll always pay top dollar for restored or minty examples. Learn to do the basic woodworking and paint work yourself. Make sure you know about places like Phoenix Arcade, GameOnGrafix and This OId Game for repro artwork.

 

No none is going to "make" anyone sell cabs cheaper. We've got a guy here who has had several common cabs on eBay for $2500 and up for months. Make them a common sense offer. If they refuse, ignore them and move on.

 

This whole thread has dragged out because no one was falling all over themselves to pick up an $800 Gyruss. I'm trying to explain why, but apparently no one wants to listen.

Yeah, I am serious, no clue why you said that.

[Any arcade games really stand out to you, back in the day?]

 

For me, this is an impossible question. It is like asking:

• Any supermodels really stand out to you, back in the day?
• Any Ferraris really stand out to you, back in the day?

There were only a handful of arcade games that didn't stand out to me back in the day

Now that is also a good question "arcade games that didn't stand out". I vote for Frenzy (boring and easy).

[Any arcade games really stand out to you, back in the day?]

That was huge, oftentimes I would play with a friend on the other side.

Remember the baseball size brown pinballs? Damn, I miss the 80's, great arcades, chicks with big hair, great music, and of course... no worries about bills.

[Any arcade games really stand out to you, back in the day?]

Here is another one that REALLY stood out at Electric Palace, I bet RetroRussel remembers this one. Hercules!

 

 

[Any arcade games really stand out to you, back in the day?]

I could not remember the name of this game, searched around and found it. It was DEFINITELY one that stood out. I remember that it was at my local arcade for a very short time. Wacko!

[Any arcade games really stand out to you, back in the day?]

This is my personal favorite, it stood out in any arcade in the 1980's.

 

 

 

 

 

[SMB 3 and Shadowgate for the NES]

Just need Shadowgate now.

 

Thanks,

 

Chuck

[Gold lettering on Tigervision carts?]

I have three copies (NTSC) and none are like the one you posted. I love label variants and am always looking to add more. P.M. me if you want sell. Thanks, Chuck.

[Anyone interested in Gyruss coin-op?]

Deals are out there, all the time.

 

$100...5 miles from home

 

$175...10 miles from home

 

$650...most I've ever spent on a game

 

All in good condition, all working 100%. Anyone who thinks these things cost a lot is either a retailer or simply doesnlook.

 

Oh, and new bearings/rollers for a Centipede are less than 20 bucks.

Your the best, now clue me in on how to make people in the Pac. N.W. sell there cabs. cheaper. I am not a "retailer" so I guess I simply do not know where to look. Help me find better deals for pre-1988 cabs. I am looking for good - perfect machines. I am currently looking for Star Wars, Crossbow, Space Ace, Dragons Lair, Thayer's Quest, Super Don Quixote, Badlands, a minty Gorf (mines beat up), Tron, QIX, and a W.O.W.

[Anyone interested in Gyruss coin-op?]

 

Here's Centipedes at our local auctions the last few years:

 

2012 Auction Davie - centipede - $200

2011 Auction Odessa - Centipede $150

2010 Auction Orlando - Centipede Caberet $200

2009 Auction Orlando - Centipede $225

2009 Auction Orlando - Centipede $150

2008 Auction Orlando - Centipede $250

 

Source: http://arcadeflorida.com/index.php/component/search/?searchword=centipede&searchphrase=all&Itemid=473

 

Here's a few games I bought last year (as in 2014)

 

Double Dragon ($125) : http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t467/numsixof1/Games%20for%20Sale/0720141057_zpsc4ee20bb.jpg

World Series Baseball ($100) : http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t467/numsixof1/Games%20for%20Sale/0720141055c_zps8a34b34e.jpg

Double Dragon 2 ($150) : http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/numsixof1/media/Games%20for%20Sale/0720141057g_zps22f058b9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=16

Commando ($150) : http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/numsixof1/media/Games%20for%20Sale/0724141840_zps19d9daa1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=9

Arkanoid ($175) : http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/numsixof1/media/Games%20for%20Sale/0724141843_zps34f9b0d7.jpg.html?sort=3&o=8

Golden Tee ($100): http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/numsixof1/media/Games%20for%20Sale/0724141843_zps34f9b0d7.jpg.html?sort=3&o=8

 

I needed games for a rental deal so i went on a buying spree, this is only some of the games I got.

 

.. i could go on but its kinda pointless.

 

Once again this isn't to say these are typical in all areas but I've been doing this for 20 years and i've never had a problem finding games for $100-$200. Back in the 90s you could get games pretty reliably for under $100 at auction, but that was a long time ago.

Well I guess cabs in Florida are cheap and I am jealous. Thanks for the links.