anyone go the auction in lapeer michigan last weekend??

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anyone go the auction in lapeer michigan last weekend??

I couldn't go due to back problems and wanted to know if I missed anything??
 
Nothing too exciting. A non-working Tron sold for $90 but it was unknown if the cab even contained boards.
A Ms PAC sold for around $450, otherwise no classics.
 
the tron was water damaged, the marquee was almost totally flaked away.
cabinet was thick, tore up badly on both sides.
monitor did not work, boards did not work (it did have boards)...but were water damaged.

a missile command went for $120 and did work, but that cabinet was trashed badly and the trackball was jacked. monitor had bad screen burn.

some foul play took place. an idiot operator unscrewed fuses (and actually took the fuses then screwed the black cap back on) from the back of a couple of games to try to get em cheaper (oh...they dont power up suddenly)!!.

and they shorted a power supply with an bad ac cord he brought in himself to try and get a couple EXPENSIVE games cheaper.

found this all out afterwards after investigating and have visual proof.
how rediculous is that?
 
There is a local Milwaukee idiot that has done that or similar...he was seen at one auction pulling a JAMMA harness off of a board.
 
i was seriously shocked..the man is age 45 or older. had another slickster with him.
i know his name but dont want to mention in the public forum. at least the auctioneer knows as well and will watch out next time as the operator attends regularly...
 
some foul play took place. an idiot operator unscrewed fuses (and actually took the fuses then screwed the black cap back on) from the back of a couple of games to try to get em cheaper (oh...they dont power up suddenly)!!.

and they shorted a power supply with an bad ac cord he brought in himself to try and get a couple EXPENSIVE games cheaper.

found this all out afterwards after investigating and have visual proof.
how rediculous is that?


Sad, I really am embarrassed by our state and it's collectors...
 
Thanks for the info.
Saw the tron in the ad was wondering about it.
I was going to look for a Donkey kong, they usually have 1 or 2 there
Guess My Valium and Vicodin are the real winners here :D
 
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