TL;DR version I'm a new member, is it rude to message someone who says they have a game for sale in the database?
Hi everyone, I've been excited about arcades since I was a kid, and I've finally decided to take the plunge and try my hand at collecting and restoring what I can get my hands on. While I definitely have fond memories of Ms. Pac-Man and Pole Position, I grew up in arcades during the Street Fighter craze of the 90s, so I definitely have a soft spot for games of that era. The prospect of having to restore an arcade machine seemed really daunting, but after following the forums here, along with Youtube shows like John's Arcade and Arcade Impossible, it felt more like you can do just about anything with enough care and patience.
I'm in the process of acquiring a candy cabinet, an MVS system, and a couple of CPS2 games. While my kids are really young, I think leaving the wife at home for the weekend while I go to an arcade auction or warehouse raid is probably out of the question, though I am totally fascinated by the process of finding those rough gems and polishing them back into shape.
Hi everyone, I've been excited about arcades since I was a kid, and I've finally decided to take the plunge and try my hand at collecting and restoring what I can get my hands on. While I definitely have fond memories of Ms. Pac-Man and Pole Position, I grew up in arcades during the Street Fighter craze of the 90s, so I definitely have a soft spot for games of that era. The prospect of having to restore an arcade machine seemed really daunting, but after following the forums here, along with Youtube shows like John's Arcade and Arcade Impossible, it felt more like you can do just about anything with enough care and patience.
I'm in the process of acquiring a candy cabinet, an MVS system, and a couple of CPS2 games. While my kids are really young, I think leaving the wife at home for the weekend while I go to an arcade auction or warehouse raid is probably out of the question, though I am totally fascinated by the process of finding those rough gems and polishing them back into shape.



