CL warehouse clearout in Gary Indiana

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Just saw this:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/vgm/2030576123.html

I called up the guy who is putting these games up for sale. He was really nice. He apparently has a TON of stuff for sale. Several warehouses of games, jukeboxes, pinball machines, etc.

I don't know him and I am no affiliated with him. I am done collecting games for a while and figured people here might like to hear about this. If I was still in the buying mode I would be in Gary Indiana right now with a rented truck. :)
 
I just contacted the and he does seem really nice and he is ready to get rid of allot of stuff. The next couple days he is going to take inventory and pics am email everything. I'll be posting everything here. I would like o get a bunch of us and go see it all, it's right over the il line in Gary in
 
I wouldnt be able to take much, I have a small chevy colorado with a topper on it and i have my work equipment in it so im not sure, i only can grab cocktails mainly, we can plan something when i get the full inventory list from him
 
Thanks Atlas100 for the shout out.

Glad to share with the KLOV community. :) After I called him, I realized that this was an unusual find with possibly a ton of great stuff. I would rather let collectors get in on some of this then let it go unnoticed and purchased by a few large operators. Who would then resell it back to all of us...

I can't wait to see the list! I will probably still grab at least one game for myself. (even though I said I was done for a while...) I don't live that far away and I feel the sudden to do some more arcade haulin'! :D
 
sweet tip thanks !(dont check cl anymore). gonna be in griffith tomorrow and should have an empty 18' trailer. hopefuly he can meet up. if not and if someone is meeting up with him at some point soon let me know, I would love to tag along
 
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Isnt the rule buy first think later? I'd get my butt over to this guys
house asap.. dont wait for an inventory. Take your own inventory
while you are cherry picking the best ones before someone else does.
Lots of people read craigslist.
 
Exactly... If you are waiting on a list, you are going to either be waiting a while or you will never get a email. Anyone with the $$$$ and room has already been there or will be there shortly to cherry pick the better machines and leave all the crap for the stragglers. Plus no matter how nice this guy seems on the phone, he is going to be more motivated to sell to people who can take multiples (20-30+) instead of dealing 1 at time to collectors. Trust me, been there done that and if the market didn't die off years ago, I would be heading up there with a 24ft box truck myself.

Brian

Isnt the rule buy first think later? I'd get my butt over to this guys
house asap.. dont wait for an inventory. Take your own inventory
while you are cherry picking the best ones before someone else does.
Lots of people read craigslist.
 
I'd be willing to be part of a group heading over from the Chicago area in a big rental truck to get a bulk deal on these. Might have a few in there I want.
 
I have a 16 foot trailer and 3/4 ton Van I use for games, I am quite a disance but will help if I can. I agree with Atlas on getting them now and avoid an operator from taking more from the collector arena. If anything I can pitch in some cash to help with complete purchase. LMK

Hyperboy
 
heheh i think alot of people who are interested in this deal can say "arcades dont pay my bills" at least me for sure

anyone going on sunday I would like to checkout whatever is left, let me know
 
I'd also be interested in this as well. Looking for a couple specific machines/pins. If people are doing a group buy or willing to split, that'd be awesome. I only have a minivan, so wouldn't be able to grab everything, but could pickup games that I would be looking to buy.
 
Yeah, he may sound like an nice guy, but just another overpriced op. I just spoke to him less than 5 minutes ago. I asked about Galaga, he has 3 in supposedly good condition- $750,$850 and $1100, then I asked about pins and he says he gets top dollar for those about $3000-$4000 off the internet, said not looking to sell pins, just arcade games he just got in. Good Luck.
Star Amusements
4686 Arthur St.
Gary, In
Phone # 312-972-0288
Viewing hours today 10-2 and call ahead.
 
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