FS(~Chicago): Venture (good, bad, ugly)

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Exidy Venture available for sale in Evanston, IL (first suburb north of Chicago), pick up or Beltmann/NAVL only (or any carrier that I don't need to pallet/crate). Local delivery might be available for some gas money.

A full set of pictures, including a video w/sound of it working can be seen here:
http://joem.joesarcade.com/Venture/Venture.html

The black streaks across the cabinet in the pictures are just shadows from trees and overhead power lines.

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The good:
-game PCB, monitor and sound is fully working (coin door not tested, I think the marquee light is out, didn't notice).
-control panel is in very nice condition, just some slight cracking in the overlay at the bend of the control panel on the right side.
-the left side side art is complete and in great shape
-the marquee and front plexi are in excellent condition

The bad:
-no manual or back door sheet (back door is present, with lock and key)
-there is moisture damage on the right side, the vertical side along the back. I show pictures of this.
-there is no cardboard or plastice monitor bezel between the monitor and the front plexi. I don't know if this game is supposed to have one or not.
-the power cord is really frayed and will need replacing. That's why I only had it on for 2 hours, I didn't want to leave it unattended for longer than that.
-the monitor is a Wells Gardner 46xx. Yuck. But it's actually got a nice clear picture with little to no burn in. Doesn't need recapping that I notice.
-the right side side art is completely missing.

The ugly:
-the cabinet has structure failings in several places. I show this in the full set of pictures. The piece of wood that goes across the top of the cabinet (angled down towards the back) is slightly warped and puliing away from the sides of the cabinet. The bottom of the cabinet and the back vertical piece of wood that the back door would rest on is separating from the sides of the cabinet. The wood itself doesn't appear to be damaged, but those pieces need to be reattached to each other. I try to show this in the pictures, but I didn't capture it very well. Since I took the pictures, the short vertical piece of wood that the back door rests on has come completelly off. I still have it, but it needs to be reattached.

I normally try not to part out a dedicated game, especially a relatively uncommon one like this, but due to the structure damage and wood warping and it's missing side art on one side anyways if I don't get interest in the whole cabinet, I would part this out and sell the parts individually. I would like to wait a few days and see if I can sell the whole game though.

Asking $270. If you don't like the price, make me a reasonable counter offer. Not really looking for trades right now, unless you're going to offer a Chiller or Super Don Quix-ote or something. You are welcome to come by and see and play the game. If you have questions or want other pics, let me know. Very easy pick up, no stairs and you can back your vehicle right up to it. Preference given to quick pick ups. Thanks for looking.
 
beat you guys to it, you got to pull the trigger fast!!
 
If Joe says it works 100%, im not worried at all, as he is a stand up guy. You however, your word is no good, I recall you offering the 300.00 for crossbow boards, then when you offered you delay, then eventually back out.
 
Sold (~Chicago): Venture (good, bad, ugly)

Exidy Venture available for sale in Evanston, IL (first suburb north of Chicago)

Thanks much for the inquires/interest. A deal has been agreed to on the whole game, which was my preference rather than parting out. If the deal should fall through, I will get back to people.
 
If Joe says it works 100%, im not worried at all, as he is a stand up guy. You however, your word is no good, I recall you offering the 300.00 for crossbow boards, then when you offered you delay, then eventually back out.

lol.. Thats right and i bought 4 of them, 1200.00 in 440 boards is plenty i think, i cant take everyones their mr. pissy!!! Believe me i KEEP my word!!!!
 
If Joe says it works 100%, im not worried at all, as he is a stand up guy. You however, your word is no good, I recall you offering the 300.00 for crossbow boards, then when you offered you delay, then eventually back out.

Yep - Luckyman = POS
 
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