Got my Grail! (one of them!)

[Culcuhain]

Nintendo Red Tent.
It is a serious project but I don't mind.
I drove 1060 miles round trip yesterday to get it. (Dallas to KC, MO and Back)
Now (well later today once I am recovered from that drive!) I get to see what all is missing, broken, dead, repairable... Fun fun fun!

 

[Spyridon]

You drove 1,000 miles for a project game?

 

[Culcuhain]

Sure did. The price was that right including Gas (2 tanks)...

 

[enjoyvelvet]

Even if it was free you are crazy!

 

[8up]

Sure did. The price was that right including Gas (2 tanks)...

I would do the same thing dude

 

[kerri369]

you are the definition of arcade enthusiast!! can't wait to see pics!!!

 

[30FathomDave]

I would do the same thing dude

Me too. The journey/hunt is one of my favorite parts of collecting.

 

[7146aaron]

Ship

Nintendo Red Tent.
It is a serious project but I don't mind.
I drove 1060 miles round trip yesterday to get it. (Dallas to KC, MO and Back)
Now (well later today once I am recovered from that drive!) I get to see what all is missing, broken, dead, repairable... Fun fun fun!

You could have shipped it for $100.

 

[machfelon]

While I have been known to drive kinda far for a game.

NJ near NYC to Cleveland OH for a 720

Not sure Id drive that far for a project game. But if its your grail I can understand it.

 

[Raikus]

Congrats Culcuhain! Welcome to the cult.

 

[Ghostlyguy]

1000 miles!?

That's the way to do it!

I just might end up getting one in your manner.

 

[Mindl3ss]

I'll be taking my longest trip for an arcade soon enough, and it's a project... but it's not going to be that far. Only about half that.

Welcome to the Red Tent club... they are awesome machines.

 

[Ghostlyguy]

they are awesome machines.

Stop saying that!

 

[Culcuhain]

My wife has taken over the Unisys Vs machine so I always wanted a red tent and no one near me (DFW) has one for sale... So I figure it is about an 18 hour drive round trip, KC has some nice BBQ and I haven't seen my brother in a little while. So I picked my brother up at 5am and headed out. Had some nice BBQ after we picked up the game and headed home.

I know it is far, but I got time to spend with my brother and get caught up and we both like road trips. It's not about the money. Now I get to see what I need to replace (already know I need at LEAST one monitor)...

 

[gottifour]

My wife has taken over the Unisys Vs machine so I always wanted a red tent and no one near me (DFW) has one for sale... So I figure it is about an 18 hour drive round trip, KC has some nice BBQ and I haven't seen my brother in a little while. So I picked my brother up at 5am and headed out. Had some nice BBQ after we picked up the game and headed home.

I know it is far, but I got time to spend with my brother and get caught up and we both like road trips. It's not about the money. Now I get to see what I need to replace (already know I need at LEAST one monitor)...

This is a great story and truly defines the passion of collectors.

Congrats, I may have a board/roms available if you need those to finish the restore.

 

[Mindl3ss]

Stop saying that!

It will happen...

 

[jj mann]

This is a great story and truly defines the passion of collectors.

Congrats, I may have a board/roms available if you need those to finish the restore.

+1..............

WELCOME TO THE RED TENT CLUB
Congrats!!!!