AppleAmusements
New member
Hi guys, I am new here - I spent SO much time in arcades as a 70's/80's kid and I think I'd like to acquire one (a coin-op not an arcade ). I don't have any experience fixing coin operated machines and although I have built my own computers for 20 years I don't know how to solder and don't have much in the way of woodworking tools or skills to refurb a machine. So I was looking for something in decent shape- BUT seems like it is not easy to search the "for sale" for just my area. Craigslist has been disappointing- there were 1-2 machines in northern NJ I made offers on but no one wrote back either way. Maybe they were insulted. I offered $300 for a MKII assuming it was in good working order. I have no idea what to expect to pay on average but that's about my starting range.
I don't want to drop a bundle... I have the nostalgia but I'm afraid it will wear off and then i will be stuck with a piece of ugly furniture (most games in the range are pretty beat up it seems).
Last, could anyone give advice on what games their friends actually play the most when visiting? We are in our 30's and 40's so some of the newer fighting games don't hold the same nostalgia but I was considering a Mortal Kombat or Marvel vs. Capcom (maybe part 2 of the series) and wanted opinions if these type of games get played.
Thanks guys, hope I can find some decent sources in my area.
I don't want to drop a bundle... I have the nostalgia but I'm afraid it will wear off and then i will be stuck with a piece of ugly furniture (most games in the range are pretty beat up it seems).
Last, could anyone give advice on what games their friends actually play the most when visiting? We are in our 30's and 40's so some of the newer fighting games don't hold the same nostalgia but I was considering a Mortal Kombat or Marvel vs. Capcom (maybe part 2 of the series) and wanted opinions if these type of games get played.
Thanks guys, hope I can find some decent sources in my area.
