Possible Gauntlet Legends purchase - questin on price and its only problem

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Possible Gauntlet Legends purchase - questin on price and its only problem

Really want a Gauntlet 1 or 2, but know I like Legends from what I have seen. Haven't actually played it, but like the videos and plan on trying it first.

So the machine is close and in excellent condition. It will be my first vid and I know they aren't exactly top shelf machines, but for a first vid it sounds perfect for me. He is asking $550 and the only issue is:
The only issue is the satellite board that adjusts the screen, the width adjustment doesnt work. The image is slightly oversized but its an easy fix if you know anything about working on machines.

Is this something regularly going bad? Is this a simple fix like replacing board, etc?

Any opinions you can suggest are appreciated. I have basic skills and multimeter usage but never did cap replacements, solder/unsolder chips or similar and just don't want to buy a machine I can't easily fix myself and just enjoy.
 
$550 is too much for the game unless it is in immaculate condition & perfect operating order. $450 is too much for a game with monitor issues -- you can get them for $450 in very nice shape in good operating condition.

> The image is slightly oversized but its an easy fix if you know anything about working on machines.

People that have no idea of how to fix machines that want to sell them often say this. If it's that easy of a fix then ask him to fix it. If he can't, then why is he making statements like that when he has no idea of how to fix the game himself?

It may indeed be the case or it may be a nasty problem to solve that costs you another $100+ to get fixed.

If the owner is willing to fix the monitor issue and sell it to you for $450 and everything else works perfectly I'd bite. If not, I wouldn't pay over $300 because you're likely to have to send the chassis out for repair for another $100-$150.

What you don't want to do is spend $550 on a game and then have to send the chassis out for repair and then be $700 into the game. Buy smart -- don't get nickle and dimed to death.
 
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Thanks demogo! I was just going to PM you as I saw your posts getting yours and the great replies you've shared on this. SO, if the guy will work on price, would you say its worth it, and the width you stated 28.5" is that the smallest width? I need to fit it into a 28" door, so.... lol!
 
Seems that he says there is a satellite board that has pots for monitor adjustment and the one isn't working. Is this the case? Anyone know if one can get this whole board?
 
It could be the pot, but it could also be something else on the monitor chassis. That game uses a medium res monitor.

Check to see if another one of the pots on the remote board is the same value (the pots are not all the same) and see if he can swap them to see if the problem follows the pot.
 
Thanks demogo! I was just going to PM you as I saw your posts getting yours and the great replies you've shared on this. SO, if the guy will work on price, would you say its worth it, and the width you stated 28.5" is that the smallest width? I need to fit it into a 28" door, so.... lol!

A 28" door is pretty narrow... my game measures about 27" with the control panel removed. Not a huge deal as it comes right off but if there are hinges, etc intruding into the doorway it'll be a tight fit but should work. CP will definitely have to come off though.

I bought mine for very little money and then spent a fracking fortune getting it working. Some of it was my fault for not knowing more, some of it is near unexplainable (having my chassis essentially ruined when I sent it off for repair at a respected repair place).

I'd say he'd have to come WAY down on price because the monitor isn't working correctly. That's lovely that he thinks it's a simple repair but the statement from him is meaningless. It may actually be a simple repair but it very well may be a major PITA repair or it may be an expensive repair.

If he thinks its so simple then he should repair it.

Because you're not familiar with chassis repair, I'd bank on at least $150 in repair costs to the chassis. That means the MAX I'd pay for an otherwise perfectly working game would be $300 -- and I wouldn't start negotiating at $300 either or you'll end up way higher than that.

If you want to investigate what he's got, have him pop open the back of the game and take pictures of the monitor and especially of the chassis and make them good pictures so that we can identify the monitor type to get some clue as to what could be wrong.
 
Seems that he says there is a satellite board that has pots for monitor adjustment and the one isn't working. Is this the case? Anyone know if one can get this whole board?

We need to identify the monitor and chassis model or it's all speculation.
 
Guy is firm on $500, so I'm not takinng it anyway. Seems to be way too much with an issue and not the #1 game I'm looking for anyway. Thanks guys for all this great info; he may change his mind on price...
 
$500 is on the high side for the game in perfect operating condition.

No way I'd pay that with a monitor issue. I wouldn't pay over $300 for it as-is because you're going to have issues getting the monitor fixed.

These games are not rare; another one will come up if you're a little patient.

You did the right thing by walking away.
 
Thanks, yeah I don't mind scrapes, chips, etc, just want a working 100% machine. Thanks for all the help.
 
too bad your not in the bay area. I know of a never operated gauntlet legends(I think its upgraded to dark legacy)thats going up for sale soon. Its been in a company break room since new. Should be 100%. I was thinking of getting it for myself, but its just too big.. (this one is the normal size cab, not the deluxe one).
 
Thanks, yeah I don't mind scrapes, chips, etc, just want a working 100% machine. Thanks for all the help.

I understand but scrapes, chips, etc detract from the resale value and should detract from the price you pay too.
 
Gauntlet Legends was my first machine as well, I believe I paid 450 for mine and it was a HUO machine. Was immacualte. Dont buy games with issues if you cant fix them yourself. I have made that mistake and winded up trading or selling them.

I may have a Gauntlet 1 for sale soon, trying to switch around some titles.
 
I own a gauntlet dark legacy I have been thinking about getting rid of, I need to examine condition, but I will get back to you with a price. Mine is fully working, and in really good condition, not perfect, but pretty close.
 
I understand but scrapes, chips, etc detract from the resale value and should detract from the price you pay too.

Yep, agreed, but my point is I'll take a machine (for less costs) that has damage; just want it to work.
 
I may have a Gauntlet 1 for sale soon, trying to switch around some titles.

Please let me know if you do. Shoot me a PM if you want to go over the possiblity.

I own a gauntlet dark legacy I have been thinking about getting rid of, I need to examine condition, but I will get back to you with a price. Mine is fully working, and in really good condition, not perfect, but pretty close.

Thanks, please do. Sounds exactly what I'm lookin for.
 
I could be wrong here, but I THINK the satellite board is a "convenience" kind of thing that allows you to make adjustments from the coin door slot to you can see what you're doing. You MIGHT be able to just disconnect the faulty board and make the adjustments right on the monitor chassis itself like most other monitors. ...Again, I could be mistaken since I don't have a problem with mine and have never checked to be sure.

As for price, I agree, a beaten one with a few issues is asking too much at $500. You should be able to find one for as low as $350 if you look hard enough, and although I've heard mixed things about it, if you go to the Namco website and search for used games for sale for the longest time the had a ton of Gauntlet Legends machines for $250 (you type your location and it gives you a list of what's for sale around you)... The trick is actually getting in touch with someone to BUY the thing since I've heard that can be a nightmare. ...Or you could get lucky like me and trade a crappy generic JAMMA cabinet with a throwaway game and pay only $100! ;-)

Good luck! I think this is a hugely under-rated game and love mine (as do my kids). And the cabinet is -although REALLY heavy- a work of art that can be used for other things if/when you ever tire of Gauntlet.
 
Thanks Bones. I never followed up with the guy when he said he wouldn't go below $500. Its a shame but working on a few other options still. If he comes back, its good to know about that satellite board info you mentioned.
 
If it's the remote board for a K750x monitor then I'm told that it will damage the chassis if its run without it plugged in. It's not supposed to be a "nice to have".

And given the picture size issue on that tube there may be another issue lurking as well.

I got my game from Namco; I wouldn't do that again personally.
 
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