After awhile of watching the wanted posts and the repair/help forum, I realized that there are a LOT of people out there who need some help to get their repair setup up and running. Whether it's people who've either just started in the game collecting hobby or have been in it awhile but have not had a chance to dig up the right parts/tools..... or maybe it's someone who wants start up a repair shop. Whatever, I just see a basic need for help.
After posting up a list of parts in partial tubes, some of the response triggered this train of thought....and it seems so clear to me now.
I was thinking of making some robust (yet inexpensive) "starter" kits -- maybe two or three different levels -- of parts such as a big spread of chips, a selection of sockets, connectors, wires and maybe even tools. I've got MASSIVE stocks of chips and other items related to arcade games, so I'm in a good position to make these special kits.
I just wanted to run the idea by the group and see if I could get some input on what parts should be included, what quantities, etc... I was thinking of making a $100 level, $250 level and $500 level... maybe even a stripped down $50 level. Maybe specialized kits for people who want to work on Atari-only or Bally/Midway-only.....Williams-only? I can definitely offer some serious value for the money since 90% of these items are considered "excess" to me.
So, anyone have ideas on this subject?
Dave