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Hey everybody,
So I've recently decided to begin collecting arcade games...... Problem is, I have absolutely none of the skills or knowhow one might need when it comes to restoration or upkeep on these machines..... I've done a fair bit of research and as far as the cosmetic stuff goes I'm pretty sure I can get by. There will be mistakes for sure but that is all part of the learning process. The electronics on the other hand, I am totally freaked out to go near.
After purchasing a StarWars cabinet at the age of eighteen (I'm now 33) for an amazing $200.00 from a local comicbook shop owner I had every intention of getting into the hobby but it just never happened... Career, Relationships etc. You get it. I played the game for years in my bachelor apartment only to have it sit it total darkness in the corner of my garage once I got married and bought a home around 6 years ago. Now I'm finally in a place in my life where I can really start devoting some time and effort into this hobby.
Once I received clearance from the wife to convert our garage into a gameroom/workshop my first purchase was an EDOT (factory cut)! This will be the first of may purchases on my way to recreating the magic of the local arcade in my own back yard!
But, like I said I really have no skills......... I mean none.
So I was wondering (and please tell me if this is a dumb idea here) if there was anyone here in the southern california area who is proficient with arcade restorations inside and out that would be willing to do an "Arcade Restoration Workshop". I'd be happy to pay for the time. And if there is anyone else out there like me who loves these machines but has no way of getting inside and tinkering with them you are welcome to join up. I can't be the only guy who wants to dive in the pool but never learned to swim can I?
If something like this already exists and I missed a post about it please let me know. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Thanks for your time,
-J
So I've recently decided to begin collecting arcade games...... Problem is, I have absolutely none of the skills or knowhow one might need when it comes to restoration or upkeep on these machines..... I've done a fair bit of research and as far as the cosmetic stuff goes I'm pretty sure I can get by. There will be mistakes for sure but that is all part of the learning process. The electronics on the other hand, I am totally freaked out to go near.
After purchasing a StarWars cabinet at the age of eighteen (I'm now 33) for an amazing $200.00 from a local comicbook shop owner I had every intention of getting into the hobby but it just never happened... Career, Relationships etc. You get it. I played the game for years in my bachelor apartment only to have it sit it total darkness in the corner of my garage once I got married and bought a home around 6 years ago. Now I'm finally in a place in my life where I can really start devoting some time and effort into this hobby.
Once I received clearance from the wife to convert our garage into a gameroom/workshop my first purchase was an EDOT (factory cut)! This will be the first of may purchases on my way to recreating the magic of the local arcade in my own back yard!
But, like I said I really have no skills......... I mean none.
So I was wondering (and please tell me if this is a dumb idea here) if there was anyone here in the southern california area who is proficient with arcade restorations inside and out that would be willing to do an "Arcade Restoration Workshop". I'd be happy to pay for the time. And if there is anyone else out there like me who loves these machines but has no way of getting inside and tinkering with them you are welcome to join up. I can't be the only guy who wants to dive in the pool but never learned to swim can I?
If something like this already exists and I missed a post about it please let me know. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Thanks for your time,
-J

