Yoshizard64
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Hello. I'm considering purchasing my first arcade cabinet, a Space Invaders Taito Trimline. As I haven't delved in arcade machines before, I want to know what I'd be up against.
Good:
Minor stuff:
Major stuff:
That being said, what would I be up against? I'm assuming all the capacitors/fuses in this machine are old and need to be replaced (I have basic electronic diagnostic/soldering skills). What am I looking at worse-case scenerio? New game-board, power supply, and monitor? Are these parts obtainable? I'd prefer to keep this machine as original as possible except maybe the power supply to be replaced with a new switching one.
Right now the seller is currently asking $250 for it only because he has another machine (Twin Eagle) for $500 total and doesn't really want to go lower on price and split the bundle. As the ad has been up for over a month, I'll maybe try again next week and see if he'll go lower.
What price would this machine be worth? Is it worth the risk considering the game board and monitor are unknown?
Thank you for any guidance/help. Have a nice day.
Good:
- Cabinet itself looks to be in really good shape, a couple scratches here and there but I'd leave that as patina.
- Screen bezel seems good, a couple others I've seen have major flaking in this area
- Owner says it's all original components, and it seems to be that way.
Minor stuff:
- Cleaning obviously
- Right coin door flap, coin box lock, and back cover lock are missing (guessing a couple bucks each to replace?)
- Looks like tape residue on back cover, I can probably remove that with Goo Gone
- Control panel art is pretty worn, that'd be the one cosmetic thing I'd upgrade. Are there any options for this such as replacements or getting it re-painted?
Major stuff:
- Now the biggest problem, the machine doesn't work. He says it "turns on and lights up but the game doesn't activate". I assume that means the marquee is working at least. The owner says he's had it for the last 20 years, and he doesn't have time to deal with it/try to fix it.
That being said, what would I be up against? I'm assuming all the capacitors/fuses in this machine are old and need to be replaced (I have basic electronic diagnostic/soldering skills). What am I looking at worse-case scenerio? New game-board, power supply, and monitor? Are these parts obtainable? I'd prefer to keep this machine as original as possible except maybe the power supply to be replaced with a new switching one.
Right now the seller is currently asking $250 for it only because he has another machine (Twin Eagle) for $500 total and doesn't really want to go lower on price and split the bundle. As the ad has been up for over a month, I'll maybe try again next week and see if he'll go lower.
What price would this machine be worth? Is it worth the risk considering the game board and monitor are unknown?
Thank you for any guidance/help. Have a nice day.
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