ithiltaen
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So I just got back from a warehouse with 300+ machines that are in the process of liquidation. Apparently the operator who rented the warehouse passed away recently with no next of kin and the warehouse owner just wants the stuff gone so its going CHEAP. I spent about an hour going through the place and ended up getting an Arch Rivals machine (100% working, great condition in Dynamo cab) for $50 and a Street Fighter II machine in a perfect cab without a working monitor for $50.
Next Saturday 1/9 will be the last opportunity to pick anything up before an op from Houston shows up with a semi truck to take everything else. I would really STRONGLY recommend that if you're in Texas and have an interest in the hobby you check this out.
As near as I can tell most of the machines will need new monitors/monitor tune-ups and most of the joysticks and buttons will probably need to be replaced but other then that everything looks pretty good. Some of the machines have been vandalized during a break-in but there are plenty of duplicates that you could scrounge parts from.
I didn't take pictures (too dark), but here's a rough inventory of what I saw. Most of the stuff will need basic repair but the vast majority of the cabinets were in AWESOME shape.
20+ Pole Positions
40+ Street Fighter II Champion Edition Hyper Fighting (most playing blind)
8+ Hang On
5+ Paperboy
4+ Mortal Kombat (cabs in good shape, tested not working)
20+ Bad Dudes
30+ Shinobi
+ lots of random machines and some redemption stuff. I came across a Mr. Do (with good marquee, cp). Basically most of this stuff hasn't been in use for probably 10-15 years but the warehouse was dry (if not really dusty) and things seem pretty well preserved.
If you want to reach the guy that's liquidating the stuff - his name is Doug and his number is 210-651-5035 and his email address is [email protected]. If you go to take a look bring a long (100+ foot extension cord), flashlights and a dolly (some of the stuff is up 2 flights of stairs with no functioning elevator.) If you need a hand give me a shout and I can probably come down and help.
-Aaron
Next Saturday 1/9 will be the last opportunity to pick anything up before an op from Houston shows up with a semi truck to take everything else. I would really STRONGLY recommend that if you're in Texas and have an interest in the hobby you check this out.
As near as I can tell most of the machines will need new monitors/monitor tune-ups and most of the joysticks and buttons will probably need to be replaced but other then that everything looks pretty good. Some of the machines have been vandalized during a break-in but there are plenty of duplicates that you could scrounge parts from.
I didn't take pictures (too dark), but here's a rough inventory of what I saw. Most of the stuff will need basic repair but the vast majority of the cabinets were in AWESOME shape.
20+ Pole Positions
40+ Street Fighter II Champion Edition Hyper Fighting (most playing blind)
8+ Hang On
5+ Paperboy
4+ Mortal Kombat (cabs in good shape, tested not working)
20+ Bad Dudes
30+ Shinobi
+ lots of random machines and some redemption stuff. I came across a Mr. Do (with good marquee, cp). Basically most of this stuff hasn't been in use for probably 10-15 years but the warehouse was dry (if not really dusty) and things seem pretty well preserved.
If you want to reach the guy that's liquidating the stuff - his name is Doug and his number is 210-651-5035 and his email address is [email protected]. If you go to take a look bring a long (100+ foot extension cord), flashlights and a dolly (some of the stuff is up 2 flights of stairs with no functioning elevator.) If you need a hand give me a shout and I can probably come down and help.
-Aaron



