Tron Mini / Cabaret

I know this sound a little deceptive, but if I was selling it, I would never mention anything about the Robbie Roto cabinet. If it's that close or even an almost identical cabinet, why even bother mentioning it? You might just end up turning potential buyers away that wouldn't have known any better otherwise. I can tell you it would take me 10+ years of researching to even figure out it was in the wrong cabinet if I bought it without knowing beforehand. I don't think it's that big of a deal. But if you bring it up to potential collector-buyers, they WILL make a big deal out of it, just to get it cheaper. The only person who might know the difference without you telling him would be ScottC, and I doubt he'll be buying it anyway.
Thank you for your thoughts, @Phetishboy. Your comments about me made me laugh. :)

In my view, and this is getting a bit philosophical, if someone knows a cabinet is not original to the game, then it should be mentioned. That is part of the history, but also part of the originality, just like having a reproduction cabinet. One example that comes to mind is when I heard many years ago of people "restoring" Galagas using Ms. Pac-Man cabinets or vice-versa. Yes, there are some differences, but I still recall people mentioning that specific detail (game x in another game cabinet). While you are right, most people would not know the difference in those particular mini cabinets, it is still a conversion in the most literal sense. We are about preserving the history, as well as the game, so not disclosing that is misleading. Another example I have heard over the years... Centipede and Dig Dug cabaret cabinets are the same. Technically, that is not true, which is why if I bought a Dig Dug cabaret and discovered it was actually a Centipede cabinet, then I would be concerned. Further, if I found a Centipede in a Dig Dug cabaret, I would want to discuss that with the owner, or even potentially buy it, restore it to a Dig Dug, then put all of the Centipede parts into a converted Centipede cabaret (much easier to find). Another point, as a group (KLOV), we discuss factory conversions during sales, so discussing the originality of the cabinet is something we already do.

With the above in mind, I have been lightly rolling around the idea of buying that TRON mini just to get the original wiring harness, which is the only thing missing in my TRON mini. If money were no object or grew on trees, then I would not think twice about it. However, that is not the case and spending $1,200-$1,500 on a wiring harness is a bit much.

@MackAttack you did a great job on the game, so please don't take anything I am saying as a personal attack, since that is not at all my intention. I am only speaking about the cabinet originality question. If you need some help or want to discuss the backdoor, then I can certainly help.

Good luck on your sale, MacAttack.

Scott C.
 
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I would pay 2500 no problem for this. Although it isn't 100% original Tron mini's are so rare and it is pretty darn close.
 
One of my least played cabarets, but one of the most beautiful to look at. I decked it out with Phoenix Arcade's marquee, bezel, stick logo, and CPO. Added an LED to the stick as well.

What's really cool too is being able to add the Tron/Satan's Hollow HSS kit. That helped me cope with never being able to find a dedicated Satan's Hollow cabaret.

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Thanks,
Jason
 
One of my least played cabarets, but one of the most beautiful to look at. I decked it out with Phoenix Arcade's marquee, bezel, stick logo, and CPO. Added an LED to the stick as well.

What's really cool too is being able to add the Tron/Satan's Hollow HSS kit. That helped me cope with never being able to find a dedicated Satan's Hollow cabaret.

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Thanks,
Jason
That's looks really pretty, very nice work!
I'm still thinking of selling my cabaret. I picked up a decent upright Tron and need to trim down my collection; it's my only cabaret and a duplicate.
 
That's looks really pretty, very nice work!
I'm still thinking of selling my cabaret. I picked up a decent upright Tron and need to trim down my collection; it's my only cabaret and a duplicate.
You wouldn't have trouble selling it, but hold tall on the money…it is what it is. I'll just say this…the older we get, the more appealing cabarets become because of size and weight.

Jason
 
You wouldn't have trouble selling it, but hold tall on the money…it is what it is. I'll just say this…the older we get, the more appealing cabarets become because of size and weight.

Jason
Definitely, haha, the cabarets are very easy to move around. From when I started collecting to now I notice a difference in what my body can handle. I'm not a big fan of moving games up and down stairs anymore.
 
Definitely, haha, the cabarets are very easy to move around. From when I started collecting to now I notice a difference in what my body can handle. I'm not a big fan of moving games up and down stairs anymore.
Moving my Time Pilot down a flight of stairs last June reminded me that I'm not in my 30s anymore :giggle:
 
I had one that I sold in a package deal with a GORF mini. Both were working and in good shape. GORF was original and TRON had been laminated black. Got $1600 or 1700 for the PAIR nine years ago. I know that sounds crazy to some of you, but pricing wasn't as insane as it had gotten the last four years. I have a feeling we're trending towards the old pricing again myself. I'd say a non-biased, honest guess at $1500 is a good assessment. It's in the wrong cabinet, missing parts, etc. there's no way it should fetch $2000. I know it's easier and natural to want to price things higher when you own the game, but from the outside looking in, $12-1500 seems about right. Now, that being said, every situation is different. You may come across somebody that's been looking for an original Tron mini to complete their collection for years, but then you've still got the wrong cabinet thing going for you, so that person may still pass on your game at any price. I am in no way trying to disparage you from selling your game at whatever price you decide, just trying to give an honest opinion and one that's not inflated because I own the game and want to see it priced through the roof.

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Ah, pre-Captain's Auction prices. Those were the good old days.

Before the dark times. Before the empire.
 
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