What lies beneath?

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I thought I was going to have to purchase a new Space Invaders Deluxe CPO when I first purchased this machine. Tons of cig burns in the plexi on top and corrosion/dirt/decay underneath - or so I thought. Once I took it apart I was pleasantly surprised to find the protective plastic was still on it and it had all the mess on it. Peeling it of revealed a near perfect CPO. The backing was still on it as well and never peeled off to reveal the adhesive. Is this the normal way Space Invaders Deluxe CPOs were installed or was somebody lazy on the assembly that day?

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I'd say you got pretty lucky with this one, nice find!
 
Oh yes, it will definitely be covered with new plexi. I don't plan on exposing the adhesive either - it stayed in place just fine all these years with just the bolts and buttons. It looks like it came from the factory this way. I can't see any evidence that the buttons were ever removed and the wood board is very clean - it's never had anything stuck to it.
 
You must be thanking some lazy assembly worker for your good fortune.
 
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