WTB: Like New FULLY Restored Arcades

dknole

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Just as the title states I am looking to buy fully restored, like new arcade games. Shoot me a PM with what you have and maybe we can work something out! I'm open to all the classics - in the initial stages of putting together my home arcade.. ;) ;)
 
Might help to mention your location, unless you plan to spend $300-600 each on shipping....
 
Sorry about that. I am located in NE Florida. Would be willing to drive to pick things up depending on where you are located or would possibly pay for shipping depending on the cost. Just shoot me a PM.
 
I've picked up more than a few nice games from the panhandle and one from Jacksonville in the past year.

If you have the time and are willing to tinker on them a bit then you should be able to find nice, usable games cheap in the area.

Last good score was a Pole Position in Pensacola about a month ago for $100. $50 worth of parts and an evening of work rebuilding power supplies has gotten it playable.

I've got to where I like to work on them as much as play them so it works out well for me and saves a ton of money.

Good luck with the hunt for the games.

-JM
 
Thanks for the info. I'm really looking for arcades that have already been restored and are in like new original condition. I know it will cost more but I'm ok with that. If I had the time and garage space to do restores myself I would... but unfortunately that is not an option.
 
Just some tips

Hi, and welcome to the boards. I got a little worried when you said you were looking for fully restored, like new condition machines. Here's some tips...

1. You should definitely have some machines in mind and find out as much as you can about them. It's sort of like buying a car... the more you know, the less chance you'll have getting ripped off. If necessary, ask some of the senior guys here look out for good machines for you.

2. Patience. the type of games you're looking for only come around once in a while. I can't stress that enough. It's easy to fill your game room with expensive crap. If you want a nice collection, it takes time.

3. I'd expect a "Fully Restored" machine to have *several hundred* hours put into it (electronics, part sourcing, cab restoration, stencils/art). Most people who do that quality work don't do it to sell them. Many people who "fix to sell" will get it working and make it look nice, but that's it -- otherwise they'd lose money.

4. Even if you found a "new in the box" arcade machine (as some people I know have), it will break. these parts are 30 years old, and they will break. Hopefully you're up for learning how to fix these things.

I'm not bad mouthing anyone who sells machines. It is almost impossible to make money restoring these machines for sale. It's a lot of work, and a lot of time. A lot of the people who do work for other members here barely break even, and I appreciate their help.

So before I go...

Patience, and ask the senior folks here for help. They're an invaluable resource.

Good Luck!
 
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