Interest check: Bulk order of candy cabs (midwest)

[An Hero]

I saw on the Neo-Geo forums where they pulled off such a discounted purchase on the east coast and in the south. I'm not currently a member on their forum, but was wondering if there would be interest here for a similar purchase in the midwest. I have been emailing the folks at coinopexpress about bulk pricing for a New Astro City cabinet. Would another cab be a better choice, value-wise? I also see people mention Egret 2, but that's almost double the price.

The Neo-Geo deals needed 25+ people, but I was told by coinopexpress that I only need to purchase 18 to qualify for a bulk price. I'm waiting to hear back as to what the price will be per cabinet so that gives me time to see if it's even feasible. I have plenty of room to hold them in the back of my store so they wouldn't have to be picked up immediately.

Any other questions, ideas, or feedback on this?

[glorfindel]

since im only an hour up north of indy i would be interested maybe. depends on the price

[smork]

Edit: Eh, nevermind, i've been drinking :)

Good luck with your order!

[jcalder8]

I'd be concerned about people paying and actually picking up the order.

[walrusmonger]

I'd be concerned about people paying and actually picking up the order.

I'm sure he'll require payment before he pays the wholesale guy, and that he's just going to hold the cabs- people will want to pick them up since they already paid. IDK how much they'll be per unit, but if they're $1000 I don't think he would even consider fronting $18,000.

[jcalder8]

I'm sure he'll require payment before he pays the wholesale guy, and that he's just going to hold the cabs- people will want to pick them up since they already paid. IDK how much they'll be per unit, but if they're $1000 I don't think he would even consider fronting $18,000.
I'm sure he would but I'd bet that at least one person will try to back out after the order is placed. Also I would think that it could take 5-6 months for everyone to pick them out.

[mills]

i really want one...someday...

[An Hero]

Obviously, payment up front would be required. The neo-geo forum thread I followed had the cost at about $475 shipped for each person. I'm waiting to see if it could even be cheaper.