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Deadman
10-31-2009, 05:37 PM
I'm thinking of getting another arcade game for my house, since I sold my Robotron 5 years ago and have been looking ever since. A friend of mine pointed me to an Asteroids cocktail in good shape, all shopped and complete, for around $350.
It's been 6 or more yeares since I priced games and I'm wondering if this is a decent deal or not. Also, I remember there being talk that the Asteroids sit-down is a pretty rare cabinet. Is this right?
Any help you guys can give would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
portnoyd
10-31-2009, 05:49 PM
$350 for a fully working cocktail is a great deal.
Steve W
10-31-2009, 08:13 PM
Dang, wish you would have mentioned it earlier. A thrift I know of in Irving had a Zaxxon in it for weeks, for $99. It needed some work, though. Unfortunately, the last time I stopped by, there was a sign on it that said "sold". :(
Arcade Antics
10-31-2009, 08:52 PM
Also, I remember there being talk that the Asteroids sit-down is a pretty rare cabinet. Is this right?
No. The Asteroids cocktail table is one of the most common. But that's still a decent deal if it's been completely shopped.
TheDomesticInstitution
10-31-2009, 09:26 PM
Agreed. A working Asteroids that has been completely serviced is worth $350. Only if it works 100% though.
Videogamerdaryll
11-03-2009, 03:17 PM
Man,I'd love to have one..
98PaceCar
11-03-2009, 03:49 PM
For $350, it needs to be near mint. Asteroids cocktails aren't anything special.
Do you have any specific games you are interested in? I may be paring down my collection a bit. Mostly projects, but I have some ready to go that I might part with.
Deadman
11-03-2009, 04:49 PM
For $350, it needs to be near mint. Asteroids cocktails aren't anything special.
Do you have any specific games you are interested in? I may be paring down my collection a bit. Mostly projects, but I have some ready to go that I might part with.
the only game that I want (and I lose sleep from selling mine 5 years ago) is Robotron. I loved having it here and I'm ticked that I don't anymore.
98PaceCar
11-03-2009, 05:09 PM
the only game that I want (and I lose sleep from selling mine 5 years ago) is Robotron. I loved having it here and I'm ticked that I don't anymore.
Understand completely. I'm building a Multi Williams in my Joust so that I can have it. Might not be a bad way for you to go as well. It's certainly cheaper than trying to track down a nice Robotron.