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Cmosfm
05-20-2004, 02:08 PM
I've been eBaying for about a month now, I can't find anything that doesn't go over a ridiculous amount, that actually has side art, or is willing to ship it.

Well, I am either looking for someone wanting to sell one, that has the capabilities to ship, or help in where to look for one or a website that sells them reasonable.

I want one in the original cab, with side art, marquee, etc...crisp moniter, all good working shape.

The machines that are top on my list are...

TMNT (first or Turtles In Time)
Moonwalker (really want this one)
Mortal Kombat 1 or 2
Primal Rage
The Simpsons

and there are also some others i might be interested in, not sure now. I know I don't want a classic machine (Pac Man, Galaga, etc) or and nothing really new either. I think the year range i'm looking for is 1990-1995.

So if anyone can help with ANYTHING, please do...even some helpful things to look for when shopping, I am new to this, and it's my first arcade. So anyways, any help would be GREATLY appreciated

~Chris
Kamino
05-20-2004, 02:34 PM
i havent played many arcades...but the original TMNT(the game that became TMNT 2 on nes) and the simpsons are 2 arcades that i'd kill family members to have....
sisko
05-20-2004, 03:00 PM
Have you thought about doing a conversion cab or a supergun?

The Simpsons Arcade tends to go for $1500+, but the PCB tends to stay around $200+.

I realize its not quite the same thing, but its a much cheaper alternative.
Cmosfm
05-20-2004, 03:13 PM
Have you thought about doing a conversion cab or a supergun?

The Simpsons Arcade tends to go for $1500+, but the PCB tends to stay around $200+.

I realize its not quite the same thing, but its a much cheaper alternative.

I don't want to do a coversion or a supergun. I am looking to buy one official arcade machine for my collection...it's a dream of mine.

I know Simpsons is very expensive, that's why I doubt I'd get that. I think I can get a Primal Rage cheap, maybe even a MK decently priced. TMNT or Simpsons are probably gonna be too high. Moonwalker...I'd LOVE to luck up on that.

So yeah, I have money to spend. but seems that no one wants to take it. THere was a Primal Rage on eBay, BIN at 470 shipped. But after 5 e-mails with a few questions the seller decided to pull the auction without responding....ass.
sisko
05-20-2004, 03:15 PM
So yeah, I have money to spend. but seems that no one wants to take it. THere was a Primal Rage on eBay, BIN at 470 shipped. But after 5 e-mails with a few questions the seller decided to pull the auction without responding....ass.

Doh >.<
98PaceCar
05-20-2004, 05:22 PM
Cmosfm,

Where are you located?? I might be able to help you out..

98PaceCar
shai hulud
05-20-2004, 08:46 PM
I have a Neo Candy machine if you are interested. Works great, however it does need a good cleaning

i would want about $350 for it.
Cmosfm
05-21-2004, 10:39 AM
That's a good price on that Neo Candy....BUUUUUT....I got the Primal Rage I wanted! :D

The guy was real nice, he cancelled all his auctions because his Paypal account got frozen until he verified some info or something. But he set me up a personal eBay auction and I got it cheaper too...380 shipped!

PRIMAL RAGE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3293696096&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1)

And me and 98PaceCar are in talks for his TMNT TIT PCB, so it looks like it may be a good birthday for me after all!

Thanks guys for your help.
AB Positive
05-21-2004, 10:42 AM
I have a Neo Candy machine if you are interested. Works great, however it does need a good cleaning

i would want about $350 for it.


If I was in Illinois we'd be talking numbers right now for that, lol :D


Congrats on the scores Chris!

-AG