Places to buy Arcades in San Diego/Orange County Area

[Mikezilla]

Anyone know any places to buy stuff in those areas that I listed? I meant like shops etc...I tried the local arcades, well, the ONLY one, and they didnt have anything worth buying. The only thing I am using is the local craigslist. Anything else I have overlooked? Thanks.

[Ginsu Victim]

You want to buy an entire arcade or just arcade machines?

[kronic24601]

If you want to come up north a bit, they have a TON of misc arcade wherehouses in the Anaheim/Carson area.

Looks like there is an auction going on this weekend

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=100118.0

[Mikezilla]

Hhaha ginsu I should have clarified huh? 

Thanks Kronic, Ill have to check it out. My buddy got tickets to teh comic con, I dont even know when it is, if its not this weekend then I might cruise up in the truck with some cash to see what I can find. 

Oh and Im not THAT nerdy I swear... lol 

[RayB]

Check your yellow pages under "amusement" (sub category might be "amusement devices" or similar).

There used to be a place in Stanton / Cypress thereabouts that did repair and sales. There was also a big distributor in Anaheim, with a parts counter. Etc... I'm sure you'll find something.

[kronic24601]

Thanks Kronic, Ill have to check it out. My buddy got tickets to teh comic con, I dont even know when it is, if its not this weekend then I might cruise up in the truck with some cash to see what I can find. 

No problem, I'm in the same boat, I have to go down (I'm a little north of LA) to that general area to pickup the Pole Position II that I just won on ebay ... I hope $245 was a good deal

[Mikezilla]

Thanks Ray. There was one place and man were they expensive. I dont even know how they are in business. 

Haha rock on. Hopefully its in good shape. Damn its a sit down pole position? How are you gonna lift/transport it?

[kronic24601]

It's a stand up actually, and I have a small pick-up truck. It looks to be in pretty good shape, but I'm not paying till I see and test it. Pics in link below.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260634390654

[Ginsu Victim]

My buddy got tickets to teh comic con, I dont even know when it is, if its not this weekend then I might cruise up in the truck with some cash to see what I can find. 

It's this weekend.

[Mikezilla]

Damn Kronic, looks good. Hopefully its in good working order. If not thats gonaa be a bummer to drive up there and find out something is messed up/broken.

Well, so much for that idea lol. Thanks Ginsu! I dont know if Im gonna go to preview night, my buddy got 4 day passes. Its sold out so it will probably be a nightmare on saturday...

[92greenyj]

this is my local distributor that I buy most of my games from for my work Arcade. He usually has a good selection of used games for pretty good prices.

http://www.carobinson.com/amusement/index.html

EDIT: Also I know the local Tilt arcade in the mall (westfield, Horton Plaza) put all their games up for sale annually around November. However they are usually beat to all hell and back and aren't worth it in my opinion. I know I looked last year to see if anything might be worth getting for my work arcade. But they don't really take care of their games at all. I on the other hand keep my games pristine and imaculate as possible. Don't want some beat up, graffitied, scrathed, burnt out POS in my arcade. No way, no how! hence why I get my stuff from Tony at CA Robinson. All of his used stuff is completely shopped out and refurbished prior to being re-sold. Also his prices on new games are usually pretty good too.

[Mikezilla]

Cool, thanks so much for the info, Im checking that out for sure! Haha yeah I know about Tilt, the people that go there treat their games like garbage. It sucks but oh well. 

[92greenyj]

my pleasure. Like i said, Tony is a good guy and he has a good selection of used stuff. He even has a new "classic corner" on his used site. He also does some clearance events a few times a year where he gives away "parts games" some of which may be great bases for a MAME cab build

[Havok]

Oh and Im not THAT nerdy I swear... lol 

Since when do you have to be a nerd to go to a comic con? I'm going to the New York Comic Con this October. Here's a great reason to go:



So really, you should have said I'm going to comic con because I'm not gay...

 

[Mikezilla]

Whooaa point made good sir! Wow, I missed her when I went. I dont have pics, but there was an AWESOME boba fett chick. Couldnt believe it. Gotta love the con.