Amazing deal on redball top joysticks!

[Mac Green]

I was just browsing around some sites and came upon this. Hope this can help someone out!  http://www.dealextreme.com/p/repair-parts-replacement-4-ways-red-ball-arcade-joystick-with-4-switch-37485

[GregD]

Just curious as to what makes that an amazing deal?

[Mac Green]

10 dollars free shipping = amazing haha just saying

[wizkid32]

Decent price.  Not sure what is all that "amazing" about it.  You can get a Happ super or a "Zippyy"(extra y for extra zip!) stick or a "Roundhouse" stick from GroovyGameGear.com for the same price.
Granted this does not include shipping, but these are from a reputable seller...

Super:
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=285

"Zippyy":
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371

Roundhouse:
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=366

[vanrose72]

Here's a semi-related question:

Is it possible to replace the shaft of a bat-top Happ competition stick with a ball-top, like the one that comes with the Zippyy?

[Mac Green]

hmmm sounds possible but I dont know 

[wizkid32]

I believe so.  The GGG SmoothSticks are Happ Competition joysticks with different handles.  Stands to reason that the Supers should be alterable.

[wizkid32]

Actually,  These guys have just that!  They sell them for $20.95 each. No sure how to do it though.  That is a matter better left to more experienced members...

http://www.tornadoterrys.com/surplus.htm

[Mac Green]

those are cool not worth 20$ though   

[BobA]

Free shipping is what makes DX very affordable.  The wait time though is rather long so order way before you need the part or parts.

[Mac Green]

id order in advance 2 weeks isnt that long

[Ginsu Victim]

---smurfy--- Chinese knock-offs, considering the site. Avoid.

[wizkid32]

I'd have to agree.  I would rather pay $1 more, and purchase from a reputable vendor, than get a slightly better deal on an iffy Chinese knock-off.

[Q*Bert_OP]

I was just browsing around some sites and came upon this. Hope this can help someone out!  http://www.dealextreme.com/p/repair-parts-replacement-4-ways-red-ball-arcade-joystick-with-4-switch-37485

Those joysticks are very poor quality, and cost less than $3 from Welink.

[Mac Green]

yes link please 

[CheffoJeffo]

Those joysticks are very poor quality, and cost less than $3 from Welink.

We need a link from Welink.

I would expect that direct purchasers get better prices than web purchasers.

I know that the emails I get from Fanny give me better prices than I could get from the Excellentcom website.

[Mac Green]

Fine, cheffo, we get it.  You've got a huge collector penis that gets you back room deals direct from Shanghai.    

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[CheffoJeffo]

Fine, cheffo, we get it.  You've got a huge collector penis that gets you back room deals direct from Shanghai.  Maybe you and Kevin should get the rulers out and see who wins.

I'm just wondering the point of a "you can get that for $3" post that doesn't provide any actual information on where to get them.

Sorry Jim, the only point I was making is that there may not be a link.

Anybody can get the same deals from Fanny direct ... they just aren't available on the website.

 

[Mac Green]

if anyone knows cheaper joysticks please post links here 

[CheffoJeffo]

Sadly, welink's site is broken for me right now.

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I think that the point may need to be reinforced about the quality ... I'll take Q*Bert's word over Jim's for anything to do with vids (pins might be different) ... and I actually have a set of these sticks, so I can take my own word as well.

[Mac Green]

Yup I get the same code and it also tells me it would run better in IE 

[Q*Bert_OP]

Those joysticks are very poor quality, and cost less than $3 from Welink.

We need a link from Welink.

I would expect that direct purchasers get better prices than web purchasers.

I know that the emails I get from Fanny give me better prices than I could get from the Excellentcom website.

Yep. The price through Excellent Com is $3.80, ordering through Crystal is $3.00

Contact: crystal@welink.cc

In regards to quality, they start out OK, but within a short time, the stick will become very loose and worn feeling and the switches become less responsive. They might be ok for a home-use multicade, but that's about it.

[Mac Green]

Those joysticks are very poor quality, and cost less than $3 from Welink.

We need a link from Welink.

I would expect that direct purchasers get better prices than web purchasers.

I know that the emails I get from Fanny give me better prices than I could get from the Excellentcom website.

Yep. The price through Excellent Com is $3.80, ordering through Crystal is $3.00

Contact: crystal@welink.cc

In regards to quality, they start out OK, but within a short time, the stick will become very loose and worn feeling and the switches become less responsive. They might be ok for a home-use multicade, but that's about it.

And shipping?