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Flake:

I offered $75 in an email this morning.  No response as of yet. 

Not sure what the specifics are, he's been vague only to say it powers on with no video or sound.  Probably a red flag there, but for $75 I'm willling to roll the dice on this game.

My real problems will begin if I end up purchasing.  I have never worked on a real arcade machine before, my experience is limited to MAME.  I'll probably have to hire someone to look at it, which is another reason I dont want to overspend.

Thanks everyone for the input.

HaRuMaN:

Do realize that it's a vector monitor, which cranks up the difficulty somewhat.

Flake:

Oh I'm aware...believe me my difficulties wont be constrained to the monitor type alone.  I do know a guy in my area that if he doesnt know how to fix he'll know the right person to get me in contact with.

Flake:

OK...so I got a "no thank you" response.   He's very vague on the specific issues and he clearly thinks I'm trying to low ball him.  But come on already, I have no idea what's wrong with it and he wont offer up a desired sales price.  Seems he thinks he's sitting on a gold mine or something.

I sent one more message to press him on further details, but not looking hopeful.  Damn....it would have been a nice addition.

Le Chuck:

Send him a link to this thread. 

If the monitor is total toast you are in for a long potentially pricey haul on a restore.  I'd do the pinballjim technique - short note letting him know that if he is still sitting on it after X days or a month you can be there with $75 to make it go away.

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