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Nitro0602:
I love how you think you know everything. I did my research on tanksticks.. Sold about 15 of them without having one come back, bet you didn't see that coming ;)
Also love how you THINK you know my cost on the cabinets..lol
Everything you said I've researched about.. Fact of the matter is my customers don't want the old school look, they want the vewlix look... Period
But hey, what do I know.. :dunno
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on July 27, 2013, 10:08:40 pm ---I have probably sold 75-100 games in just the last year alone. I have been doing games for a long, long time. I absolutely come off as a jerk when I am giving advice sometimes, but it doesn't mean I don't know what I am talking about. There is simply no way you can possibly sell what you presented here to an INFORMED consumer and still have any kind of profit margin. Not when you have other guys with CNC setups that can cut a much better looking cabinet in 1/4 the time at a lower cost.
The controls in those tanksticks are among the lowest quality available. Did you know that? Does your customer know that? Were they presented with any options? Is your customer aware that the low cost widescreen LCD monitor you are no doubt offering is both the wrong aspect ratio for everything other than modern console games and may (depending on brand) interject as much as a 3 frame input lag compared to a CRT monitor or a proper gaming lcd monitor. Did you know that?
Also, I won't sell a mame cabinet with a computer already in it anymore. I want the buyer to completely understand that they are not purchasing the games from me. Both because I have no right to sell them and because they can and will come back months or years later when the frontend or windows stops working and expect you to fix it for them for free. If they add their own computer then that becomes their problem, not mine.
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CoryBee:
--- Quote from: Nitro0602 on July 28, 2013, 01:06:13 am ---But hey, what do I know..
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Nitro0602:
Speaking of kindergarten.. You sound like a teachers pet.. More like a follower, which is fine bud.. To each their own..
--- Quote from: yotsuya on July 27, 2013, 09:21:55 pm ---I've been here 3+ years and seen a lot, my friend. I've seen new guys come and go, many with great ideas, some with not so great ones. The best ones have thick skin and respond well to all kinds of criticism. They understand not every cabinet deserves a gold star. This isn't kindergarten.
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yotsuya:
Not a follower, my friend.
But I hope we don't scare you off. I'm dying to see your four-player Dual Tankstick holder.
DGP:
--- Quote from: mcseforsale on July 27, 2013, 10:40:36 pm ---Step 1. Know what you are talking about FIRST before you go into the viper pit. I spent years stalking this site before I started posting
Step 2. Don't try to be a know-it-all on your first attempt. While you may find a few suckers to buy this stuff, you'll be supporting it for years to come (see Paige's post)
Step 3. Don't drink and post
Step 4. When LeChuck, Paige, Maximus or a lot of others take the time to respond to you, show some respect. They are some of the most talented and well versed people in this hobby.
Step 5. Have fun. I started with this:
All because I listened, paid attention and didn't act like a spoiled brat. Now, that ^^ I can sell.
AJ
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As I said some of you are far too 'caught up' and cannot seem to see the forest for the trees.
The ones acting like spoiled brats were initially the opposite of the person that you are implying, read it over with an open mind and see it from both sides.
Why should people respect people that disrespect them. Admitting you come across as a jerk while giving advice does not excuse the behavior regardless of how experienced you are.
Nor does telling people to be thick-skinned and just take the unwarranted abuse that should not be there to begin with.
I don't think anyone was doubting the knowledge and skill set of those offering up advice, it's obvious they know what they are talking about, but that does not require being condescending and just plain rude in the process, especially to someone that is new and does not yet know the various personalities that frequent this forum.
Everyone starts somewhere and the rude behavior here only serves to steer them away from the hobby as well as discouraging new people from signing up and asking questions, then again maybe that was the intent after all...? :dunno
Regards,
Jason