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RandyT:


--- Quote from: Chris John Hunter on June 24, 2013, 08:05:32 pm ---Thanks Randy. The Bartop is coming together now. Doesn't seem to be anyone in the UK that does specifically art for Arcades. Missing a trick mefinks.  :cheers:

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Just generate the file, and take it to someone who does vehicle wraps.  They'll have the proper equipment to do it right, and they will probably consider it a "small job" :)



--- Quote from: stavros693000 on June 25, 2013, 07:11:34 am ---hey randy just got my t-mould and slot cutter bit. Excellent quality by the way.
just wondering when you will be getting more electric ice buttons in?  I would like to put happ plungers in them so I just get the (ring) glow effect.

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Yes, the cutters are very high quality.  I just used one again the the other day, after having not done it in a while, and was reminded of how easily they move through the wood, and the quality of the slot.

EI2's should be here in a day or two.  The RGB-Drives are taking longer than I was told it would, so they will be a few more days.  But I'm afraid the HAPP plungers won't fit them, as the CLASSX buttons are a unique design of ours.  You would need to use the plungers from a black CLASSX button to do this.  If you want to buy some without switches, I can apply a bit of a discount.

CheffoJeffo:


--- Quote from: Nephasth on June 24, 2013, 08:38:44 pm ---
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--- Quote from: yotsuya on June 24, 2013, 07:07:48 pm ---
--- Quote from: Nephasth on June 24, 2013, 12:00:54 pm ---This one time... I built a custom CP for a member here... There won't be a next time...

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I wonder who?   :o

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Just some dude that enjoys urinating on wedding dresses. Oops... I've said too much.

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--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 15, 2012, 03:09:20 pm ---
--- Quote from: KeithPuetz on October 15, 2012, 02:49:54 pm ---
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 15, 2012, 02:14:11 pm ---At the same time, I would pass on doing a project for the seller as well. Way too high maintenance and far too "I've proven this" and "I'll remind you" while at the same time not knowing even the basics. Too much potential for buyer dissatisfaction to be worth the effort.  :-\

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Well you don't know that. And you're making that prediction out of nothingness.

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No, I make that prediction based on years of experience and pretty much everything that you posted in this thread.

I hope that the panel turns out brilliantly for you and have complete faith in Neph -- for me, it just wouldn't be worth the potential hassle (and I'm the guy who is putting together a cab for somebody for free!)

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 ;)

chopperthedog:

Ahh yes, the guy that thought it would be a good idea to store his "things that go bang" in his arcade cabs.

moron.

Also his videos were weird. I was more focused in on the background and how he lived like a slob.


good day.

Nephasth:


--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on June 25, 2013, 08:10:04 pm ---
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 15, 2012, 03:09:20 pm ---
--- Quote from: KeithPuetz on October 15, 2012, 02:49:54 pm ---
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 15, 2012, 02:14:11 pm ---At the same time, I would pass on doing a project for the seller as well. Way too high maintenance and far too "I've proven this" and "I'll remind you" while at the same time not knowing even the basics. Too much potential for buyer dissatisfaction to be worth the effort.  :-\

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Well you don't know that. And you're making that prediction out of nothingness.

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No, I make that prediction based on years of experience and pretty much everything that you posted in this thread.

I hope that the panel turns out brilliantly for you and have complete faith in Neph -- for me, it just wouldn't be worth the potential hassle (and I'm the guy who is putting together a cab for somebody for free!)

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 ;)

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--- Quote from: Nephasth on October 15, 2012, 03:31:16 pm ---
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 15, 2012, 03:09:20 pm ---I hope that the panel turns out brilliantly for you and have complete faith in Neph --

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Ouch...

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...again.

TopJimmyCooks:

After years of working with potential customers for my gc business, I can tell when a client will be super abrasive and arbitrary from the get go.  They have to be willing to learn a little about what they're buying to get best value and the most satisfaction.  Sometimes I hold my nose (and their hand) because times are lean.  Sometimes I'm busy and I gently pass on their work by giving them a price I'd be happy to work for them for.  Even with my best filtration efforts, about one out of 5 jobs is a major pain in the rear.   This is fairly constant throughout the commercial construction world.  We also have repeat business to factor in, while in the arcade game a first sale is rare enough - repeats are unlikely.  Some contractors have a full on reputation for being dirty and nasty to people and they still get work for some reason. 

When I do a pinball game or arcade or whatever and decide to sell it, I do it my way, then post it for sale as-is, take it or leave it.  Doing a full custom job on a $2000 item is a loser's game.  Neither the buyer or seller will end up happy. 

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