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parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« on: August 09, 2013, 10:47:23 pm »
This is probably one of those threads everyone hates, but before anyone punches me in the baby maker, I did first look through the wiki as well as to try to read what I could here...
I have two people at work that are now tossing the idea of having me build them cabs so I'm trying to piece together a price guide on parts to give them a few choices should they decide to pull the plug. As I mentioned in my own build thread, I used a previously purchased SlickStick, so I don't have any experience at all with buying the CP parts.
Where are people typically getting the best deals on buttons, joys, spinners, trackballs, and (non-operational) coin doors?

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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2013, 12:12:33 pm »
I have successfully purchased from, in alphabetical order,:

Arcadeemulator.net
GroovyGameGear
Paradise Arcade Shop
Twisted Quarter
Ultimarc

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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2013, 04:07:05 pm »
i have ordered from Groovygamegear and Ultimarc on several occasions and have been nothing but pleased.  They both have a great selection of products and fantastic customer service.  I have also ordered from divemaster in the B/S/T forum and that was also a positive experience.
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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2013, 04:45:37 pm »
I got all my controls from ultracabs, had no problems

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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2013, 09:24:50 pm »
I ordered once from Divemaster (on this forum) back in 2008, and the product was shipped quickly.  He also answered my questions, etc.  +1

Ultimarc, GGG, and Paradise all appear to be solid too (among many others).
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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2013, 09:38:51 pm »
I have purchased from Paradise Arcade Shop,  I know Bryan, he is a good guy.
I have also purchased from Suzo Happ (Their shipping prices are better now that they have a flat rate option)
Focus Attack, whenever Paradise is out of stock.
Mikes Arcade Shop and Twisted Quarter have a lot of repro stuff for say a Ms Pac Cocktail.  ;)

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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2013, 11:59:35 pm »
If I can wait, I use Divemaster (ArcadeEmulator.net) as his Happ prices are second to none.

GroovyGameGear for Leaf stuff, balltops, and optical interfaces.

Ultimarc for IPAC's/JPAC's/AimTrak's and such.

ParadiseArcadeShop for IL Sticks/Buttons, JAMMA Stuff, Sanwa stuff, Bootlegs. :)

Suzo Happ when everybody else is out of it, or I need it ASAP, as it's ~40 miles from me.

Twisted Quarter for everything Happ when I can't wait for Divemaster.


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Re: parts is parts- Buying recomendations
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2013, 12:25:37 pm »
before I forget any longer, thanks for the responses to this. was able to make myself a nice little parts list for generic and "cadilac" builds.