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wp34:
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--- Quote from: chopperthedog on October 16, 2013, 12:05:09 am ---It's a good thing you didn't create this thread on klov.
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Ok. I'll bite. Why? Are these not restored originals? (That's the only reason I could see as an objection, off the top of my head.)
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http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=289068
Rick:
--- Quote from: wp34 on October 16, 2013, 09:30:05 am ---http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=289068
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So, people hate that an arcade was having financial difficulty, and went to a crowdfunding solution to try and keep their doors open? That's it?
meyer980:
It is a very nice arcade, and it wasn't too hard to find (for me anyway) But the first time I tried to go there on a Saturday afternoon they were closed even though their website, the front door, and their Facebook page all had hours saying they should be open. I sat outside waiting for an hour before I gave up.
I later found out they didn't open that day because it was too hot and their AC wasn't working so I can understand that, but a sign on the front door would've been nice.
All that aside, lots of games, nice neighborhood, and seems like they get a decent crowd of people coming in.
PL1:
EDIT: There appears to be a lot more to this story than the one-sided KLOV thread conveyed.
It appears that many of the allegations mentioned below that were made in the KLOV thread are at best questionable and should not be construed as established fact.
I apologise for taking the KLOV thread at face value and repeating the allegations here. :embarassed:
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--- Quote from: Rick on October 16, 2013, 09:48:31 am ---
--- Quote from: wp34 on October 16, 2013, 09:30:05 am ---http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=289068
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So, people hate that an arcade was having financial difficulty, and went to a crowdfunding solution to try and keep their doors open? That's it?
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Read the thread closer.
The guy ignored lots of apparently good advice and got banned after he freaked out on some KLOV trolls.
He did fund-raisers to buy cabs (capital investment) for the business.
Would you think your mechanic had a viable business if he held a number of fundraisers and asked you to donate so he could buy tools (capital investment) while still charging you the standard prices to do repairs and oil changes?
He also did fund-raisers to cover the rent, while he continued to buy more games. (Can't cover the rent, but still investing in more cabs?)
Sounds like the business plan is more money-pit than money-maker. :dunno
Personally, I wouldn't donate to keep them in business, but if you like their selection of games, by all means enjoy doing business with them while the doors are open -- and keep an eye out for the auction if/when they finally go under.
Scott
Rick:
--- Quote from: PL1 on October 16, 2013, 10:48:44 am ---Read the thread closer.
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Ah. See, I didn't pay attention, and didn't notice there were more pages. I'll go back and review.
--- Quote from: PL1 on October 16, 2013, 10:48:44 am ---The guy ignored lots of apparently good advice and got banned after he freaked out on some KLOV trolls.
He did fund-raisers to buy cabs (capital investment) for the business. Would you think your mechanic had a viable business if he held a number of fundraisers and asked you to donate so he could buy tools (capital investment) while still charging you the standard prices to do repairs and oil changes? He also did fund-raisers to cover the rent, while he continued to buy more games. (Can't cover the rent, but still investing in more cabs?) Sounds like the business plan is more money-pit than money-maker. :dunno
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Hmm. That sounds pretty dumb, to be honest. I'm probably one of the most humble guys around, when it comes to the people I feel I work for. So yeah, if people are entrusting me with their money, I'm going to invest in the smarter things that make the business stronger.
--- Quote from: PL1 on October 16, 2013, 10:48:44 am ---Personally, I wouldn't donate to keep them in business, but if you like their selection of games, by all means enjoy doing business with them while the doors are open -- and keep an eye out for the auction if/when they finally go under.
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Speaking as a pretty nostalgic guy who still wishes for the resurgence of successful arcades, I would still be sad to see it go, regardless of how poorly managed it may be.