Author Topic: Saw this machine at my local Antique Shop (Read 6645 times)

Ian · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2017, 08:30:53 pm »

Just wanted to share some Centuri arcade porn...

yotsuya · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2017, 08:44:34 pm »

Did you buy it?

Mike A · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2017, 10:35:13 pm »

What store is that?

Ian · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2017, 11:24:16 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 08, 2017, 10:35:13 pm

What store is that?

924 Milwaukee ave
South Milwaukee wi, 53172

http://woa.bz/SouthMilwaukee.html

They do a lot of auctions but this was in his store front. He was looking for $400

Ian · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2017, 11:25:56 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on June 08, 2017, 08:44:34 pm

Did you buy it?

I thought about it... I never played it. Never even heard of it... however once I got home and did some research that game looks pretty freaking cool. I am thinking about it. The guy says it plays good... the artwork is all there and original.

Mike A, If you want it bud I suggest a road trip. If not I may pick it up.

Mike A · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2017, 11:37:23 pm »

That's generous of you. I can't get to Milwaukee until Saturday. I think I will call tomorrow and see if I can work out a deal and get it locked up.

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Mike A · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2017, 09:40:03 am »

I made contact with the guy. We will see how it goes.

smass · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2017, 10:53:23 am »

Would be a nice score if you could get him closer to $300, good luck

Ian · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2017, 12:44:13 pm »

Sweet! Let me know how it goes!

Mike A · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2017, 01:19:38 pm »

Thanks Ian. Now I can take you off the list after that Time Pilot incident.

Ian · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2017, 03:43:03 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 09, 2017, 01:19:38 pm

Thanks Ian. Now I can take you off the list after that Time Pilot incident.

Oh ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---... now its an "Incident".... lol

paigeoliver · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:22:37 pm »

Quote from: smass on June 09, 2017, 10:53:23 am

Would be a nice score if you could get him closer to $300, good luck

Yeah, feels like 300 to me too. It is the sort of title you will eventually sell off if you get actively in the collecting hobby (unless you have a 100 room gameroom or something).

Mike A · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:36:06 pm »

I am supposed to pick it up tomorrow. Anywhere between 3 and 4 hundred is fine with me. I plan on holding onto it. I have 7 games right now. I have room for probably 20 more. I could put 100 in my basement.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:40:23 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 10, 2017, 08:36:06 pm

I am supposed to pick it up tomorrow. Anywhere between 3 and 4 hundred is fine with me. I plan on holding onto it. I have 7 games right now. I have room for probably 20 more. I could put 100 in my basement.

Then you are a good buyer for that.
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yotsuya · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:41:06 pm »

Pleiades is a good time waster. Great pickup.

Ian · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2017, 10:37:43 am »

AWESOME! Glad it worked out... I should ask this guy about my sales commission.... lol

Mike A · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2017, 11:32:56 am »

Let me know a weekend you are free. You can stop by if you like. You can have a few beers, play some video games, and I make an excellent pizza from scratch. New York thin crust, or Chicago deep dish style. That would be a pretty decent sales commission.

Ian · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2017, 01:05:59 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 11, 2017, 11:32:56 am

Let me know a weekend you are free. You can stop by if you like. You can have a few beers, play some video games, and I make an excellent pizza from scratch. New York thin crust, or Chicago deep dish style. That would be a pretty decent sales commission.

Mike... for you that would be a finders fee... lol. Make sure you take a pic of it!

pbj · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2017, 01:57:01 pm »

Now kiss.

Mike A · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2017, 03:14:45 pm »

That was way too obvious for you PBJ. You are slipping.

yotsuya · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2017, 03:51:42 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 11, 2017, 03:14:45 pm

That was way too obvious for you PBJ. You are slipping.

If he really likes you, he posts a gif.

Mike A · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2017, 04:05:02 pm »

I am always the bridesmaid and never the bride.

Mike A · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2017, 04:51:43 pm »

Pleiades in it's new home.

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harveybirdman · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2017, 04:56:58 pm »

Not my favorite game but that thing looks in great shape!

yotsuya · « **Reply #25 on:** June 11, 2017, 04:59:54 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on June 11, 2017, 04:51:43 pm

Pleiades in it's new home.

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Enjoy! I love the landing level.

Mike A · « **Reply #26 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:10:16 pm »

It really is in great shape. The control panel needs to be cleaned.The monitor needs a little adjustment. The image pulls upward on the right side. I have to drill the lock. No key. There is no screen burn. I don't know if the monitor was replaced at one time or if this machine has seen very little use.

Ian · « **Reply #27 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:12:39 pm »

Awesome!

pbj · « **Reply #28 on:** June 11, 2017, 06:05:34 pm »

That's pretty clean, man. Nice grab.

Mike A · « **Reply #29 on:** June 11, 2017, 06:18:04 pm »

Thanks.

ark_ader · « **Reply #30 on:** June 11, 2017, 07:06:21 pm »

Sweet!

jeremymtc · « **Reply #31 on:** June 11, 2017, 09:34:25 pm »

It looks great - nice pickup! I only just now noticed for the first time that "Pleiades" is misspelled on the attract screen.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2017, 10:00:21 pm »

Pleaides was well behind the frontier of tech and gameplay when it came out, thus an unconverted Pleaides probably only saw 1-2 years on location before being pulled for something that could earn more, which could explain the lack of burn.

big10p · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2017, 04:51:50 am »

Great pickup. These Centuri cabs are real nice. That monitor issue seems to be fairly common with Phoenix/Pleiades. I've seen it several times before.

Mike A · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:41:27 am »

When I have time to drill the lock and get inside I will start to diagnose it. I am not very skilled in that area, but I am excited to learn the more technical side of arcade machine ownership. So far I have installed a cap kit in one of my machines. I also refurbished the steering controls on my Championship Sprint cab. They sucked when I bought it. I had to disassemble the wheel assemblies, clean them up, and lube them up. They work great now. I also had to solder the connector back onto the optical sensor, and add coin mechs to the coin door. That is about the extent of my knowledge so far. My Defender cab developed some graphical glitches last week. I hope to tackle that next weekend.


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