Arcade1up Clearance Sale

[FrizzleFried]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

[Nephasth]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

Arcade machines are toys... Albeit commercial grade...

[jdevane]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

I wish...  there's usually next to nothing around here, so I have taken up learning to but and build my own...  I guess in the long wrong that is better anyway.

[Mike A]

It might be the NyQuil coma I am just coming out of, but I have no idea what this means.

I wish...  there's usually next to nothing around here, so I have taken up learning to but and build my own...  I guess in the long wrong that is better anyway.

[leapinlew]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

Frizz! How ya been? AA still going strong?

How goes the arcade scene for you? I regret that 2018 I didn't do much building, I refurbed a Defender bartop. I did even less playing. Hope to fix that in 2019.

[FrizzleFried]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

Arcade machines are toys... Albeit commercial grade...

I'll concede to that...

...I'll take commercial grade rather than disposable.  Thank you!

[FrizzleFried]

I'm not interested at $100.  For $100 I can pick up an empty JAMMA cab with monitor and drop an ARpiCADE in for $150 more.  These toys are just that... toys.

Frizz! How ya been? AA still going strong?

How goes the arcade scene for you? I regret that 2018 I didn't do much building, I refurbed a Defender bartop. I did even less playing. Hope to fix that in 2019.

Still around... and AA is still there (and you've been approved!). 

It's been slow ... but the garagecade is still up and pretty much full (24ish games)... anyone interested in the comings/goings of the garagecade can visit my blog at www.idahogaragecade.com ...

Recently I've been having fun making Attract-Mode front end layouts (actually managed to make a few bucks (in product) doing so for a "customer" ... whoa.)...

My latest acquisition was a Midway Arctic Thunder I got for a hundred bucks.   Non-working of course... but I had that baby up and running in all of about an hour (gotta love it when the problem comes down to a dead CR2032 coin-cell battery and toasted ATX power supply... >ZING!<

I'm still in the game but I am very selective... and the deals are few and far between unlike the days of old.

I'd LOVE to come across a reasonably priced Q*bert or Space Fury...

Yeah,  right.

[jdevane]

It might be the NyQuil coma I am just coming out of, but I have no idea what this means.

I wish...  there's usually next to nothing around here, so I have taken up learning to but and build my own...  I guess in the long wrong that is better anyway.

My comment was directed at the post above me stating he could just buy a $100 jamma cabinet...  I was saying I wish I could be so lucky because where I live there is usually nothing available or its way overpriced.

[Mr. Peabody]

Arcade machines are personal entertainment devices.


I think opt2not is obsessive about this kind of topic.

[negative1]

speaking of clearance sale:
gamestop, asteroids, $150 online:
https://www.gamestop.com/toys/arcade1up-asteroids/157867

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[pbj]

Buy it at GameStop, return it to Walmart without a receipt.... $150 free money....

[negative1]

Buy it at GameStop, return it to Walmart without a receipt.... $150 free money....

how is that free. the time, effort and audacity to do that isn't free.

you have to wait for shipping, etc.

not worth it.

later
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[opt2not]

LOL "audacity".

You do know who you're quoting right?  pbj is the king of working the system.   

[Howard_Casto]

Buy it at GameStop, return it to Walmart without a receipt.... $150 free money....

That's messed up man.  Naturally I thought about doing it for a minute or two there. 

[yotsuya]

Buy it at GameStop, return it to Walmart without a receipt.... $150 free money....

Do it four times and you’ve got your airfare for ZapCon, Pendejo.

[ark_ader]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

[smass]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

*falls out of chair laughing*

[JDFan]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

[Osirus23]

Sounds like something trailer trash would do.

[Lilwolf]

People complain about them... but what they are really really good for is an arcade that is at desk height in your office!  I slide my disk chair over and play a game when I need a few minute escape.  I did spend about 40 bucks more to get it hooked to a raspberry pi... And used some other used parts to get everything hooked up....  And now I have something that fits in my office where a full size didn't (well, didn't while allowing me full VR room scale... we have to have priorities)

[Howard_Casto]

Hey Lilwolf, what's up?  Long time no type. 

I think they have their uses.  The asteroids has me tempted... if that spinner didn't suck so bad I would be interested at that price. 

[opt2not]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

Don't worry, I'm sure the return rate for these cabs is so high, no one will be the wiser. 

[SlammedNiss]

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

What's the lowest price they've been at WM in the last 90 days? Because I believe w/out a receipt they will only refund you/give you credit for whatever the lowest price it sold for in the last 90 days. 

[ark_ader]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

Really?  Well try it and test your theory.  Tell us which prison you get to so we can club together and send you some soap. 

[ark_ader]

Sounds like something trailer trash would do.

How would that demographic, even come up with the idea, funds, logistics and get past security at the door.  No. Nobody is that stupid and wants to risk jail, and their life as they know it.

It's theft and against the forum rules (5) to even suggest it.  As it would be considered conspiracy to defraud.  There is no future in it.

It would make a great TV game show though.

[leapinlew]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

Really?  Well try it and test your theory.  Tell us which prison you get to so we can club together and send you some soap. 

It’s ok to be wrong Ark. we all do it from time to time. How you handle it is the important thing. You just sound silly now.

[yotsuya]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

Really?  Well try it and test your theory.  Tell us which prison you get to so we can club together and send you some soap. 

It’s ok to be wrong Ark. we all do it from time to time. How you handle it is the important thing. You just sound silly now.

Agreed. But that’s just how Ark rolls.

[ark_ader]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

Really?  Well try it and test your theory.  Tell us which prison you get to so we can club together and send you some soap. 

It’s ok to be wrong Ark. we all do it from time to time. How you handle it is the important thing. You just sound silly now.

You can check.  Whenever I am wrong I admit it.  I am not wrong now, and you are easily led.   It is the casualty of old age.  If you are so sure of yourself, then please prove me wrong.  Which is silly isn't it?   

Yotsuya is always right so it doesn't matter.  Go and ask them in chat verbatim to our topic of discussion and post the results.  You will be surprised.  https://www.walmart.com/cp/free-returns/1231920

[ark_ader]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable (are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime committed they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - (Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you (since Walmart's policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! (They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show (they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return (and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange (they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be?)

FIFY - Are you typing this on an Amiga?

Have a look on the box.   

There probably be no direct damages from Walmart, I am sure you will get some in court, then it all goes downhill from there.  It is all hypothetical, but if they wanted to investigate Walmart has their own procedures.  I know what you are suggesting, has been done before with other products.  If you are caught which, would not be too difficult, they would prosecute.  This is an exercise in morality, so I think it is hilarious that you have taken such a stand on the matter.  Grow up.

[leapinlew]

I don't think it is worth going to jail for.  The UPC is trackable.

UPC is universal and the exact same for every Asteroids machine so exactly how would it be Traceable ( are you under the impression that every item has a unique UPC on the box ? ) -- Also in order for there to be any crime commited they would have to be able to prove you were intentionally trying to defraud Walmart - ( Almost impossible unless you told them that was your intention ) - if you told them it was a gift that you do not have the receipt for and wanted to return it - If the store agreed to refund you ( since Walmarts policy gives the final decision on whether to accept the return without a receipt up to that store's management) there is no crime ! ( They could just say no to the return ) So trying to get any law enforcement to take action against you would be extremely unlikely.  Additionally there is also no damages that Walmart could show ( they are giving you the $299 and you are giving them the product that they sell for $299 in return ( and they were the ones that agreed to make that exchange ( they have the chance to deny the refund)) - so what exactly would their damages be ? )

Really?  Well try it and test your theory.  Tell us which prison you get to so we can club together and send you some soap. 

It’s ok to be wrong Ark. we all do it from time to time. How you handle it is the important thing. You just sound silly now.

You can check.  Whenever I am wrong I admit it.  I am not wrong now, and you are easily led.   It is the casualty of old age.  If you are so sure of yourself, then please prove me wrong.  Which is silly isn't it?   

Yotsuya is always right so it doesn't matter.  Go and ask them in chat verbatim to our topic of discussion and post the results.  You will be surprised.  https://www.walmart.com/cp/free-returns/1231920

So ignoring the obvious trolling, I want to confirm that you believe this statement you said to be correct:

The UPC is trackable.

Are you going to stand by that as being correct or maybe, just maybe, you should say you are wrong? There's really only one way out of this without looking like a complete dummy. 

[smass]

Are you going to stand by that as being correct or maybe, just maybe, you should say you are wrong? There's really only one way out of this without looking like a complete dummy.

too late...

[JDFan]

Have a look on the box.   

No need to look on the box - UPC codes are specific to specific items from specific companies that manufacture that product -- they do not include any information on what retailer it was sold at or how much it was sold for - Here is a little info for you just in case you really do not know this and actually believe that a UPC code could be traceable back to a specific transaction -

And just FYI - the UPC for the Asteroids cab is UPC: 815221022874 and it will be the exact same number for every Asteroids A1u Unit whether it is sold by Gamestop, Best Buy, Walmart or any other retailer !!
 

Universal product codes — UPCs — are the 12-digit numbers that appear under the barcodes on many U.S. products. They are given out by GS1 US, a nonprofit group that sets standards for international commerce.

Here’s how it works: Businesses pay to join GS1 US, and in exchange, it assigns each member its own identification number that appears as the first part of its UPC.

Companies usually need different UPC codes for each product they sell, even if it is just a different size. So companies will add more numbers to their GS1-issued identification code to identify each of their products. Each UPC can be used to produce a specific barcode that can then be printed out and attached to products or, ideally, incorporated into the product design so that it is easily scanned at the register.

[ark_ader]

Have a look on the box.   

No need to look on the box - UPC codes are specific to specific items from specific companies that manufacture that product -- they do not include any information on what retailer it was sold at or how much it was sold for - Here is a little info for you just in case you really do not know this and actually believe that a UPC code could be traceable back to a specific transaction -

And just FYI - the UPC for the Asteroids cab is UPC: 815221022874 and it will be the exact same number for every Asteroids A1u Unit whether it is sold by Gamestop, Best Buy, Walmart or any other retailer !!
 

Universal product codes — UPCs — are the 12-digit numbers that appear under the barcodes on many U.S. products. They are given out by GS1 US, a nonprofit group that sets standards for international commerce.

Here’s how it works: Businesses pay to join GS1 US, and in exchange, it assigns each member its own identification number that appears as the first part of its UPC.

Companies usually need different UPC codes for each product they sell, even if it is just a different size. So companies will add more numbers to their GS1-issued identification code to identify each of their products. Each UPC can be used to produce a specific barcode that can then be printed out and attached to products or, ideally, incorporated into the product design so that it is easily scanned at the register.

I am not arguing the fact that all UPCs on a product is the same.  I'm arguing that if you take an 1Up arcade that you bought from game stop to Walmart you would be stopped because of the traceable UPC on the box.  If you read back the thread it is you/lew/smass/whoever assumed it was the main UPC.  There is more than one, smarty pants. 

Let's go back on topic, as you all have used up all your combined stupidity for one thread already.  Is that possible I wonder? 

Game stop has raised the Asteroids back up to $199.00  Bait and switch tactics?  Still pretty cheap for what you get. 

[Nephasth]

Fear of prison for a common return scam? Get real dude.

[negative1]

one of the solutions for a prebuilt lit marquee:
https://www.theretrocollector.com/arcade1up

later
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[Howard_Casto]

Yeah lets spend $100 for a light to put on a $300 device.  That makes perfect sense. 

[negative1]

Yeah lets spend $100 for a light to put on a $300 device.  That makes perfect sense.

How does $55 including shipping equal $100. Your math doesn't make any sense.

the DIY version is under $30, I don't see an issue.

Also, there are tons of option to do:
1) Build your own lighted marquee
2) Print your own graphics
3) Do an LCD marquee, which I already pointed out.

later
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[JDFan]

I am not arguing the fact that all UPCs on a product is the same.  I'm arguing that if you take an 1Up arcade that you bought from game stop to Walmart you would be stopped because of the traceable UPC on the box.  If you read back the thread it is you/lew/smass/whoever assumed it was the main UPC.  There is more than one, smarty pants. 

Then maybe you should say something other than "UPC is Trackable !" SInce that statement is completely wrong

And Again you say in this post

There is more than one

No there is not -- THere is no such thing as a MAIN UPC --- there is one and only one UPC for each product --  Sure there may be shipping/routing information added to the box by Walmart or Gamestop etc. at their warehouse but that is not a UPC Code and is not printed on the product box and those are easily removed from the A1U boxes that have the Glossy coating on them if they do exist !

Let's go back on topic, as you all have used up all your combined stupidity for one thread already.  Is that possible I wonder? 

Game stop has raised the Asteroids back up to $199.00  Bait and switch tactics?  Still pretty cheap for what you get.

It's not our combined stupidity that is showing in the thread - but maybe you do not notice it since that might require not being intellectually challenged !

ANd No the price is still $149 until Feb 2nd -- WHen you add it to the cart it will add a $50 discount making the price $149 ( but that might be challenging for you to figure out ! )

$50 off the Arcade1UP: Asteroids Cabinet! Some exclusions apply. Applicable to physical in-stock items ONLY. Offer valid 1/17/19 - 2/2/19. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

[yotsuya]

Careful, JD... he might report you to the police...

[Osirus23]

Messed with one of these pieces of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- briefly at Walmart. The joystick was the flimsiest I've ever used