So, two years ago I got the urge to own a arcade machine (I was a teenager in the "Golden Age"). I very quickly discovered this site. I then purchased a 60 in 1 kit and built a small wooden test box. Over the past two years I've tried different joysticks and buttons. None of them ever felt right. Some of them I liked, and some I didn't. I sold a couple of the ones I didn't like here.
Now, fast forward to this year, I realized the only way I was going to enjoy this was to find a WICO 4-way. Last week I found one on Ebay. The seller stated he had 10 of them NEW in original box. I purchased one for $85. I received it last Saturday and yes, the box was original and had never been opened. I quickly opened it and installed it on my test box. Once I fired it up and started playing, I felt like a teenager again.
Yes, it was worth every penny! Also, I need to note that I've since swapped out the 60 in 1 for a ArcadeSD board. What's next? I plan on ordering a bartop from Haruman sometime in the near future. Anyway, I just wanted thank you all for the valuable information provided here. It has been VERY helpful. Everyone is always willing to help out and I appreciate it.
Also, I have a few more joysticks laying around and I'll put them up for sale soon.