transformer, ISO, tube... free in toronto

[mmmPeanutButter]

I've got a transformer, an isolation transformer, and a tube (no chasis)(some screen burn).

What are they worth?

If you want 'em... make me an offer. (edit:(they were free), now I'm keeping them)

I'm in Toronto (might be able to get them sent to north jersey at the end of may)

[paigeoliver]

Isolation transformer is worthless.
Tube without chassis with screen burn is also worthless.
Centipede transformer assembly is maybe $10.

Problem with ALL that stuff (and what makes it worthless), is that dead cabinets crap that stuff out all day long (so most collectors/restorers have a lot of that stuff), which is the first factor that makes them near worthless. The second factor is that transformers are so heavy that they cost a fortune to ship.

[mmmPeanutButter]

Isolation transformer is worthless.
Tube without chassis with screen burn is also worthless.
Centipede transformer assembly is maybe $10.

Problem with ALL that stuff (and what makes it worthless), is that dead cabinets crap that stuff out all day long (so most collectors/restorers have a lot of that stuff), which is the first factor that makes them near worthless. The second factor is that transformers are so heavy that they cost a fortune to ship.

Worthless worthless worthless.  Just what I expected.

Well, if anybody want them, let me know.  I'd prefer not  to just throw them away.

[paigeoliver]

Keep them, you never know how deep you will get into the hobby. I started out thinking I was just going to have a Mame cabinet. I used to throw non-working monitors away because I thought I would never be the kind of person who could fix monitors.

I have since owned like 100 games, I can fix monitors now, and so on.  I don't throw anything away anymore. I keep all my old transformers, and such.

[SirPeale]

I'm with Paige.  Keep the ISO transformers.  I, like Paige, started out MAME only using nothing but PC parts, but now have nice hybrid machines.

[paigeoliver]

Having an extra ISO transformer and Atari transformer assembly around might just be a gamesaver one day.

ISO transformers RARELY go bad, but sometimes they do.

Sometimes you will get a Nintendo cabinet with a non-nintendo monitor in it. In that case it is wise to swap the isolation transformer, as those Nintendo monitors used a lower voltage than standard monitors, and non-nintendo replacement monitors sometimes have issues caused by the lower voltage.

As for the extra Atari transformer assembly. Having a spare one (specifically a spare big blue cap), can be very helpful in troubleshooting almost ANY Atari game from 1975 onward.


Now for the spare tube. I WISH I had one.

Someday you might get a game with a vented tube, or you might vent the darn thing yourself, a spare tube with burn, while worthless when selling, is a lifesaver when you need it.

[mmmPeanutButter]

Thanks for the replys and support.  I told my girlfriend about what you said and I think she is a little scared.    

The problem I am having now is that I live in a one bedroom apartment with my lady.  I'm doing all of my construction in her mother's garage!  So the real issue is storage.  I'll see what I can do, but I might need to find a better home for them soon.

For now I'll keep 'em.

Thanks again.

[mmmPeanutButter]

Thanks for the replys and support.  I told my girlfriend about what you said and I think she is a little scared.    

The problem I am having now is that I live in a one bedroom apartment with my lady.  I'm doing all of my construction in her mother's garage!  So the real issue is storage.  I'll see what I can do, but I might need to find a better home for them soon.

For now I'll keep 'em.

Thanks again.

so, my situation has changed quite a bit.  My girlfriend (of 6 years) just left me.  It sucks reading that last post.  I'm still building my cab in her mother's garage, but I'm trying to finish it quick.

So I have to get rid of this stuff.  It will be thrown in the garbage if nobody wants it.  I would hate to do it, but I don't really have a choice here.

[RayB]

Do you know that the power transformer works? I might take it... I hope I can just swap it into my Missile Command?? (looks like the same power supply).

[mmmPeanutButter]

Do you know that the power transformer works? I might take it... I hope I can just swap it into my Missile Command?? (looks like the same power supply).

no idea if it works, but I sent you a PM if you're interested.

You really can't beat the price.  

(I'm going away, and will be back sunday.  send PMs, first come, first serve)

[menace]

So is the tube available or no? If so PM me and I will come get it.

[mmmPeanutButter]

So is the tube available or no? If so PM me and I will come get it.

yep, the tube is yours... pm sent..


the ISO is still available.