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YIKE$, I added up my expenditures...
danny_galaga:
--- Quote from: Hoagie_one on September 29, 2004, 10:12:25 am ---thinking about the costs along with the the thread last week about how much we actually play these things is making me reconcider finishing my upright
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"ahhh, but its not the destination, its the journey on the way..."
or "its not the kill, its the thrill of the chase"
Hoagie_one:
i guess, lol
AlanS17:
My first machine probably cost me around $1000, of which I'd say $300 or $400 was just in little parts, tools, and supplies that weren't even arcade-specific. Otherwise, the PC was free, the monitor was $250, and the machine was $50.
That's breaks down as:
big essentials -> $300
new small stuff -> $400
improvements ->$300
A cabinet that isn't already in stellar condition can be a real money pit if you're you're satisfied with it.
LeedsFan:
I'm starting out on my first MAME cab. I did loads of research first on prices for components etc. and I even considered buying a ready made machine from DreamAuthentics. Their Excalibur unit costs around
RayB:
I shold have converted my figure. It was in Canadian dollars. The US amount is closer to $1750.
Includes new monitor from Happ, with shipping, taxes and import fees... Parts for my Galaga, t-molding for 4 cabs, cost of 3 used cabs in various shape... so at least what I spent isn't all on one project.
~Ray