Is this guy a con-man

[drumnow]

I have been looking for mame cabinets for a while after I read the project arcade book. I was looking on google and I found this guy named Jim. He is in Buffalo Grove IL.He builds arcade cabinets, he said cabinets on the internet. He said that he could offer me cheap prices and great products, he even said he could beat. He also lives really close to me.He also said he has over a hundred arcade games. I am not sure I can trust this guy. Do you know him, if so is he realiable, or a con man. If you do not know him can you recomend what I should do. Thanks alot.

[Crazy Cooter]

Umm...  How would we know?  If he's close, go there.  See before you buy.  Can't really help you beyond that.

[NoOne=NBA=]

I'd see if he'll let you come over, and see some of his work.
If he won't, say goodbye.

See what he'll offer you, and at what price, and go from there.
One caution I would give you is to not impulse buy.
I'd also be leary of anyone who demands money up front.

I'd be willing to pay for the actual parts going into the CP after seeing the cab at a decent stage of completion.
That will make it so that YOU have the receipt for the parts in your name.

I'd make him sign a delivery notice when I gave him the parts, that has a space for a second signing for delivery of the cab to you.
That way, if you do have to sue him for the money, he can't produce a fake receipt saying he gave them back.
If he tries that, you can counter with "why would I have signed THAT receipt instead of the 'got it back' part of my ORIGINAL receipt?".

[deoblo85]

I'll make you one with as many games as you want wait how cheap is he talking ???But it's always fun to make it yourself.And if you have a problem that's what the forum is for

[RayB]

Pretty silly question. Is YOUR name Jim maybe?

Check out the goods. Otherwise you haven't even mentioned ONE thing to us that makes the guy seem suspicious...

~Ray B.

[drumnow]

I guess you all have a point. thanks.

[DaemonCollector]

I used to live in Buffalo Grove...not many shady people in those parts

[RayB]

What's his last name? If it's DAVIS, then yes he's a con artist.
;-)

[paigeoliver]

I always ask for a deposit up front to cover the costs of anything I have to order. Otherwise I am taking a big risk, since most buyers tend to what a custom layout to play two TOTALLY DIFFERENT games. My last buyer wanted like Tron and Zoo Keeper.

If they want a more normal layout I'll often just sell them my own mame cabinet right out of my own gameroom, and then build another one later,

[menace]

I got my first cab off Jim In buffalo grove a couple years back when I was living in chicago--Super nice guy but man could he talk--he can talk for hours if you let him..As far as your question goes--he's legit--he does sell arcade parts and used cabinets--i didn't know he made cabinets so as to their quality I couldn't say. (he was building kitchen cabinets when i was there if that tells you anything).  He may very well be a con man now (people change) but when I dealt with him he was friendly helpful and honest.

[Soulcon]

I would love to hear more of this guy if he makes house calls and such .

-Soul