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shawnzilla:

A local arcade went out of business today, the shopowner is selling a Spawn machine for $300. If I buy it, it has to be tonight before anyone else. The machine has a 25" monitor, and looks to be in pretty decent shape (needs some paint retouching).

Should I buy or run away?


missioncontrol:

If it works and you have room for it I say go for it......... :D

ericball:

Why are you buying it?  If you enjoy playing the game, do you enjoy it enough to pay $300+ to own it?  If you're buying it as an "investment" (e.g. you figure that you can sell it for more), I'd advise caution (you may find yourself the proud owner of a $300 cab which no-one wants).  There is a Spawn on ebay for US$550, but it looks like a conversion (two player CP).

Personally, I would also be wary of buying anything from a store which is going out of business. Tthe store may have debts or liabilities and the machine would be considered an asset.  Thus there may be a bank or even Uncle Sam who might argue the owner didn't have the right to sell the machine to you.

paigeoliver:


--- Quote from: ericball on December 18, 2004, 07:35:51 pm ---Why are you buying it?  If you enjoy playing the game, do you enjoy it enough to pay $300+ to own it?  If you're buying it as an "investment" (e.g. you figure that you can sell it for more), I'd advise caution (you may find yourself the proud owner of a $300 cab which no-one wants).  There is a Spawn on ebay for US$550, but it looks like a conversion (two player CP).

Personally, I would also be wary of buying anything from a store which is going out of business. Tthe store may have debts or liabilities and the machine would be considered an asset.  Thus there may be a bank or even Uncle Sam who might argue the owner didn't have the right to sell the machine to you.

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Cash and carry. Pay cash, give them no name, and take it when you buy it.

shawnzilla:

Decided against it. Could prolly get a better deal at an auction. Plus, the seller was not friendly at all. Thanks for the advice everyone!

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