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Things to look for at an arcade auction?

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Raven..:

Other BYOAC members. ;D

GGKoul:

Make sure you test the game you want to purchase.  Watch for burnt screens. 

coachcarstens:

I am planning on attending the auction tomorrow also.  I have gone to the last 2 in WI, and I always wonder if people there float around this board.  I often see people taking notes on every auction, etc.  I guess it would be kind nice to meet some people who float around this board.  Anyone interested in doing such a thing?  I'll be there the entire time, (not that I really know what I'm doing) but hey, if interested let me know.

Chris

As for what to look for, i guess it would depend on what your sue for the cab is.  If you would like coin mechs, etc.  Check to see that they all work, not just player one, bring a quarter and test it.  Some are set up differently though...  Monitors can be nice also.  Sometimes non-working ones labeled as empty are not always empty, sometimes you can find some neat stuff inside. Hope that helps.

krick:

Miscellaneous thoughts in no particular order...

#1 rule.... Beware of water damage.

Take the following items:
- A long heavy duty extension cord
- Tape measure
- paper
- pencil
- a vehicle to get your purchases home
- money ;D

If you buy a cabinet with intentions of puting in a larger arcade monitor, you should pay attention to the inside width of the cabinet.

A 25 inch arcade monitor with frame is about 23.0 inches wide.
A 27 inch arcade monitor with frame is about 24.5 inches wide.
A 33 inch arcade monitor with frame is about 28.5 inches wide.

Whatever size you plan to use, make sure that the cabinet is about an inch or so (at least) bigger on each side.

Make sure that whatever you buy, you can get through the doors in your house.

Wyluli:

Krick...that is a nice cab.  I like the coin door on it.
I was wondering if anyone from the board goes to the auction in Orlando.  I guess there is one there every year.  Next one is in February.  I've never been to it.  If anyone has been, what did you tink of it? 

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