Author Topic: Custom Arcades gone belly up. err umm. maybe not! (Read 3439 times)

DaFoo · « **on:** July 12, 2005, 12:11:08 am »

FYI...

I received a letter from them stating increased costs, and high workman's comp insurance has caused them to close up.

They had a cool web site.

http://custom-arcade.com/

pointdablame · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:24:54 am »

I bet it was the outrageously extravagent pricing more than "increased cost and insurance"

monkeybomb · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:30:44 am »

Quote from: pointdablame on July 12, 2005, 12:24:54 am

I bet it was the outrageously extravagent pricing more than "increased cost and insurance"

No way!!

"Coin Door ($225)

Cup Holder ($50) Pair"

AlanS17 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:37:09 am »

It's one thing to offer things above retail. It's another thing to be charging 100% or 200% above retail.

... and then it's just stupid to be charging 500% or more over retail. Who's going to pay $250 for a pair of stools? You can only dupe so many people.

thetered · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:42:18 am »

You mean a track ball for $299 and a top fire joystick for $50 isn't a good deal

DaFoo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:43:23 am »

LOL good points, but I've seen other sites charging $5999 for the big ones also.

The web site was great though, you could use it to see what various colors of trim etc. worked best.

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:50:12 am »

$249 for a MOMO racing wheel!!! L@@K @ Best Buy...$99!!! sme thing!!!

AlanS17 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:12:12 am »

Yeah it's one thing to charge extra for hard-to-source parts. It's another thing to charge waaaaaaay to much for off-the-shelf stuff.

Anybody want to buy my Playstation 2? It's only $400.

SpamMe · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:13:34 am »

I, personally, liked the Saitek p3000 gamepad ($30) selling for $250. Would "good riddance" be in poor taste?

AlanS17 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:15:31 am »

I don't think I could consciously do that to people. I would feel too guilty knowing I'm taking advantage of people. I'm glad they're out of business. I hope they didn't break the bank, but I do hope they ended up in the red for it. Maybe it'll teach them a lesson.

Popcorrin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2005, 11:22:45 am »

Did they sell the business? The website says that they are located in Reno, NV. If I am not mistaken they used to be in the LA area.

Crazy Cooter · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2005, 11:35:12 am »

Even the buttons were 2x the normal price.

pointdablame · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2005, 11:52:53 am »

Quote from: DaFoo on July 12, 2005, 12:43:23 am

LOL good points, but I've seen other sites charging $5999 for the big ones also.

The web site was great though, you could use it to see what various colors of trim etc. worked best.

yeah and those sites don't sell many (any?) at $6k either. I'm surprised they lasted this long. And 5 mins with Photoshop and a generic cabinet picture can do the same color tricks too.

RayB · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:03:38 pm »

You know what their problem was? They weren't buying in bulk from wholesalers. They were buying from normal sources like you and I and then needed to make a profit... LAME!

Oh well, survival of the fittest!

thetered · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:19:51 pm »

[quote author=monkeybomb link=topic=39804.msg359328#msg359328

Cup Holder ($50)

pointdablame · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:24:41 pm »

Quote from: thetered on July 12, 2005, 01:19:51 pm

Quote from: monkeybomb link=topic=39804.msg359328#msg359328

Cup Holder ($50) Pair"
Quote

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13716&item=6193400889&rd=1

HEY!! It's people like you who made this company go belly-up!

You're giving away all their secrets..... If you hadn't mentioned it, no one would have ever heard of this "ebay" thing, and we would all be buying cupholders from Custom Arcades for $50 a pair.

For shame thetered.. for shame.

thetered · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:41:15 pm »

I Know, I know, I'm a horrible person...

You can buy a pair from me for $25 shipped...

pointdablame · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2005, 02:02:48 pm »

Quote from: thetered on July 12, 2005, 01:41:15 pm

I Know, I know, I'm a horrible person...

You can buy a pair from me for $25 shipped...

woah!! That's half off... where do I send the paypal?!?!?

Veinman · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2005, 02:53:37 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on July 12, 2005, 12:37:09 am

Who's going to pay $250 for a pair of stools? You can only dupe so many people.

I didn't look at the stools in question, but if you go into any reputable billiards store you will find all kinds of stools that cost $100+.

Brewser · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2005, 09:47:14 pm »

I bought those same stools from Happs for $40 each on one of their sales a month ago.

thetered · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2005, 09:53:04 pm »

Quote from: Brewser on July 12, 2005, 09:47:14 pm

I bought those same stools from Happs for $40 each on one of their sales a month ago.

"These barstools are the perfect thing to compliment our All-In-One Entertainment systems. They come in black or red and are priced right at $250/pair!"

If $250 for a pair is priced right, then you fricken stole them.... I'm calling the police now....

quarterback · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2005, 02:45:24 pm »

I'd never been to/heard of CustomArcades before, but what's up with this goofy-ass description of a cocktail machine?

Quote

It brings together all the hardware needed to provide an extensive range of game room activities in a sophisticated electronic platform.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2005, 04:14:34 pm »

Quote

It brings together all the hardware needed to provide an extensive range of game room activities in a sophisticated electronic platform.

Yeah! You can play videogames and... play videos games and... hey wait a minute...

g-rock26 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2005, 01:42:40 am »

Well, as President of Custom Arcades...I have to agree with just about everything written here.

flampoo · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2005, 09:39:37 am »

What's the moral of the story? Don't bring in partners?

g-rock26 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 14, 2005, 09:52:02 am »

Well, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. I was just letting you know what had happened and why. Nothing more....

Cronos · « **Reply #26 on:** July 14, 2005, 12:00:40 pm »

Didn't Shaq own one of your machines? If so... You should plan to make an autographed limited edition Shaq-Fu themed machine in the future. Should be popular... In Miami.

AceTKK · « **Reply #27 on:** July 14, 2005, 12:14:50 pm »

Quote from: g-rock26 on July 14, 2005, 01:42:40 am

Well, as President of Custom Arcades...I have to agree with just about everything written here.

CJK · « **Reply #28 on:** July 14, 2005, 03:52:29 pm »

Quote from: AceTKK on July 14, 2005, 12:14:50 pm

I respect that you would take the time to post your position here on the boards.


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