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Sinner:
I was in a store today, and the guy had a "Killer Instinct", and an "NFL Bltz 99"...both were stripped of their PCBs and monitors...he's asking $100CDN each...
I was looking to build from scratch, but after finding these, I think I could make a decent 4 player out of one them...

There is already a bezel, speakers, coin door, control panel (I could use the parts)and glass...all things I would need to buy for my "from scratch" cabinet...

What should I look for?
Sinner:
Now that I think about it, the fron of the cabinet where the coindoor is, wasn't flat on the NFL Blitz...it was made up of 3 pieces and stuck out a little...maybe it wasn't an orginal...
AlanS17:
Depending on their condition, that's a very good price. The condition of the cabinet means everything, though.

And building a 4-player control panel for one would be a snap. The control panel on there is modular. It unbolts and you can add a newer, bigger one with iimal effort. Just make the new one fit where the old one went..

And some Midways cabs come out like that and some don't. For instance, Killer Instinct had a flat front, but the Mortal Kombat series had 3-piece fronts. They're all Midway cabinets though, and they're all good.
CheffoJeffo:
Which store (is it up in North Etobicoke, by chance ?) ?  How's the artwork ?

Personally, I don't think C$100 is all that bad if the cab is in good shape ... there are those who will say it is too much, but I don't think you would be getting ripped off so long as the cabinet is solid.

Cheers.
AlanS17:
Those cabinets are premium. Otherwise, think of it this way...

Fully functional Killer Instinct in perfect condition = $800
Game board and hard drive = $150
monitor = $300

That leaves a cabinet worth $350 if it's in great condition. That's probably alot for what you want it for, but I think $100 is a great price. And those cabinets, even without sideart, are perfect-sized and solid.
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