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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2006, 04:06:17 pm »
Arcade and Amusement Auction in Maple Grove, MN This Saturday, October 14, 2006.  Web site has details.




Holy crap, that's tomorrow!!! I might need to make a change of plans...thanks for the info

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #41 on: October 14, 2006, 03:26:48 pm »
Arcade and Amusement Auction in Maple Grove, MN This Saturday, October 14, 2006.  Web site has details.




Holy crap, that's tomorrow!!! I might need to make a change of plans...thanks for the info

That was the first auction I have ever attended.  Overall it was full of junk (in my opinion).  The only cab that I thought was decent enough to work with there (which I wasn't interested in doing) was a Trog cabinet that looked like it was in pretty good condition -- it went for $225.
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2006, 06:31:04 pm »
Arcade and Amusement Auction in Maple Grove, MN This Saturday, October 14, 2006.  Web site has details.




Holy crap, that's tomorrow!!! I might need to make a change of plans...thanks for the info

That was the first auction I have ever attended.  Overall it was full of junk (in my opinion).  The only cab that I thought was decent enough to work with there (which I wasn't interested in doing) was a Trog cabinet that looked like it was in pretty good condition -- it went for $225.


Hey I probably saw you there! :)

It was my first auction as well, and I admit that I was pretty lost. There were a brazillion upright racing cabinets (pole positions and speed buggys), I was hoping I could get one for dirt cheap, but no luck...I ended up just buying a set of 5 speakers for 5 dollars to toy with.

I also had an interest in the Captain America and the Avengers 4p cab, as well as the X-men 4 player that were old favorites of mine. Not many real old classics though other than some beat up coctail cabs.

The Trog was a bit misleading though, It was really in a universal four player cabinet, but it sure looked like a similiar style cabinet, the buyer sure looked happy with his find, so thats what matters. The cabinet would make an excellent project cabinet, and the PCB and controls will grab at least 150 on ebay. (Trog is the only cabinet I can call myself an expert on.)

I hoping for better luck, and a bigger budget next auction.  :cheers:

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #43 on: October 23, 2006, 01:28:20 pm »
Anyone have any info on an auction coming up in Baltimore?

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #44 on: October 26, 2006, 01:36:27 am »
I am going to the Baltimore one...I live here :)

Anyone else going?
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #45 on: November 03, 2006, 11:35:29 am »
Well, since no one else posted...  The Baltimore auction was great. MUCH bigger then the others I have been to. My friend rented a truck and bought like 10 games...including a nice Crystal Castles. I bought one game..an Atari Assault (one of my favorites) for $90.00 :)

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2006, 05:12:01 pm »
Nashville TN auction at the fairgrounds 11/18/06....
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #47 on: November 15, 2006, 04:27:51 pm »
At the Costa Mesa SuperAuctions on 11/11, there was a guy with a big video camera recording everything.  The auctioneers said he was from the Discovery Channel.  Not sure if it's true, but if anyone hears anything about when this will air, let me know!

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #48 on: November 15, 2006, 05:21:35 pm »
There were some guys in the Nashville auction doing that last time too.
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #49 on: December 17, 2006, 08:30:33 pm »
Arcade and Amusement Auction in Maple Grove, MN This Saturday, October 14, 2006.  Web site has details.




Holy crap, that's tomorrow!!! I might need to make a change of plans...thanks for the info

That was the first auction I have ever attended.  Overall it was full of junk (in my opinion).  The only cab that I thought was decent enough to work with there (which I wasn't interested in doing) was a Trog cabinet that looked like it was in pretty good condition -- it went for $225.


Damnit, Arcadecontrols forum is so big!! I can't keep up!! I spend hours a day here and miss stuff like this! How?!?!

Sounds like I didn't miss much at the auction anyway huh FatFingers? Hey man, where are you from BTW? I'm up in Brainerd!
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #50 on: December 19, 2006, 07:03:33 am »
Damnit, Arcadecontrols forum is so big!! I can't keep up!! I spend hours a day here and miss stuff like this! How?!?!

Sounds like I didn't miss much at the auction anyway huh FatFingers? Hey man, where are you from BTW? I'm up in Brainerd!
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #51 on: January 06, 2007, 06:10:01 pm »
Milwaukee SuperAuctions Jan 20th, anyone else going this time?
I'm still trying for a showcase, or maybe a decent 25" cab, hopefully better pickings this year...

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #52 on: January 08, 2007, 02:29:39 am »
Same thing - no snow or volleyball tourney for my kid, and I'll be there.

This time of year the last 2 years, the auction was for crap.  Last year this time, they were done by the time I got there at 11:30, so I'm not holding out much hope for anything decent. 

There's always the possibility of a good showing tho, so.... :dunno
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #53 on: January 08, 2007, 07:04:48 pm »
Milwaukee SuperAuctions Jan 20th, anyone else going this time?
I'm still trying for a showcase, or maybe a decent 25" cab, hopefully better pickings this year...

Good luck! I saw 1 super nice showcase sell ridiculously cheap. $110 and was a working frogger! I gave up and eventually had to make one.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #54 on: January 09, 2007, 11:27:54 pm »
if anyone knows of any anywhere in michigan please let me know.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #55 on: January 09, 2007, 11:47:51 pm »
Hello all,
I am currently in Phoenix, Arizona and it looks like the closest auction to me is the SuperAuction in Orange County, California. I'm thinking of making a weekend trip out there with my pickup just to check out the auction. I'm just wondering if any of you have experience with this auction and would like to tell me if it's worth the 5-6 hour drive. I know it's hard to tell based on what happens to be there each year, and the subjective nature of what one person thinks is worth it based on anothers.

I'm just trying to get an overall feel for what it may be like. I'd be all over it if I had more time considering I have friends and family in the area, but this would simply be a turn around trip just for the auction. Any experiences you'd like to share?

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #56 on: January 10, 2007, 07:23:01 am »
if anyone knows of any anywhere in michigan please let me know.

Dunno when the next Detroit SA is (apparently not before March). You may want to keep a eye open over at CGCC.CA as many of the guys there head across the border for Michigan auctions:

http://www.cgcc.ca/forum/viewforum.php?f=9

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #57 on: January 11, 2007, 12:15:47 am »
if anyone knows of any anywhere in michigan please let me know.

Dunno when the next Detroit SA is (apparently not before March). You may want to keep a eye open over at CGCC.CA as many of the guys there head across the border for Michigan auctions:

http://www.cgcc.ca/forum/viewforum.php?f=9

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will do I will keep an eye on it and any other suggestions they all help
 I have been searching for awhile now and not getting to good of results so far and any info for this area helps a bunch.
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #58 on: January 11, 2007, 10:14:06 pm »
Well crap.
Just found out my company is having it's annual staff day on the 20th, so there goes my day at the auctions  :hissy:
Hope you folks find some good stuff, I'll be at the next one (whenever that is, nothing on the superauctions calendar yet)

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #59 on: January 12, 2007, 02:11:59 am »
Next one should be May/June
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #60 on: January 18, 2007, 02:15:41 am »
Don't forget to also check your local craiglist, in my area there are usually 20+ arcade machines listed on there.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #61 on: January 21, 2007, 07:07:38 pm »
Anyone go on the 20th?
Hopefully no good showcases  :)

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #62 on: January 22, 2007, 01:38:10 am »
There were several.  2 I'd say were decent.  Seemed like either Fred was running stuff through quicker or they skipped the hour period between viewing and the auction start.  Seemed like a lot of pretty decent prices.

They had several NICE and clean jukes that went for $250 or less (45's, which is my guess as to why they went so cheap.

All in all a fairly unspectacular auction.  I can't figure out why I keep going, but it's addicting ;D
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #63 on: February 05, 2007, 05:15:38 pm »
 Just a early heads up, Super Auctions will be in Kalamazoo MI in April (14?) for Pinball At The Zoo. See  pinballatthezoo.com .

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #64 on: February 20, 2007, 05:40:42 pm »
SuperAuctions in Costa Mesa AND Stockton, California, THIS Sunday (Stockton preview on the 23rd).  Not much notice on these, so I don't have a whole lotta money!

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #65 on: February 21, 2007, 12:08:14 pm »
Next Milwaukee superauction is April 7th, fingers crossed!

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #66 on: March 20, 2007, 08:33:42 pm »
If anyone's in the ny/tristate area, thought i'd give a heads up on this. just saw it on cl, so i can't vouch for how good it'll be.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/bfs/295339540.html

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #67 on: March 20, 2007, 10:09:08 pm »
Saturday March 24th, in Sumter SC.  Call 714-535-7000 (So. Calif. number) for info.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #68 on: March 30, 2007, 11:40:39 am »
Can anyone give a rundown of what to expect at the Super Auctions? Ray's summary of the auctions he has been to was great, but it sounds like Super Auctions run a bit differently. I'm considering going up to Milwaukee next weekend but want to know when to get there, how long we have to look at the machines, are there fees to get in, are there fees on top of the auction price, does the guy talk really fast? I would just like to hear a day in the life of someone who attended one. Anyone?
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #69 on: March 30, 2007, 11:46:41 am »

Usually there isn't a fee to get in but there may be a fee to register as a bidder and get your little sign.  There is an auction house commission on top of the price and there is also possibly sales tax.  Expect to pay at least 10% and maybe as much as 20% above what you bid.

You should have more than enough time to inspect the machines, usually a couple of hours.  The rules vary by auction as to how thoroughly they'll let you do it.  I'd say just try something and wait for them to make you stop.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #70 on: March 31, 2007, 11:33:50 pm »
For the milwaukee one, there is $5 parking, enter at the NW gate, you'll see banners for a "pinball" auction

you can get there first thing, or wait till just before the auction part starts, but expect a wait to register if you aren't there too early..

I plan on going, but not purchasing this time (buying a house later this year, out of room for more cabinets  :) ), but let me kn ow if you are coming up, I'll buy ya a beer and show you around!  :cheers:

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #71 on: April 03, 2007, 01:03:00 am »
Can anyone give a rundown of what to expect at the Super Auctions? Ray's summary of the auctions he has been to was great, but it sounds like Super Auctions run a bit differently. I'm considering going up to Milwaukee next weekend but want to know when to get there, how long we have to look at the machines, are there fees to get in, are there fees on top of the auction price, does the guy talk really fast? I would just like to hear a day in the life of someone who attended one. Anyone?

From Fred's message:  Inspection time is from 8-10.  After that, they will not allow you to turn on games, although they DO fire up the games prior to starting the bidding on 'em (if possible - dead game = dead game, although Fred will always grasp onto any glimmer of "it shot sparks out the ass end" as "worked earlier this morning" ;D

Parking is all you'll have to pay for, but if you get a jerk, they might not let you in if you decide to leave to go for a bacon sammitch for breffus.

When you get there, head over to the registration table to get your bidder number.  On the back of that, they will lay out the % they take from the buyer.  This is IN ADDITION to the amount your winning bid was.  For instance, let's say the % is 10%, and you win a $500 game.  You will have to pay $505 before you are allowed to remove the game from the premises.

If it's Fred, he only SOUNDS like he's talking fast.  You'll CONSTANTLY hear this phrase he uses as "filler":  Hey now, git 'er down now, git 'er down".  You'll pick up on this really quick - it's NOT as quick as you think once you get used to his pitch, but for your first one, it'll FEEL like it's going pretty quick.  If it's ROB (not often for Milwaukee), he wastes FAR less time and doesn't use the "auctioneer" type of calling.

DO NOT be the first one to bid.  Fred is SUPER ridiculous at what he starts prices at and almost ALWAYS takes it down within a few seconds, at which you'll start to see bids from people who don't have their heads up Uranus.  If there's no bid for more than 10 seconds (meaning Fred has said "who'll give me $_____ for it?" then you can feel reasonably safe that you're gonna have that item sold pretty quickly after that, so bid if you want it.

Bring an extension cord.  They'll have crap plugged in, and places to plug into, but you'll still want your own, just in case you wanna look at something that's not plugged in.

Shoot me a PM at PP and I'll give you my number.  Mebbe we can meet Radish somewhere and get some breffus - there's a pretty decent place just down the block, and that way we'll only need to take one car.  I've got 2 buddies coming with me as well (1 for certain, the other one is iffy right now), so if you find something, we'll have more than enough muscle to help you load up. 

The auctions generally last till between 3-5, although it's ENTIRELY dependent on how much stuff there is.
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #72 on: April 03, 2007, 09:15:42 am »
For instance, let's say the % is 10%, and you win a $500 game.  You will have to pay $505 before you are allowed to remove the game from the premises.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #73 on: April 03, 2007, 10:39:49 am »
For instance, let's say the % is 10%, and you win a $500 game.  You will have to pay $505 before you are allowed to remove the game from the premises.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #74 on: April 03, 2007, 10:41:32 am »

It's the soft, slow, sarcastic clapping of a job poorly done.


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« Reply #75 on: April 03, 2007, 12:57:02 pm »

It's the soft, slow, sarcastic clapping of a job poorly done.



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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #76 on: April 03, 2007, 01:20:41 pm »
So tempted to drive up to Milwaukee this weekend (from Chicago), but I really shouldn't.  I know I'd want to bid on something.  Unfortunately 1.  I have no way to transport the machine 2.  I have no where to store it until I buy a new house (soon though) 3.  I have zero experience.

It'd probably be a good learning experience though.  The wifey has given me permission for 2 arcade cabinets, 1 pin and 1 juke.  I've already built the juke, so its time to start looking at pins and arcade machines. 

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #77 on: April 03, 2007, 02:50:04 pm »
For instance, let's say the % is 10%, and you win a $500 game.  You will have to pay $505 before you are allowed to remove the game from the premises.

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Chad, I cannot figure out if you're clapping because you think it's a good deal, or if you're just secretly picking on Drew's math.   ;D

In any case, I think the correct math would be $550.   :(


Meh.

The math, in this case, doesn't need to be correct to understand the point.  If I had said he then had to pay $649, the fact that he needs to pay the winning bid price plus their % still is correct.

But my math, she is wrong indeed.  I shall remember to think more betterer next time.  Either that, or I'll now change my life goals to go into Engineering or Teaching.....but definitely not in Texas! ;D
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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #78 on: April 03, 2007, 02:54:23 pm »

What I found amusing is that it was an ambiguous typo... if he put in 550, that would have made it correct, but so would have inverting the 10.

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Re: Arcade auctions
« Reply #79 on: April 04, 2007, 12:08:28 pm »
Thanks for the info, guys. We're trying to finalize a sitter for the kids so both my wife and I can go. If no sitter, probably me and my sons will make the drive. I'll call you either way, Drewrethra. We can connect with Raddish too.
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