is this a fair deal

[myntik1]

One of the women I work with wants a video game for her rec room.  Currently I'm running out of space, so I proposed to her that if her husband (a handyman) builds a jukebox cab for me (I supply the material and plans) I'll sell her my VS Super Mario for $75.  I've had this game for a while and I don't have the desire to restore it.  It needs a coat of paint, a new coin door, and 2 new buttons.  The buttons are there, but need to be replaced with nintendo buttons.  The game works 100%.  I had a failed cabinet build last year that I abandoned and I figure if someone with the know how and tools does the dirty work I'll be in better shape.  Am I just giving away a game or is this a fair trade off.

[quarterback]

Wow.

[hnugz]

i dont really know how much that game is worth collector-wise and all, but if i were her i wouldnt accept that.  basically you are making them do all the work and you are making $75.

[Xam]

I don't know the value of the mario cab...but a more fair deal (to me anyway) would be If you build my jukebox I will give you the mario game. Check the price of having someone build you the cab and see how much they would charge. You would still come out ahead just giving the cab.

Xam

[SirPeale]

She is an old woman.  Her husband is probaly really old and has back and other pains...

Where, exactly, does he say any of this?

That said, you'd be getting away with murder.  If he's doing woodworking skills, and does a good job, you should GIVE them the game, PLUS money.

[NIVO]

heh i just saw your post and i already deleted his mouthy post Peale

***folks please keep your comments on topic, no rude behavior is needed at all. Thx.***

[Havok]

I would just make it a straight trade. I think since we are fully involved in "the scene" that we tend to forget that these cabinets, especially a fully working one, is something unheard of by a "layman".

Since there are a couple of problems that you stated with the buttons and coin door, inform them of it, and let them know you will fix that part at least, (let them worry about the cosmetics) and then the trade to me seems to be quite fair...

[myntik1]

he dropped out of the deal.  I guess I'll have to get a good set of plans from the web and give my primitive woodworking skills another try

[miles2912]

Just build it.  My woodworking skills were major sub par before starting my cab.  I made bad cuts and had to toss out some lumbar.  No big deal it is a learning process.  My best advice is before you even start construction is that you need to be able to see the cab assembled in your head.  Understand how it all will fit together and it will help tremendously when fabricating.  The right tools will make a big difference so go slow if you have to and get what you need to do it right.  When you make a mistake (not if )  step away and give it a few hours or better yet overnight.  When you start seeing the dam thing in your dreams you are well on your way....

You will be happy in the end.

Don

[Havok]

I agree with miles - and the old adage "measure twice, cut one" definitely applies, it has saved me some wood more than once. Besides, it's not like this is the last cab you'll ever work on. You've been sucked in - there will be more!