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Do you guys think there is a good market for selling mame cabinets?
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Anakin:
I'm always looking for a 2nd income and I love building things.  I've built about 3 cabinets but had to get rid of all of them over the years due to space.  I've seen the websites selling mame machines and was wondering if anyone knows how well these companies do.  I'm not looking to become a millionaire but it would be nice to have a 2nd income doing something I love.  What do you guys think the market is for selling cabinets?
nullb0y:
its very much based on what the person wants u probably would have t0 build them to order instead of build a set design
Lilwolf:
Not really... to many people doing it... kits for about 50 bucks more then the price of the wood.

Then you also need to consider the ethical part of making money on emulator authors backs... but another issue.

I think there are better bet at making money by doing smaller projects to help people who build their own.  But even that market seems a bit saturated (unless you can build a good starwars controller :) )

Anyway, this is a hobby.  If you love it, do it... but don't expect to make money... and if you do great...  But expect to loose some money at the same time.
TOK:
I have quite a few people ask me to either build or help build. Unfortunately, they're all the type of people that don't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of.   ::)

Anyone with the means to purchase also seems to be the type that enjoys building themselves.
Timoe:
( Re: Do you guys think there is a good market for selling mame cabinets? )

Nope.   You can do it but you'll never make money.  You may enjoy building and helping others however.
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