Author Topic: Looking for anything free. (Read 4271 times)

zmo · « **on:** March 25, 2003, 04:56:39 pm »

I know this seems stupid but I will take any arcade part.
Pushbuttons switches I don't care I just want some replacement parts if my machine breaks(I'm getting _HoS_'s arcade machines).
I live in Oklahoma and I won't take the parts if you live too far away.I will go to places that border Oklahoma but no further.
Any parts would be very appreciated.
I am new to this and I hope to make my own mame machine soon.

MameFan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2003, 05:57:05 pm »

Welcome to the gaming community. You'll find that many people are generous in this community, but in general, you need to contribute and trade to receive stuff, handouts are few and far between.

To start your gaming run, check out the following sites for items you will need. Buttons and joysticks are CHEAP. You're MUCH better off buying new ones than taking old, worn and dirty ones. Buttons average $1.50 each, joysticks $8.00 each. Can't do much better than that.

www.therealbobroberts.com
www.arcadeshop.com
www.mikesarcade.com
www.happcontrols.com
www.ebay.com

Good luck!

zmo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2003, 06:15:37 pm »

Yeah I've done some research and found most of those sites but I am poor with no money so I will take what I can get.
Getting _HoS_'s machines must of been beginners luck but they will be a big help with my learning exprience.
Well when summer come around I will get a job and make some good money.
Oh where is the cheapest place to get an i-pac?

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2003, 08:05:07 pm »

Quote from: zmo on March 25, 2003, 06:15:37 pm

Oh where is the cheapest place to get an i-pac?

There are a couple of IPACs on ebay right now....

MilitiaMan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2003, 12:20:37 pm »

Quote from: zmo on March 25, 2003, 04:56:39 pm

I know this seems stupid but I will take any arcade part.
Pushbuttons switches I don't care I just want some replacement parts if my machine breaks(I'm getting _HoS_'s arcade machines).
I live in Oklahoma and I won't take the parts if you live too far away.I will go to places that border Oklahoma but no further.
Any parts would be very appreciated.
I am new to this and I hope to make my own mame machine soon.

Just sent you a PM regarding another Cab available in North Florida if you are interested.

MM

Nailz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2003, 11:50:15 am »

Poor with no money??? I think you need to find yourself another hobby my friend.....

Jakobud · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2003, 05:08:56 pm »

Someone please give me an arcade cabinet

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2003, 05:13:53 pm »

Quote from: Jakobud on March 31, 2003, 05:08:56 pm

Someone please give me an arcade cabinet

Okay I give you mine..OH WAIT A SEC !...I dont have it anymore..

As for the original poster...

Get yourself another hobby dude..this one aint cheap..

Silverwind · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2003, 05:22:40 pm »

Quote from: SNAAAKE on March 31, 2003, 05:13:53 pm

Quote from: Jakobud on March 31, 2003, 05:08:56 pm
Someone please give me an arcade cabinet
Get yourself another hobby dude..this one aint cheap..

That's what my wife tells me

She says all my hobbies are expensive... computer hardware.. mame cabs.. paintball

hehe WHY DO YOU NEED A $500+ gun?? hehehe good stuff

You might get a freebie here or there.. but to get a majority for free will be tough.. probably take a while too..

anthony691 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2003, 08:16:56 pm »

Well, I don't know I got 2 working cabs for free from friends.

zmo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2003, 11:18:56 pm »

I am only poor right now because I go to scholl and have no job right now.
I know the prices so I know what I'm into.

anthony691 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2003, 11:47:42 pm »

I was just noticing and wondering if anyone can explain some of Happs insane prices. They have some really good prices and some... well... really, really bad.

Jakobud · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2003, 01:50:16 pm »

Bob Roberts seems to be the way to go. He's honest and his stuff is good. Too bad you have to send him a check before he will ship though. He is anti-Paypal.

shmokes · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2003, 08:04:31 pm »

Amen on Happ prices. And I'll be damned if they don't arbitrarily fluctuate like mad. I had a list going in Excel for a week or so of each part I needed to order from them with Item numbers and prices. I wanted to make sure that I didn't forget to order anything and get stuck with extra shipping and another $25 minimum to fulfill. I could barely keep up with their prices. The day before I ordered the trackball mounting kit was $10ish. The day I ordered it was $17. When my shipment arrived and I saw the price discrepancy on the shipping invoice I checked the website and the listed price was $16 and if you look today the price is $18. All this has happened within the last month.

mattudland · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2003, 01:43:36 am »

Hey I'm in Oklahoma City, and I think I have an extra IPAC sitting around somewheres... maybe we could work something out.

Email me at mattudland@hotmail.com

- Matt

SirPeale · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2003, 10:28:46 am »

Quote from: Jakobud on April 01, 2003, 01:50:16 pm

Bob Roberts seems to be the way to go. He's honest and his stuff is good. Too bad you have to send him a check before he will ship though. He is anti-Paypal.

I don't blame him, with all the trouble that PayPal has caused.

Silverwind · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2003, 11:04:48 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 03, 2003, 10:28:46 am

Quote from: Jakobud on April 01, 2003, 01:50:16 pm
Bob Roberts seems to be the way to go. He's honest and his stuff is good. Too bad you have to send him a check before he will ship though. He is anti-Paypal.

I don't blame him, with all the trouble that PayPal has caused.

I have ordered twice and not had a problem.. paid by personal check.. the turnaround time is still very fast typically less than a week from the time you mail the check to the time you get your stuff..

AlanS17 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2003, 05:49:12 pm »

Oddly enough, I would venture to guess that the easiest free stuff to get is the cabinet itself. Everything else is a littl eharder to come by. Mine wasn't absolutely free, but $50 ain't bad for a cabinet in good condition with the coin door intact.

SirPeale · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2003, 07:58:36 am »

Quote from: Silverwind on April 03, 2003, 11:04:48 am

I have ordered twice and not had a problem.. paid by personal check.. the turnaround time is still very fast typically less than a week from the time you mail the check to the time you get your stuff..

I meant I don't blame Bob Roberts for not taking PayPal. I don't take it either.

Nothing but good things to say about Bob. He's the best. And he almost always puts a cherry on top.

Chris · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2003, 02:49:58 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on April 03, 2003, 05:49:12 pm

Oddly enough, I would venture to guess that the easiest free stuff to get is the cabinet itself. Everything else is a littl eharder to come by. Mine wasn't absolutely free, but $50 ain't bad for a cabinet in good condition with the coin door intact.

Mine was $61, but that was with an intact coin door, intact CP with two Happ Ultimates, 12 horizontal pushbuttons and 1 and 2 player start buttons, and the monitor glass. I think I made out like a bandit....

--Chris

Frostillicus · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2003, 11:18:19 pm »

Quote from: Chris on April 08, 2003, 02:49:58 pm

Mine was $61, but that was with an intact coin door, intact CP with two Happ Ultimates, 12 horizontal pushbuttons and 1 and 2 player start buttons, and the monitor glass. I think I made out like a bandit....

--Chris

yeah you did - i'm jealous

Elkor · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2003, 03:31:00 pm »

I got an operation t-bolt (converted to steel gunners 2) a working coin door, marquee, 27'" monitor (very minor burn) and 1 positional gun for $100 the cab looked like crap (steel gunner sideart peeling minor water damage VERY dirty) but it was still a steal!


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Author Topic: Looking for anything free. (Read 4271 times)

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