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| Lucky S.O.B.:
I worked for nickel city and that was owned by Capcom. Although I had to normal day to day operations I did learn a lot from the tech. And I believe they have several arcades in Chigaco... check out the capcom site. -D |
| seaner:
--- Quote from: Distortion on April 06, 2003, 06:29:42 pm ---Well, I'm thinking of getting a new job for the summer and also I'm starting to look at my options for when I move to Chicago next school year and I was thinking it would be a good experience for me to get to work with arcade machines. Building my MAME cabinet was one of the most rewarding projects (if not, the most rewarding project) I've ever taken on, and I'd really like to learn more about arcades and arcade machines. I was wondering if any of you who have worked for dealers or arcades could shed some light on my situation. There probably isn't much here in the Akron, Ohio area, but I'm hoping that opportunities will open up when I move to Chicago, as this appears to be quite a center for arcade-related activity. --- End quote --- Step 1. Find a time machine . . . . couldn't resist ;) |
| Distortion:
--- Quote from: seaner on April 07, 2003, 10:13:40 pm --- Step 1. Find a time machine . . . . couldn't resist ;) --- End quote --- I had a feeling someone would say something like that. I know arcades aren't cool any more, but I think maybe that's part of my fascination with them. I am generally attracted to unconventional things. |
| gnateye:
where's nickle city in the chi? there are a few smaller arcades around as well, but from my experience unless you can befriend and owner or op, they mostly (if at all) do their own repairs/upkeep, but so far every arcade i have been to had a real lack of maintenance, very frusterating (sp?) good luck, and drop a line when your in town, and othe chicago mame-sters drop me a line too, we should hook up for some vidfun! |
| SNAAAKE:
--- Quote from: Distortion on April 06, 2003, 06:29:42 pm ---Well, I'm thinking of getting a new job for the summer and also I'm starting to look at my options for when I move to Chicago next school year and I was thinking it would be a good experience for me to get to work with arcade machines. Building my MAME cabinet was one of the most rewarding projects (if not, the most rewarding project) I've ever taken on, and I'd really like to learn more about arcades and arcade machines. I was wondering if any of you who have worked for dealers or arcades could shed some light on my situation. There probably isn't much here in the Akron, Ohio area, but I'm hoping that opportunities will open up when I move to Chicago, as this appears to be quite a center for arcade-related activity. --- End quote --- You move to new york and I hook you up with a job at an arcade fixing warehouse.. :DI worked there last summer(it was fun).They dont pay you much though..only like $10 hours(newer people) and experienced folks that knows everything about arcades gets like $15 an hour... best bet is yellow page...I know arcades are fading away now a days :'( but I think you can still find jobs at arcades.. :) BTW,it really cost only a nickel to play at nickel city(per game) ??? How would they make any money if its like that.. ??? |
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