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Would you quit your job if you could make just as much building arcades?

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Anubis_au:

I'd say no.

First up, everyone would want a different design, so it would be hard to get some economies of scale happening. Second, it would need to be done to a professional level each time, as spacies said.

I find people underestimate the cost of one of these machines, even when the workmanship cost is not added. So people balk at paying a fair price that includes all that labour cost.

danny_galaga:



                                          biggest...no-brainer...ever!

danny_galaga:


--- Quote from: vintagegamer on June 06, 2007, 03:38:40 pm ---The guy who fixed my Ms Pac told me he had a Harley Fat Boy, an OCC-built custom chopper, and his brand new Dodge Hemi truck was in front of his shop.  Trust me, I gave quitting my job some serious thought..

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so basically hes wasted every cent he made then  ;)

Naru:

After unloading trucks at the grocery for 3 lifetimes now,
I'd love to build arcade cabinets...
or whore myself out...
or eat dynamite...

Dreamwriter:


--- Quote from: Anubis_au on June 16, 2007, 09:52:47 pm ---I find people underestimate the cost of one of these machines, even when the workmanship cost is not added. So people balk at paying a fair price that includes all that labour cost.

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That's my problem.  I considered starting a side-business making sub-bartops, but while people loved the idea and wanted ones like my prototype, I couldn't get the parts-cost down anywhere near what people would pay, even if it came with all the ROMs.  People always said "...wow, I could get a PS3 instead and save money!"

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