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Baby Pac-Man, How much?
RandyT:
Based on the language he used, I have a feeling he has a good idea what is wrong with it and how much it will cost to fix it. "Hasn't the means" and "repair will be needed even beyond the monitor" tells me that this will be neither a cheap, nor easy fix and that's why it's on the block (and probably also why it's still there)
Seems like a risk to me, but it might be a good learning project. If you have the wife convinced that you can turn it around later and make a profit, and you find that you have a non-working, space hogging piece of retro art that nobody wants instead, the fallout from that one should probably be considered as well. :)
RandyT
Kaytrim:
I hope to get the seller talking about the machine and learning what all is wrong. I am just guessing but there may need new solenoids for the flippers, rubbers and light bulbs for the playfield. As long as the playfield art is is good shape I should be able to do the rest. Joystick and button repairs/replacements are easy. Now if the problems get into the control boards then that is another issue. If anything else I could part it out to recoup some of my money.
On another front I also got the ok even encouragement to start building my line of custom sticks like Timoe is doing. Once I get that up and running it will soften the blow if I get this project and it bombs.
TTFN
shardian:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on July 18, 2007, 11:34:29 am ---I hope to get the seller talking about the machine and learning what all is wrong. I am just guessing but there may need new solenoids for the flippers, rubbers and light bulbs for the playfield. As long as the playfield art is is good shape I should be able to do the rest. Joystick and button repairs/replacements are easy. Now if the problems get into the control boards then that is another issue. If anything else I could part it out to recoup some of my money.
On another front I also got the ok even encouragement to start building my line of custom sticks like Timoe is doing. Once I get that up and running it will soften the blow if I get this project and it bombs.
TTFN
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That nickel and dime stuff you mentioned will probably kill your resale value. It adds up pretty quick, and to think you have to nickel and dime the video and pinball parts of a machine...
ChadTower:
It's pretty safe to say this thing needs board work. How much, impossible to tell from here.
koolmoecraig:
Yeah, this is definitely a game that can nickel and dime you to death in restoration.