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| barrel_hopper:
I am going to go to a guys house tomorrow that has quite a few arcade games for sale. I asked him about some of the games he had and he told me he had a Donky Kong JR. When I asked him how much something like that cost he said about $600 or $700. I am probably willing to pay $600 for the DK JR if it is not to torn up. Last night I thought to myself hey if this guy has a Popeye I can probably get that alot cheaper and convert it to a DK cabinet. So I called the guy back today to set up a time to come over tomorrow and towards the end of our conversation I asked him if he had a Popeye. He said yes. When I asked him how much that would cost I got the standard "don't hold me to it but probably about $600 or $700" I figured a frigging Popeye would be much cheaper than that. No I have no idea what kind of condition these games are in besides the fact that they are in working order. I just cant speak for paint or cabinet condition ect. Can you guys give me any tips for dealing with someone that just wants to much for a machine? How do I let the guy know I think a price is "BS" without being rude. This is my first time trying to buy one of these things so I really need some tips. I tipped my hand a little bit with my apparent excitement but I am not going to let that do me in. I could take some ebay print outs showing Popeye machines netting about $400 or so but that might not help. I guess it is a case of supply and demand. He has the supply and I got the demand. There are not alot of choices here in Central Virginia. I am not sure I mind $600 for DK JR but but no way for a Popeye cabinet. Is there a cult following around Popeye cabinets I don't know about? Thanks guys, Adam S. |
| TelcoLou:
Question is, why would you buy a popeye cab just to convert it to a DK cab? :dizzy: |
| shardian:
The best you can do is see the stuff in person and then say "I could pay up xxx dollars for this". If they are serious about selling, they'll deal. If they are just throwing a number to the wind hoping to cash in, then they'll politely decline. You only get deals with motivated buyers. |
| More Cowbell:
In nice condition, DJ Jr. is generally a $500 game and Popeye is more like $400. |
| barrel_hopper:
--- Quote from: TelcoLou on March 05, 2008, 04:04:16 pm ---Question is, why would you buy a popeye cab just to convert it to a DK cab? :dizzy: --- End quote --- Because the cabinet would be cheaper to purchase in theory and I figured Popeye was perhaps a lame game? If it would be wrong to kill a popeye please let me know. |
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