Anybody want a semi-completed MAME cab in Houston, TX?

[kspiff]

Looking to get either another cabinet in trade (not a MAME) or cash (at least $200 to cover the cost of the 19" monitor and some other materials).  Cabinet would include.. well.. a cabinet, monitor, locks, lexan, and bezel.. no coin door, unfinished control panels (do have blanks) and not much else (unless you wanted to buy some of my stuff -- coin door, I-Pac4, etc.).

It's not a bad looking cab.. but I think I can do way better and am just going to do another one.. would hate to just end up destroying it, though (though that might be fun also ).

[AlanS17]

OH OH OH!!! I WANT IT!!! ME ME ME!!! I need one for a b-day gift for my brother...

What condition is it in? Can you post a picture???

What type of monitor is it?

[kspiff]

It is brand new, it kind of looks like an ArcadePC (purple gloss).  I built it from scratch myself and it is solid oak (yes, this was a pain in the ass and cost wAAAY too much to build.. but very sturdy).

As it stands now, the machine needs:
1.) a computer
2.) control panels (I'm sure I can cut one of my templates to accomodate your controls, or sell you a basic set for next-to-nothing + will include up to 3 templates and lexan to cover them)
3.) artwork (well, OK, doesn't NEED it)
4.) an I-Pac or controller hack for controls (can sell you a 4P I-Pac)
5.) a coin door (could sell you my new 2P one)

There are 2 reasons I am selling this, -- think me stupid/insane if you want, I'm picky -- as follows:

1.) the monitor shelf is crooked -- which is no big deal as I have a monitor base made for the monitor which levels things out
2.) the doors stick a bit because the whole thing is painted, causing minor peeling (but it isn't where anyone can see it)
3.) didn't use casters, just straight wheels (not horribly mobile without a dolly)
4.) the inside of the cabinet is primer-coated -- could use a coat of paint, but not a big issue

In other words, it has imperfections which *I* know about that bug *me* (simply because I know I can do better given another shot).. you may not care about that stuff at all.

The monitor is a 19" viewable Sony Trinitron pulled from the case and mounted as described above.  I'd be happy to let you see the cabinet on one of my days off (Sunday-Monday) or anytime during the day (I work overnights).  Only inquire further if this base price is acceptable, as I'm already losing mucho $$$ selling it for $200 (the monitor cost $150 at the time, so the wood and paint already takes my total investment way over $200.. I would be willing to keep the monitor, but once again the monitor shelf is a bit off).

Private msg me to continue or e-mail @ ksp1ff@earthlink.net

[AlanS17]

Is there any way you could post a picture???

[kspiff]

Sorry for the late response, I've been dealing with a guy the last couple days trying to get a RoadBlasters

I'll see what I can do and post back here.. but I'd have to get some lame specialty batteries for my dead digicam that are supposedly $40 or something (not my camera so I never looked into it myself).  Maybe I can find someone with a camera phone or something else..

Whereabouts in TX are you located?  I'm in Humble, about 20mi. north of Houston.

[AlanS17]

I'm in deep south Texas. I live on the Mexican border in a place called McAllen.

[kspiff]

OK, yeah, I can see why you'd rather see pics first then.. I'll see what I can do today!