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Thinking about going to my first Arcade Auction, Wanted to know some feedback
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mrclean:
Well I actually ended up going to the super auctions in MA, didn't buy anything and left rather quickly due to the fact that most of the stuff was "current" / redemtion games. It wasn't my main purpose I was just passing through and it was on my way to pick up my Bubble Bobble Cabinet in Lowell MA. I'm still waiting for the NJ one which is alot closer to me should take place in April from what Rob told me the other day, which is "US Amusements Auctions". Hopefully that one will be a better experience. Still no set date yet, he just said "April".

Another one seems to be this weekend in NJ, But i think it's going to be similar to the one in MA. Again another Super Auctions:
http://www.superauctions.com/pages/090102/NJ%20Auction%20ad%20032109%20lo.pdf
Flake:

--- Quote from: urbecrisch on January 26, 2009, 03:04:20 pm ---Flake, you must frequent the St Luis auctions often?  I'm just outside Milwaukee, WI so we get about 4 Super Auctions each year.  Just attended one 1/17 but didn't get anything.  I'm remodeling my basement so all my funds are going towards that.  Might get a stand up dart machine next time but who knows.  :dunno
--- End quote ---

I have been to the last three here in the STL area (Belleville, IL to be exact).  I plan on going to the April 4th auction as well.  I'm pretty lucky in that fairgrounds they have the auction at is only about 15 minutes from my house.  Fun time, I really enjoy them.

I'm kinda hoping the economic conditions of the country right now spill over into the bidding this April.  I noted a distinct drop in pinball prices from the Aug 08 auction to the Nov 08 auction.  I am hoping this trend continues.  I wasnt really there for a pin last Nov but that is my main focus this time around.  I'm kinda hoping I can land more than one.  I will also be keeping my eyes open for a deal on a shooter game.  If I could ever stick around long enough I would actually consider buying a smaller kiddie game for my daughter just for kicks.  But those are always some of the last things to go and as much as I'd like to I cant justify sticking around till 5-6 pm.  Still I've always wondered what they would go for.......
Nemss316:
Flake, I'll be at the next one at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds also. My g/f's stepdad saw my build, and wants to find an old cabinet to restore. I told him I'd go there to see what they had....and take a look around myself!

The best part about the one in the St. Louis area is that its really not that crowded.
YoGaBaR:
Flake
Can you give out a date time and location of the auction or a website. I live about 20 min from Bellville and would be so excited to go!!!
Flake:
Saturday April 4th.  Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL.  Previewing begins at 8AM, bidding begins at 10AM.

http://www.superauctions.com/pages/calendar.htm

Errr.....on second thought.....its April 5th.....yea thats right April 5th.

Dont go bidding up all the goodies!  Its all mine!
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