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Benevolance:
What I paid to build the cab and what someone would pay for my cab are very different things! Like many hobby projects, the cost of building is probably greater than what another would pay to own, particularly because a lot of the choices are based on personal taste. Not to mention a substantial time investment. ;D

All told, I probably spent about $900 to build mine. All the computer components were snagged from office hardware destined for recycling, but some of the decorative elements really added up quickly. The paint alone ran me about $120.

Incidentally, I don't think I'd go with the Happ 49-way joysticks if I built again. The action is very poor, even with the GGG grommet upgrade. They don't re-center well at all and feel too light. And after months of playing, I realized that I didn't need anything more than an eight-way for the games I want to play. I basically built a great big NES-in-a-box.

But as for selling, I'd take enough to cover most of the material costs. Heck, I'd even take a small loss if it were going to a good home, because it'd mean I'd suddenly have room in my house to build a new one...
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on May 08, 2009, 04:33:46 pm ---skyblast:
Do you have more than one arcade game?

If not, you don't have an arcade. You have an arcade game.

--- End quote ---

seriously? You some sort of Arcade terminology police? 

According to dictionary.com
an establishment, public area, etc., containing games of a mechanical and electronic type, as pinball and video games, that can be played by a customer for a fee.

Awww.... I guess hardly ANY of us have an arcade then. Tough break. Be sure to correct all those folks in the project announcement thread.  :P
Ginsu Victim:
If I didn't, others would have.
CheffoJeffo:

--- Quote from: leapinlew on May 08, 2009, 07:30:40 pm ---Awww.... I guess hardly ANY of us have an arcade then.

--- End quote ---

I do ... I even have "Out Of Order" signs, burnt CPs and everything!

 ;)
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on May 08, 2009, 07:33:08 pm ---If I didn't, others would have.

--- End quote ---
Ahh, so your the first one! Good for you.  ::)
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