Author Topic: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination! (Read 2949 times)

Herk · « **on:** July 22, 2009, 04:01:53 pm »

Hi guys,

I have the opportunity to buy a Sanfrancisco Rush The Rock Alcatraz Edition for $400 delivered to my door. It has been in a roller alley and they want to put in a few new games. It is in working condition, the picture is sharp and bright and the sound is good. I can see by the pictures sent to me that it is in need of some cleaning and a bit of artwork restoration and new t-moulding in spots. It will be used in my home as a dedicated machine. I have not seen the game in person but the seller is trustworthy to me.

My question is: Is this a good deal delivered to my door for $400.00? ($400.00 Canadian or $350.00 USD)

Thanks for the input,

Herk

Herk · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:03:01 pm »

A few more pics.

garnerb350 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:09:49 pm »

HELL YEAH!!!!

Man i loved that game...
and for 400 dollars + shipped...that a steal...

It just need some TLC...

For the price...it is tempting...

Herk · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2009, 05:50:06 pm »

Update,

I'm going to pass on this one after second thought.

Herk

garnerb350 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:04:45 am »

was it something i said?

lol

shardian · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:22:29 pm »

Personally, I think you're NUTS!!!!

That is a ridiculous steal of a deal. Add the fact they will bring to you and I would take that in a second.

shardian · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:23:38 pm »

Where do you live? Surely someone on here would be close enough to take that deal.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:45:05 pm »

IIRC, he's about an hour away from me (but I am not acquiring at the moment due to space and budgetary limits). I know a couple of folks near him that might be interested.

Spyridon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:50:00 pm »

Quote from: shardian on July 23, 2009, 01:22:29 pm

Personally, I think you're NUTS!!!!

That is a ridiculous steal of a deal. Add the fact they will bring to you and I would take that in a second.

That's what I was thinking. Even if you don't want it, get it and flip it for a profit.

garnerb350 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2009, 02:00:54 pm »

I wonder how much it would cost if you just came to pick it up?

$5?

Herk · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm »

Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Board members >

Kevin Mullins · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:55:08 pm »

I say take peruse through ebay and see what ya find..... I haven't seen one under $650.
And for $650 you still have to ship it or pick it up.

The others you may see on ebay are just rediculously priced.

(and that's just one quick source)

Dr Zero · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:12:07 am »

WOW! Now I know why that fellow told me those green ones are not for sale

I went to this fellows storage shed and he had four of those he said you can hook them up to race against others I think with a null modem or the likes.

Malenko · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:20:42 am »

thats a great emote story

XeviouS · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:43:27 am »

Quote from: Herk on July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm

Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Board members >

You blew your wife up?!?

Cool.

garnerb350 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:59:04 am »

Herk....this is the only advice i can think of right now....

Herk · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:08:44 am »

Anyone that is interested,

Here is the original sales video

Herk

Quote from: Xevious on July 24, 2009, 09:43:27 am

Quote from: Herk on July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm
Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Wife >

Me >

Seller >

Me >

Board members >

You blew your wife up?!?

Cool.

The bat one is me trying to put my foot down, and then her reaction to that.

Herk

Quote from: Dr Zero on July 24, 2009, 09:12:07 am

WOW! Now I know why that fellow told me those green ones are not for sale

I went to this fellows storage shed and he had four of those he said you can hook them up to race against others I think with a null modem or the likes.

Yes they are 8-way linkable!

Herk

garnerb350 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:25:32 am »

I'm starting to think mine and your wife must hang out often...

I'm going through the same with my wife and a DK cab...so you are not alone!

FrizzleFried · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:52:58 am »

That was most assuredly a "Buy it now and apologize later" rather than a "ask permission first" moment there bro. You failed.

SithMaster · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:06:31 pm »

Quote from: FrizzleFried on July 24, 2009, 11:52:58 am

That was most assuredly a "Buy it now and apologize later" rather than a "ask permission first" moment there bro. You failed.

I think the rule is to never ask and to always apologize later otherwise you won't have cool stuff cluttering your residence.

pinballwizard79 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:13:42 pm »

Ya similar to what Frizz said I heard a married coworker tell me... "Man its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission".


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