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D_Harris:


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--- Quote from: razor1 on August 18, 2009, 12:32:23 pm ---I just bought 3 Ms. Pacman Upright that were each broken in their own way. I was able to immediately get one of them to work. I obviously don't need three, so I was thinking about selling 2 of them, once repaired, and keep one for myself. The game works flawlessly, the cabinet etc. have standard wear. There are no spots that have been painted over, and the side and front art are visible although faded. The question is whether it's worth it to repaint the cabinet and either re-stencil the artwork and/or purchase new vinyl artwork or simply sell them as is? Does the complete refurbishing demand that much more money on the private sale market?

Thanks.

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There is no way anyone can reliably answer whether of not it is worth it to fix and sell the Ms. Pac-man games without knowing what is wrong with the games or seeing the condition of the cabinets. Knowing how much time you are willing to put into these projects, as well as, how much you bought them for and also want to sell them for.

You weren't specific about what was wrong with the two non-working ones, and you've posted no pictures.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

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And you're responding to a post that was made in August of 2009.

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Whatever. I'm not the one who pulled the thread up today. (And what I said is still relevant).

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

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No, but it's not a big deal.  I'm sure the OP is going to check his thread now.  Heck, it's only been since September of 09 when he logged in last.

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Entire threads are not just for the original posters.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

opt2not:


--- Quote from: D_Harris on March 04, 2011, 08:13:50 pm ---Entire threads are not just for the original posters.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

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Yeah, 'cause your incites on the matter really brought out the value of this posting. Let me bookmark this wisdom for my reference.
Clearly the OP got the answer he was looking for, and it is quite clear to anyone else reading through this thread that fixing up a ms.pac wouldn't be worth it for a profit. Done.

He already wrote what was wrong with the machines, so seeing pictures of them is pretty pointless and redundant:

--- Quote from: razor1 on August 18, 2009, 12:32:23 pm --- the cabinet etc. have standard wear. There are no spots that have been painted over, and the side and front art are visible although faded.

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--- Quote from: razor1 on August 19, 2009, 10:49:58 am --- but does show the wear consistent with its age.

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Using your imagination; you can probably count for fading, scratches, possible wood-chipping, rust dust & dirt. Nothing that can't be fixed without a good cleaning, stripping, filling and re-stencil if he chose this route. If there was water damage, that would have been something to post pictures about, with the inquiry of whether it was fixable. But then, he would have said so.

The thread was resurrected by a one-time poster looking for a tech in Florida, in hopes that this guy could help or at least point him in the right direction.

Hoopz said it right, it's not a big deal that you overlooked the original date of the post you were replying to. Happens to all of us. Just be man enough to admit it, instead of the stubborn I'm holier than thou attitude.

D_Harris:


--- Quote from: opt2not on March 04, 2011, 10:12:03 pm ---
--- Quote from: D_Harris on March 04, 2011, 08:13:50 pm ---Entire threads are not just for the original posters.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

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Yeah, 'cause your incites on the matter really brought out the value of this posting. Let me bookmark this wisdom for my reference.


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And what is "incites"?

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Clearly the OP got the answer he was looking for, and it is quite clear to anyone else reading through this thread that fixing up a ms.pac wouldn't be worth it for a profit. Done.


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No it was not done. It was done after I posted.

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He already wrote what was wrong with the machines, so seeing pictures of them is pretty pointless and redundant:


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Incorrect. Where did he write the specifics on why two of the machines were not working?

And as far as cabinet condition, they say "a picture is worth a thousand words" for a reason. And if he knew enough to describe them accurately we would not have needed to post the question.

There is no such thing as "standard wear". Two 30 year old games can be in completely different condition depending on what environment they've been in.

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Using your imagination; you can probably count for fading, scratches, possible wood-chipping, rust dust & dirt. Nothing that can't be fixed without a good cleaning, stripping, filling and re-stencil if he chose this route. If there was water damage, that would have been something to post pictures about, with the inquiry of whether it was fixable. But then, he would have said so.


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Use "your imagination"?

Two individuals don't necessarily have to agree about the condition of one machine, which is why pictures are always helpful. And you're conveniently over looking the fact that his non working games went beyond just possible cabinet repair.

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The thread was resurrected by a one-time poster looking for a tech in Florida, in hopes that this guy could help or at least point him in the right direction.


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So... You didn't jump on him for not starting a thread with his question...

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Hoopz said it right, it's not a big deal that you overlooked the original date of the post you were replying to. Happens to all of us. Just be man enough to admit it, instead of the stubborn I'm holier than thou attitude.

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That's right. I didn't check the date. But what did I have to admit?

I gave good answers in this thread.

Obviously you didn't reach your troll quota for this week. (Get a life).

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

opt2not:


--- Quote from: D_Harris on March 05, 2011, 01:21:12 am ---And what is "incites"?

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What are incites.
...and that would be a type-o. Supposed to have been 'insights'.
I can admit that I made a mistake.


--- Quote ---No it was not done. It was done after I posted.

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Ok then, if you could close-off the rest of the outdated threads with your insights, that'd be great.


--- Quote ---Incorrect. Where did he write the specifics on why two of the machines were not working?

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From a 3 year old thread, of which the op probably is
n't going to reply, does it even matter?


--- Quote ---Use "your imagination"?

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Did I stutter?


--- Quote --- you're conveniently over looking the fact that his non
working games went beyond just possible cabinet repair.

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Really? Point out to me exactly where he said the other two cabinets were "beyond repair". All he said was they're broken in their own way. He was already able to get one working...also, notice that his questions were mainly based on the aesthetics of the cabinets? Not about how to fix 'em.


--- Quote ---So... You didn't jump on him for not starting a thread with his question...

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Well he didn't come off as being condescending. He was just looking for help from a guy that lives in his state that owned a few ms.pacs.

It's funny that you're shelling out your advice here, to a thread that's pretty similar to your klov post.. Where are your pictures of the condition of your cocktail, hmm?
Perhaps you should take your own advice.


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