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Title: where to buy a Crane claw kit?
Post by: silje on February 12, 2013, 07:16:27 am

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy a complete crane claw kit, machinery, motor and a large claw - and was wondering if anyone would have any recommendations as to where to find this ?
I have to admit that I am new to this, and not being in the business and only wishing to purchase a single crane claw kit means that some suppliers are not interested in talking to me.  Which, after all, is fair enough. I am also based in London, UK but am more than happy to purchase a working kit from anywhere in the world.


Many thanks,
Celia

Title: Re: where to buy a Crane claw kit?
Post by: PL1 on February 12, 2013, 08:57:33 am

Welcome aboard, Celia.

I'm not too familiar with claw machines, but you may find it easier -- and more cost effective -- to buy a working crane machine as a starting point.

At a quick glance, Ebay.co.uk (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=crane+machine) has several listings including this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Candy-Man-grabbing-crane-vending-machine-/150980098255?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item23271d78cf) one and this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crane-machine-/261168772839?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Games&hash=item3ccedf36e7) one, both with a Buy-It-Now around 400 pounds.

Another place to check is on KLOV's Trading: All Other Machines - For Sale (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95) or post a request in Trading: All Other Machines - Wanted (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=96).


Scott