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Title: 19" crt monitor
Post by: rawbe on March 03, 2013, 05:39:32 pm
Hello-
Any suggestions where to find a 19" arcade crt? What are you thoughts of 8liners monitors?
Thank you for any info,
Robbie
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: redfivexw on March 24, 2013, 10:55:55 pm
I have bought monitors from 8 liners, Just be sure to tell Victor exactly what you expect before you buy one. 
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: sandheaver on March 29, 2013, 08:33:09 pm
I have bought monitors from 8 liners, Just be sure to tell Victor exactly what you expect before you buy one.

TV conversion chassis, or whole monitors?  I'm curious how well the chassis he sells for TV tubes work.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: Nephasth on March 29, 2013, 08:41:36 pm
I've got an 8 liner monitor in my Arkanoid. Better than one out of a classic with a crap ton of burn in.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: paigeoliver on March 29, 2013, 09:11:02 pm
Where are you at? I have a ton of 19" monitors in St. Charles, MO.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: sandheaver on March 29, 2013, 09:37:54 pm
Where are you at? I have a ton of 19" monitors in St. Charles, MO.

Near enough to you that I can drive to you within a few hours.  Might be worth the trip for my husband to pick up a few if you have any with invisible burn-in when powered on, or no burn-in at all (hah.)  I'm gathering parts to build a few midway-style cocktail tables and proper monitors would fit the bill nicely.  I've no sympathy for monitor hoarders, who hoarded solely for profit, though.  :)  That said, if they're priced fairly, you may have a customer.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: redfivexw on March 29, 2013, 10:13:41 pm
I have bought both the chassis and the complete monitors.  Both are good.  The monitors he has are used with light burn, look great when installed.  The chassis, installed properly make even a pacman monitor look decent.
Title: 19" crt monitor
Post by: rawbe on March 30, 2013, 12:38:53 pm
I  finally found time to install my new arcade monitor from 8 Liners. It is great! No visible burn ins. I was very specific with what I wanted and Victor delivered. I am very happy!

Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: redfivexw on March 31, 2013, 11:05:28 am
glad it worked out!
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: happyfunball on April 09, 2013, 01:31:05 pm
Where are you at? I have a ton of 19" monitors in St. Charles, MO.

would these be jamma compatible monitors? or made to work with that? and make a note when I say that I barely understand what it is I'm saying.
I'm thinking of building a couple jamma cabs, horizontal and vertical. I am not super close to you (dayton, oh) but my wife has friends in your area and I'm sure I could convince her to take a road trip in the near future if the price of the monitors isn't too high
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: paigeoliver on April 09, 2013, 05:21:51 pm
Yes, they would be jamma compatible monitors.

I usually charge about $100 for a recapped monitor, although the price can go up or down a bit depending on how much burn in the tube has and what model of monitor it is.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: happyfunball on April 10, 2013, 02:28:14 pm
Yes, they would be jamma compatible monitors.

I usually charge about $100 for a recapped monitor, although the price can go up or down a bit depending on how much burn in the tube has and what model of monitor it is.

hopefully you have a lot of them cause I doubt I'd be able to make my way over there before june. I'd definitely prefer a couple on the high quality side if I'm going to drive that distance. I'm assuming shipping would be both a huge pain and really expensive.
Title: Re: 19" crt monitor
Post by: Jumpman64 on April 10, 2013, 03:24:49 pm
Man... was just scouting the St. Louis CL listings... you guys got it so much better than we have around here.  Many more games, and pricing is a bit more sane as well (those do tend to go hand-in-hand, of course).  I may have to make a trip up there some time if I can find a good game to pick up, and swing by for a monitor or three  :cheers: