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Main => Buy/Sell/Trade - non-retail => Topic started by: megashock5 on October 11, 2013, 07:50:36 am

Title: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: megashock5 on October 11, 2013, 07:50:36 am
Hey guys,

Sorry I haven't been around here in quite a while. Time got away from me. I finished my basement which took forever and the cabinet project got neglected. The structure is complete, but I never got around to getting a PC and actually making the thing work. Now I have a project car and I need money for that, so I think it's time to give up on this guy.

(http://www.themoesleins.com/timewarp/i/cab_041405a.jpg)

(http://www.themoesleins.com/timewarp/i/cab_041405b.jpg)

I got as far as wiring everything up, but I have no idea if it actually works.

(http://www.themoesleins.com/timewarp/i/wiring1sm.jpg)

The control panel has two 8-way sticks with six buttons for each, one 4-way stick, player 1 and player 2 buttons with coin buttons for each, a track ball with two buttons above it, and a Nestle Quick spinner. It also has a mini-Pac interface.

Here's a shot with the completed control panel (ignore the small TV - was for testing purposes, but I never got that far).

(http://www.themoesleins.com/timewarp/i/cab_aug06.jpg)

Anyway, it would be a nice start for someone looking to hit the ground running. The control panel is removable for easier transport. It could be sanded and repainted if someone wanted a different look.

I have between $400-500 in it, but I would let it go for $250 (the car needs new carpeting).

I'm in Powell, Ohio - a little north of Columbus.

If anyone's interested, just let me know. It's a little bittersweet, but I think it's time to let go and move on.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: Mikecouil on October 13, 2013, 01:03:10 am
I am brand new to the forum and looking around for some cheap second hand stuff and happened to stumble upon this. GOSH I wish you were closer to Colorado.  You've done a beautiful job with this.  You have to have 7-10 hours minimum in labor in making it look that nice.  I'd gladly give you full asking price if I had any way for you to get it to me.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: hypernova on October 13, 2013, 02:08:59 pm
Anything can be shipped if your willing to pay for it.  Something that size via an LTL freight company would run about $125-150 (cheaper if you've got connections), plus any fees like liftgate service and such, though those can be avoided if you can find a business with a dock that can help out on both ends.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: Malenko on October 13, 2013, 05:00:36 pm
if you are somewhat near an airport, you can try forward air.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: megashock5 on October 14, 2013, 08:42:02 am
It's pretty darn heavy (MDF). I'd have to think shipping would be very expensive.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: Rick on October 14, 2013, 10:36:09 am
It's pretty darn heavy (MDF). I'd have to think shipping would be very expensive.

That's why people are recommending "LTL" (which stands for "Less Than a Truckload") vs. regular courier. This means you pack your machine (likely on a skid), put it on a truck, and it's charged by the amount of space it takes up, rather than weight.
Title: Re: Abandoning project: cabinet for sale in Powell, OH
Post by: megashock5 on October 14, 2013, 12:03:08 pm
It's pretty darn heavy (MDF). I'd have to think shipping would be very expensive.

That's why people are recommending "LTL" (which stands for "Less Than a Truckload") vs. regular courier. This means you pack your machine (likely on a skid), put it on a truck, and it's charged by the amount of space it takes up, rather than weight.

Gotcha, I hadn't heard of that before. Pretty interesting.