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Title: Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: RetroJames on December 10, 2003, 08:57:09 pm

***UPDATE - 01/19/04 - UPDATE***
All,

Thanks again for all you interest and patience, but it appears the warehouse raid is a no-go.  I have attempted to contact the person multiple times since the holidays to no avail.  If anything develops I will keep you all in the loop, but I think it is time to start looking forward to the next auction.  

I really wanted this to happen, if for no other reason that to meet many of you in the Atlanta and surrounding area that I have spoken to and dealt with.  I apologize if this caused anyone any inconvenience.

Best Regards,

James - 1BummedOutSpaceCadet


All,

I have an oppourtunity to possibly host an Arcade Shopping Spree event in the Atlanta area.  What I mean by this is that I have access to an operator who is interested in selling of most of his vids and pins as well as a plethora of parts; monitor, coindoors, cps, joysticks, etc.  You name it, its there.  We are talking a warehouse full as well as two 18 wheeler trailers packed to the gills.  My idea is to convince him to open the doors for one or two days on a weekend in the near future and try to sell it all off.  The rest he would most likely ebay.

As I am unsure how many BYOAC'ers are in this area, or would be willing to travel to this area for such an event, please let me know so I can use this to convice him to open the doors.

The prices are great.  He wants to sell this stuff for as little hassle as possible, so he really is letting this stuff go for low prices.  

Please let me know by posting to this board if you WOULD be interested in traveling to Atlanta in the near future for this purpose.  

Thanks, 1HSC

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: JamesS on December 11, 2003, 07:45:58 am

As long as this happens after Saturday morning hehe.

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: MilitiaMan on December 11, 2003, 09:40:22 am

I live in Jacksonville, FL ... which is about 5 hours away. This is something I might be interested in depending on what weekend it happens ...

Keep me posted on the dates and I will try ot swing it. I am running out of projects ...  :P

MM

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Cameronj on December 11, 2003, 10:39:17 am

I have some interest.

Cameron

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: DARRYLICSHON on December 11, 2003, 03:37:55 pm

I live in Atlanta , i would be intrested   :D

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Aceldamor on December 11, 2003, 04:09:17 pm

I would be interested in a Star Wars Yoke...... ;D  Sent to AZ

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: snowdogg187 on December 11, 2003, 10:34:11 pm

Wish I was around there!!

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Hyperion on December 12, 2003, 09:54:43 am

 I might be interested, depending on prices of course.

    ]-[yperion

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Spaced Invader on December 12, 2003, 10:15:33 am

Hmmm... 13 hour drive... If it's after the first of the year I'm probably in. Never been to Atlanta--that's reason enough.  ;D

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: CitznFish on December 12, 2003, 04:38:12 pm

Pick me up an old nintendo monitor for Popeye! Damn this west coast living, again!

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Karman on December 12, 2003, 04:47:15 pm

Count me in.  I'm in Marietta.  My brother would attend as well.  

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Tailgunner on December 12, 2003, 11:22:49 pm

3 hours north and I have a 24' box truck. Let me know when it happens, I'll be there. :)

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: RetroJames on December 12, 2003, 11:29:30 pm

Awesome, the response here and elsewhere has been great.  I made an initial pitch and the guy is interested and chewing on the idea.  Will let you all know something soon I hope.  Keep the notes comming though, the more interest the better the chances!

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Todd H on December 13, 2003, 10:26:55 am

Possibly interested, as I live 3 hours away.

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: RetroJames on December 15, 2003, 11:01:17 pm

A note sent to others -

All,

Thanks again for your feedback and support.  Here is where we are at:

I have made the initial pitch and it was well recieved.  If we move forward, it will most likely be after the holidays.  I have mentioned that many would like advance notice in order to plan etc.  I will keep knocking on the door and keep everyone posted.  Barring any further developments before the New Year, have a great holiday!

James (1HookedSpaceCadet)

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Chris on December 18, 2003, 11:27:16 am

I'm in Augusta, so I will probably be able to join you... if it's after the first week of February, so much the better...

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: volcomtwin on December 18, 2003, 01:12:50 pm

Oh! this sounds sick!!  I'm in Columbia, and will most definitely  be there w/ some friends!  Please let us know when this goes down.... ;D

L
 

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: Karman on January 13, 2004, 10:27:53 am

Hey 1hookedspacecadet - anything new on this?

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: RetroJames on January 13, 2004, 10:33:10 am

Nothing yet.  Should know by end of this week.  Will keep you posted.

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Guaging Interest
Post by: bryan95502a on January 18, 2004, 12:10:43 pm

I would be interested. Im in South Carolina

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: RetroJames on January 19, 2004, 07:47:16 pm

All,

Thanks again for all you interest and patience, but it appears the warehouse raid is a no-go.  I have attempted to contact the person multiple times since the holidays to no avail.  If anything develops I will keep you all in the loop, but I think it is time to start looking forward to the next auction.  

I really wanted this to happen, if for no other reason that to meet many of you in the Atlanta and surrounding area that I have spoken to and dealt with.  I apologize if this caused anyone any inconvenience.

Best Regards,

James - 1BummedOutSpaceCadet

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: Sephroth57 on January 20, 2004, 08:57:52 am

boooooooo  :(

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: Stingray on January 20, 2004, 09:16:32 am

That's a real bummer. I'm too far away to have been abalt to go, but I've been watching this thread with interest to see what you guys were going to be able to make of it. Too bad.  :(

-S

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: Karman on January 21, 2004, 10:08:28 am

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on January 19, 2004, 07:47:16 pm

I really wanted this to happen, if for no other reason that to meet many of you in the Atlanta and surrounding area that I have spoken to and dealt with.

Well - there's always the auction this weekend at Lakewood!   Who else is going?

Title: Re:Atlanta Arcade Shopping Spree - Bad News
Post by: DARRYLICSHON on January 21, 2004, 02:43:47 pm

I'm going i alway go  ;D